The Wrong Two Weeks

Monaro Pete · 20-06-2016, 08:24

Looks like I've picked the wrong weeks to have

So far Saturday was the only day that was reasonable with around 80% decent weather.
I can't believe it's raining again today

At least I got my hedge cut on Sat, but the underseal work on the Terrano just hasn't happened.
So to conclude.............. A whole week off work wasted & so far it's rained everyday for 10 days

On the plus side, it doesn't rain in the garage

Banshee · 20-06-2016, 08:26

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Originally Posted by Monaro Pete

Looks like I've picked the wrong weeks to have

So far Saturday was the only day that was reasonable with around 80% decent weather.
I can't believe it's raining again today

At least I got my hedge cut on Sat, but the underseal work on the Terrano just hasn't happened.
So to conclude.............. A whole week off work wasted & so far it's rained everyday for 10 days

On the plus side, it doesn't rain in the garage

Get yourself a Tarpaulin like Elty and get yer storm jacket on and stop whining!!!!!

I took torsion bars off on my back in the snow on my Maverick

emjaybee · 20-06-2016, 09:06

You are aware there is a difference between "brave" and "dumbass"

Don't forget, just because you can, doesn't mean you should!

Banshee · 20-06-2016, 09:09

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Originally Posted by emjaybee

You are aware there is a difference between "brave" and "dumbass"

Don't forget, just because you can, doesn't mean you should!

Nothing dumb about it, as long as you protect yourself from the elements as best you can and your work area isn't soaked and slippy etc then I'll work in anything. I actually prefer to work in really cold conditions as I get really hot when working on the truck. The torsion bars saga was a bit of an emergency so needs must.

emjaybee · 20-06-2016, 10:37

Fair play.

I can't crow too much, I used to go Clay Pigeon shooting in all weathers. One day was so wet, that when you had a "no bird" (clay breaks up on launch, or doesn't launch) I had to tilt the barrels down and get a dribble of water out of the barrel.

I've learnt a lot since then!

terranosaurusdoug · 20-06-2016, 11:36

I've found the older I get, the softer I get, wouldn't catch me working in the snow but ten years ago I wouldn't have thought twice, crack on youths I envy you

Lazy-Ferret · 20-06-2016, 12:06

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Originally Posted by terranosaurusdoug

I've found the older I get, the softer I get, wouldn't catch me working in the snow but ten years ago I wouldn't have thought twice, crack on youths I envy you

Same here.. when I first started driving I rebuilt the bottom end of a Borg-Warner automatic gearbox, laying on my back, outside in 9inches of snow, because I needed the car...

Now I just nick the wifes car and wait for better weather. Lol

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terranosaurusdoug · 20-06-2016, 12:10

I actually thought about buying an auto but I'm not that old, yet, I have a woolen blanket ready for the parcel shelf tho

jims-terrano · 20-06-2016, 12:21

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Originally Posted by Monaro Pete

Looks like I've picked the wrong weeks to have

So far Saturday was the only day that was reasonable with around 80% decent weather.
I can't believe it's raining again today

At least I got my hedge cut on Sat, but the underseal work on the Terrano just hasn't happened.
So to conclude.............. A whole week off work wasted & so far it's rained everyday for 10 days

On the plus side, it doesn't rain in the garage

You could just spend the afternoon texting Clive to see how long it is before he gets hacked off

Monaro Pete · 20-06-2016, 16:32

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Originally Posted by Banshee

Get yourself a Tarpaulin like Elty and get yer storm jacket on and stop whining!!!!!

I took torsion bars off on my back in the snow on my Maverick

I've also worked on vehicles in bad weather. When it's been so cold I couldn't feel my fingers. I've been pissed wet through too.

No one's whining. I have plenty of time to get stuff done, it's not like I need the vehicle. I just said "I've picked the wrong weeks".
When you're as old as me, see how you feel about crawling on ya back under cars in the rain, especially when you don't have to

Monaro Pete · 20-06-2016, 16:34

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

You could just spend the afternoon texting Clive to see how long it is before he gets hacked off

Now there's an idea

Blocky10 · 20-06-2016, 18:37

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Originally Posted by terranosaurusdoug

I actually thought about buying an auto but I'm not that old, yet, I have a woolen blanket ready for the parcel shelf tho

You mean you actually have a parcel shelf!

elty001 · 20-06-2016, 19:39

Can't beat getting your man tent set up and just getting on with it

All the welding work I did recently on my terrano was done through the winter,not because I had to but because I wanted to.

terranosaurusdoug · 20-06-2016, 20:07

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Originally Posted by Blocky10

You mean you actually have a parcel shelf!

Yeh man, I've got a nice rolie one, no good for putting the worthers and tissue box on tho

panelbeater · 20-06-2016, 22:24

some of the best spraying i have done in winter with frost to hold crap on floor.

20-06-2016, 08:24	#1
Monaro Pete Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Nr J28 M1 Vehicle: 03 Terrano 2.7 TDi Posts: 995	The Wrong Two Weeks Looks like I've picked the wrong weeks to have So far Saturday was the only day that was reasonable with around 80% decent weather. I can't believe it's raining again today At least I got my hedge cut on Sat, but the underseal work on the Terrano just hasn't happened. So to conclude.............. A whole week off work wasted & so far it's rained everyday for 10 days On the plus side, it doesn't rain in the garage

20-06-2016, 09:06	#3
emjaybee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oxfordshire Vehicle: 3.0Di SVE '05 5 door. Posts: 1,536	You are aware there is a difference between "brave" and "dumbass" Don't forget, just because you can, doesn't mean you should!

20-06-2016, 10:37	#5
emjaybee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oxfordshire Vehicle: 3.0Di SVE '05 5 door. Posts: 1,536	Fair play. I can't crow too much, I used to go Clay Pigeon shooting in all weathers. One day was so wet, that when you had a "no bird" (clay breaks up on launch, or doesn't launch) I had to tilt the barrels down and get a dribble of water out of the barrel. I've learnt a lot since then!

20-06-2016, 11:36	#6
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	I've found the older I get, the softer I get, wouldn't catch me working in the snow but ten years ago I wouldn't have thought twice, crack on youths I envy you

20-06-2016, 12:10	#8
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	I actually thought about buying an auto but I'm not that old, yet, I have a woolen blanket ready for the parcel shelf tho

20-06-2016, 19:39	#13
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	Can't beat getting your man tent set up and just getting on with it All the welding work I did recently on my terrano was done through the winter,not because I had to but because I wanted to.

20-06-2016, 22:24	#15
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,638	some of the best spraying i have done in winter with frost to hold crap on floor.