What's Boiling Your Pi$$ Today?

[DD67]

Personally I would have no problems with 'terminating' the invading army and I suspect that I'm not alone. They may not be carrying weapons or wear a uniform but they are still invaders and should be repelled one way or another. I don't feel apologetic that Britain had an Empire etc. and I don't feel apologetic about how British people treated any other country or race in the world and so feel no need to house, feed and look after people who have no right whatsoever to what Britain has built up for it's own people. and would much rather defend the people and resources of my nation against those who seek to obtain them for themselves.

Months ago I told a far more liberal mate about my suggestion. His reaction was to say I wouldn't be able to go through with sinking the boats. Knowing people could die as a result.
Maybe when push came to shove, he'd be proved right?
But I seriously doubt it.
It'll take that kind of extreme action to stop the influx. At the minute the UK is seen as a soft touch.

 

[Old Nick]

The Border Force is the Border Farce instead of sending them packing they are taking them onboard and becoming an escort agency

Prostitution

Outrageous

 

[gazzatriumph]

Funny how they now clear the camps now winter and rougher seas are approaching after letting 20 odd thousand in, sounds like that was the plan all along, and we now dig up our green fields because of housing shortage, 377 new homes on farm land near me, fckin disgrace.

 

[Capt. Drunkey]

 

[Capt. Drunkey]

far more liberal mate

…sorry, I don‘t know why…
But in this context „Euthanasia“ comes to mind…
Oh fuck!
I once was a socialist…
PLEEEASE don‘t tell anyone

So, Jez (@DD67 ) what about that hairdresser‘s spider-club?

(The „H“ behind 65 stands for „Hairdresser“! )

 

[DD67]

So, Jez (@DD67 ) what about that hairdresser‘s spider-club?
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Glad to see that you're doing your bit to save the planet Capt

 

[Capt. Drunkey]

Glad to see that you're doing your bit to save the planet Capt

Nothing but a good old fossile-burning Greta-churning 3 litre internal combustion engine…

 

[DD67]

All joking aside @Capt. Drunkey
The fact you are agreeing with some of the last few posts in this section. About the UK's illegal immigrant problem.
Has been an eye opening experience mate.
The situation must have gotten seriously out of control. If the most easy going bloke I know is agreeing with such statements.

 

[Capt. Drunkey]

All joking aside @Capt. Drunkey
The fact you are agreeing with some of the last few posts in this section. About the UK's illegal immigrant problem.
Has been an eye opening experience mate.
The situation must have gotten seriously out of control. If the most easy going bloke I know is agreeing with such statements.

Sad and true: I recently sometimes find myself looking in the mirror and wondering: Who is that chap?
But to answer more seriously: For each and every person (if they are thinking straight) there comes a point and a big red warning-sign which reads: „Enough is enough“

Side-note: I just got an SMS from a friend who happens to be a CEO in the pharma-industry. He is fully vaccinated and meanwhile nevertheless is on a 2 week quarantine because he had what we call a Corona-Breakthrough..,
He‘s in bed with a fever and sore throat.
And here we go: he writes to me:
„Daniel, please don’t miss your booster-shot“… (the third needling)
Yeah, sure. Shooting; that‘s what I need these days

 

[Sarky B’stard]

…sorry, I don‘t know why…
But in this context „Euthanasia“ comes to mind…
Oh fuck!
I once was a socialist…
PLEEEASE don‘t tell anyone

So, Jez (@DD67 ) what about that hairdresser‘s spider-club?
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(The „H“ behind 65 stands for „Hairdresser“! )

You have just reminded me of an invitation to shoot with the Bielefeld Stadt Forstmeister who tragically had a fatal heart attack the day before the scheduled meeting. His name? Herr Dreyer. THAT is what we would call a hairdresser’s car…..but not as much as an MX-5!

 

[Capt. Drunkey]

You have just reminded me of an invitation to shoot with the Bielefeld Stadt Forstmeister who tragically had a fatal heart attack the day before the scheduled meeting. His name? Herr Dreyer. THAT is what we would call a hairdresser’s car…..but not as much as an MX-5!

To be honest, this very interesting concept was first introduced to me by Jez, when he told me about the Merc SLK, which is their lower priced affordable model comparable to the Porsche Boxster.
The SL, on the other hand was the open 2 door version of the S-Class. In fact more expensive than the comparable Jag at that time and definitely out of range for anyone who has to navigate on 700€ per month.
But when the hairdresser is married to a brain-surgeon, we might have a deal.

But probably there are different kinds of reception in different countries!
Our local hairdressers cars are the Miata, the SLK, the Jimny and that sad Nissan Micra Convertible… (if you want to go to extremes with prejudices… An average hairdresser these days can hardly afford a VW Fox)
The XJS, or the SL and neither the BMW 800 are in that range.

But hey, I‘d still like to join DD‘s happy convertible dolce vita anarchist group. And I have all the qualifications: my mum was a hairdresser! (…she did not even have a driver’s license though).

 

[chas]

Nothing but a good old fossile-burning Greta-churning 3 litre internal combustion engine…

Is that the straight six?

I've driven a 380 SL yonks ago and razzed round France in same as it belonged to a colleague, being a callow youth at the time I found the autobox a bit crude for spirited driving but I'd like to take a drive in one now and re-evaluate. Solid built cars though, I like them. The doors shut really well. Everything feels 'right'.

 

[Capt. Drunkey]

Is that the straight six?

I've driven a 380 SL yonks ago and razzed round France in same as it belonged to a colleague, being a callow youth at the time I found the autobox a bit crude for spirited driving but I'd like to take a drive in one now and re-evaluate. Solid built cars though, I like them.

Yes, is is the 190 hp, 3 litres straight six (1986, 300 SL, R 107) And you are right: it is not a sports car. More a very refined cruiser. I think, as with an extraordinary wine or whiskey, you should have reached a certain age to truly enjoy
it. It is built like a tank. One of the last Mercedes, where in the process of construction and production, money was not an objective, but only quality.
When I first drove it for a test-ride, I could not believe how solid and comfortable a 30 year old car could be.
I own it for two years now. Never had been actively looking for a Mercedes; but a friend of mine sold this pristine car with only 75000 klicks on the odometer and I couldn’t resist. It looks like it rolled straight out of the factory.

 

[DD67]

To be honest, this very interesting concept was first introduced to me by Jez, when he told me about the Merc SLK, which is their lower priced affordable model comparable to the Porsche Boxster.
The SL, on the other hand was the open 2 door version of the S-Class. In fact more expensive than the comparable Jag at that time and definitely out of range for anyone who has to navigate on 700€ per month.
But when the hairdresser is married to a brain-surgeon, we might have a deal.

But probably there are different kinds of reception in different countries!
Our local hairdressers cars are the Miata, the SLK, the Jimny and that sad Nissan Micra Convertible… (if you want to go to extremes with prejudices… An average hairdresser these days can hardly afford a VW Fox)
The XJS, or the SL and neither the BMW 800 are in that range.

But hey, I‘d still like to join DD‘s happy convertible dolce vita anarchist group. And I have all the qualifications: my mum was a hairdresser! (…she did not even have a driver’s license though).

I know I play along with the "hairdressers car" gags.
But in the UK it couldn't be further from the truth that hairdressers favour convertibles. You're far more likely to see them in one of the smaller German made SUV's.
When I had the MX-5 I went to an owners club meet. All the owners were blokes that looked to be in their mid 50's to late 70's.
Several had rare & expensive exotic classic cars as well. E-Type, Aston Martin, Austin Healey etc etc.
The general consensus seemed to be the valuable classics were temperamental investments.
Their MX-5's are practical, reliable fun cars. In some instances they were probably faster than the classics they owned. And the MX-5 would definitely handle & stop better

 

[chas]

Yes, is is the 190 hp, 3 litres straight six (1986, 300 SL, R 107) And you are right: it is not a sports car. More a very refined cruiser. I think, as with an extraordinary wine or whiskey, you should have reached a certain age to truly enjoy
it. It is built like a tank. One of the last Mercedes, where in the process of construction and production, money was not an objective, but only quality.
When I first drove it for a test-ride, I could not believe how solid and comfortable a 30 year old car could be.
I own it for two years now. Never had been actively looking for a Mercedes; but a friend of mine sold this pristine car with only 75000 klicks on the odometer and I couldn’t resist. It looks like it rolled straight out of the factory.

built up to a standard rather than down to a price. It's a practice that is disappearing.

I've always liked buying old battle cruisers as expensive cars were built to a different standard but since maybe the mid 90s it seems less true.

 

[DD67]

built up to a standard rather than down to a price. It's a practice that is disappearing.

I've always liked buying old battle cruisers as expensive cars were built to a different standard but since maybe the mid 90s it seems less true.

Something else that isn't what it once was with more expensive cars, is the attitude of the dealerships.
I've had better service from one man band back street garages. Than I've received from Mercedes-Benz.
When I asked them to fix the iffy front parking sensors. Eventually I gave up on their pi$$ poor attempts. Got the problem fixed & billed them. They coughed up & seemed genuinely relieved that I'd no longer be making their snazzy glass & chrome showroom look untidy

But that could just be my local dealership?

 

[Steve 998cc]

German crap all AUDI, MERCS, and BMW, and round where I live thier f**king drivers too.

 

[DD67]

German crap all AUDI, MERCS, and BMW, and round where I live thier f**king drivers too.

I see you live in the Leicester area Steve.
Are said drivers of an Asian persuasion?
They do seem to like their German vehicles.
Seemingly when they only work in the shop they drive Nissan's & Toyota's etc. Then when they own the shop they progress to BMW's & Mercedes etc. No doubt purchased off the back of some creative accounting/self assessment tax returns

 

[chas]

Something else that isn't what it once was with more expensive cars, is the attitude of the dealerships.
I've had better service from one man band back street garages. Than I've received from Mercedes-Benz.
When I asked them to fix the iffy front parking sensors. Eventually I gave up on their pi$$ poor attempts. Got the problem fixed & billed them. They coughed up & seemed genuinely relieved that I'd no longer be making their snazzy glass & chrome showroom look untidy

But that could just be my local dealership?

it could be the attitude of the group that owns the local franchise at the time.
My missis' Audi dealership has had three owners in eight years. Each with a different idea of customer service even within the confines of 'Brand Standards'.
I'd recommend my local Volvo dealer to anyone BUT that's an endorsement of the particular dealer rather than the brand.

 

[Capt. Drunkey]

endorsement of the particular dealer rather than the brand

For over 20 years, my dad took his car to our local Mazda dealer (and I did when owning my MX-5)…
And in retroperspective, I would say that I‘d rather buy a brand from a dealer I trust than a fancy bling, bling from one of the oversized chromium coffeeshops!

Ironically, Mazda took away his license after he refused to invest 2 mio. Euros in a showroom upgrade.
After this, he dealt Suzukis for a while, and now he is a ‚free‘ service point for all cars.