silverback Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 been washing and polishing the beast today...7hrs.. holy moly!!! new van, winter polish for it sent the missus on the roof wash an polish it...says its unreasonable!! 3mtr up i say you are 55kg im 100kg much better for you to go up, she says there is no way the oap's(over 60 ) do this, she is 63! i said they do!! the question is do you oap's go on the roof an do this? (!) plus i was having a brew an a fag (lol) not unresnable i dont think...tonque in cheek!! jonathan ps i think abit ott on her part!! or am i being unreasonable? (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I've noticed that *-).............after 30 years they start moaning all the time ;-).......... But I do think you ought to get her some rubber gloves :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverback Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 rubber gloves tommorrow dave no probs!!!!!1 :-D j Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebishbus Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 You know how our wives claim to be so good at multitasking. After all they are only doing, the shopping, cooking,cleaning washing ironing and gardening, cleaning the van roof should be no problem, and at least they would say that it had been done properly. :-D Brian B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddies104 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Hi I hope you took the Awning in before she went up?? Wouldn't,t want her to rip the Awning if she fell!!! (lol) (lol) (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crinklystarfish Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 100 kilos, wowza - hadn't realised you were actually a real silverback. http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/images/emoticons/icon_wink.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob b Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Women shouldn't be allowed to do any work on a motor vehicle unless accompanied by an adult in my view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairweather camper Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 bob b - 2012-10-21 10:03 AM Women shouldn't be allowed to do any work on a motor vehicle unless accompanied by an adult in my view. suites us fine,as wouldn't know where to fit it in with everything else that we do, problem is where would you find this adult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retread24800 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 thebishbus - 2012-10-21 9:29 AMYou know how our wives claim to be so good at multitasking. After all they are only doing, the shopping, cooking,cleaning washing ironing and gardening, cleaning the van roof should be no problem, and at least they would say that it had been done properly. :-D Brian B. You can explode the multi tasking myth, I've noticed that she cant 'attend to my needs' and have a headache at the same time ;-) As an OAP I can polish the roof but I prefer to have a large piece of ply on there to spread any point loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 bob b - 2012-10-21 10:03 AM Women shouldn't be allowed to do any work on a motor vehicle unless accompanied by an adult in my view. >:-) >:-) >:-) >:-) >:-) >:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverback Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 crinklystarfish - 2012-10-21 9:12 AM 100 kilos, wowza - hadn't realised you were actually a real silverback. (lol) (lol) (lol) (lol) (lol) (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletguy Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 silverback - 2012-10-20 11:40 PM been washing and polishing the beast today...7hrs.. holy moly!!! new van, winter polish for it sent the missus on the roof wash an polish it...says its unreasonable!! 3mtr up i say you are 55kg im 100kg much better for you to go up, she says there is no way the oap's(over 60 ) do this, she is 63! i said they do!! The question is do you oap's go on the roof an do this? (!) NO.........i'd go straight through it if i did. For one mine isn't meant for climbing on, but even if it was....i'd get it done at a wash by some youngsters less likely to break a leg than me. (lol) I've got a Pressure washer but to be perfectly honest it would need servicing as it's not been used for years now.....it's far cheaper to run my car or van into one of the numerous wash facilities which charge as little as £1.75 (car) for a basic wash. I only pay £4 to have my van done and they do an excellent job too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowtelse2do Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 silverback - 2012-10-20 11:40 PM sent the missus on the roof wash an polish it...says its unreasonable!! 3mtr up i say you are 55kg im 100kg much better for you to go up, she says there is no way the oap's(over 60 ) do this, she is 63! i said they do!! ps i think abit ott on her part!! or am i being unreasonable? (lol) Not unreasonable at all Johnathon, but answering you back shows she hasn't had he correct training. I'm sorry to say this.........but its your fault. Your training regime as been a total failure. I am available (for a fee) to offer advice on correct methods of training, with the emphasis on correction. If you have a cellar, this would a good start. >:-) We have on here, a lady forum member, who has got all of the good qualities of being very well trained. An expert on DIY, Drive and Patio construction. Motorhome Maintenance among many other jobs, the list goes on. This is all due to correct and proper training by no doubt her better half. Full marks to him. Will not embarrass her by mention her name as she is very sensitive and emotional when given accolades. :$ *-) Dave :D :D PS. She may PM me to give me her thanks, if she wishes. 8-) (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Buy something more manageable or wait for bob a job week.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I hope you got her to sign a disclaimer form :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggyd Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 NO >:-) why have a DOG and bark yourself!!! (lol) anyway thats all you old men do now isnt it???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leake Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I certainly do but I must confess I'm only in my early seventies. I polish ours every spring and autum using good quality marine polish. Being retired with plenty of time I do the roof one day, one side and the front the next and the other side and the back the following day. I've just come in from a hard day with a big concrete breaker. Wife wants an additional downstairs toilet we can access from the garden. You wouldn't believe the amount of work involved in ground work and building the dam thing even though we are using a saniflo unit. I thought about pointing out to her that the work involved is probably the equivalent of taking ones gardening shoes off when required for the next 273 years but I can't afford a devorce now I've spent all the money on said toilet project so I'll keep me trap shut. Actualy to be truthful I do get a bit bored in the winter months when we don't use the motorhome so I do enjoy a bit of a project. Keeps me fit and active. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Strachan Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Oh help, must not the Pussy Cat read this thread. She will be sharpening the claws if she does! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmaggott Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Funny you should ask that; the OH and I spent yesterday steam cleaning all the 'nasty green bits' from around the windows, lockers, etc and today he went up to clean the roof. (I offered but he wanted to do it!!) Tomorrow will be final wash off and winter polish. BTW he's 67 and I'm 57. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Steam cleaning joints! 8-) :-S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowtelse2do Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Madmaggott - 2012-10-22 4:54 PM Funny you should ask that; the OH and I spent yesterday steam cleaning all the 'nasty green bits' from around the windows, lockers, etc and today he went up to clean the roof. (I offered but he wanted to do it!!) Tomorrow will be final wash off and winter polish. BTW he's 67 and I'm 57. Not sure what others think but there's no way I would steam clean my van, especially around any seams or rubber surrounds. If you did, I'd hope you didn't get to close. I would be inclined to get a good polish on it asap. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 All your wimmen sound like whimps *-) ...................When I redesigned the garden here after buying a bit more land, we needed 13 tons of hardcore which had to be barrow'd in......... followed by 18 tons of top soil *-) But I did buy her a new wheelbarrow :D Now she moans about having a bad back *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 pelmetman - 2012-10-22 7:22 PM All your wimmen sound like whimps *-) ...................When I redesigned the garden here after buying a bit more land, we needed 13 tons of hardcore which had to be barrow'd in......... followed by 18 tons of top soil *-) But I did buy her a new wheelbarrow :D Now she moans about having a bad back *-) Oi!!!! I'll give you 'wimp' you pontificating pouffee stuffer !!!! (lol) When we decided to remove a large part of our drive, made of about 8inch reinforced concrete, I was the one who used the hired 'jack hammer' and ended up putting the rubble in skips whilst hubby was at his mates sorting out some car gear they'd bought ... *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowtelse2do Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Mel B - 2012-10-22 8:58 PM pelmetman - 2012-10-22 7:22 PM All your wimmen sound like whimps *-) ...................When I redesigned the garden here after buying a bit more land, we needed 13 tons of hardcore which had to be barrow'd in......... followed by 18 tons of top soil *-) But I did buy her a new wheelbarrow :D Now she moans about having a bad back *-) Oi!!!! I'll give you 'wimp' you pontificating pouffee stuffer !!!! (lol) When we decided to remove a large part of our drive, made of about 8inch reinforced concrete, I was the one who used the hired 'jack hammer' and ended up putting the rubble in skips whilst hubby was at his mates sorting out some car gear they'd bought ... *-) Well trained.... :-D Hubby better trained... :D :D Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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