The Wrong Two Weeks

[solarman216]

Originally Posted by Monaro Pete

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

So spill the beans, how old is old? Rick

[Monaro Pete]

Originally Posted by solarman216

So spill the beans, how old is old? Rick

Ok. I'm a few months away from 50 & before some of the older ones start harping on about I do this n I do that. It's all down to the individual. Previous jobs especially service engineer have taken there toll. This job took it's toll on my knees & they give me some right grief at times.

My back's shagged from too much heavy lifting etc.

I now sit on my arse for a living as I deliver goods to our other warehouses.

I don't moan, I still work. I get on with it, though at times (especially in winter) I struggle.

I could be an idle b"£%!&d, sit around all day & claim what ever, but I don't.

Anyway, it's a beautiful morning & I'm off out with the dog for a nice walk

[terranosaurusdoug]

Holy crap, u up this early every morning?? If so you're probably more active than me n I'm only 35 this is a rare occasion for me to be up at this time.

You're right it's all about the individual, I got my gas safe not just to earn more money but so I didn't have to work as hard, I'm thinking of getting it for lpg too cos things in caravans are smaller, lighter and closer together work smart thats my motto

[Monaro Pete]

Originally Posted by terranosaurusdoug

Holy crap, u up this early every morning?? If so you're probably more active than me n I'm only 35 this is a rare occasion for me to be up at this time.

You're right it's all about the individual, I got my gas safe not just to earn more money but so I didn't have to work as hard, I'm thinking of getting it for lpg too cos things in caravans are smaller, lighter and closer together work smart thats my motto

I'm up at around 04.30 most mornings. A habit of starting work at 06.00 every week day.
I can't be doing with lying in bed, it irritates the crap outa me as thinking of all those wasted hours when I could be doing something more productive.

[solarman216]

Been there done all that got the tee shirt, many times when on the continent with the Daff 2800 artic did more than 24 hours non stop, much younger then of course, now I start work about 11.30 finish about 4 or earlier (no lunch stop) eat about 5.30, doddle about the yard and play on the computer till 1 or 2 am, do not stir till at least 9/9.30 then have a cuppa and a "cuddle" this for me is retirement, Rick

[terranosaurusdoug]

That is a good life Rick

[solarman216]

Well we are likened to "The Good Life" we are a bit self sufficient, ie no services whatsoever, and well off the beaten track so no bills, only red derv, Rick

[Blocky10]

Sounds perfect Rick.

[solarman216]

it is not perfect but very close, Rick

[terranosaurusdoug]

I'm getting tired of being considerate to neighbours, all this daylight and I have to be flippin quiet when I come home, and I could do with a big space for making mess In too

[Blocky10]

Originally Posted by terranosaurusdoug

I'm getting tired of being considerate to neighbours, all this daylight and I have to be flippin quiet when I come home, and I could do with a big space for making mess In too

You mean other than your pants!

[Monaro Pete]

Originally Posted by Blocky10

You mean other than your pants!

[terranosaurusdoug]

Originally Posted by Blocky10

You mean other than your pants!

What makes u think I wear them

[Banshee]

Originally Posted by terranosaurusdoug

I'm getting tired of being considerate to neighbours, all this daylight and I have to be flippin quiet when I come home, and I could do with a big space for making mess In too

That's my only problem at the moment.

I used to angle grind until 12pm when I lived in Wednesbury because it was a dump and nobody cared, was quietish shit but there were police up and down it all day every day and gangs of kids dossing that people were used to loud noise at silly o'clock.

Now I've moved to Solihull I try to get the load banging and cutting etc done before 9pm, nobody has complained yet but I see people twitching and hear comments through open windows.

Glad i'm renting, when I look for my own place to buy that is def going to be one of the criteria, big garage middle of nowhere

I'll be banging all night long

[terranosaurusdoug]

Originally Posted by Banshee

That's my only problem at the moment.

I used to angle grind until 12pm when I lived in Wednesbury because it was a dump and nobody cared, was quietish shit but there were police up and down it all day every day and gangs of kids dossing that people were used to loud noise at silly o'clock.

Now I've moved to Solihull I try to get the load banging and cutting etc done before 9pm, nobody has complained yet but I see people twitching and hear comments through open windows.

Glad i'm renting, when I look for my own place to buy that is def going to be one of the criteria, big garage middle of nowhere

I'll be banging all night long

Only if you get rid of the itch