CitroJim's AX, C3 Picasso, Cycling and Running Tales

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Re: Citrojim's AX, Saxo, Pixo, C3, Running and Cycling Tales

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myglaren wrote: 06 Sep 2023, 19:40
Rp0thejester wrote: 06 Sep 2023, 19:22 A bolster?
Just about to post that and saw there was a nuther page :(

I searched high and low for on of mine last week. Kids must have them. Needed to cut a deeper back box to fit new light switches in the kitchen. Ended up using cold chisels.
Loads of small percussion holes would be the best option, then bolster the in-between bits out, alot less hassle and no damage to surrounding areas
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Re: Citrojim's AX, Saxo, Pixo, C3, Running and Cycling Tales

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Prototype Ice Cream Scooper, made on Jim's lathe :?:
On my 4th Citroën Xantia (X2 HDi (110))
Citroën sAXo Memphis Mk II
Gone
Xantia x3 (2.0i TCT Activa)(2.1 TD SX)(1.9 TD Estate)
Xsara HDi VTR Coupe / Saxo 1.1i / BX 1.9 d / 4 x AX's (1.4D /1.5D)
2 x 406 (1.9 TD Estate/2.1 TD Saloon) 405 1.9 D Estate 306 1.9 XTDT Hatch
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Re: Citrojim's AX, Saxo, Pixo, C3, Running and Cycling Tales

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I'm intrigued, about Jim's kitchen, apparently it needs to do flapjacks and drinks for FCFers...never had an invite... No idea why :twisted: Or would it turn into One Foot In The Grave house warming party? Great episode if you've seen it
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'99 Xsara 1.6 X (Red) with Sunkissed bonnet. T59 SBX
'54 Astra Estate 1.7DTI (Artic White)
'06 C8 2.2Hdi Exclusive (Aster Grey)

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Rp0thejester wrote: 06 Sep 2023, 19:30 Cool, I get the most points though!!! Don't make me ask VAR to get involved!!
Well done Ryan :-D

And here it is... A good quality Footprint one even :)
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Until Mick found this one I did not have one. I do now and it's been invaluable for the ongoing kitchen demolition - in conjunction with a big pry-bar and a club hammer :)
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I'm soon to leave for the West Country to deliver Sally to her new owner. She's almost going home!
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Re: Citrojim's AX, Saxo, Pixo, C3, Running and Cycling Tales

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Scaffolding up ready to do the bargeboards, guttering and soffits around the back..
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My new door and newly clad porch...
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Polly loaded for a tip run...
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New sockets for the router/fibre interface, printer and backup server...
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And the garage bargeboards and soffits renewed...
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Work presses on today in my absence... The electrician will be installing my new consumer unit... Yesterday he fitted a new LED strip batten in my kitchen in place of the old flourescent... It's amazing :)
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Re: Citrojim's AX, Saxo, Pixo, C3, Running and Cycling Tales

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mickthemaverick wrote: 06 Sep 2023, 18:34 I guess it might serve as an item of cutlery for a giant robot with a liking for hard vegetables!! :-D
The cryptic clues are no help to me and I missed this clue :twisted:
mickthemaverick wrote: 06 Sep 2023, 18:41 Not a knife or a mangle, getting warmer [ :sun: ] though, normally it would be used in conjunction with a hammer!! :-D
I've spent the last couple of days mainly in my daughter's loft getting warmer and warmer :sun: trying to make sense of her bathroom extractor fan / wiring nightmare so feel that was bad timing on my part :hb:

:help2:
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On my 4th Citroën Xantia (X2 HDi (110))
Citroën sAXo Memphis Mk II
Gone
Xantia x3 (2.0i TCT Activa)(2.1 TD SX)(1.9 TD Estate)
Xsara HDi VTR Coupe / Saxo 1.1i / BX 1.9 d / 4 x AX's (1.4D /1.5D)
2 x 406 (1.9 TD Estate/2.1 TD Saloon) 405 1.9 D Estate 306 1.9 XTDT Hatch
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Re: Citrojim's AX, Saxo, Pixo, C3, Running and Cycling Tales

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Skull wrote: 07 Sep 2023, 13:58

I've spent the last couple of days mainly in my daughter's loft getting warmer and warmer :sun: trying to make sense of her bathroom extractor fan / wiring nightmare so feel that was bad timing on my part :hb:

:help2:

:wtf:
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To defuse it - cut the red wire first :rofl2:
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Re: Citrojim's AX, Saxo, Pixo, C3, Running and Cycling Tales

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bobins wrote: 07 Sep 2023, 15:54
Skull wrote: 07 Sep 2023, 13:58

I've spent the last couple of days mainly in my daughter's loft getting warmer and warmer :sun: trying to make sense of her bathroom extractor fan / wiring nightmare so feel that was bad timing on my part :hb:

:help2:

:wtf:
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To defuse it - cut the red wire first :rofl2:
NO NO NO....the blue wire

Bugger, to late !
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Re: Citrojim's AX, Saxo, Pixo, C3, Running and Cycling Tales

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bobins wrote: 07 Sep 2023, 15:54
Skull wrote: 07 Sep 2023, 13:58

I've spent the last couple of days mainly in my daughter's loft getting warmer and warmer :sun: trying to make sense of her bathroom extractor fan / wiring nightmare so feel that was bad timing on my part :hb:

:help2:

:wtf:
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To defuse it - cut the red wire first :rofl2:
Stickyfinger wrote: 07 Sep 2023, 17:19 NO NO NO....the blue wire .....

Bugger, too late !
:rofl2:

Make your mind up guys I'm already sweating my :bouncy: off
On my 4th Citroën Xantia (X2 HDi (110))
Citroën sAXo Memphis Mk II
Gone
Xantia x3 (2.0i TCT Activa)(2.1 TD SX)(1.9 TD Estate)
Xsara HDi VTR Coupe / Saxo 1.1i / BX 1.9 d / 4 x AX's (1.4D /1.5D)
2 x 406 (1.9 TD Estate/2.1 TD Saloon) 405 1.9 D Estate 306 1.9 XTDT Hatch
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Re: Citrojim's AX, Saxo, Pixo, C3, Running and Cycling Tales

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The black one!! The black one!!!
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NO! The tartan one (either that, or the rainbow one)!
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Jeeeezzzz :bomb:
On my 4th Citroën Xantia (X2 HDi (110))
Citroën sAXo Memphis Mk II
Gone
Xantia x3 (2.0i TCT Activa)(2.1 TD SX)(1.9 TD Estate)
Xsara HDi VTR Coupe / Saxo 1.1i / BX 1.9 d / 4 x AX's (1.4D /1.5D)
2 x 406 (1.9 TD Estate/2.1 TD Saloon) 405 1.9 D Estate 306 1.9 XTDT Hatch
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Rp0thejester wrote: 07 Sep 2023, 21:34 The black one!! The black one!!!
Skull's JB
Skull's JB
What :shock: The one that's not even protected and outside the junction box 8-[

They're getting sneaky these 'electricians' :roll: [-X
On my 4th Citroën Xantia (X2 HDi (110))
Citroën sAXo Memphis Mk II
Gone
Xantia x3 (2.0i TCT Activa)(2.1 TD SX)(1.9 TD Estate)
Xsara HDi VTR Coupe / Saxo 1.1i / BX 1.9 d / 4 x AX's (1.4D /1.5D)
2 x 406 (1.9 TD Estate/2.1 TD Saloon) 405 1.9 D Estate 306 1.9 XTDT Hatch
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:lol:
Skull wrote: 07 Sep 2023, 13:58 Image
I feel your pain up in that attic in this weather... I ventured into mine last evening to retrieve something and I could bake bread up there!

I see your junction box Skull and raise you my cooker point - previously hidden behind tiling in my kitchen...
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And my old cooker hood extractor wiring...
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A great day yesterday :) I drove Sally down to her new home early yesterday morning and said a fond farewell to what has been a fantastic car to me for many reasons, not least for getting me driving again when I thought my driving days were all over :)

Happily, I can watch her restoration back to being superb again...
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I'm hugely indebted to Mick for driving me home again. As always it all turned into a very enjoyable mini-adventure :D Thanks Mick!

And when we got back to mine we found rather amazing progress had been made on both the electrical work and external uPVC guttering. soffits and bargeboards :D

I now have a proper new consumer unit installed and my electrical installation is rapidly approaching being 18th regs. compliant :)

The external work has utterly transformed the look of my house. I love the contrast of the black guttering against the white boarding :)
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Work continues today :)
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Be careful with too many "boot full of stuff" pics Jim, it'll turning into my thread :-D