February 6, 2011
Sir Clive Sinclair would be so proud….The driver would be so dead….

Sir Clive Sinclair would be so proud….

The driver would be so dead….

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February 3, 2011
tin-boxes:sjaejones:


Christians protecting Muslims during their prayers.

This particular story cannot be publicised enough.


Peace among storms of hatred, as peaceful protests turn violent in Cairo.

tin-boxes:sjaejones:

Christians protecting Muslims during their prayers.

This particular story cannot be publicised enough.

Peace among storms of hatred, as peaceful protests turn violent in Cairo.

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January 13, 2011
Anyone know where I can get hold of such a coat?

Anyone know where I can get hold of such a coat?

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January 12, 2011
Testing times for the Mini…

Well, here it is, another new year filled with premature hopes and fears for an uncertain future - indeed, this is the case when it comes down to my fabled little Mini, Chalkie. I’ve owned the car for little under a year now and whilst he’s had his moments, the little a-series engine has barely missed a beat.

Until now, that is.

If you live in the UK (or any part of the civilised world for that matter) you’ll probably be fairly familiar with the MOT test. If you’re not, here’s how it works. You drop your car off at a certified test centre whereupon a mechanic pinches the keys and proceeds to kick the tyres before the car is given a clean bill of health and handed back to you, the owner.

However, it wasn’t that simple for me. Last week, on the day of my first time taking a car for its MOT test, I can confirm that Chalkie, the 998cc Mini Mayfair failed. For a number of reasons. Two pages worth to be precise.

I should probably stress at this point that I was a little shocked to see the list, especially given the overall condition of the car, which aside from these newly announced faults, is excellent.

Recently, whilst the Mini was away on test, I’d been weighing up my options when the time comes to renew the car insurance. When I bought Chalkie, I did so with the intention of keeping the car for a short while before selling him on to be replaced with something along the lines of a new MINI, allowing prices of the latter to come down whilst I build up my first year’s ‘No Claims Bonus.’

This isn’t going to happen.

Although I’ve got a year on the road under my belt and I feel guilty about keeping a classic mini outside in the rain, I must confess to becoming a little attached to the mini.

I have therefore decided to keep him on the road for another year, at least until my Mk1 is finished….

Best laid plans, etc, etc.

December 30, 2010
soapyapple:

hahah

Don’t normally re-blog things, but this made me chuckle at this small hour of New Year’s eve

soapyapple:

hahah

Don’t normally re-blog things, but this made me chuckle at this small hour of New Year’s eve

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December 18, 2010
youtreatmelikeanotherstranger:

John Lennon

We all want to change the world



A message as relevant as ever.Peace and love

youtreatmelikeanotherstranger:

John Lennon

We all want to change the world

A message as relevant as ever.

Peace and love

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December 17, 2010
“Would you like a bag with that?”

Today, I’ll be discussing customer service.

I work in a shop - a newsagents shop

Because we are a newsagents shop, we sell - you’ll never guess - newspapers….

After working in said shop for over a year, I’ve come to realise that it has been one of the most beneficial steps in my development as a person. It has boosted confidence and pulled me right out of my shell.

However, with all things, there is a downside to my wonderful place of work.

The customer.

Now, I know a lot is said about customers always being right - but this, I find, is the opposite of the very harsh reality.

The occassional tramp wanders in to complain about the price of cigarettes, whilst old people try and persuade me that they know far more about my shop than I do. What’s more, If I know for a fact that we do not have what the customer is asking for, I’ll still be expected to look for the item, wasting 10 minutes of my time before the customer realises their search is pointless.

However, I feel that selling such an item as a car would be far better.

When you go to buy a car, you go into the showroom, look around at the current models on offer and then a member of staff chats with you to discuss your options. At no point are you asked “Would you like cashback” and nor are you subjected to an ensemble of bleeps every two seconds.

You aren’t asked to sell a car within 60 seconds and you’re not likely to have people queuing out of the door before tutting and walking away.

You don’t have people paying for the Lancashire Evening Post (priced at 50p) with a £20 note, sapping what little change you have in your till and you most certainly don’t have to shout “Next please!” every second of the day, with every repetition of the phrase irratating both you and the customer.

Better still, when a car is bought, you recieve ‘aftersales’ service, whereby the salesperson makes sure all is well with your car - much like a waiter in a restaurant would check that the food is up to scratch. In my shop, I don’t phone previous customers to ensure their packet of crisps was to their liking.

What’s more, I’d be dealing with cars - objects of desire as opposed to cheap packets of chewing gum bought on a whim as the customer queues to buy some cheap cigarettes to smoke whilst reading a local paper.

I like cars - I’m not dead keen on cheap fags.

You can probably see where this is going.

So, if anyone requires my services as a car salesperson, then I’ll be more than happy to help.

(And if you’re happy to offer me a courtesy car, then please get in touch.

Yes, Aston Martin, that means you too)

December 9, 2010
‘Soho’ far, so good

This is the MINI Clubman ‘Soho’ and the first thing you’ll notice is that it looks exactly like the standard MINI Clubman.

And you’d be right in thinking that too…

It’s shaped like a MINI and will drive like a MINI however, the clever people at MINI have designed to give the car a very swish two-tone paint scheme, which I’m rather fond of.

The wheels too are a nice touch and work well with the modernist black on white contrast - despite coming from MINI’s Cabriolet.

The interior too is pleasant, but doesn’t tend to stray too far from the standard MINI trimmings - but as they say, if it isn’t broken, why fix it?

However, with a name such as ‘Soho’, I was expecting something a little ‘different’ from this MINI, after all, they’ve gone and named it after London’s infamous ‘sex-for-sale’ district.

Inside the glovebox you will find no risque underwear, nor will you find chrome-plated poles, or scantily clad women.

They have assigned this ‘limited edition’ to the Clubman, which boasts more room in the back…………………………

Talk among yourselves.

December 4, 2010
Tumblr…..I never doubted you for a second.

Well……..maybe two……or three……

…………about 3,000 actually.

Well then, although not my best introduction to a post, that was it - so, onwards and upwards from here (I promise).

Currently, my Tumblr account has been feeling fairly neglected. In metaphorical terms, it is the abandoned spaniel, sat in a box on the M4, wanting nothing more than a lukewarm biscuit.

But, just as the RSPCA would come along and whisk our furry friend away to a sanctuary of doggy-ness…(I honestly couldn’t think of a better word there), I have arrived to drag my Tumblr account back into life.

But what on earth do I talk about?

My last post was a rather soppy and emotional posting as I’d just been for a drive in a Ferrari Dino 246 - an all time favourite of mine, and only playing second-fiddle to the gorgeous Lamborghini Miura. This post however, requires something a little different - though hopefully not another rant, as I’ve come to realise I’m quite an angry old bugger at times.

Recently I bought a pair of boots. They are known commonly as “Chelsea Boots” or “Beatle Boots” because of their links with the ‘Fab Four’, but personally, none of that matters to me. I like them because I find them very comfortable and fantastic boots to drive in.

Although my father would disagree with me on this…

The boots in question are made from black, polished leather and sport a 2” Cuban heel. I have owned similar pairs in the past, each of which were mistaken for boots worn by a ‘lady’ and each pair deteriorated very quickly. The heel - often the reason for people drawing such judgements on them - is ideal for driving in my mind. Upon changing gear, I release the clutch and can quite happily lean my clutch foot back onto the heel, so I’m ready for another gear change when the moment takes me.

My father on the other hand thinks otherwise. He would describe the boots as “unneccessary” and “not suitable for driving.” His reasons being that with each gear change, the heel is worn down and as a result, the boots require attention from a cobbler within a month or two.

So, what are my options?

Being a Mod, I’m after something smart. I’ve considered the Paul Weller style two-tone brogues, but they’re simply not my cup of tea… Even the 1” Cuban heels I own have come under the same scrutiny from Dad.

At this point, I shall leave you - probably slightly bemused as to why I spent the best part of an A4 piece of paper’s worth talking about boots and not much else of any significance.

In my next post, I shall tackle the ongoing threat posed by slightly squeaky cupboard doors - is your sanity at risk?

And erm…..on that note,

Ta-ta.

November 29, 2010
druelle:

Holy- Oh My- Best Thing Ever!
There has to be a T-shirt with this?!

druelle:

Holy- Oh My- Best Thing Ever!

There has to be a T-shirt with this?!

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