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D41 wrote:I give up.

Took a quick walk down & across the street to buy some cough medicine tonight.
Two little dogs...pugs or sommit were running around in a driveway...oh, how cute!!
Out of nowhere (well, a house)...a frickin' German Shepherd runs out, jumps up, & bites me in two places...arm & breasticle.
Motherf#&ker!!!!!!
Surprised the hell out of me.
So now I'm bruised, bloodied, AND got a cold.

I can't win.

Where was your side arm cowboy?

Hope your tetanus shot is up to date.

I don't carry one of those around unless I need to...there's little point, & frankly, they're more of a nuisance than anything. There's the argument that if you do concealed-carry, then you do it all the time because you'll never know when you'll need it....but it gets a bit ridiculous. There's a mindset that sets in when you know you have a pistol (or two) on your person - it's something I can do without, TBH.

Back in work.

I'm not feeling it.

Oh well, it's a short week.

D41 wrote:I don't carry one of those around........

Shows how different the USA mindset is. In this country if you drew a weapon in response to an animal attack you would certainly have your FAC withdrawn & would probably be looking at a custodial sentence.
Why was the dog out of control, and why did it attack you.? -If a child had been in your place a GSD attack could easily have proved fatal.?
I hope you confronted the owner about this, or reported it to the relevant authorities.??

Oh no...the owner was right there, was a very nice man - genuine concern...and I'm sure much of that was re. his own liability- but I get that...who wouldn't be?

Believe it or not, getting bit by a German Shepherd was the least of my problems last night.

Wishing I was loaded and did not have to work for a living.....

freezing my nuts off. It was -6 this morning. Heated seats and steering wheel won over heated grips.

Awaiting some Amazon goodies today.. Also going to go on a run with the puppy up the local Beacon before making some much needed progress with my uni presentation which is next thursday.

Visiting a sofa manufacturer hoping to get a good leather match with our dining room chairs.

had a pig of a day so far, one of only 2 roads out of my estate, the one I normally take is closed due to a car hitting a pedestrian so getting to work was a ball ache, since ive been here I have had nothing but awkward cases, all the horrible ones left over from last year just still lingering around with people not doing as they say they will, its infuriating. Thank god its Friday. I need a G&T.

It's a day off so I have taken down all the Christmas decorations and put them back in the attic... Now about to go and take the front bumper off the car again, numbnuts here forgot to re-connect the fog lights, even though I almost never use them I want them to work.

A 20min visit to the Orthodontist this morning, then a quick visit to the shops - which drew a blank, back home to sausage sandwiches and a cuppa. I’m got a couple of tweaks to make to my log store project and then light the fire in the lounge, Mrs Gee can kick back and chill, whilst I get stuck into a good book. Apart from cooking dinner and having a vino or two (Floyd style), that’s me done for today. Have fun at work lads.

Had an Audi Q3 courtesy car today. I really don't get what people see in SUVs.

They have no benefits over a more conventional saloon as far as I can see.

duke63 wrote:Had an Audi Q3 courtesy car today. I really don't get what people see in SUVs.

They have no benefits over a more conventional saloon as far as I can see.

I think it's comfort, space and probably status symbol for some people. I must admit I do like them. I have never owned one but would consider them if looking for a large car to carry a family and luggage in comfort.

Taking a very excited little boy to the theatre of dreams. Really looking forward to a great father son day

duke63 wrote:Had an Audi Q3 courtesy car today. I really don't get what people see in SUVs.

They have no benefits over a more conventional saloon as far as I can see.

Being that little bit higher in the Outlander is quite nice. The two major things are the loading height didn't require bending and there is by buffeting when towing the caravan at 60mph, used to get quite a bit with the Volvo.

The other main advantage I think is something that won't worry us. If you have children in car seats it's much easier, and less stressful on your back getting them in and out of the car.

Those are my thoughts anyway.

Many SUVs are heavier than there saloon alternative and I'm sure Jon will confirm vehicle weight is important when towing a caravan.

If I'm correct the rule of thumb is you can tow up to 80% of the weight of the driver vehicle. The lower that percentage the easier and crucially safer it will be.

duke63 wrote: They have no benefits over a more conventional saloon as far as I can see.

Like MacDonald's, inflections at the end of sentences and an unsubstantiated belief in our entitlement to feel predominant -the SUV is another symptom of the virulent spread of americanization within our society.
Like those infected can't even see it either, like.?

StMarks wrote:

duke63 wrote: They have no benefits over a more conventional saloon as far as I can see.

Like MacDonald's, inflections at the end of sentences and an unsubstantiated belief in our entitlement to feel predominant -the SUV is another symptom of the virulent spread of americanization within our society.
Like those infected can't even see it either, like.?

Aren't Ranger Rovers and Land Rovers British, and X5's and Q7's German

Just saying

Blade wrote:Many SUVs are heavier than there saloon alternative and I'm sure Jon will confirm vehicle weight is important when towing a caravan.

If I'm correct the rule of thumb is you can tow up to 80% of the weight of the driver vehicle. The lower that percentage the easier and crucially safer it will be.

The Q3 I had has the same engine and gearbox as my A3 but it was noticeably slower. I looked it up and it weighs more than 200kg more than my car so it's no wonder really. That's over 10% more. It only has more headroom than mine, the rest of the space is the same.