Chat and Banter Wed, 13 May 2026 18:31:22 +0000 Wed, 13 May 2026 18:31:22 +0000 BMWLand https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?forums/chat-and-banter.36/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:18:53 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/a-full-on-day.5688/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/a-full-on-day.5688/ invalid@example.com (Nuclear) Nuclear
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I came out of a contract with BT recently. So I called them up and asked for their best offer for my future needs. £58.99/month for a 74Mbps broadband only line (I was paying more when I was under contract but there were landline costs involved). "Are you sure that's the best you can do?", I asked, "your competitors offer higher speeds for less than half that amount" "Yes, we cannot offer a better deal." "Why?" "Because if...

What is it about customer loyalty these days?]]> 4 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 15:30:49 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/drive-cleaning-weather.5475/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/drive-cleaning-weather.5475/ invalid@example.com (Wynne71) Wynne71 Soaked the drive with a cleaning solution at 8am this morning, left it for three hours then tackled the big clean. I was told by the chap that fitted the drive not to use the high jet directly into the...

Drive cleaning weather]]> 7 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:20:15 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/anyone-build-gaming-computers.5039/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/anyone-build-gaming-computers.5039/ invalid@example.com (snrbrtsn) snrbrtsn My son is looking for “all bells and whistles” whilst I’m a dab hand at using and conversant with Automation script writing, gaming has never been my thing!

Anyone here able to build a high spec gaming pc ?]]> 6 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 22:55:10 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/tinnitus-anyone-else-have-the-pleasure.5111/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/tinnitus-anyone-else-have-the-pleasure.5111/ invalid@example.com (Wynne71) Wynne71 She noted that the left ear drum is dull rather than shiny, so I had to have a GP referral for further advice from the ENT department. Had a referral through pretty quick, but the waiting time is between 61-70 weeks.
For the past three or so weeks I have had...

Tinnitus, anyone else have the pleasure?]]> 19 Tue, 31 Dec 2024 18:14:47 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/official-%E2%80%9Cnumpty%E2%80%9D-status-confirmed.5408/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/official-%E2%80%9Cnumpty%E2%80%9D-status-confirmed.5408/ invalid@example.com (Wynne71) Wynne71
Back in 2019/20 we had an extension at the rear of the house, this included two French doors that open onto the rear garden/patio area, all very nice.
We didn’t order blinds that fit within the doors/glazed units at the time as they were rather expensive. Seems cheap now….. As a possible solution I ordered...

Official “numpty” status confirmed.]]> 9 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:37:02 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/christmas-present-roundup.5420/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/christmas-present-roundup.5420/ invalid@example.com (Spuffington) Spuffington
Best Christmas presents from this year:

For me, very simple. My wife gave me an Outin Nano Espresso machine. It’s basically a compact travel Espresso maker. It’s battery powered and will boil the water and extract the coffee - either filter or Nespresso capsule. I’m not a massive coffee snob but I do find it...

Christmas present roundup!]]> 5 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 10:24:45 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/24-hours-in-the-lakes.5156/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/24-hours-in-the-lakes.5156/ invalid@example.com (Wynne71) Wynne71
My youngest son, 23, is about to start his training as a detective in the Cornwall and Devon Police, he wanted a few days away to experience some of the countryside our country offers. He booked an Air BnB for five nights, hence me deciding to stay over for two nights.

I drove up...

24 hours in The Lakes.]]> 12 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 09:50:46 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/bicycle-disc-brake-squeal-fix.5126/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/bicycle-disc-brake-squeal-fix.5126/ invalid@example.com (Wynne71) Wynne71 I've had a Merida Scultura road bike for 11 months now, and in general it is an excellent wet weather/winter bike. I had the wheels upgraded to a nice set of Mavic disc rims and tubules tyres at the point of buying. I that a 105 set up with hydraulic discs.
Over the past few rides I have noticed that the squeal from the brakes is getting worse and worse. It has got to the point now where I am actively looking for ways to avoid braking!
I bedded the discs in as advised, so...

Bicycle disc brake squeal, fix?]]> 9 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:09:50 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/where-to-go-and-stay-in-belgium.5090/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/where-to-go-and-stay-in-belgium.5090/ invalid@example.com (Wynne71) Wynne71 During the Easter break in 2024 the good Mrs W and myself are going to Belgium for 4/5 days. We have two nights booked in Bruges, and were initially booked into a hotel in Ghent. However, the hotel in Ghent seems to be a touch over the top in terms of cost, they want 45 euros per night to park the car, on top of the cost of the hotel, even breakfast is over 28 euros per person per day. So, we are considering looking at a two night stop over somewhere else in Belgium. I've...

Where to go and stay in Belgium?]]> 8 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:01:53 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/kruger-park-south-africa.4925/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/kruger-park-south-africa.4925/ invalid@example.com (Nic Bowler) Nic Bowler
I worked our Mercedes C200 hard on the dusty roads; such is life for rental cars

Anyway very lucky to have seen three of the big 5: Elephant, Buffalo and today Lion!

Immense beauty around the lodge we are staying on the outskirts of the park. Also daytime temps of 33 deg C!
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Kruger Park South Africa]]> 7 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 12:31:25 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/the-new-jokes-thread.178/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/the-new-jokes-thread.178/ invalid@example.com (slim_boy_fat) slim_boy_fat
Will Rogers, who died in a 1935 plane crash, was one of the greatest political sages this country (USA) has ever known.

Some of his sayings:

1.Never slap a man who's chewing tobacco.

2.Never kick a cow chip on a hot day.

3.There are two theories to arguing with a woman. Neither works.

4.Never miss a good chance to shut up.

5.Always...

The (new) jokes thread.....]]> 207 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 20:42:45 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/new-bike-day.4895/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/new-bike-day.4895/ invalid@example.com (Wynne71) Wynne71 After being diagnosed with on set arthritis in both knees back in 2015, I looked for another way of keeping fit. Also another way of keeping my mental health sound, running was a good method of venting after a bad day. Cycling took over this gap in late 2015. I started with a Giant Seek hybrid bike, decent enough but a heavy bike. Soon became...

New bike day.]]> 9 Sat, 30 Jul 2022 12:29:55 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/the-kids-having-banter.4717/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/the-kids-having-banter.4717/ invalid@example.com (Nuclear) Nuclear View attachment 8201
30mpg 90 mpg over here ]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:22:03 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/would-you-move-if-mortgage-free-now.4680/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/would-you-move-if-mortgage-free-now.4680/ invalid@example.com (bmwzoom) bmwzoom
Would you do it in the current climate? Neigbours are nice both sides 1 has a dog which can be a pain sometimes. Can't decide........Opinions pls

Thanks

Pete]]> 27 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 21:42:50 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/bonnet-struts-recommended-replacement.4563/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/bonnet-struts-recommended-replacement.4563/ invalid@example.com (edthefed) edthefed
I was a bit dubious and had a look on line - offers have also been offered this "recommendation!

The dealership quoted £132 but there was no pressure to actually have it done just a "recommendation"

Anybody else had this and / or had the...

Bonnet Struts recommended replacement ?]]> 12 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 19:03:35 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/mtb-how-gnarly-or-how-extreme-will-you-go.3675/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/mtb-how-gnarly-or-how-extreme-will-you-go.3675/ invalid@example.com (mach one) mach one
so how...

MTB how gnarly or how extreme will you go]]> 19 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:06:17 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/storm-wind-damage-close-call-for-me.4524/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/storm-wind-damage-close-call-for-me.4524/ invalid@example.com (Wynne71) Wynne71 Thousands of homes without power, trees down etc. I did some fence strengthening a few days ago in preparation, so far so good.

Woke up this morning to find these three pieces of mortar on the drive, under the front door/porch and in between our two cars. Somehow missed both of them! Lucky. Seem to have come from the ridge tiles, will need some attention soon. View attachment 7767 ...

Storm/wind damage? Close call for me!]]> 12 Mon, 17 Jan 2022 19:39:41 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/ebay-fees.4478/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/ebay-fees.4478/ invalid@example.com (aldo) aldo
I just checked to see how much it would cost to sell my Multimac car seat. The going rate for them is £1300-1600.

If I read correctly, the fees are 12.8%!

So potentially £166+ fees alone?!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/help/selling/fees-credits-invoices/fees-private-sellers?id=4822


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