Title: I'm back!!
Post by: jpchenet on June 12, 2006, 04:18:26 am
Well, that was an eventful start to the trip. 20 minutes into the journey to Portsmouth Harbour the altrenator seized in the van.
9.30 Problem discovered
9.32 Phoned AA
9.58 AA finally answer phone
10.00 AA say it will be about 1.5 to 2 hours
12.30 Still no AA man. Call them again, 21 minutes to answer this time!
12.51 Get told another 40 minues
02.45 Local recovery company arrive
03.15 Home, cold and pissed off!!
Will get a new alternator in the morning and get it fitted then try again tomorrow night!
9.30 Problem discovered
9.32 Phoned AA
9.58 AA finally answer phone
10.00 AA say it will be about 1.5 to 2 hours
12.30 Still no AA man. Call them again, 21 minutes to answer this time!
12.51 Get told another 40 minues
02.45 Local recovery company arrive
03.15 Home, cold and pissed off!!
Will get a new alternator in the morning and get it fitted then try again tomorrow night!
Title: Re: I'm back!!
Post by: amazing 1 on June 12, 2006, 07:35:06 am
That really sucks.Hope tonights attempt goes without a hitch.
See you there.
See you there.
Title: Re: I'm back!!
Post by: Steve Pyro on June 12, 2006, 07:56:28 am
Piss poor service from the AA - no doubt you weren't on their priority list - single mothers on the hard shoulder of the motorway ::)
Bad luck with the alternator, fingers crossed for a trouble free second attempt. See you there.
Bad luck with the alternator, fingers crossed for a trouble free second attempt. See you there.
Title: Re: I'm back!!
Post by: knetter on June 12, 2006, 08:12:37 am
That really sucks! Better luck tonight, see you tuesday evening!
Title: Re: I'm back!!
Post by: Lawnmower Man on June 12, 2006, 09:49:11 am
single mothers on the hard shoulder of the motorway ::)
Like there were a lot of single mothers on the Motorway hard shoulder last night. Not!
I would be talking to htem about a refund. I mean 5 hours to respond. You could have called me and we could have changed the Alternator in that time. (Well sourceing an alternator woulfd be tricky but youknow what I mean)
Are the AA govt organisation?
t.
Title: Re: I'm back!!
Post by: nopanic - neil on June 12, 2006, 10:00:50 am
That really chesses me off, I only just renewed my membership - with relay!
or should that be "delay"
or should that be "delay"
Title: Re: I'm back!!
Post by: Gordonwr on June 12, 2006, 10:09:56 am
Which AA are you with? I called them last week, instant response on phone, van was out within the hour and I had two calls in addition to advise on approx arrival time. No i'm NOT a single female, before the sarcasm starts!!!
Title: Re: I'm back!!
Post by: powermite on June 12, 2006, 10:42:41 am
JP you lucky b@st@ard.You get the excitement of leaving for LM twice in the same week!!
PM
PM
Title: Re: I'm back!!
Post by: jpchenet on June 12, 2006, 01:00:28 pm
New alternator secured and fitted. Satrted up first time and all lights that shoudl work are working and warnng lights that I don't want to see are off so hopefully it shoudl all be OK.
Taking the 11pm boat from Pompey to Le Havre tonight instead now. Probably going to leave Basinsgtoek mid afternoon and get to Pompeya nd eat down there just in case we have a delay on the way down again though!
See you all there!!
Taking the 11pm boat from Pompey to Le Havre tonight instead now. Probably going to leave Basinsgtoek mid afternoon and get to Pompeya nd eat down there just in case we have a delay on the way down again though!
See you all there!!
Title: Re: I'm back!!
Post by: Ferrari Spider on June 12, 2006, 01:02:56 pm
Good news indeed Mark, take it slowly, keep the engine revs down, there's plenty of time and space. FS
Title: Re: I'm back!!
Post by: Bob U on June 12, 2006, 01:03:15 pm
Better luck this time Mark. Have a good trip down, see you there.
BTW The polo shirt got here on Saturday. Looks good nice quality, thanks
Did you get my cheque?
BTW The polo shirt got here on Saturday. Looks good nice quality, thanks
Did you get my cheque?
Title: Re: I'm back!!
Post by: Snoring Rhino on June 12, 2006, 02:47:29 pm
Good Luck Mark, at least you know not to bother taking the pool and save some load on the Vehicle :'( (more room for Vino on the return trip).
Title: Re: I'm back!!
Post by: Robspot on June 12, 2006, 02:57:50 pm
Good Luck Mark, at least you know not to bother taking the pool and save some load on the Vehicle :'( (more room for Vino on the return trip).
If only it were that simple. I saw the van yesterday and the pool is buried miles from civilisation :(
Title: Re: I'm back!!
Post by: termietermite on June 13, 2006, 09:24:00 am
I can't help wondering how those turkeys are doing having spent so long in jpc's van!
Title: Re: I'm back!!
Post by: Robbo SPS on June 13, 2006, 11:52:48 am
JPC did indeed get on the boat after a nice meal and beer in Portsmouth.
He still had room for his new sataliette dish....
And i still cant spell.
Off to collect the van now,.,....
He still had room for his new sataliette dish....
And i still cant spell.
Off to collect the van now,.,....
Title: Re: I'm back!!
Post by: Ferrari Spider on June 13, 2006, 11:58:23 am
Thats just fantastic, getting a bit worried there ::)
Title: Re: I'm back!!
Post by: Robbo SPS on June 13, 2006, 12:07:20 pm
Thats just fantastic, getting a bit worried there ::)
My group are all sorted now. Ferry company called to amend my ouitward and retunr crossing.
Title: Re: I'm back!!
Post by: Ferrari Spider on June 13, 2006, 12:08:28 pm
Thats just fantastic, getting a bit worried there ::)
My group are all sorted now. Ferry company called to amend my ouitward and retunr crossing.
Jolly dee!! R u packing waterproof trousers/waders Mr Robbo ;D
Title: Re: I'm back!!
Post by: Robbo SPS on June 13, 2006, 03:53:40 pm
Thats just fantastic, getting a bit worried there ::)
My group are all sorted now. Ferry company called to amend my ouitward and retunr crossing.
Jolly dee!! R u packing waterproof trousers/waders Mr Robbo ;D
No never have, never will, shorts flip flops t-shirts and an umbrella.
