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@garethpollard.bsky.social

Cars, comedy, travelling, music, football and a bit of politics. Tesla referral code https://ts.la/gareth436293. Octopus referral code https://share.octopus.energy/jade-goat-172. Mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/ignorance/

142 Followers  |  119 Following  |  23 Posts  |  Joined: 12.11.2024  |  1.9601

Latest posts by garethpollard.bsky.social on Bluesky

Word of the day is โ€˜huff-snuffโ€™ (16th century): a hectoring bully or braggart.

28.02.2025 18:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8395    ๐Ÿ” 2487    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 200    ๐Ÿ“Œ 187
James Watt (Brewdog), Charlie Mullins, Philip Green, James Dyson and Michelle Mone, holidaying at Club Twats

James Watt (Brewdog), Charlie Mullins, Philip Green, James Dyson and Michelle Mone, holidaying at Club Twats

26.01.2025 18:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1296    ๐Ÿ” 244    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 36    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7

Thank you. Colour is amazing. Great efficiency compared to the EQE so far! The passenger front mudflap was missing though, looked like it had been ripped off and something was dangling underneath. Got a service visit scheduled.

14.12.2024 17:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New car day yesterday. In all of the excitement I forgot to post. Thanks to @graemecobb.com for the referral code.

14.12.2024 17:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Cheers for a good one

07.12.2024 23:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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My 10yo lad has decided he wants one of these to be his first car. Canโ€™t say I blame him. Told him he better start saving then. No more Lego!!

02.12.2024 11:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Well thatโ€™s it then. Confirmed the day I join the dark side! A Journey from an Hyundai Ioniq 5 to a Mercedes EQE and now to Tesla Model 3. From a bad car to a very good but flawed car to what I hope is a cut above and a long term keeper, although I always say I will keep a car and then donโ€™t.

28.11.2024 10:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Still not sure. 3-18th of Dec the app tells me. Seems the boat stopped off the coast of Morocco for a few days and turned the engines off. Back underway now and allegedly docks in Southampton the evening of the 27th. Not sure how long it will take to get the car to Bristol after that.

25.11.2024 20:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Well my s3xy knob is here. Havenโ€™t got the car yet buts thatโ€™s a small detail!! @graemecobb.bsky.social

25.11.2024 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Blimey. Thatโ€™s a decent number! Was getting 3.4 in the EQE which dropped to 3 after the new tyres

23.11.2024 18:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Any noticeable range drop with the all weathers? When the tyres on my EQE needed changing I put on some Bridgestone Potenza all round. Really grippy and quiet but efficiency seemed to drop on our โ€˜every dayโ€™ routes that we do all the time in fairly similar conditions

23.11.2024 17:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Snow!!! Finally

21.11.2024 07:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We never get snow down here anymore. Gutted. I think my 10 yo lad has only ever seen proper snow twice in his lifetime

19.11.2024 13:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Saw a VW I.D 7 estate in the wild today. Not sure I liked it. Not sure I like any of the I.D range if Iโ€™m being honest. It certainly wasnโ€™t as good looking as the BMW I5 estate I had spotted earlier.

16.11.2024 17:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I forgot about the import tax but I did see there is 20% off and I signed up and got another 5%. Iโ€™m interested in the stalks they are doing too just in case I canโ€™t get on with the no stalks! Still got the EQE, been waiting for a confirmed delivery date before I send it back.

15.11.2024 22:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yeah thatโ€™s right. Exciting times. Already looking at the s3xy knob. I like to fiddle!

15.11.2024 22:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

On a different note, hopefully getting my model 3 the first week in December or so that I used your referral code for. I think I check the app for an update every 10 mins or so even though the boat I think itโ€™s on is only at the top of Africa!!

15.11.2024 21:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I had the Ioniq 5 when it first came out and won the award. Building quality was shocking and I was one of the lucky ones. When you read what issues other owners had it makes a mockery of the award

15.11.2024 21:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

They should be out and driven by Joe Public for a year first. Need some real world options before they can be awarded car of the year. Currently I think it is a bit of a farce

15.11.2024 21:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi

15.11.2024 07:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Here I am!

14.11.2024 19:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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doesnโ€™t look like he will reach 1000 games. Just had to sign a better, younger keeper. @footballchairman.bsky.social

14.11.2024 18:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This was on my radar before I got my EQE. The boot put me off unfortunately. Just too small for a car that size

14.11.2024 13:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸงคBest of the best, undoubtedly, Big Nev

Appreciation post for an Everton icon

13.11.2024 10:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 483    ๐Ÿ” 26    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 22    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

@mrjamesob.bsky.social Can I be first to be read out please?! Long time listener. Been with me since I became self employed just before Covid. Keeping me sane ish. Love to the family

13.11.2024 10:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Well this seems nicer.

13.11.2024 08:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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