tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9671714803975910762012-02-01T21:22:01.193ZGary and Jen, and Ruby and Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15495899508332511142noreply@blogger.comBlogger161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967171480397591076.post-54119711067536489042011-05-11T11:23:00.001+01:002011-05-11T11:24:13.208+01:00Jen has created a new crafting blog with info on the designs available on ebay.<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.lewiscrafts.blogspot.com/">See here for details.</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/967171480397591076-5411971106753648904?l=buymeeacar.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gary and Jen, and Ruby and Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15495899508332511142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967171480397591076.post-28440451086727556612010-05-23T16:36:00.001+01:002010-05-23T16:37:58.110+01:00Jobs done today<div>Bull bar removed</div><div>Diffs and transfer box topped up with EP90.</div><div>tried to change lift pump but one bolt has a rounded head and wont come out</div><div><br /></div><div>Tired now!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/967171480397591076-2844045108672755661?l=buymeeacar.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gary and Jen, and Ruby and Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15495899508332511142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967171480397591076.post-37173752752879132742010-05-22T09:10:00.002+01:002010-05-22T09:15:21.615+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IA8L15rov3k/S_eSTG4rL6I/AAAAAAAAB5w/oR0q6z9HZLM/s1600/DSCF2857.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IA8L15rov3k/S_eSTG4rL6I/AAAAAAAAB5w/oR0q6z9HZLM/s200/DSCF2857.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474004729055621026" border="0" /></a>Picked the new one up on the 17th May, and yesterday weighed the old one in for scrap, which reaped me a mighty £109!<br /><br />Maybe a new blog to follow from now on ?<br /><br />TTFN<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/967171480397591076-3717375275287913274?l=buymeeacar.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gary and Jen, and Ruby and Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15495899508332511142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967171480397591076.post-21399347933045804822010-04-23T06:16:00.003+01:002010-04-23T06:18:01.900+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IA8L15rov3k/S9EtP9nFOoI/AAAAAAAAB4A/BgeX7I7US0A/s1600/n1409795135_456.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 143px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IA8L15rov3k/S9EtP9nFOoI/AAAAAAAAB4A/BgeX7I7US0A/s200/n1409795135_456.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463197575236893314" /></a>To all readers - especially the English ones - hope you have a fantastic day.<div><br /></div><div>RIP Dan Holkham - 3rd Battalion The Rifles</div><div><br /></div><div>TTFN</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/967171480397591076-2139934793304580482?l=buymeeacar.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gary and Jen, and Ruby and Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15495899508332511142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967171480397591076.post-61890543802010479292010-03-22T15:02:00.000Z2010-03-22T15:03:01.067ZWith the bar very high,<br /><br />Our Mk3 Astra 1.6L has today clocked 250,000 Miles!<br /><br />And it's still going!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/967171480397591076-6189054380201047929?l=buymeeacar.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gary and Jen, and Ruby and Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15495899508332511142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967171480397591076.post-39985024126777784852010-03-07T07:45:00.001Z2010-03-07T07:45:43.007ZWe're now knocking on the door of 250k !<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/967171480397591076-3998502412677778485?l=buymeeacar.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gary and Jen, and Ruby and Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15495899508332511142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967171480397591076.post-20428287794544696642009-11-05T12:11:00.000Z2009-11-05T12:12:25.609Zand limping along nicely!<br /><br />The motor has started to judder somewhat when cold, so using a process of elimination will start with the Spark Plugs, then the HT Leads, and then the coil.<br /><br />I'll let you know how we get on!<br /><br />TTFN<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/967171480397591076-2042828779454469664?l=buymeeacar.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gary and Jen, and Ruby and Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15495899508332511142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967171480397591076.post-76397015804259978272009-10-17T15:15:00.000+01:002009-10-17T15:17:15.332+01:00Continuing on the car saga, we had more fun yesterday with a puncture on the N/S/R tyre.<br /><br />Another £15 well spent!<br /><br />Keep the donations coming, we need all the help we can get!<br /><br />TTFN<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/967171480397591076-7639701580425997827?l=buymeeacar.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gary and Jen, and Ruby and Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15495899508332511142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967171480397591076.post-9855841551269585052009-10-13T16:15:00.001+01:002009-10-17T15:18:02.749+01:00And still it passes the MOT.<br /><br />Now we have another year's economy motoring!<br /><br />TTFN<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/967171480397591076-985584155126958505?l=buymeeacar.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gary and Jen, and Ruby and Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15495899508332511142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967171480397591076.post-72563897198450744462009-10-11T10:06:00.000+01:002009-10-17T15:18:49.768+01:00As detailed earlier, car is booked in for it's test on Tuesday.<br /><br />I have fitted new wiper blades at the front, and transferred the best one from the front to the back.<br /><br />Also fitted shiny new rear number plate.<br /><br />New rear shocks will be fitted Tuesday, then it's fingers crossed for the test.<br /><br />TTFN<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/967171480397591076-7256389719845074446?l=buymeeacar.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gary and Jen, and Ruby and Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15495899508332511142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967171480397591076.post-63037108603118973552009-10-09T10:57:00.000+01:002009-10-17T15:19:07.285+01:00Checked my MOT test cert last night, fully expecting to find I had a month or so left, and it expires on 10th October.<br /><br />Cant get it booked in for a test until tuesday!<br /><br />Oh well, it should pass anyway. Will just have to manage.<br /><br />Still wishing I could afford a new car.<br /><br />TTFN<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/967171480397591076-6303710860311897355?l=buymeeacar.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gary and Jen, and Ruby and Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15495899508332511142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967171480397591076.post-78925454400949454392009-09-23T20:20:00.000+01:002009-09-23T20:25:37.586+01:00Hi Guys,<br />Still plodding along in my Mk3 Astra! 247,000 on the clock!<br /><br />Was in for repair AGAIN today!<br />Had a timing belt kit fitted - £160.00 later! That on top of new front brake pads a couple of weeks back - they were £12.99 and I fitted those myself to save a bit of cash, as well as a much needed oil and oil filter change - £20.00.<br /><br />Required for the MOT - which is looming just round the corner are:<br />New back box<br />New rear number plate<br /><br />Wish list items are<br />New rear shocks - no chance !<br /><br />Thanks for the donations so far, all i need is some millionaire type to book his/her place in heaven with a hefty donation! I know you're out there!!!<br /><br />Back soon folks,<br /><br />TTFN<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/967171480397591076-7892545440094945439?l=buymeeacar.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gary and Jen, and Ruby and Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15495899508332511142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967171480397591076.post-57247396652129320402009-08-13T10:32:00.000+01:002009-09-23T20:33:01.000+01:00I'm not after the earth, a few quid would be great!<br /><br />If a 100 people donate £2.50, I'll have enough for a new motor!<br /><br />TTFN<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/967171480397591076-5724739665212932040?l=buymeeacar.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gary and Jen, and Ruby and Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15495899508332511142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967171480397591076.post-41431652199123259812009-08-03T08:53:00.000+01:002009-09-23T20:33:31.385+01:0050pence has been received - Thank you for the anonymous donation !<br /><br />Come on folks, dig deep!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/967171480397591076-4143165219912325981?l=buymeeacar.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gary and Jen, and Ruby and Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15495899508332511142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967171480397591076.post-84338465271105045222009-08-01T16:30:00.000+01:002009-09-23T20:35:12.656+01:00Passed this milestone today, but not sure if it will make 250,000!<br /><br />Exhaust has far more holes than it should, and the suspension is in need of attention.<br /><br />Remaining hopeful that the donations will flood in!<br /><br />Saw a nice Astra Estate today for £300.00 - just what we're looking for.<br /><br />TTFN<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/967171480397591076-8433846527110504522?l=buymeeacar.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gary and Jen, and Ruby and Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15495899508332511142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967171480397591076.post-45333827113686081212009-08-01T09:38:00.000+01:002009-08-01T09:40:26.200+01:00Just for a bit of a laugh, thought I'd set up another blog.<br /><br />Why ? Well, I need a new car!<br /><br />How can you help ? Donate anything you want via Paypal, simply by clicking the button.<br /><br />What do I get in return ? A free placement in my blogroll.<br /><br />Lets see how this goes!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/967171480397591076-4533382711368608121?l=buymeeacar.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gary and Jen, and Ruby and Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15495899508332511142noreply@blogger.com0