Coolant is meant to look like this right? Right?

Day off. Already had a therapy session and now I’m going to have some crumpets for breakfast. Killing it today so far.

I firmly believe that as part of your regular lessons you should have to go out for a day riding on the pillion of a motorcycle and ride in an HGV to get perspective on what other vehicles need in terms of space and a better appreciation of what these vehicles go through.

Feast your eyes on the first look at Yuen Woo-Ping’s BLADES OF THE GUARDIANS. Wu Jing, Nicholas Tse, and Jet Li with Tony Leung Ka-Fai, Max Zhang, and Kara Hui! I can’t imagine anything bigger for Lunar New Year.

Today I try to solve my “hot start” issue on the 850 T5. Starts fine from cold but if you restart it again while at temperature (such as stopping to refuel) it has restarting issues. So I’ve got a new crank position sensor, new dizzy cap & rotor plus coolant temp sensor and fuel pump relay.

Me getting off my truck on Friday at wrap time.

Student arrested for eating AI art in protest

AI is for lazy thickos. Do some fucking work and create something new.

No new pics, where are you mentally?

I don’t know man, seems like such a massive question right now. How long have you got?

Last setup of five days of filming in a big office block multiple floors up. Last setup of the day and they decide to film in the corridor and lift that every department needs to derig all their gear via. They could’ve done this any time. Trying to get my truck loaded. I think someone is dumb.

I know it's true, but it still blows my mind a little when I read headlines like that. No pressure Dave. No pressure. 😂

Got the early off from work. Seems a shame not to detour and go buy a set of Propus BBS 17” Volvo wheels off a guy from the internet on my way home.

Just sneezed with a mouthful of Galaxy Minstrels. Didn’t lose a single one. Maybe these powers are too much for a mortal man to wield.

Getting the tube everyday to a different location in London this week. Today I’m on the Majestic line heading to Trumpet. Tomorrow I have to change at Gnashing on the Rotunda line getting off at Plough Hardly.

This isn’t now. It’s March 2023 but I don’t have any cool snow photos to post.

I’m not saying it’ll solve all your problems but having a couple of really really long phone charging cables has really made a difference. Like really long. Bringing back that old landline feeling.

Benefits of being the truck spark when it’s -6°C outside. You can set up your own hot lamp like a lizard in a terrarium. Yes I’m still wearing shorts.

Farewell 2025. You mostly sucked from my perspective. I still survived you though. So let’s call it even.

Someone local to me doing it all classy like. 🧐

Since I am going to a car meet tomorrow I think I will wear my new Mighty Car Mods “AÏ Can’t Drive Manual” shirt.

Outside is pretty sometimes.

I’m heading to the @takona.co.uk Cars & Coffee morning meet at the Triumph Factory in Hinckley on Sunday 28th. Anyone else going?

Merry Christmas everyone. I am doing quite well with my presents. Be safe and take care.

How I'm turning up to the Bluesky Christmas party

Just got back from the butchers, picking up the turkey & ham. Now I have to drive to Manchester and collect our two guests. I’m in trouble in the Christmas group chat for saying: “Off to pick up the second lot of meat.” We’re all just meat. I’m not cooking and eating our guests! (Or am I?)

Happy Shane Black season to all who celebrate.

This time of year can be especially stressful if you’re struggling. It’s hard to keep it together on regular days so when there’s added stress over the festive period it can be overpowering. Please take time for your mental health. Talk if you want. Your presence is more important than presents.

When the scissors glide through the wrapping paper.

@chopperfireball.bsky.social New Troll 2 (2025) on Netflix. Got one of those 🚁💥 that you like. Taken out by giant troll using a makeshift bolas from a ski lift. The first movie was fun. This one is also fun.

Well done car. Thank you for your hard work doing 400+ miles a week since the end of August. I have cleaned you. Now rest for a couple of weeks.

Just got to make it to the unit move. Then drive the truck through rush hour London traffic on a Friday before Christmas. Then I have to unload the truck for the 2nd time today & make it till wrap at 22:00. Then derig again. Then travel an hour north to get my car. Then drive 3.5 hours home.

My man here shedding light on the real issues over here. Don’t be scared of that used luxury brand car. It can be done.

Rustival 4 will be on 18th April 2026 at The British Motor Museum. What would you like to bring? www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on/rus...

they should put a little smiley face sticker on your passport if you can get through an airport and flight Being Normal the whole time, not descending into some kind of airport/travel madness

I will never understand advertising fragrances on posters and television commercials. A truly bizarre undertaking, much more of it around Christmas time. Until we all have Smellovisions™️ in our homes (no thank you) this practice will never make sense to me.

I had the right idea. Wrong movie director.

Removal of rear view mirror / headrests. Column shift automatic with the shifter visible over the dash meaning it’s in park while the car is “driving”. Tyre marks on the road from rehearsals / previous takes. Actors steering that doesn’t match the background or steering wheel not moving at all.

I have bought some Christmas presents for a few friends & family and now I have no money. I’d buy coal but do I look like I have coal money? In this economy? Post it notes with coal written on maybe. Don’t these people know I have two old Volvos to support?! I better get petrol for all my gifts.

Drop a lawyer.

Art.

Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.

I went to a shop in person and bought films on physical disc based media. Then I carried them home in a bag. They will be good to watch on my 20 year old tv. Lots have new transfers from original prints and directors commentary tracks plus making of docs. Long live physical media. 📀📼📽️🎥🎞️

Nine days off? In a row? What am I going to do with myself? Have a break? Relax? See people? Do things? Things! I could even make appointments and go to businesses that are open, during business hours! This all feels like a trap.

I went to a book shop. Books are cool.

Oh yeah. That’s some cold cranking amps right there. Bit of a squeeze getting it into the 940 engine bay but it fits. Hopefully that’s an end to the electrical saga now.

Introduce yourself with 5 cars you’ve owned. 1983 Innocenti Mini 1275GT 1969 Dodge Charger 440 1987 BMW E28 535i SE 1998 Lexus LS400 1998 Volvo 940 Turbo estate I could’ve done a list that was just Volvos but I decided to do one from each of my automotive lives.

Chatting with production types on set at work. (Tapping some of the flakey bits of a croissant with my finger like flicking cigar ash) “Yes, I am sure Nolan’s The Odyssey will surely impress. However, I myself am looking forward to The Beekeeper 2.” Why? Because I’m an intellectual that’s why.

Post your warning label.