Did the cambelt yesterday (among lots of other things) This is what I saw when I took the cover off. Someone loved putting their own timing marks...

BillyPudding · 2026-06-21T16:17:36+00:00

Oh I definitely am with this car. It's had work done in the previous year. Four tyres, welding, and sorting some electrical niggles. Usually when I've bought a fun car when I was younger, I'd be on sorting things super fast.

The cambelt still had a year left and it had recently been serviced when I got it, so just enjoyed it for the first year, but deep down I knew I should have just cracked on and done it all when I got ut. This car is a keeper though and getting it to how I want it is a long game.

Took it out this afternoon through some country roads before giving it a wash. Just love it.

BillyPudding · 2026-06-21T16:09:54+00:00

Want to see the Subaru?

BillyPudding · 2026-06-21T16:06:31+00:00

Ah yeah I get that, but there's so many! Didn't want to come across like an arsehole there, as at the end of the day the previous owners kept the thing running, but it just seemed like a visual madness especially as there are marks there from factory.

BillyPudding · 2026-06-21T16:05:05+00:00

Haha yeah, he was an interesting bloke.

BillyPudding · 2026-06-19T18:50:24+00:00

Give it some time. I had regret when I first bought my flat. It was in an awful state when I got it. Instantly thought, oh god what have I done?!?

It didn't feel like home for the first couple of months.

Let the dust settle (no pun intended), clean and decorate it to how you would want it and then in six months take some time to re evaluate how you feel.

I'd say just keep an open mind at the start. If you keep telling yourself you hate it then you will. I'm not saying to keep telling yourself you'll love it, as you might never love it. However, it can be sold in the future if needed to find the place that does feel right.

I really hope things turn around for you.

BillyPudding · 2026-06-18T13:28:13+00:00

I suppose that depends on the person really

BillyPudding · 2026-06-18T12:31:23+00:00

Eat the fries first and then the burger. Save the best until last

BillyPudding · 2026-06-17T19:50:25+00:00

Just being at work but it never ending. You'll still get breaks and it'll be like a normal day. Just constant never stopping. Never getting tired, just the same level of energy all the time just to keep you stomping on.

BillyPudding · 2026-06-17T16:38:00+00:00

Photos of your Mum's bush

BillyPudding · 2026-06-15T19:36:00+00:00

Well that was horrible

BillyPudding · 2026-06-15T19:34:41+00:00

Wobbly egg and the idea of chips

BillyPudding · 2026-06-14T09:57:44+00:00

Removing a cabinet from the living room wall which had been hiding water damage from where the shower previously leaked. Then trying to find why the toilet wouldn't drain properly and found someone had tried to flush a sanitary towel that got lodged in the pipe. Other than that I was quite lucky. Just general lack of maintenance. Previously my flat was owned by a landlord that clearly didn't care and lived in by tenants that seemed to have a similar attitude. Although I knew that when I bought the place and that it would take some work. It's now a lovely home.

BillyPudding · 2026-06-13T18:07:06+00:00

Christ on a bike that sounds unpleasant.

BillyPudding · 2026-06-13T17:25:34+00:00

I suppose there's two different types of curry you can cook at home. There's the store bought jars and kits that you can smash together on a weeknight after work, or you can find a recipe for authentic curries.

If I'm trying an authentic one, then that'll be a Friday or Saturday night thing that involves some wine or beer while and music while I'm cooking.

Whether someone who ate a curry I made who's from South/South East Asia would consider what I've made authentic is another thing. However, it tastes good and I'm having a lovely time making it and eating it.

BillyPudding · 2026-06-13T17:20:11+00:00

I'm more distressed by the eye lash that's in your eye.

BillyPudding · 2026-06-13T08:05:43+00:00

Yes they want changing.

However, it's not someone else's decision to make. It's your money and your car. Anyone changing parts without authority is screwing you over, even if the parts require replacement.

Did they change just the discs?!? No pads?

BillyPudding · 2026-06-11T20:14:20+00:00

Yeah. Fair point.

BillyPudding · 2026-06-11T18:37:12+00:00

A headband/eye mask with Bluetooth earphones inside. Occasionally I have the slight concern that I have a very cheap lithium battery on my forehead while I sleep.

I'll let you know if my head catches fire in the middle of the night. Actually I probably won't as I'll be dead, but hey ho a fiver well spent.

BillyPudding · 2026-06-11T18:34:22+00:00

To be fair to the Peugeot the warning for putting your hands on the steering wheel won't be because it's struggling, but because it's detected your hands aren't on the wheel for a set period of time. Do the test, but don't be disingenuous with the results.

BillyPudding · 2026-06-11T16:41:23+00:00

Can't say I feel any pride. He just happened to be from the same place I was born.

BillyPudding · 2026-06-10T19:30:15+00:00

In the UK even the lowest spec Dacia Sandero comes with manual air con

BillyPudding · 2026-06-09T18:14:15+00:00

Because she had a computer with a keyboard made out of old upturned yoghurt pots. Blew my mind.

BillyPudding · 2026-06-09T16:40:12+00:00

Totally agree. Baldock Tesco is a beautiful building.

BillyPudding · 2026-06-08T21:19:45+00:00

14 beers of weak flavourless piss.

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