Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs

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Shed with blue (purple to follow)
Shed with blue (purple to follow)
Trailer with washing machine
Trailer with washing machine
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The playhouse looks good in blue Matt :cool:
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CitroJim wrote: 20 Apr 2025, 15:22 The playhouse looks good in blue Matt :cool:
Definitely needed a second coat (done this morning) but is a lovely colour.

There's two thirds of a "tin" (actually plastic, but you know what I mean!) left so am half tempted to do the (wooden) garage in the same colour :)
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Now the blue is done (or at least, in a bit - when it's dried) the windows can go into place. And it'll be a "proper room" then, rather than just feeling a part of the garden. :)
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Don't tell FENSA...
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MattBLancs wrote: 20 Apr 2025, 18:56 Don't tell FENSA...
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Hell Razor5543 wrote: 20 Apr 2025, 18:59 OK, but I am telling Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd.
Thanks went WHOOSH over my head, but a quick Google has put me "in the picture" :-D
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A good spot on Facebook Marketplace has expanded the playhouse job a little :)
Slide came for a trailer ride, meanwhile wetness fell from the skies!
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That's one slide you can't save with opposite lock!! :-D
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mickthemaverick wrote: 21 Apr 2025, 13:19 That's one slide you can't save with opposite lock!! :-D

Mention of opposite lock and picture of my trailer has me pondering.

Yes, "trailer racing" is indeed a thing! Seems to tend towards the demolition derby end of the spectrum.

Google suggests:


And, more specifically Caravan Racing seems exclusively in the smash 'em to bits format!
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Back on topic, sort of! :D

Topped off the grey 308 SW's screen wash following the holiday trip and checked the bulbs. Upon doing which I discovered something odd in the head lights. An extra bulb, function unknown! Pictures in a mo.
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Headlamp
Headlamp
I = indicator
DB = dipped beam
FB = full beam
??? = Mystery bulb

Closer view:
Full beam and ???
Full beam and ???
Lower item is twin filament, i.e. appears to be the standard 21/5 watt bayonet type I've seen exclusively used for Brake / Tail light duties at the other end of the car.

Daytime running light = the LED array separately, lower down the bumper.
Front fog light = also separately down the bumper.

Lights in side light mode puts the LED strip on.

How strange!
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Un-marked up, zoomed in view, apologies for the glair reflection, didn't spot it whilst outside.
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They are obviosly tail and brake lights for when you are reversing! :-D
I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!