What's made you not grumpy but not smile either today?

[Cheest]

Mrs.Cheest had a Good News, Bad News, follow up with the surgeon today. Good news, her lymph nodes were unaffected and therefore, no chemo. Bad news, the pathology shows that there are some straggely bits of the tumor that the surgeon still needs to get out. The surgeon and PA both say that it happens to about 10% of patients(lucky her). They also said it's more of an inconvenience than a full fledged slice n dice. The procedure itself is less than 20 minutes but she still needs to go through the whole pre-op, anesthesia, recovery crap again.

And she was almost back to her old crabby self.

 

[bugsymike]

Mrs.Cheest had a Good News, Bad News, follow up with the surgeon today. Good news, her lymph nodes were unaffected and therefore, no chemo. Bad news, the pathology shows that there are some straggely bits of the tumor that the surgeon still needs to get out. The surgeon and PA both say that it happens to about 10% of patients(lucky her). They also said it's more of an inconvenience than a full fledged slice n dice. The procedure itself is less than 20 minutes but she still needs to go through the whole pre-op, anesthesia, recovery crap again.

And she was almost back to her old crabby self.

Best wishes.

 

[The Panda Nut]

Mrs.Cheest had a Good News, Bad News, follow up with the surgeon today. Good news, her lymph nodes were unaffected and therefore, no chemo. Bad news, the pathology shows that there are some straggely bits of the tumor that the surgeon still needs to get out. The surgeon and PA both say that it happens to about 10% of patients(lucky her). They also said it's more of an inconvenience than a full fledged slice n dice. The procedure itself is less than 20 minutes but she still needs to go through the whole pre-op, anesthesia, recovery crap again.

And she was almost back to her old crabby self.

Im sorry to hear about Mrs Cheest but they are at least on the case so thats great that they are! Its all such a pain in the rear having to pack trevel and put up with the whole thing then another recovery period. My household will be supporting from afar.

 

[Cheest]

Tried to do the Friday skate last night, but it was for nought. There must have been a half dozen little kid birthday parties happening which is more than normal, so the place was packed. The 'puter for admission was acting up, so the line to get in was barely moving. It took 20 minutes just to get through the door. I looked at my watch and it was 7PM and I usually start taking my skates off around 8:15. It didn't look like I was going to be on the rink before 7:15, so I turned around and went home. I'm not crabby about that, as I got in gratis the last two times I went.

What was a little irritating, though, is one of the little birthday princesses stated quite loudly, "Mommy, this in my party. All these other people need to leave." Nothing said by either parent. If that had been one of my girls, she would have been pointed to the car and taken home. Happy Fcuking Birthday Party by yourself until there's an attitude change.

 

[portland_bill]

Recently there's been a few posts, asking for help, where a fault code is quoted, but no explanation. Surely, code readers don't just give the code, but at least give it a title, or description?
Are we all supposed to memorise the codes? Or have to look them up in order to help people?
If they can't/won't help us to help them, I move swiftly on.

 

[PuntoHowTo]

Recently there's been a few posts, asking for help, where a fault code is quoted, but no explanation. Surely, code readers don't just give the code, but at least give it a title, or description?
Are we all supposed to memorise the codes? Or have to look them up in order to help people?
If they can't/won't help us to help them, I move swiftly on.

Very cheap (£10 off Amazon) code readers literally just show a code

The amount of times I have been able to help answer people’s questions by just googling to check what the code is (which anyone else can do)

Like you if they just say, my car has code …… I tend to just move on now.

 

[The Panda Nut]

Recently there's been a few posts, asking for help, where a fault code is quoted, but no explanation. Surely, code readers don't just give the code, but at least give it a title, or description?
Are we all supposed to memorise the codes? Or have to look them up in order to help people?
If they can't/won't help us to help them, I move swiftly on.

I tend to skip on too. But my ODBD basic scanner just gives a number. It does have a book though so not hard to do as you suggest.

 

[bugsymike]

I tend to skip on too. But my ODBD basic scanner just gives a number. It does have a book though so not hard to do as you suggest.

It's the ones who tell you their problem , but no details of the vehicle it is on that I find hard work.

 

[The Panda Nut]

It's the ones who tell you their problem , but no details of the vehicle it is on that I find hard work.

They probably dont know. My Mrs has had a Panda for 5 years, we have had one in the fleet for 12 years. She couldnt ID another to save her life........

 

[Cheest]

Most Daimler Chrysler products with a digital odometer don't need a scan tool to access the code. Turn the ignition switch on and off 3 times quickly, and poof, like magic, there's the code on the odometer. It still doesn't tell you what it means, but with half a brain, you can look it up.
I now have a higher end Foxwell scanner that not only reads the code, but tells you which sensor is popping off, plus real time graphing and freeze frame.

 

[PuntoHowTo]

I seem to think that my old mk1 Punto which doesn’t even have any sort of OBD port, it has a “3 pin” plug under the bonnet and you can get a cable to read this now but back in the day you had to read the codes by counting a blinking light plugged into the port

 

[vexorg]

I seem to think that my old mk1 Punto which doesn’t even have any sort of OBD port, it has a “3 pin” plug under the bonnet and you can get a cable to read this now but back in the day you had to read the codes by counting a blinking light plugged into the port

Older vauxhall were the same, a connector up near the bulk head and linking different pins made the dash light flash for that ecu (engine, abs, etc), count the flashes, get the code. Though the number of vauxhall owners that couldn't count the flashes and posted videos was quite alarming.

Just like my avatar if the forum supported animated gifs.

 

[bugsymike]

I seem to think that my old mk1 Punto which doesn’t even have any sort of OBD port, it has a “3 pin” plug under the bonnet and you can get a cable to read this now but back in the day you had to read the codes by counting a blinking light plugged into the port

I believe older Ivecos had similar , but I could never get it to function, never mind counting the flashes.

 

[portland_bill]

Rear tyres on the Panda have been near the 2mm wear bars for some time. Been waiting for the fronts to catch up, or is that down, so I could replace all four with all-seasons.
Then one rear looked a little soft. Found a tiny nail, releasing air very slowly. In a repairable position, but not a good idea with it so well worn. So time to bite the bullet, and replace all four.
We have two tyre specialists in this tiny town. Tried one, only all-season in 155/80 13 is a strange chinese brand.
Tried the other, Uniroyal available. Did the order online, confirmed, booked for Friday morning. Then later, a phone call, apologetic, only has one. Can get one more late March, no idea for another two. So order cancelled.
Start again, eventually to etyres, choice of Uniroyal, or Kormoran. Kormoran are owned by Michelin apparently, so that'll do. Order done again, booked for fitment at the other tyre shop, again for Friday.

So for a few days, have to choose between only two vehicles.

 

[PuntoHowTo]

Back in the garage, decided I needed a nice big long shelf, didn’t have any shelf brackets so made my own, while I do like the finished look, it’s very old fashioned/rustic.

It was a lot of bloody work.

As is typical for me they are also massively over engineered

 

[portland_bill]

Back in the garage, decided I needed a nice big long shelf, didn’t have any shelf brackets so made my own, while I do like the finished look, it’s very old fashioned/rustic.

It was a lot of bloody work.

As is typical for me they are also massively over engineered

They do look rather beautiful though.

 

[vexorg]

As is typical for me they are also massively over engineered

I get accused of that all the time for personal/family stuff, but I think it's mine, I want it to last.

 

[PuntoHowTo]

I get accused of that all the time for personal/family stuff, but I think it's mine, I want it to last.

my thoughts exactly. This is going to be holding up a lot of weight with tools and other stuff so I want it to stay attached to the wall. Making them this way I could put 3 nice big screw into the wall and the shelf is screwed down on the top, it's extremely solid

 

[Pugglt Auld Jock]

Mrs.Cheest had a Good News, Bad News, follow up with the surgeon today. Good news, her lymph nodes were unaffected and therefore, no chemo. Bad news, the pathology shows that there are some straggely bits of the tumor that the surgeon still needs to get out. The surgeon and PA both say that it happens to about 10% of patients(lucky her). They also said it's more of an inconvenience than a full fledged slice n dice. The procedure itself is less than 20 minutes but she still needs to go through the whole pre-op, anesthesia, recovery crap again.

And she was almost back to her old crabby self.

Sorry man, I only just picked up on your post here. Been so busy with my brother's stuff I'm not spending so much time skimming through the forum posts. Very sorry to hear of your Mrs situation. However it sounds like the surgeons/ doctors are well on top of it and positive about the eventual out come. I wish her and you all the best and you'll be in my thoughts during these difficult times. I've found having the youngsters around me has helped greatly with coming to terms with my brother's passing, hope you are able to find comfort in this way too.
Very kindest regards
Jock

 

[Pugglt Auld Jock]

Recently there's been a few posts, asking for help, where a fault code is quoted, but no explanation. Surely, code readers don't just give the code, but at least give it a title, or description?
Are we all supposed to memorise the codes? Or have to look them up in order to help people?
If they can't/won't help us to help them, I move swiftly on.

Very cheap (£10 off Amazon) code readers literally just show a code

The amount of times I have been able to help answer people’s questions by just googling to check what the code is (which anyone else can do)

Like you if they just say, my car has code …… I tend to just move on now.

It's the ones who tell you their problem , but no details of the vehicle it is on that I find hard work.

All of which goes to support why I chose VCDS for my VAG stuff and MES for the FIATs. There are numerous posts on the forum from people who have been misled by results obtained using cheap code readers. I just wouldn't trust them.