Ford Anglia

I had to get ours changed from 3kW when we bought. I rang and asked them to come and increase the kilowatts. Un fortunately I spoke TOO MUCH French on the phone and had to endure a LONG series of questions about what we had, or intended to have, plus an even longer technical explanation of WHY I needed more kilowatts, (which I already knew). I then asked for it to be done asap, but lo and behold, the man who did it was on strike so no-one could come for the next week anyway. My advice is to ring asap and speak little or no English.  

[quote user="oglefakes"]Ha! ROLF. Dick, you must be like my late granny. She was unaware that there were 'alternative' lifestyles also [:D]. Her story goes like this... One day Grany was watching the telly with my mum and aunty and whatever show they were watching mentioned lesbians. Granny turned to her offspring and in all seriousness, asked "Whats lesbians?" After an extended silence, Mum and aunty managed to explain about cuddling and individual preferences, but to their astonishment, granny got all angry and told them to stop making things up, after all "why would they want to?"  BTW my mum was in her 40's at this point in time and granny in her 60's.  Funnily enough, she made a comment like "I can understand men doing it, but you would think women would be happy to be left alone" I think this summed up her outlook on all matters intimate. Apparently she was so traumatised by this that she never linked arms with her daughters when out and about ever again, just in case someone misinterpreted it. [/quote] If that's a true story, it's brilliant.

Nobody has yet mentioned snakes? I had a 2" hole in my garden last year. During very hot wether I put the hose down it to water the ground, and was surprised when a medium-sized, very wet, p*ssed-off, furry brown creature emerged. It had a very blunt nose, so unlike a rat. How big are voles in France?

Dick: I just laughed out loud at your post. After smiling at the "quivering" bit, the geostationary orbit did it for me. Then I reached the bit about the family.............[:(] My first Grammar School French teacher was also killed by a malfunctioning gas appliance, so I never did get to tell her how much I appreciated what she did for us, and the love of the language she communicated.  

[quote user="Beryl"]OMG, that reminds me of Dave Lee Travis [:-))][/quote] I thought it was Gerry Adams.  

[quote user="Russethouse"] Ford Anglia, If you are not happy you should use the report button to bring whatever situation is concerning you to the moderators attention - if not then please keep on topic.[/quote] Since the title was "Happy and Positive", my post pointed out why we may not be, in very short order. Therefore, it WAS on topic. Do you have a problem with THAT?

[quote user="Just Katie "]FA.  2159..... Back on topic please sir..............[:D][/quote] I was: I can think of another who'll be back then........... And anyway, WHY 2159? What's so special about 2159? Why not 2160? Or 2158? Or even 2007?[:P]

Why aren't you banned? I've just reported you. Mind, if you called yourself "Dicky".............

He's not the first, nor will he be the last.

Right! That's IT! I've had it with you lot, I'm reporting FIVE forum members AND a moderator for not keeping to the original topic of this thread.[:P] And I've only had ONE reply from mods too, dispite several PM's to them.[8-)]

Before he died at 92 years old, my dad still cooked "Stewmeat and dumplings" at least once a week. He bought stewing steak, but cooked it for 24 hours, in a casserole, in a very slow oven. It literally fell apaprt. The dumplings were Auntie Bessie's in later years however..........

Go on then: how fast was "rather quickly"? And what was the limit?  

The floor in question is upstairs, so bedrooms and a bathroom, and we have no dogs, so marking OUGHT not to be a problem. I'm looking at cheap sources of Ronseal Diamond Hard stuff now, but neither Wickes nor Screwfix do Ronseal stuff.............probably Ronseal won't let them discount it. The finish will almost certainly not be applied until Whit anyway, so it gives me time to price the French stuff, and ask the advice of the bloke who owns the wood place at which I bought the flooring. He's pretty genuine: won't let you buy unless you need to, which is refreshing. On another connected topic, does anyone know what the French for "Hire Shop/Plant Hire/Tool Hire" and "Floor sander" might be? Thanks.

Some useful info there: for a kick-off, the sellers  NEVER tell you if a particular product smells. Personally, I can't stand the smell of Linseed oil........... I'll have a look for Ronseal Diamond Hard, I wonder if Wickes sell it, my lad works there part-time so I can get a discount. Again, approx how much will I need? TIA

Good grief, why is nothing straightforward? I've now contacted TWO Danish Oil manufacturers in the UK, and BOTH have advised against using their product on a floor.[:(] One declined to advise what to use, the other mentioned Polyurethane...........so we come back to Dick's original suggestion. As Homer would say, "D'oh!" Is PU much cheaper in the UK like other paints, or is it a case of dearer, but better, in France like paints seem to be? (Editted to give Dick his capital letter.)

How much would I need for a couple of coats, (is that enough?), on 75 sq m? Can you stain the floor first? Does it matter what type of stain? Thanks for any replies.

[quote user="Russethouse"]The topic of this thread is clear from the original post. As there seems to be some confusion I think I might ask Admin to rename this section. Off topic DOES NOT mean that the Code of Conduct is suspended. If you have questions regarding this please address the moderators using the correct procedure.[/quote] Good one, I have to admit to LOL when I saw the forum name had been changed, Absolutely NO excuse now. <Salutes Russethouse>[:D]

[quote user="Russethouse"]Please keep to the topic[/quote] But Russethouse: isn't this the "OFF TOPIC Lounge"? If we can't go "Off Topic" in here, what's the point of it?

I estimate around 8 more posts before the usual supects come along and start being rude to each other, or bickering......... Wish it didn't happen, but it does[:(]

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Kieran: you have PM and e-mail.

[quote user="Nicos"]. Anyone had any problems with a limited power supply?? [/quote] <Hollow laugh> I'd agree that most people will have.[;-)] Ours was 3kW when we took possession, and the ONLY heating was fan-heaters, rated at 2kW each. No fires, (chimneys blocked), and no central heating. Two fan heaters on and "pop", out went the trip. Warm clothing was a necessity. Added attraction was that there was no bathing facility, so we used the electric shower in the caravan, which, in February, was FREEZING, even with the 'van in the barn, so IT needed it's own fan heater until it warmed through and during the shower. Talk about rushed showers: anyone using the shower left the others shivering in the house[:(] The things we put up with for the French dream.............

And yet another post descends into bickering. One wonders if the "last word" brigade are the same away from a keyboard?  

Ah.............so no SAD for you then? Paleness in the northern skies during summer nights? It's usually raining in my part of the north.......[;-)]

[quote user="Teamedup"]Drat, longer days. I just love autumn and those dark nights that start really early. Thanks for the reminder bugbear, I had forgotten.[/quote] Now that HAS to be tongue in cheek..........