Life changing event

[Nurse Julie]

That is good news Roy. Sad that you are out of pocket but could have been a lot worse I suppose.

[haynes66]

good news, mate. at least you get to keep the bikes, hopefully. 

[Tomb]

Good news, and well done Aviva

[Orcade-Ian]

That’s better news Roy and hope you can keep that bit on your avatar for a while longer.  I’m sure the offers are still there if you need anything,
Best regards
Ian

[taysidedragon]

Great news. Rock on. 🔧 

[Woodside]

hopefully will get abit more back on the tax bill next year as its a total loss ... make sure you claim or your accountant knows

[Green1]

Great news sounds like you had a good policy.

Don't forget deadlocks for the new van front and back.

When I realized how flimsy the locks are on my van I did consider swapping it for something else. But all manufacturers security seems just as pointless.
I decided the best form of securing my van was to sign wright it as painter & decorator. They don't need to know that I carry carpentry tools and spray equipment  alongside my general decorating tat 

A carpenter I work with occasionally thought that was a good idea and has had magnetic signs made. He just slaps them on the sides when parking somewhere a little risky 

Good point on the tax side.

[Green1]

Just thinking about the tax side off things. I don't think you would be able to wright it off as you would have to declare what the insurance company paid out.

[JamesH]

Great news Roy, glad it’s not as bad as first expected. I do feel your pain mate - I’d def suggest getting some enhanced locks fitted to the new van. Here’s to a better remainder to 2018 mate!

[philward]

Great to hear its not turned out as bad as first expected Roy

[UK Pete]

Keep them bikes safe roy if they now have the keys

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[royhall]

Job done Pete. The two bikes with the missing keys are stored away from home. Just come in from the cold after fitting window grills in the garage, along with huge hasps and padlocks and a burglar alarm system. The CCTV system is next to install, along with some nasty low tech carpet grippers along the top of the gates. Hope it rips the buggers hands off. Ha.

[Green1]

I hate those carpet grippers they tear the crap out of my fingers often.
Make sure you face them the wright way so they dig in and grip well. 

[royhall]

I hate those carpet grippers they tear the crap out of my fingers often.
Make sure you face them the wright way so they dig in and grip well. 

Thought I may put two rows on facing opposite ways. Make sure the ripping is horrendous. When the burglar alarm on the garage goes off that will be the escape route. Man, they'll get ripped to pieces. Ha Ha Ha

[Laverda Dave]

Be careful when putting grippers on fences and gates etc. If Johnny their cuts his hands on them whilst trying to burgle you and can actually sue you for his injuries! If you place a notice on the public side warning of the danger they have no redress. This is why you no longer see barb wire on fencing. Any deterrent must be visible or notified (electric fences one example).  The country has gone mad and favours the criminal rather then the potential victim, it's the PC brigade again! A mate of mine spreads filthy old tractor grease over the top of his fence, once you get that all over your hands and clothes you'd want to get away sharpish as you've left your fingerprints in the grease, perfect for the police 👌.
Good news you are back in operation though Roy.