“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” -where’s the fun in that?

I love this thread. Apologies but I think Gremlin and I have gone off-road, probably Darien Gap , off-topic…

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Not quite sure why commenting on a “drunken purchase” is OT?

Nevertheless, I apologise profusely for my subtle indiscretions, however encourage that a sense of humour should always prevail.

Let’s keep this forum in good spirits with a sense of gentlemanly joviality, helpfulness, and above all love for FFRR’s.

Here, here, I say!  “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” -where’s the fun in that?

OMG!

D-oh! How stupid of me!

I just realised this IS the OFF TOPIC section, so we can say whatever we like and not OT?

Therefore profuse apologies in order AJG, sorry!  “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” -where’s the fun in that?

Point well raised m'lud.

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Off topic this will be, but.... I re-read this thread and noticed that Gremlin used the words 'Horses, van and burger' in the same sentence. You deserve a medal for bravery Sir
In my house that would lead to world war III

More 'on topic' I noticed that our esteemed drunken purchase thread starter Bean has started to sell items, ie the 'side bars' I wish you all the best Sir and hope you get well soon.

@Merchy:

You raise the interesting prospect of a Drunken Purchase, er let’s call it enthusiast, turning DP’s into a profitable business, i.e. selling said DP’s and making a million thereby.
What a wonderful thought! Imagine spending ones’ days drunkenly browsing t’interweb and buying all sorts of lush stuff you didn’t really need, only to later to unwittingly sell it later for a huge profit?

Great theme for a comedy movie perhaps, sorry I’ll put my delusional soapbox away now  “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” -where’s the fun in that?

Perhaps further apologies are due to Hanwellfields, (who has a great sense of humour, by the way) I absolutely loved his DP trailer (who wouldn’t its totally class) I wasn’t meaning horse burgers, just the ordinary cow variety, I’m actually very fond of horses myself, despite having fallen off a few, although I did have one slight indiscretion in France in my inexperienced 20’s not knowing what “Cheval” steak was on the menu

Oh Sh*t! I’m Off Topic, Off Topic again!  “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” -where’s the fun in that?

@merchy

Hahaha thanks mate. Don't worry I'm not ill, you'll see that soon with my next purchase. Whilst not massively intoxicated ive got this for a good price but i figured the side steps would do someone a good turn. If they don't sell soon I'll just throw them in the tip.

Allen

So time too start this up again. Whilst not massively intoxicated one night, I was looking at some mk5 golf gtis. Found one and sent the guy a message so went and picked it up Friday. Fella told me it's had a snapped cam chain for the inlet so I'll get that sorted and use that as a motor to get me too and from work. Range rover is just becoming too expensive now petrol wise along with the insurance and tax increase its starting too hurt my pocket now so that's the plan for this week. Needs a good wash and valet on the inside so took it for a quick jet wash and polished the rear door up so I can see the difference. Looks reasonably clean with 115k on it.



After jet wash



So anyways once I've done this and started polishing the door, neighbours come and grab me. Apparently I've got 2 fairly large parcels too collect.

Do go n pick them up n I'm thinking ok, what have I bought recently.

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Keep you busy for a while and will cost a lot less to run than the RR

TJH1985 wrote:

Gremlin500 wrote:

Currently, I’m looking at a £500 Nilfisk pressure washer, think I need another drink….. it would be so useful, surely she’ll see reason?

I’ve got a Nilfisk PREMIUM 180 and it’s a nice bit of kit

Do a buy

@TJH1985: This is all YOUR fault:



You were right, it IS a great bit of kit, but don’t tell me to buy anything else until nearer Xmas,  “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” -where’s the fun in that?

@Bean19844:

Did the spark for that purchase perhaps come subconsciously from seeing TJH1985’s garage interior a few pages back? He may have a lot to answer for in that case, a bit like a malevolent FFRR Tooth Fairy, tempting others at their most vulnerable, glass in hand.

@TJH1985: No offence intended, only cheeky humour, of course!  “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” -where’s the fun in that?

Nice one Bean, I was scrolling down and saw the Golf, thinking that's quite sensible, what's going on? then lower down, yes, the inevitable purchase Looks like a cracking buy that one, at least most of your DP's are handy items.

I recently purchased a 12 tonne floor standing hydraulic press, now it is assembled I am thinking of posting a photo of it next Saturday evening just in time for Gremlin ( Glass in hand ) to get tool envy again.

I love this thread, we can go off-topic without getting our knuckles rapped

Gremlin500 wrote:

TJH1985 wrote:

Gremlin500 wrote:

Currently, I’m looking at a £500 Nilfisk pressure washer, think I need another drink….. it would be so useful, surely she’ll see reason?

I’ve got a Nilfisk PREMIUM 180 and it’s a nice bit of kit

Do a buy

@TJH1985: This is all YOUR fault:



You were right, it IS a great bit of kit, but don’t tell me to buy anything else until nearer Xmas,

Wait until your shopping for accessories, snow foam lance, wall mount bracket, gutter / under body cleaner etc

@Bean a lift would be handy for the golf

I’ve been good recently, only picked up a new 25amp charger and a Gap IID Tool both fairly justifiable.

Although I did buy some mountain bike goodies, new rear shock, biking makes LR part prices seem cheap!

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