To save me writing it all twice.... ;) here is our new winter hobby:
http://impish-adventures.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/12-car-nav.html
J.
Showing posts with label Cars. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cars. Show all posts
Thursday, 8 November 2012
Friday, 14 September 2012
Keeping busy!
At this time of year my brain is ducking and diving into different roles: writing pieces for the work websites (two different sites), discussing the best way to do the PR for new initiatives, listening to ideas from my colleagues and thinking about if and how to implement them.
It's a love/hate situation - I love it because there is plenty to think about and get on with and it is challenging I hate it because it is lots of bits and pieces rather than one big project or the 'head-down' frantic issuing of certificates that is the first half of the year.
For those of you who don't know what I do as my day job, have a look here: What we do
I hope you all have a good weekend. I am going out for a meal tonight with Mr H and my best girlfriend; we very rarely go out so it's a treat! And on Sunday we're off to Goodwood Revival, I can almost hear and smell it already ;)
It's a love/hate situation - I love it because there is plenty to think about and get on with and it is challenging I hate it because it is lots of bits and pieces rather than one big project or the 'head-down' frantic issuing of certificates that is the first half of the year.
For those of you who don't know what I do as my day job, have a look here: What we do
I hope you all have a good weekend. I am going out for a meal tonight with Mr H and my best girlfriend; we very rarely go out so it's a treat! And on Sunday we're off to Goodwood Revival, I can almost hear and smell it already ;)
Monday, 16 July 2012
Vicious circle?
Today I was considering the irony (if that is the right word) that at the moment climate change is making the UK much wetter, so those of us that might normally cycle or walk to places are more inclined to use the car.
Which increases emissions.
Which accelerates climate change.
Hmmm.
Which increases emissions.
Which accelerates climate change.
Hmmm.
Friday, 2 March 2012
Blogging and The Mole
Mr H and I were discussing blogging last night, and how one has to be consistent to get a consistent readership and responses.
When I started it properly in 2010, when I had a lot of time on my hands, that was no problem. Lots to say, lots of time to say it. Now that I'm back at work, studying and have Mr H home to distract me, I don't find it so easy.
I often think of things to blog about while I'm walking or cycling home, but have forgotten it by the time I get my computer out (yes, yes a sign of old age!). Or nothing interesting enters my head... that's probably not true but it isn't things I can put into words. I did decide to make more of an effort though, and if it's not intensely thought provoking or amusing then so be it ;-)
We just got the Hillman Imp Super (the Mole) back from hospital, with new head gasket, starter motor, thermostat and a few other bits and pieces. The MOT runs out today so Mr H went to work in it before we have to settle down to sort out the bits that need fixing. I had to smile as I watched their diminutive form trundling off up the road!
When I started it properly in 2010, when I had a lot of time on my hands, that was no problem. Lots to say, lots of time to say it. Now that I'm back at work, studying and have Mr H home to distract me, I don't find it so easy.
I often think of things to blog about while I'm walking or cycling home, but have forgotten it by the time I get my computer out (yes, yes a sign of old age!). Or nothing interesting enters my head... that's probably not true but it isn't things I can put into words. I did decide to make more of an effort though, and if it's not intensely thought provoking or amusing then so be it ;-)
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We just got the Hillman Imp Super (the Mole) back from hospital, with new head gasket, starter motor, thermostat and a few other bits and pieces. The MOT runs out today so Mr H went to work in it before we have to settle down to sort out the bits that need fixing. I had to smile as I watched their diminutive form trundling off up the road!
Monday, 2 May 2011
Getting my hands dirty
I'm working today, it's not as busy as last Monday as we worked hard last week before the bank holiday. I was a bit late because when I went to start the Golf it beeped and then said "Nah". Oh. Nothing on the ignition, nothing when I pressed the lock/unlock on the key fob. Oh ok - battery then. Checked that I hadn't left the lights on, and recalled that a couple of days ago it had hesitated uncharacteristically when starting.
Thankfully, with a few years of driving classic cars behind me, I'm not the sort to shout 'help' before I need to.
Up bonnet, the connector on the negative battery terminal was loose - then I remembered that I think it has happened before on this car. Next, search in the workshop/garage for a suitable spanner or socket. I really wanted Mr H's nice Snap-On set but he must have it in Scotland, I found a) a metric set of sockets b) a handle c) a converter because the socket was a different size to the handle. Banged the terminal on with the end of the handle, tightened it as far as it would go and hey presto, she worked.
It's still not as tight as it should be, and I think the problem is that the battery is too short so the outer box gets in the way of the cable and the connector won't push all the way on to the terminal. If I'd had more time I probably would have ended up whipping out the battery and sticking a bit of wood under it to jack it up so that it fitted better! In the meantime, the socket is now in the door pocket, in case I or Mr H are out in the middle of nowhere next time it happens.
I actually felt very good because it's a long time since a car has broken down on me, and with modern cars it's often useless even looking under the bonnet. It made me enthusiastic to have a classic on the road again, when you carry a toolbox in the boot and the AA is a last resort.
I even enjoyed getting my hands dirty.
Thankfully, with a few years of driving classic cars behind me, I'm not the sort to shout 'help' before I need to.
Up bonnet, the connector on the negative battery terminal was loose - then I remembered that I think it has happened before on this car. Next, search in the workshop/garage for a suitable spanner or socket. I really wanted Mr H's nice Snap-On set but he must have it in Scotland, I found a) a metric set of sockets b) a handle c) a converter because the socket was a different size to the handle. Banged the terminal on with the end of the handle, tightened it as far as it would go and hey presto, she worked.
It's still not as tight as it should be, and I think the problem is that the battery is too short so the outer box gets in the way of the cable and the connector won't push all the way on to the terminal. If I'd had more time I probably would have ended up whipping out the battery and sticking a bit of wood under it to jack it up so that it fitted better! In the meantime, the socket is now in the door pocket, in case I or Mr H are out in the middle of nowhere next time it happens.
I actually felt very good because it's a long time since a car has broken down on me, and with modern cars it's often useless even looking under the bonnet. It made me enthusiastic to have a classic on the road again, when you carry a toolbox in the boot and the AA is a last resort.
I even enjoyed getting my hands dirty.
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