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Title: 3 months of hell !
Post by: paul rulton on February 16, 2010, 09:18:52 am
got my new van 1st dec. 2weeks later had my 350lt vms installed, got a couple
of short days in b4 the snow set in. had 2weeks off over xmas. since then ive
still not managed 2get all my work done. ive now only got just over aday left
n i have finally done my work ::). 2months 2do 1months work???!!!!
had so many probs with the van, im now handing it back 2the people i bourght
the dam thing from >:(. fingers crossed my new year will start 1st march ???
never been so skint in my live :'( come so close 2selling up :(
just thought i would share that with u all.
Title: Re: 3 months of hell !
Post by: jonnyald on February 16, 2010, 09:23:56 am
bad luck with the van,whats the story with it?  recent weathers been a bummer ,today its tippin with rain here so im doing nowt- but we will ALL soon be in springsunshine, im sure !  ;D
Title: Re: 3 months of hell !
Post by: R W C™ on February 16, 2010, 09:28:47 am
Keep your head up mate theres lots of people in the same boat, I had 3 weeks due to bad weather, back for 2 days the break pip split on van so 2 more days off, then the snow returned for 5 days, back to work for a week then some transit driver decided to reverse into my van smashing all lights, bumper and door, its in garage now and not back till thursday then friday its in for mot  ;D
Title: Re: 3 months of hell !
Post by: d s windowcleaning on February 16, 2010, 09:33:59 am
i would say all of us are in the same boat for getting behind on work but you will soon get caught up the days are stopping lighter for longer now , dont let it get you down .
Title: Re: 3 months of hell !
Post by: paul rulton on February 16, 2010, 09:39:05 am
bad luck with the van,whats the story with it?  recent weathers been a bummer ,today its tippin with rain here so im doing nowt- but we will ALL soon be in springsunshine, im sure !  ;D
where do i start ??? i will just make u a list.... its quicker ::)
back tyers not van tyers they where car ones.
exhaust was falling off.
engine/gear box mountin knackered.
paint work had not been done.
front breaks shot 2bits.
central lockin keeps goin wrong.
at the mo thats it ::) :o >:(
Title: Re: 3 months of hell !
Post by: LWC on February 16, 2010, 09:49:54 am
Ive been in same boat mate, ill 2 weeks before xmas, week off for xmas, then the snow was at my house for 4 weeks making it impossible to get my vehicles up to house so therefore not getting water...when it cleared i went out to start and my RO had smashed ...again. But had a 1000litres in tank so thought ill be ok for couple of weeks on that...went in house came back out with garage looded, the transfer hose had dropped on floor and chucked all water out. THEN we had had a holiday booked for months so had to go on that, got a few days done last week...and now the kids are off this week so im designated babysitter...

But try not to worry...we're all in same boat mate.
Title: Re: 3 months of hell !
Post by: jonnyald on February 16, 2010, 09:53:11 am
bad luck with the van,whats the story with it?  recent weathers been a bummer ,today its tippin with rain here so im doing nowt- but we will ALL soon be in springsunshine, im sure !  ;D
where do i start ??? i will just make u a list.... its quicker ::)
back tyers not van tyers they where car ones.
exhaust was falling off.
engine/gear box mountin knackered.
paint work had not been done.
front breaks shot 2bits.
central lockin keeps goin wrong.
at the mo thats it ::) :o >:(
ah i see , nothing too major then, hope its sorted by em soon
Title: Re: 3 months of hell !
Post by: paul rulton on February 16, 2010, 10:01:57 am
thing is i had money b4 all this ::) was det free........now ive spent
just under 11k, n i aint earnin..... gotta laugh hey :D lol
either that or cry :'(
Title: Re: 3 months of hell !
Post by: R W C™ on February 16, 2010, 10:09:25 am
Springs coming as the robins are out  ;D its lighter in the evening, and the clocks change in 5 weeks, it will get better.
Title: Re: 3 months of hell !
Post by: prestige cleaners on February 16, 2010, 12:05:46 pm
i feel for you mate that sucks!  :(
Title: Re: 3 months of hell !
Post by: wizard on February 16, 2010, 04:20:56 pm
Paul what van was it Mate?
Title: Re: 3 months of hell !
Post by: paul rulton on February 16, 2010, 04:57:15 pm
vw caddy >:( will never buy another 1 :P why is that ma? so u can avoid them haha
Title: Re: 3 months of hell !
Post by: dai on February 16, 2010, 05:34:23 pm
I start back on my first post Christmas work tomorrow.
Title: Re: 3 months of hell !
Post by: tacky on February 16, 2010, 06:40:38 pm
i think this winter has been a trying time for all of us .so lets not forget to stash a small amount of cash each week .just in case of a bad winter next yr
Title: Re: 3 months of hell !
Post by: paul rulton on February 16, 2010, 09:23:18 pm
I SECOND THAT!!!!!!
Title: Re: 3 months of hell !
Post by: dazmond on February 17, 2010, 11:38:21 am
sounds like you bought a lemon mate!we ve all been taken by surprise by the extreme weather over the last few months.ive been ok even though i didnt work for nearly 4 weeks over xmas as im a lot more sensible with money these days and always putting money away for a rainy(or snow/icey)day!

im 100% trad at the moment which probably made my life a lot easier and simpler during the big freeze!

best wishes for a better more prosperous 3 months!! ;) :) :)

dazmond
Title: Re: 3 months of hell !
Post by: paul rulton on February 17, 2010, 04:42:04 pm
nice words, thanks dazmond ;) im happy 2 say i had a big bust up wiv the
people i got the van from. & they have now agreed 2 take it back :D :D :D
u could say im happy! new van sorted, pick it up in the next 10 days.......
cant wait!!!!! just should of spat me dummy out sooner ::) on wards n up wards££££££
Title: Re: 3 months of hell !
Post by: geoffreyspecht on February 17, 2010, 10:04:03 pm
its been a great winter what u all moaning about
Title: Re: 3 months of hell !
Post by: paul rulton on February 18, 2010, 03:26:34 pm
its been a great winter what u all moaning about
go away ;D but dont go away mad..... >:( just GO AWAY :P :P :P
Title: Re: 3 months of hell !
Post by: paul rulton on February 23, 2010, 06:57:59 pm
finally sort all my van probs out 2day, pick up my new astra van up on monday ;D
well its not brand new, just new 2me 07 plate 1.4turbo ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 3 months of hell !
Post by: cockney rebel on February 24, 2010, 08:00:09 am
finally sort all my van probs out 2day, pick up my new astra van up on monday ;D
well its not brand new, just new 2me 07 plate 1.4turbo ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Has it got go faster stripes.  ;D
Title: Re: 3 months of hell !
Post by: wfp master on February 24, 2010, 08:55:45 am
its been a great winter what u all moaning about
aye for the ski slopes & sledge sellers ;D its snowing here again another day lost ???
Title: Re: 3 months of hell !
Post by: paul rulton on February 24, 2010, 12:48:01 pm
finally sort all my van probs out 2day, pick up my new astra van up on monday ;D
well its not brand new, just new 2me 07 plate 1.4turbo ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Has it got go faster stripes.  ;D
it fast with out them, still mite get some tho lol ;D