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by Envoy CDX
Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Why are interviewers so rude?
Replies: 26
Views: 195

Re: Why are interviewers so rude?

Sadly, location can be prohibitive. Its an employers market at the moment sadly. Re: being too old, why would you say that? Granted hours probably won't be great either, that said only other option is to relocation and in this climate, thats likely going to sting. What about self employment?
by Envoy CDX
Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Why are interviewers so rude?
Replies: 26
Views: 195

Re: Why are interviewers so rude?

Having no idea where in the country you are, I can't really comment too much on the demographics.However, a 50 mile round trip is somewhat insane (to me at least). That's what, a tenner a day in fuel, and probably an hour each way depending on time and roads used (allowing for traffic). In terms of ...
by Envoy CDX
Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:05 pm
Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
Topic: Rustival 2024 MARCH 9th
Replies: 9
Views: 150

Re: Rustival 2024 MARCH 9th

Excellent. Did you only look at the Vauxhalls? I like a lot of the old 80s and 90s cars. It is just nice to see cars from my younger days. Whether it is a TR7, a Super-Mirafiori or even a Morris Marina. They are more interesting due to their personality and rarety. Nah, looked at everything there r...
by Envoy CDX
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Happy Birthday Robsey!
Replies: 15
Views: 77

Re: Happy Birthday Robsey!

James McGrath wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:56 pm
Robsey wrote: Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:11 pm Thank you kind sir...
Is it time to say congratulations, and welcome Mini McGrath No 2?
It is indeed! Evelyn was born at 2am on 9th March!
Congratulations! :)
by Envoy CDX
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Why are interviewers so rude?
Replies: 26
Views: 195

Re: Why are interviewers so rude?

*Kids - not a detrimental term, but when staff are becoming 'managers' at 23/24 are they really in a position to be a manager, life experience counts for a lot in terms of being empathetic / sympathetic and being able to deal with individuals in an appropriate manner. **Manage - either got there by...
by Envoy CDX
Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:58 pm
Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
Topic: Rustival 2024 MARCH 9th
Replies: 9
Views: 150

Re: Rustival 2024 MARCH 9th

Can certainly say Rustival was worth the drive - some excellent projects there, and even 3-4 mk3 cav's, a mk1 and a handful of mk2's. Severeal corsas' astras too.
by Envoy CDX
Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Why are interviewers so rude?
Replies: 26
Views: 195

Re: Why are interviewers so rude?

I am not opposed to people coming over for a better life (if such a thing is possible in the UK these days :/ ) I just ask that forms didn't have what is translated to 'preferential treatment' which guarantees them an interview even if they don't meet the criteria.. The do-gooding for equality has g...
by Envoy CDX
Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:01 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Why are interviewers so rude?
Replies: 26
Views: 195

Re: Why are interviewers so rude?

It is a demoralising situation (sorry, I have meant to reply to this for a while now but haven;t been able to construct a reply I was happy with). The job market is upside down in a lot of sectors - because of the hiring practises over the past 2 decades (which Rob mentions above) in that they hire ...
by Envoy CDX
Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:00 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Matts CDX - Work In Progress.
Replies: 237
Views: 40476

Re: Matts CDX - Work In Progress.

Good news on the pass, glad to hear its on the road for another year. But yes, echoing Rob's sentiments - they need to be driven.
by Envoy CDX
Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:18 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project
Replies: 878
Views: 217533

Re: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project

I don't know... but these pattern panels are the worst I have ever seen. A huge 16 to 19mm (5/8" to 3/4") out at the bottom. https://i.postimg.cc/RVp6G2ZQ/20210630-020950.jpg Only Klokkerholme in Denmark make them. So even the best UK suppliers, Heritage and Brickwerks have to sell them a...
by Envoy CDX
Sun Mar 10, 2024 2:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Happy Birthday Robsey!
Replies: 15
Views: 77

Re: Happy Birthday Robsey!

Annoying? nah :)
by Envoy CDX
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:16 am
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Matts CDX - Work In Progress.
Replies: 237
Views: 40476

Re: Matts CDX - Work In Progress.

Hope the repairs go well, and you get many years from it :) Nice news on the engine though.
by Envoy CDX
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:14 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Happy Birthday Robsey!
Replies: 15
Views: 77

Happy Birthday Robsey!

Many Happy returns old man! :)
by Envoy CDX
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:13 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Blink And You Miss It - 15 Years.
Replies: 17
Views: 1752

Re: Blink And You Miss It - 15 Years.

You have been quite active behind the scenes Gary. Hopefully as we start heading into spring, things will pick up again. I am looking forward to the next few months, and the future of the forum as a whole. I just need to lead by example and de-mothball my own Cavalier, and maybe finish off the last...
by Envoy CDX
Sun Mar 10, 2024 4:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Blink And You Miss It - 15 Years.
Replies: 17
Views: 1752

Re: Blink And You Miss It - 15 Years.

The missus had owned the Cavalier for 10 years, and then myself for another 3 years before I discovered the forum in 2008... so I was quite a 'late' starter. I think Gary, Envoy CDX is the longest registered member, joining with the first wave of sign-ups. Overall, our Cavalier was already 13 years...
by Envoy CDX
Sat Mar 02, 2024 1:44 am
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project
Replies: 878
Views: 217533

Re: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project

Looks promising, sadly sheared things are a part of life with these things. But overcame and got it done - sometimes I wonder if bolts would be better on these things. As for sound deadening, I was watching a My Mechanics video and he was using dry ice to remove the sound deadening with good results.
by Envoy CDX
Fri Feb 23, 2024 7:46 am
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: M Plate 1.8LS Saloon
Replies: 464
Views: 122109

Re: M Plate 1.8LS Saloon

Ouch, that doesn't sound fun, no dents though hopefully.
by Envoy CDX
Wed Feb 21, 2024 8:16 pm
Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
Topic: Rustival 2024 MARCH 9th
Replies: 9
Views: 150

Re: Rustival 2024 MARCH 9th

James McGrath wrote: Sun Feb 04, 2024 4:51 pm Bad timing for me. Would love to go but baby is due on the 12th March so probably shouldn't make any plans for that weekend!

Bravo! Hope all goes well with the new addition to the fleet ;)
by Envoy CDX
Wed Feb 21, 2024 8:15 pm
Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
Topic: Rustival 2024 MARCH 9th
Replies: 9
Views: 150

Re: Rustival 2024 MARCH 9th

I'm going in the Yaris - tickets booked :D Hopefully see some others there!
by Envoy CDX
Sun Feb 18, 2024 10:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Robsey's Thread of Random Ramblings.
Replies: 219
Views: 52993

Re: Robsey's Thread of Random Ramblings.

Ah, kool beans.
by Envoy CDX
Sun Feb 18, 2024 3:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Robsey's Thread of Random Ramblings.
Replies: 219
Views: 52993

Re: Robsey's Thread of Random Ramblings.

My brain isn't following it but glad it works.
by Envoy CDX
Fri Feb 16, 2024 10:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: It may be quiet for you - Spam-Bots a Plenty.
Replies: 8
Views: 79

Re: It may be quiet for you - Spam-Bots a Plenty.

Robsey wrote: Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:43 pm Yep - I am making a note of email addresses and IP addresses.

I can see a few patterns forming, so hopefully we can narrow down the opportunities for these mofo sign-ups.
Excellent stuff.
by Envoy CDX
Thu Feb 15, 2024 8:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: It may be quiet for you - Spam-Bots a Plenty.
Replies: 8
Views: 79

Re: It may be quiet for you - Spam-Bots a Plenty.

Trying to work out the best way forward with this one. I thought they'd slowed right down to be honest but I guess Rob is getting them before I log in.

Rob, make a note of the domain names they are using for email addresses please.
by Envoy CDX
Sun Feb 04, 2024 1:04 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project
Replies: 878
Views: 217533

Re: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project

Progress of any form is progress Rob, I can remember when I had the unit (co-shared in Darlington about 80 mile round trip) and I used to spend longer on the road than I did in the actual unit some nights, so don't beat yourself up too much. You're certainly getting more confident around the tools, ...
by Envoy CDX
Fri Feb 02, 2024 10:00 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project
Replies: 878
Views: 217533

Re: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project

That's great progress, get the laptop sent up to me Rob, I'll get it sorted :)