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Forum: Car Forum 21-03-2011, 03:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,038
Posted By Ford Prefect
hahaha. Losos, no worries. We have this rivalry...

hahaha. Losos, no worries. We have this rivalry between Ontario and Quebec hence my bristling at Montreal.
Forum: Car Forum 18-03-2011, 03:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,038
Posted By Ford Prefect
Montreal? Bite your tongue! Our Federal...

Montreal? Bite your tongue!
Our Federal Government is in Ottawa, Ontario - NOT Montreal.
Further, drivers licenses are issued by each province; not the Federal Government.

And yes ClaireMarie,...
Forum: Home & DIY 04-02-2011, 04:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,288
Posted By Ford Prefect
You have too much snow there!

You have too much snow there!
Forum: Home & DIY 04-02-2011, 02:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,288
Posted By Ford Prefect
A tip for anyone patching holes or cracks: It...

A tip for anyone patching holes or cracks: It must get worse before it gets better. Open the crack up or enlarge the hole slightly by creating a bevel to the edges. This will give the patching...
Forum: Home & DIY 04-02-2011, 02:46 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,942
Posted By Ford Prefect
DIY is the bane of my profession. Working...

DIY is the bane of my profession.

Working as a renovator, I've come across far too many atrocities to count. What makes it worse, are the DIY shows on TV that people watch and think it's easy,...
Forum: Home & DIY 04-02-2011, 02:31 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,162
Posted By Ford Prefect
I do precious little for myself as can't be...

I do precious little for myself as can't be fussed after doing all day for others. I've had a few clients tell me to do the same quality of work for them as I would for myself. I quickly tell them,...
Forum: Your Introductions! 31-01-2011, 05:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,831
Posted By Ford Prefect
Me next! :mrgreen:

Me next! :mrgreen:
Forum: Your Introductions! 31-01-2011, 03:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,680
Posted By Ford Prefect
SuzyQ, well I admit that I do say eh!

SuzyQ, well I admit that I do say eh!
Forum: General Chat 29-01-2011, 03:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,382
Posted By Ford Prefect
Of course the water must be good in Scotland....

Of course the water must be good in Scotland. It's where all that wonderful whiskey comes from! :026:
Forum: Your Introductions! 29-01-2011, 03:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,680
Posted By Ford Prefect
Good investment there mate. Worth more than yours...

Good investment there mate. Worth more than yours lately! :lol:
Forum: General Chat 29-01-2011, 06:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,263
Posted By Ford Prefect
Amen to that. Courtesy, consideration, common...

Amen to that. Courtesy, consideration, common sense and competence have gone out the window lately.

I too, find it therapeutic to "talk" to other drivers about their bad habits or incompetence. I...
Forum: General Chat 29-01-2011, 05:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 637
Posted By Ford Prefect
OMG, the list is soooo long. The one I remember...

OMG, the list is soooo long. The one I remember best is probably the cellular telephone. I recall how cool it was to go bike riding with this 2 lb set - about the size of a typical hardcover book -...
Forum: General Chat 29-01-2011, 05:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,382
Posted By Ford Prefect
tap water for me and no issues. Mind you, it does...

tap water for me and no issues. Mind you, it does depend where it's from; the tap water here is very good.
Forum: General Chat 29-01-2011, 03:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,156
Posted By Ford Prefect
hey Rainbow, Yup, we're dedicated to Zippo...

hey Rainbow,

Yup, we're dedicated to Zippo lighters and of course, off brands as well. They're approaching over 500 million made since 1932 so, there are quite a few out there!

You're...
Forum: Music 29-01-2011, 02:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,767
Posted By Ford Prefect
I've kept all my old vinyl (mostly 70's rock) and...

I've kept all my old vinyl (mostly 70's rock) and have refurbished my turntable, tuner and amp (also from the 70's). Still listen to LP's often and my eldest son (26) was bitten by the vinyl bug a...
Forum: Your Introductions! 29-01-2011, 02:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,680
Posted By Ford Prefect
[QUOTE=Azz;87258]Hi FP - welcome :023: I'd...

[QUOTE=Azz;87258]Hi FP - welcome :023:

I'd love to visit Canada one day (would even consider emigrating there if it was warmer!) so do look forward to photos from yourself, Annie Jack and Claire...
Forum: General Chat 29-01-2011, 02:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,156
Posted By Ford Prefect
Nothing like kick starting a dormant thread. ...

Nothing like kick starting a dormant thread.
I've an assortment of collections including antique cameras, militaria, knives, misc antiques and my prime collection of Zippo lighters. Yup, Zippo...
Forum: Your Introductions! 29-01-2011, 02:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,680
Posted By Ford Prefect
Upload away! That way I can copy them....

Upload away! That way I can copy them. hehe:mrgreen:
Forum: Your Introductions! 29-01-2011, 01:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,831
Posted By Ford Prefect
Always!:mrgreen:

Always!:mrgreen:
Forum: Your Introductions! 29-01-2011, 01:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,680
Posted By Ford Prefect
Good day, eh!

Just another Hoser here from Canada, eh. ;-)
Annie Jack dragged me in and have to check this place out.

Am I to assume that, being over 50, we won't be suffering text speak here? :-)
Forum: Your Introductions! 29-01-2011, 01:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,831
Posted By Ford Prefect
Well, you dragged me in here, Annie. Let's go...

Well, you dragged me in here, Annie. Let's go look for a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster, eh.
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