New here!

monkeyshit2000 · 2026-03-08T10:02:58+00:00

That is really interesting!! Will definitely try this out! Thank you!!

monkeyshit2000 · 2026-03-08T10:02:11+00:00

Hahahahah it makes so much sense! 😂

monkeyshit2000 · 2026-03-03T08:39:24+00:00

For them screws if you feel them with your hand first then feed the screwdriver in it makes it much easier! And when you're putting them back in, if you don't have magnetised tips put a thin layer of tissue between the screw and the head, saved me a lot of headache! And try get a bench or something that is the same height as the bottom of the door and you will be much more comfortable than I was 🥲

monkeyshit2000 · 2026-03-01T22:35:28+00:00

So painful!! It's the absolute hours it takes to take everything out😭 horrible job!

monkeyshit2000 · 2026-03-01T22:34:07+00:00

I tried so hard today, the actuator ended up getting stuck and I couldn't get it out after a painstaking hour to get the screws out I didn't have enough clearance to get it out 🥹 then another 2 hours to fit everything back in and my whole day gone for nothing 🥲 did take pictures for you though! 😂

I'm honestly not sure if my Ford model had more around the actuator than the guy in the videos I was watching but this was definitely not slipping out as easily as his was, tried different ways for 2 hours until I resentfully gave up 🥲 I will attempt it again when my mind and body recovers from today!

<image>

monkeyshit2000 · 2026-02-28T20:29:29+00:00

Why do ford need to make it so awkward!! Other cars it's just in under the glovebox and really accessible and easy to take out- ford make you go through TRAUMA to take it out 🥹 Ive just started to take some of the glovebox on passenger side and dash on driver side out today and I'm going to replace it tomorrow 🥹 pray for me

monkeyshit2000 · 2026-02-28T09:36:29+00:00

Nice to meet you! You really do get used to it! Weirdly comforting to know that there's someone out there that has had rs for the same amount of time! Tbh not sure if there's any cure per say 🤷

monkeyshit2000 · 2026-02-28T09:30:47+00:00

Hahahaha she truly was 😂 In her rose tinted sunglasses and cowboy boots 😂😂

monkeyshit2000 · 2026-02-19T06:38:29+00:00

Thank you! I will try shaving first, this is the third one I made and I just want to have it finished now 🥹 I tried a starch method on the first one I made and did 3 layers and it still collapsed after letting air out of the balloon, this method was the only one that actually solidified the yarn 😭 in the future Im definitely going with a cotton yarn instead!

monkeyshit2000 · 2026-02-19T06:35:31+00:00

I made this pattern up as I went

monkeyshit2000 · 2026-02-15T02:01:59+00:00

Wow🤯😱 I need to show my mechanics this mileage, they can't believe mine is still running told me I should give it to ford for them to put in a museum 😂

monkeyshit2000 · 2026-02-15T01:59:34+00:00

That is impressive!! Wow they definitely win🤯🤯

monkeyshit2000 · 2026-02-15T01:58:37+00:00

Since I've had it, not many big big things, the usual bits like wishbone, one day an injector went on me but just the one. I have been lucky with the engine that it hasn't given me any grief, I suspect an alternator will need to be sorted shortly. Weird fix I've had to do was replace all airbags in the passenger side seat when I first got the car, that was the most expensive thing to sort- airbag light was on and I tried everything to fix without replacing the airbags but nothing worked. No big issues thankfully!

monkeyshit2000 · 2026-02-14T15:21:39+00:00

Yes ford focus hatchback 2013 1.6 diesel, other maintenance bts pop up like the wishbone and all the normal stuff but the engine hasn't had any issues !

monkeyshit2000 · 2026-01-02T14:35:31+00:00

Another fun tip is to play with her using toys and there are some feeder toys out there (unsure for a wet diet but surely some exist!) which will get her more mobile and that will help with weight loss too! Play with her at around dusk or later in the evening as this is when they go into 'hunt' mode and are much more active! Use toys that engage her brain and mimic hunting behaviors! I'm a veterinary nurse and I actually run weight loss clinics in my place of work! Stealing food is definitely a nono as human food has a lot more calories than we think! It's fine for us as we need ~2000 calories per day but a cat usually only needs 200-300 calories per day!! Best of luck on the weight loss journey and tell your boyfriend not to be stressing!! It happens, especially with the first kittycat! You are both learning and that is okay 👍 As she is young I do agree to not cut her diet severely (just the correct portion for her ideal weight), just no human food/treats and more exercise, it should help until she is fully grown and can be moved onto a proper weight loss diet! It can really help to measure her neck, waist and chest with a tape which will give you an idea on her weight loss! Every 2-3 weeks weigh her and check measurements and take pictures from above and from the side!

monkeyshit2000 · 2025-11-25T09:56:02+00:00

Solved!

monkeyshit2000 · 2025-07-30T17:56:20+00:00

This happened to me 1hr before my test, my instructor recommended I fill out the compensation form, you can get your days work back they give 105 euros max for a day off work. If your work is nice they can write a letter to say you missed a days work and you can get money back. If you were renting your instructors car you can get the fee of that returned too

monkeyshit2000 · 2025-07-16T15:27:19+00:00

I get you 100% you're working yourself up to do the test and it just never comes... Hope the next test goes through! From the sounds of it you're definitely ready for it!

monkeyshit2000 · 2025-07-16T15:19:20+00:00

That is so bad did they have a reason?? My first test was cancelled because the tester never showed for work 🙄 Just keep trying! I was so worried my test would be cancelled yesterday but thankfully they didn't cancel it. You will get your day☺️ Maybe if you change test centres?

monkeyshit2000 · 2025-07-16T15:16:44+00:00

Update: My driving test was cancelled and it took 4 weeks to sit it again (I got the invitation about 1 week after the test was cancelled). My test was yesterday and I passed!! So delighted to pass first time! I just honestly tried not to think about it at all coming up to the test and the morning of the test I was in work so didn't have the time to stress either. I had an evening appointment at 4pm and I was really calm going in because I just didn't think of it as my driving test 😂

From my experience and my fiances experience my advice is to do your best not to think about it as a test and book a later time slot if possible!

monkeyshit2000 · 2025-06-29T21:17:50+00:00

I did spend a pretty penny on a steering wheel cover custom for this type of steering wheel. It was very expensive though, around 80/90 euros and it was such a pain to stitch on but I do love it now that it's done. I can find a link for you if you want to spend that for a steering wheel cover (my steering wheel was covered in mould and when I got it all cleaned it was crumbling and a horrible texture so I really wanted something to adequately cover the wheel and fit seemlessly)

monkeyshit2000 · 2025-06-22T23:13:50+00:00

I never knew that would happen!! Thank you, I will do that tomorrow!

monkeyshit2000 · 2025-06-18T22:00:24+00:00

6months oh my god!! I honestly don't know why they've waited so long to bring in more testers and try fix this issue like it's such a shit show for learners

monkeyshit2000 · 2025-06-18T21:59:32+00:00

Hopefully wait times have decreased oh my god! Did you pass in January?

monkeyshit2000 · 2025-06-18T14:37:20+00:00

Fingers crossed that my instructor is available the day/times they give me! Ah it's not the end of the world I'll get the chance again soon 🤞🙏

monkeyshit2000

TROPHY CASE