TIMS BX BLOG

[Way2go]

Ah, not the octopus then but the tank pipes. The octopus lives in the depths on the sub-frame behind the engine. It maybe a good idea to get this done at the same time to ensure continued continence.

[Tim Leech]

Ahh I didn't know they came as two parts, I'll get rob to replace the lot as I don't ever envisage selling either the TZi or GT.

[Tim Leech]

Jack seems to be settling in well



And seems to love michael!

[Thread Bear]

Non docked. I prefer that. They can express themselves better. Is he a three legged trotting version. That always amuses me, and really they ought to be ideal for a Microcar trike owner, if they have that habit on top of the normal characteristics. I wonder what scrape you will get into thanks to excess terrier activity?

[Tim Leech]

So far we know he really dislikes cats, and is vocal around the postman and other dogs, he does trot actually, having very long legs for a jr, we think he may have some cross breed somewhere. He's still rather subdued and a bit wimpery at times but it's a huge shock for him at his age (9) and we are his 3rd home not including the first 12 weeks.

Oh and he can get in the bin and likes muller rice but not curry, as that upsets his tummy, thankfully outside though when he let us know!

[Thread Bear]

When really long legged they run like a rabbit, rear outside front. Friend had one like that. Damned quick and always in trouble. His theory is it was a throwback to a Sealyham.

[Tim Leech]

Jack doesn't like meerkats either, he watches TV you see and if a dog, cat or meerkat comes on the box he goes mad lol

[Tinkley]

My old cat would soon have had him trained.....

One of the current pair seemed to like the film Bolt and kept trying to paw and sniff the TV when it was shown!
At least they are keeping the squirrels and wood pigeon population down.

[Tim Leech]

All go this week, J119 is ready to collect on Monday so I can crack on with the bodywork, Barry Annells is now on the mend thankfully so I will be heading to Bourne after work Monday (via chesterfield to collect Mulley) to drop of the red Xantia (now with full leather interior and some faux wood don't ya know!) with its crusty sills to be MOT'ed.

I have decided once the green Xantia has been finished it will be up for sale as the white Athena is a better car in every way and has half the mileage (and I don't need two 1.9TD's), although the green one is a lot quicker! So if anyone will want a mechanically sorted 1.9TD SX with alloys and lots of new parts for the price of a half decent suit let me know!

The white BX has yet to go to Chevronics for a octopus but will be done soon....

Jack the Russell is really coming-out of his shell now and getting his own character, he wouldn't play with his toys or with us until this week but now seems to be enjoying life, although toilet training is still an issue.

[mds141]

I've been looking after a Border Collie all week. She has been taking me for a walk every day. Glad Jack is settling in well, he looks a contented pooch and will have a happy home for his twilight years.

[Tim Leech]

We forgot he's an old dog as hr bounces round like a puppy when I come home, we are still having a few toilet issues but overall we are all getting along, they say its "mans best friend, I wouldn't disagree.

[Tim Leech]

J119 is mended! No more kettle antics and the noisy tappers have gone, left Bourne at 10pm sharp (mulley was still waiting for his accu sphere to go on when I left!), the green bx has so much dust I could hardly see but none of the car washes were open at that time of night so I took it steady.

Now in storage at work ready for the bodywork to start.

[Tim Leech]

Hmm J119 coughed and farted with plenty of black smoke this morning from cold, a new set of glow plugs have been ordered for him.

[Tinkley]

Can also be an alternator on the way out too.....

At least on a petrol, with a good battery, but those diesels have other ideas!.

[Tim Leech]

The battery and alternator are recent, I am pretty sure its the glow plugs as its starts on 3...