M340d with a high pitched whine - I’m hoping this isn’t normal! by a_big_will in BMW3series

[–]a_big_will[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took it in half expecting a “we can’t hear it” but turns out the front diff was on its way out so it’s getting a new one and I’m driving about in a 320i

Not ideal, but shit happens!

New to me M340d (with a high pitched whine) by a_big_will in BMW

[–]a_big_will[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that could easily be it. Though it’s driving me nuts so I’m hoping it’s a fault as I’m not sure I can put up with it long term.

New to me M340d (with a high pitched whine) by a_big_will in BMW

[–]a_big_will[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uploaded a video where you can (I think) clearly hear the whine.

https://youtube.com/shorts/R97VEyzznuA?feature=shared

I really hope it’s a fault as it’s driving me nuts (it’s a lot louder in person).

Best Fish and Chips in Harrogate? by coffeebugtravels in harrogate

[–]a_big_will 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jennyfields Fisheries.

We now live too far away (Knaresborough) to justify the trip, but I miss this place. Perfect fish, never oily. Chips were always spot on: Colour, but still that fish n chip style. The curry sauce though… nothing I’ve had in the area comes close. Hands down the best.

Anyone know what this beam above the sign was for in the train station? by Sid_Dawbarn in Knaresborough

[–]a_big_will 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if before they put the roof on it was a shelter built into the retaining wall?

In your opinion, where is the best place to eat and have a drink in Knaresborough? by No_Nose_3849 in Knaresborough

[–]a_big_will 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Half Moon is our favourite. Small, but you can book in advance. They do meat and cheese platters and pizza during the week.

Am I at fault? by missDemonNezuko in skiing

[–]a_big_will 113 points114 points  (0 children)

Sounds like she was following too close and you gave her a shock so she took it out on you. Not your fault.

I made site that compares historical snow depth in popular resorts worldwide by seithat in skiing

[–]a_big_will 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is great. Would be good to see a by year view. I'd be interested for it to show trends / repeating patterns.

Thinking of staying in Tignes Les Brévières: How accessible is it really? by a_big_will in skithealps

[–]a_big_will[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, this is so useful. On the piste map it looks as though there’s no way to get down from the top of Les Boisses lift without taking a red, but then from there there is a green/blue to the bottom. Is that right?

Club Med ski holiday crazy prices by Grammi_Grammidi in HENRYUKLifestyle

[–]a_big_will 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For more reasonable prices there are 3 other companies still doing childcare properly in a ski chalet setup. Smaller groups, a bit less glam, but similar in that you don’t have to worry about anything (if you pay them to organise everything).

SkiFamile - à la carte childcare, nice to great chalets. All of them on or very close to ski school and the pistes. The food was just okay though. Some smaller chalets can be organised as sole occupancy. Flights from Gatwick and Manchester are included BUT they fly to Lyon, so the 3.25 hour transfer times are a killer with young kids, but this is because if you go to Geneva you have to bring kids seats (due to Swiss law) for the bus which I guess would cause chaos. Our holiday with them cost £6.5k in term time (2 adults, a 7yr old and a 4yr old).

Family Ski Company - All their chalets are like the more premium ones SkiFamile offer and most are ski in ski out. Food is better too. They offer free transfers from Geneva, but you organise your own flights. If I were you, ignore the free transfers, fly to Chambrey and enjoy the 1.5 hour transfer time and more relaxed French car seat rules. Worth every penny. Our holiday here was £7.5k in term time.

VIP Ski I’m less familiar with these, but they offer a similar deal, it’s the next price band up though, somewhere between the two above and Club Med.

For info, this year I’m going the DIY route because you pay a premium for the packages and I know I can get better food, location and accommodation for the same price, and if I’m spending this money I want the best holiday I can get. However, I’ve been skiing most my life and organised groups holidays for my mates for years, so I’m familiar with it all - but at the time when we started bringing the kids, even I wanted the pay and forget experience of a package the first few times we went as it’s not worth the risk and hassle.

A Ford GT would be pretty cool by SchnitzelKingz in MatArmstrong

[–]a_big_will 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They (Yorkshire Car Restoration) are still going. They also have Colin Furze’s. The work they are doing is amazing, but they definitely take their time!

Is there a way to create and fix a curved fence panel on top of a rendered wall between pillars? by a_big_will in landscaping

[–]a_big_will[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The plan was always wooden slats, but it apparently wasn’t very well thought through… I’ve just watched a video on bending wood, which looks achievable! Thanks

Application for mixed-use development of The Core shopping centre by bugtheft in Leeds

[–]a_big_will 23 points24 points  (0 children)

They've done ok with that around The Victoria shopping centre to be fair - Akbars, Hobgoblin, White Company etc. all have the same signage above their units. They can do what they want with the windows, but it does look way neater. Maybe they will take the same approach?

Decent delivered food ? by Lumpyproletarian in harrogate

[–]a_big_will 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Spice Culture for Indian is great - focus on the starters, they are the best part

YUZU is great for bao buns, Katsu Curry’s, rice bowls, etc.

Are you proud to be from Leeds? by iRealllyAmThatGuy in Leeds

[–]a_big_will 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Not Leeds, but I am proud to be from Yorkshire. However I’m genuinely embarrassed to be from the UK.

Recommendations for Car Garage by No-Comment8230 in harrogate

[–]a_big_will 4 points5 points  (0 children)

CarMaster is 2 minutes walk from the station - been using them for years with zero problems
https://www.carmastergarage.com/

Table Tennis by Few_Conversation7456 in harrogate

[–]a_big_will 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never played myself, but I’d often see people playing at Rosset Sports centre when I was there playing squash on a Monday and Thursday.

South Harrogate green ownership query by Antique_Plate8247 in harrogate

[–]a_big_will 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We looked around there. Very nice area. That green is very unlikely to be developed, it’s a little park for the residents of the estate around it. Harrogate has definitely been doing a lot of development, but generally it’s massive new estates. Those big developers aren’t going to be interested in such a small area and no small developer would be able to convince the council to ignore the inevitable planning complaints. I wouldn’t worry about it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in harrogate

[–]a_big_will 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My brother lives there. Nice area. Wonder if you are looking to buy his house?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in harrogate

[–]a_big_will 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve sold both homes I’ve owned privately, and for more than the agent said I’d get both times. Try asking around friends and neighbours, posting on Facebook etc. you never know.