Recent content by ThorpeyD

Exactly! The person giving their holiday snaps as a gift was not thinking of the recipient.

Many people are too busy with other things and / or do not feel the need to display status with their vehicles. If a vehicle is reliable and you are comfortable with it, why not keep it going?

Police are highly trained, have an instinct for crime fighting, and are sworn to uphold the law. They also know when something doesn't look right and will immediately investigate it. So how does the one bad apple in the barrel get away with it when he is surrounded by so many good apples?

Was in the pub last night and this topic came up. Didn't matter if it was for a Birthday, Christmas, Anniversary, Recovering in Hospital. The winner - or loser! - was someone who got a slideshow of a holiday. Problem was it wasn't his holiday but the pictures of the person giving the "gift". I...

25c!

"Low 40s C so perfect" - seriously?

LOL!

Seems the Liqui Moly Oil Saver is well thought of here to swell seals. What is preferable - adding to fresh oil or towards the end of an oil change so it can be removed after it works? Does anyone have any recommendations for other products that do the same job?

Originally Posted By: NHHEMI 1) - The Officer deserves to be charged and go to jail for the assault/excessive force. Also, he should never again be allowed to be an LEO anywhere. He shouldn't even be allowed to be a Security Guard at a playdough factory. 2) - The young man also broke the law...

Originally Posted By: dishdude This thread sure turned into the usual BITOG grouchy old men hate party! All the usual suspects came out and as usual, delivered! The dancing banana looks like Jenner!

Originally Posted By: Rhymingmechanic Here's one suggested itinerary, with a focus on natural scenery and Native American\Western history: Fly into Denver, and make your way southwest to Mesa Verde National Park. From there, go northwest to Moab, Utah. You could spend at least two or three...

Originally Posted By: BRZED For safety's sake, don't dress like foreign tourists and never discuss politics with the locals. Thanks. I was already warned about that from the infamous Top Gear episode!

Update - Volkswagen chairman Ferdinand Piech quits in power struggle Seems the old guy was losing it. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-32468360

Thanks for so many great options that I hadn't even heard of. I need to do some more research. Will let you all know what we decide.

I'm planning our summer hols and we've decided on America. What are the best options for a 2 week driving holiday?