Alfa Romeo Forum - Way Off Topic http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/ Warning: At times topics in here are quite wrong! en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:36:14 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/images/grey/misc/rss.jpg Alfa Romeo Forum - Way Off Topic http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/ Virgin v Sky v Freeview http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238875-virgin-v-sky-v-freeview.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 06:09:05 GMT I have just dumped sky tv and gone for virgins tv/internet service, think i have made a bit of a mistake as everything about virgins set up makes it look cheap. Freeview was ok but it is what it is-free. missing sky already... I have just dumped sky tv and gone for virgins tv/internet service, think i have made a bit of a mistake as everything about virgins set up makes it look cheap. Freeview was ok but it is what it is-free. missing sky already but not the bill. ]]> Way Off Topic Dangerous Limey http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238875-virgin-v-sky-v-freeview.html Happy Birthday guiliasuper! http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238873-happy-birthday-guiliasuper.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:21:26 GMT Have a great day Andrew and good luck to the boy too! :) Have a great day Andrew and good luck to the boy too! :) ]]> Way Off Topic Firecracker http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238873-happy-birthday-guiliasuper.html I cant wait until saturday! http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238865-i-cant-wait-until-saturday.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:40:30 GMT The time has finally come.... I have waited since march and finally i will get my birthday present on saturday. I got a driving experience day at thruxton and i am so excited as its nearly here. I chose the ferrari... The time has finally come.... I have waited since march and finally i will get my birthday present on saturday. I got a driving experience day at thruxton and i am so excited as its nearly here. I chose the ferrari california so ill be doing a lap or 2 in a mazda mps with the instructor, then i drive a porsche cayman a few times then comes the ferrari then last is a formula renault type car ( cant remember what they are called). I am getting in car videos aswell so i can always remember it, just a shame its going to rain by the looks of it :(. Has anyone else done one of these before? Any tips on how to go as fast as possible etc would be great :lol: ]]> Way Off Topic lj1689 http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238865-i-cant-wait-until-saturday.html Houllier http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238864-houllier.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:31:29 GMT smug, talentless rip off merchant? smug, talentless rip off merchant? ]]> Way Off Topic steveisfrowning http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238864-houllier.html Over and out http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238860-over-and-out.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:53:07 GMT After 8 years in an Alfa (156 and Brera), I will be leaving the fold.

Great forum here, easily one of the best automotive sites in the english speaking world. It's been a very valuable source of info. and some great characters here.

Just wanted to say thanks to all who have provided technical support and help over the years. :) ]]> Way Off Topic Kalel http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238860-over-and-out.html Piers Morgan - Hurrag! http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238857-piers-morgan-hurrag.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:45:56 GMT The gurning moron is apparently off to the USA for good to replace Larry King!

I just hope he doesn't come back.

btw, the title obviously should read hurrah. LOL ]]> Way Off Topic EddieGTA http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238857-piers-morgan-hurrag.html Sky News in HD http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238856-sky-news-in-hd.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:40:21 GMT Why? The last time I checked their breaking news was that Raoul Moat was missing presumed loopy, the queen of hearts had tragically bought the farm in a tunnel in Paris, and Wayne Rooney had been caught in flagrante with... Why?

The last time I checked their breaking news was that Raoul Moat was missing presumed loopy, the queen of hearts had tragically bought the farm in a tunnel in Paris, and Wayne Rooney had been caught in flagrante with a grandma of the night.

Who the **** wants or needs to watch that in HD?

You may note that this is not a rant. In this case if you all come forward to say that hearing about Peter Mandelson being pelted with eggs in 2009 in glorious HD floats your boat I'll admit to being wrong. ]]> Way Off Topic keithyboy http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238856-sky-news-in-hd.html Another stupid question! http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238838-another-stupid-question.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:46:38 GMT When watching HD TV are the adverts also in HD :confused: When watching HD TV are the adverts also in HD :confused: ]]> Way Off Topic v6hughes http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238838-another-stupid-question.html <![CDATA[Ferrari's punishment?]]> http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238836-ferraris-punishment.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:39:08 GMT Tomorrow is when Ferrari find out their punishment for blatant team order's. Will it be a small fine or will they lose constructor points? ]]> Way Off Topic Dangerous Limey http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238836-ferraris-punishment.html Send Bradders your list! http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238778-send-bradders-your-list.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:00:07 GMT Following on from an idea of Bradders' daughter, send
in your to-do list for our resident Mr Fixit to sort for you :thumbs:

1. Mow the lawn
2. Cook dinner
3. Wash the Spider
4. Wash the GT
5. Wash the van

I'll keep mine to just 5 for now Rich ;) :lol: ]]> Way Off Topic Gibbo http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238778-send-bradders-your-list.html LibCons Grow some....? http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238777-libcons-grow-some.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:50:35 GMT Coalition launches extradition treaty review ? The Register (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/09/08/extradition_treaty_review/) Love this bit: ---Quote (Originally by El Reg)--- According to a recent Freedom of... Coalition launches extradition treaty review ? The Register



Love this bit:

Quote:
Originally Posted by El Reg
According to a recent Freedom of Information Act request, 33 people have been
extradited to the UK since the current extradition arrangements between the US
and UK came into force at the start of 2004.
~
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By contrast 62 people, including 28 UK nationals or dual citizenship holders, have been
extradited from the UK to the US. None have been extradited for terrorist offences
despite that fact that the perceived need to fast-track terrorist extradition was one of
the main reasons given for changing previous extradition procedures that applied before 2004.
]]> Way Off Topic Nev http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238777-libcons-grow-some.html v6Hughes, you were asking about this the other day ... http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238775-v6hughes-you-were-asking-about-this-the-other-day.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:47:52 GMT :) BBC Sport - Snooker - John Higgins cleared of bribery claims (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/snooker/8973869.stm) :)

BBC Sport - Snooker - John Higgins cleared of bribery claims ]]> Way Off Topic Gibbo http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238775-v6hughes-you-were-asking-about-this-the-other-day.html No more Stig http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238769-no-more-stig.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:47:41 GMT According to Clarkson the Stig has been fired, don't know what they will do instead.

Stig 'sacked' claims 'hurt' Clarkson - Yahoo! Cars ]]> Way Off Topic ADF http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238769-no-more-stig.html the difference between John Lewis and Currys http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238768-the-difference-between-john-lewis-and-currys.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:42:45 GMT OK so I got my new washing machine today. First off one thing that wasn't all that different was the price they are pretty much on a par.

However when I moved in 3 and a bit years back I got a washing machine from currys, delivery was about £20 and they were supposed to deliver, install and take the old one away. What happened was they turned up said "f***s sake guess your going to say your on the second floor" came up saw the taps were missing their tops and said they couldn't install it. I had a pair of pliers ready that I had used to turn the tap off to disconnect the old washing machine left by the old owners, but they had every intention of just leaving without even bringing up the washing machine or taking the old. More cursing about how heavy the old Hoover washer was and the new hotpoint, they eventually dumped the new one in my living room.

Today, JL turn up and for starters delivery was free, with the only charge being £9 to take the dead hotpoint away. They just joked about had a lift been installed since I ordered, and then took it up. Now in this case they do not install, but regardless after saying to them to just leave it in the hall and I would sort it out they unpacked it, took all the rubbish away and took it through to the kitchen. All this with no bitching, and when this one being more subtsantial weighs in at a hefty 95kg packaged :eek:

Plus the neighbours seeing a JL lorry turn up think I am minted, depsite now being well in my overdraft :lol: ]]> Way Off Topic EddieGTA http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238768-the-difference-between-john-lewis-and-currys.html The Thead of nice things we have done...... http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238766-the-thead-of-nice-things-we-have-done.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:33:53 GMT I will start............a few years back on my way home from work a basset hound aka a sausage dog ran out in front of my van............i hadnt even a chance to break........i went straight over the dog and it ended up... I will start............a few years back on my way home from work a basset hound aka a sausage dog ran out in front of my van............i hadnt even a chance to break........i went straight over the dog and it ended up about 10 meters behind me on the road.......
The bumper on my van was wrecked along with my radiator and radiator support arm...

So i got out to help the dog and it bit me...........i then phoned a vet whom i knew and he told me he would be at least an hour..........the owner of the dog who turned out to be an old lady was away too...........so i waited with the dog for what turned out to be 2 hours..........i had to pay the vet 70 euro...............apologize to the old lady for about another hour and i never mention that my poor van would need another 500 euro or more to fix it..........and i told her i had cut my hand at work when she inquired about the bite............

The dog survived and the little old lady was happy in the end............ ]]> Way Off Topic Franko http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/238766-the-thead-of-nice-things-we-have-done.html