JohnG
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Hey You leave Cadbury alone Yes the yanks promised Cadbury the moon and gave them the garden manure, but, at least its made here and isn't Hershey . . . .yet
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Moss And Rimmers bought by US Based private equity company
JohnG replied to BlueTR3A-5EKT's topic in General TR Technical
For 28 years, I worked for a big US corporation, one which grew by acquisition. In 1986 it was a $1Bn corporation, today, it is in excess of $60Bn. Every time we bought a company; - the sales of the acquired company dropped, generally by 1/2. - Jobs were lost - The best people in the acquired company jumped ship. - Efficiency dropped as the merger wobbled into being - Brands disappeared - operations merged and locations closed In 1998 there were over 18 UK locations, with a few overlapping businesses and lots of complimentary products -
New Forum's Member from Germany with TR3A
JohnG replied to Black Forest TR3A's topic in TR2/3/3A/3B Forum
Gents A question That would be 'Black Japanned' wouldn't it, or am I on the wrong page . . . .again? -
New Forum's Member from Germany with TR3A
JohnG replied to Black Forest TR3A's topic in TR2/3/3A/3B Forum
Looking at the before and after pictures, there has been a monumental amount of work done, but, doesn't it look good. If if we're me, I'd be delivering a huge sigh of relief, the worst part of the job is done. Mechanicals are, for me, always easier than the mysteries of welding and compound curves Good job -
Solway Aviation Museum hopes to save Blackburn Beverley XB259
JohnG replied to John Morrison's topic in Social Scene
I took my first flight in an Argosy, out of RAF Abingdon, as an ATC cadet. Like you it was back in the 60's, between 1964 & 1968. We were regular visitors to RAF,s Abingdon, Benson and White Waltham, which is where we went gliding. Sadly Abingdon is now in the hands of the army and White Waltham is a private airfield. -
Grandchildren know me as Grumps! It fits
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Ghost II being fitted tomorrow morning Expensive? Yes, but at least I know I'll have a car in the morning
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Got a call from Essex Police this morning The Met have recovered my car! and I'm notified on the day I took delivery of its replacement. Apparently it's at the Police pound in Perivale. It's not mine now, so my only interest is in getting back the stuff I didn't claim for on the insurance; Prescription sunglasses Boots; walking for the use of Photos of my wife Some papers related to the death of my nephew, which I planned to give to his mum when I see her in a couple of weeks. Some other bits and pieces Guess what; There is no phone number for the Perivale pound, on w
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All my keys are kept in a steel key box, which is sited at the back of the house (in the kitchen) The trouble is Rob, sometimes, I have to take them out I now also have a faraday pouch
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I am sure that the two who helped themselves to my car were professionals Thieving vehicles is their full time occupation I have contacted my MP, who does try, in all fairness, she has asked if she can use my email during her discussions with the PCC. I said yes, but am not holding my breath. The PCC here is up for reelection in May, he won't get my vote. The guy at Aviva who phoned me to confirm that payment would be made within 3 working days (it was . ... .3 days), suad that the biggestbsingle reason for the huge hike in premiums this year is due, largely, to the pa
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Know what you mean about the Ring type of door bell Charlie, No1 son has one Problem is; my front door is built into the inside corner of our "L" shaped house We cannot put the bell push on a wall, as these are insulation wrapped and rendered, the wrap has no structural strength so will not support screws or wall plugs Any door bell fitted to the door frame is pointing away from the area I need covered by video No1 son is talking quite loudly, about security cameras Talk about stable door, horse and bolted! Problem is, Rob, I need a dog to
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Read; We want a higher price than the one we advertise and gullible people will not question it.
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Andy Hi They arrived on foot, which isn't strange, there's a bus stop close and the station is a 30 minute stroll away if you're fit. Yep, you got the police right . . .a crime number over the phone, then, nothing. I've written to my MP, has asked if she can use my email to her, when she discusses this with the PCC, but, she is honest enough to say that resources are stretched and I shouldn't expect to see any xhange, car theft is, generally, something that causes inconvenience and increased premiums rather than physical harm. Flogging? Greater contr
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Keys? No I was aware (I thought) of the danger of handing keys over, so no I didn't The only time a key was out of my possession was when I started the car, but, 2 guys at once are hard to watch As for the car, yes Eastern Europe or Africa
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Well After 54 years of (mainly) happy, (mainly) incident free motoring, having always paid my road tax and insurance, the bastards finally got me. My GLc was stolen off my drive, early on Monday 19th Februay, along with the approx £1300 worth (yeh, surprised the hell out of me) of stuff in it. The car was on Autotrader Guy rang on Sunday to ask if he could come and see it. Yes, said I. 2 Eastern European looking guys turned up . . . .tidy, polite and looking at a gullible git. I never left them alone with the unlocked vehicle and kept a close eye on the both of them . . . . . I