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Old 28th April 2020, 20:45   #11281
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In on my own to do some breakdown work and catch up on some outstanding stuff, I think three will be a phased return starting next week. We were effectively allowed to stay open but people not allowed to travel to us unless key workers I was getting used to just chilling out, I’m absolute wrecked....
I reckon it will be strange going back to work, at the moment it feels like an extended holiday, albeit one where you are bored silly and you can't go out

I've got the shed painted anyway
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Old 28th April 2020, 20:50   #11282
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I've got the shed painted anyway
I’ve not got the neighbours spring done I didn’t mind being in on my own but it was a tough shift, I’m aching all over.
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Old 28th April 2020, 20:56   #11283
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I’ve not got the neighbours spring done I didn’t mind being in on my own but it was a tough shift, I’m aching all over.
You can borrow my dangerous homemade compressors if you like, I can confirm they are perfect for the job
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Old 28th April 2020, 23:27   #11284
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So today, I did some cleaning of the car and used my back to black.....
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Old 29th April 2020, 03:28   #11285
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I have been off for almost six weeks. I had planned on retiring in December but while I was off I ran the numbers and found that it made sense to pull the plug now, so I did.
I go in tomorrow to pick up my tools and my last official day is Thursday...which I will spend painting the last wheel for my ZT.

I'm looking forward to my new commute!
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Old 29th April 2020, 17:55   #11286
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So how do you break a four week spell without rain.....easy polish your car







Well that was five hours well spent yesterday, and that was even before it rained

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Old 29th April 2020, 18:59   #11287
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So how do you break a four week spell without rain.....easy polish your car







Well that was five hours well spent yesterday, and that was even before it rained

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20 hours, and still cannot polish colour into it!
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Old 30th April 2020, 00:33   #11288
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It does bead nicely though!
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Old 30th April 2020, 06:18   #11289
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Looks like you have done a good job on the silver car.

if you have got another 5 hours spare, then you can pop down to my man cave, and do mine for me, and I will even provide you with the products, and a packet of Hob Knob biscuits and plenty of coffee !!!

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Old 30th April 2020, 10:34   #11290
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I have been off for almost six weeks. I had planned on retiring in December but while I was off I ran the numbers and found that it made sense to pull the plug now, so I did.
I go in tomorrow to pick up my tools and my last official day is Thursday...which I will spend painting the last wheel for my ZT.

I'm looking forward to my new commute!

Enjoy yourself - you'll never have been so busy.

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