ExSurveyor

Each to their own, of 6 boats I have bought, I had a survey on 3 and the others I had a look over and "kicked the tyres" The broom Scorpio I bought unseen. My last 3 cars I also bought unseen.

Have you been to Tesco's lately

Robin, the build up of condensation is probably a result of closing the air vents in the engine room. I know this was necessary to keep heat in over winter. It is worth considering a dehumidifier in the engine room next time as long as you have a drain off point even if that is through a air vent. Put one in now with a heater and it will remove a lot of excess condensate.

Norfolk, Virginia. USA.

Celotex is aimed at thermal insulation, a different beast to transmission of sound. Being solid it will still transmit sound. Go for a proper sound deadening system but look to automotive suppliers and layer it.

I haven't tried the Lexus in sport mode yet, it is blooming quick anyway and a bit too big to throw around twisty bits.

I passed in a manual 40 years ago and drove them for about five years because very few autos were available. I have driven autos ever since, as I drive a big jeep or a 4.3 Lexus they are only available in auto. I drive a manual about once a year and strangely never have a problem, I suppose it is a bit like riding a bike. The only drawback to an auto only licence is you can't hire a van.

Not only a shiny new knob but a set of custom made carpets for the rear cabins, supplied by our very own Jaws, ( Alan ) A perfect fit, because I supplied a spot on, perfect set of templates

Change your boat to a stinkie, it's worth it

All delivered and fitted, thanks to all, especially Griff. The red resin one always looked odd.

Grainside, Chatham town centre is the same, so are parts of Spain, Portugal and any other areas where large numbers of British expats settle.

Looks like a few forumites will be about on the Southern broads this weekend, I am up Thursday so I will keep an eye out for forum flags

Enjoyed all the blogs Robin, A very honest and candid assessment of why you left at Dover, my hat is off to you.

Oi you lot, take your medication

I need to get a bigger 4x4 to help offset this cooling, or have I got it wrong again

Never wee into the wind

My favourite is, Two ears, one mouth, best used in the same ratio.

More wise words.

Don't often see this in the Uk, ice formed on the outside if a double glazed door, about 1/4" thick, the car was also completely covered this morning, scraping and de-icer had no effect, I just had to heat the car up from the inside and peel it off the window. Weird

Now that's a cunning plan, I have just had 50 x 60 foot conifers reduced to 15 feet, shame the tree man took them away, oh and I haven't got a wood burner.

I was three and in Singapore

Apparently Network South East have closed ALL rain transport for the region due to problems with the freezing rain. Not good if you got to work by train earlier..

Having big problems in the Medwat Towns with ice on snow and the freezing rain. Lots of condenser boilers suffering frozen condensate pipes which cause the boiler to shut down. Done five today and I am not a plumber. Easy fix, pour boiling water over the pipe outside, clear the ice and then reset the boiler. Our yard gates freeze shut overnight and the yard is an ice rink. The main roads are mostly ok but the side roads are a no go without a 4x4. Soon be spring

Or say, I have had 9 cheese sandwiches and enjoyed every one, you shouldn't have ham, you must have cheese

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