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100%
02-03-2009, 09:35 PM
I have a garage, but no car.
My friends awesome car is therefore parked in it in order to hibernate through the winter.
It is a convertible MG. It is slik.The garage is not slik, it leans to the left.


His awesome car prevents me from filling the garage with crap










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Biggles
02-03-2009, 09:41 PM
does it improve your life?

The one that ran me over didn't - in fact it put me out of sorts for a week or two.

The Flying Cow
02-03-2009, 09:41 PM
It certainly does not.

They yell, and they honk their horns incessantly.

At times one is forced to resort to giving them the finger, or shouting insults at them, to keep things on an even keel.

At least I'm not polluting the environment...

The Flying Cow
02-03-2009, 09:46 PM
Ah, not to mention, much like Les, that my ankle suffered harshly due to their extravagant high-speed pursuits. The animal didn't even leave the vehicle to help.

Bastards, the lot of them - the cars and their drivers.

100%
02-03-2009, 09:49 PM
For me, i do not have car.
But with it i would zip to the most awesome places in a second
instead of bloody public transport
beach
bus - 1hr
car 20min
skiing
bus - 1hr
car 20min
shop
walk - 5 min
car - 15 min
swimming pool
car - 10min
bus - 1hr

cost?

I lack it because others have it to compare to.

Biggles
02-03-2009, 10:07 PM
Public transport is a vexation at times I agree. Yesterday my train was an hour late. I would use my car to commute but rush hour traffic in Glasgow is not good for the soul. At least I can read books on the train.

My contretemps with a car was somewhat alleviated by the concerned driver who turned out to be German and said "Mein Gott I thought I had killed you". (I fancied he had too as I sailed through the air) I thought Germans only spoke like that in Commando comics. It cheered me up no end - although I was a tad uncomfortable with the bruising and all.

Rat Faced
02-03-2009, 10:10 PM
He was merely responding to your Avatar Biggles mate ;)

Biggles
02-03-2009, 10:29 PM
He was merely responding to your Avatar Biggles mate ;)

That never occurred to me :O

Edit: Blimey it is a long time since I saw you on here. I thought you had succumbed to Newkie Brown disease or something.

vic
02-03-2009, 11:26 PM
My car is in the garage but i used it every day before and now i'm just lurking in my friends's cars.

Cabalo
02-03-2009, 11:56 PM
i can't live without my car. Working at night (where public transportation is non-existent) and the shittiest public transports network, make it something i can't live without.

Sanka113
02-04-2009, 12:01 AM
I live in a medium sized city where the public transportation system sucks, so yeah, a car helps lol.

pentomato
02-04-2009, 12:14 AM
For me, i do not have car.
But with it i would zip to the most awesome places in a second
instead of bloody public transport
beach
bus - 1hr
car 20min
skiing
bus - 1hr
car 20min
shop
walk - 5 min
car - 15 min
swimming pool
car - 10min
bus - 1hr

cost?

I lack it because others have it to compare to.

With a car you would gain 40 pounds really fast, so walking and taking public transportation is the best to get healthy.

The Flying Cow
02-04-2009, 12:17 AM
Nay, cycling is the best method to "move about" more than the apathy of the car (ahem, ozone and global chaos cometh forth) driver, and motorcycle drivers.

Bicycle cycling is what I meant, and the cyclers should be awarded for their efforts. Clean as the transportation can be - you avoid the public transportation bollocks - and I agree with you Cabalo public transport in our fair country is, since it became State-owned, the Royal Shaite, whilst also zipping past cars, that stop systematically at red lights and things like that.

The Flying Cow
02-04-2009, 12:18 AM
So ever since ze German slammed into you you never undertook driving again Mr. Les?

Quinch
02-04-2009, 06:55 AM
Nothung wrong wuth motor cycle drivers ... rather be up wuth the speed of the car lunies than at a snail pace of a b-cycle.

All bastards on the raods are mad to a degree ... I just like to be quicker than most :dry:

KultNavn
02-04-2009, 04:20 PM
I have a sexy Toyota Carina from 1986. Can't live without her.

inexact
02-04-2009, 06:36 PM
Not at all, I don't have car :lol:

Barbarossa
02-05-2009, 09:41 AM
I couldn't imagine life without a car. True story.

gabyy
02-05-2009, 02:44 PM
I have crashed my car , twice :) but i'm not scarried of this thing , it wasn't ma fault :D

Skweeky
02-06-2009, 11:16 AM
I'd be babbling wreck if I didn't have my car. Public transport doesn't really lend itself very well to travelling with a baby. I'd go barking mad if I were stuck in the house all day every day.

I'd cycle, but I live in Scotland. Nuff said.

Biggles
02-06-2009, 11:56 PM
So ever since ze German slammed into you you never undertook driving again Mr. Les?

No I as he seemed largely unscathed I decided the inside of the car was the preferable location.

Snee
02-07-2009, 01:55 PM
does it improve your life?

Generally no. The one wot ran over Seedler, yes.

Biggles
02-07-2009, 06:04 PM
does it improve your life?

Generally no. The one wot ran over Seedler, yes.


:lol: :earl:

Mr. Mulder
02-07-2009, 06:42 PM
:glag:

Mr. Mulder
02-07-2009, 06:43 PM
giving my car away in two weeks. true story.

Barbarossa
02-07-2009, 11:29 PM
does it improve your life?

Generally no. The one wot ran over Seedler, yes.

LOL Those were the days :lol:

Barbarossa
02-07-2009, 11:33 PM
giving my car away in two weeks. true story.

Why?
Seriously, you'll need a car in Eastbourne, if only get get out of there in a hurry...

Mr. Mulder
02-08-2009, 09:54 AM
:dabs:

t7hx9k
02-09-2009, 04:19 PM
I'll live just fine without a car for right now.
I can always use my bike and public transportation unless there's a hazard storm coming.

clocker
02-10-2009, 11:53 PM
I only drive during hazard storms.

The rest of the time I levitate.

Chevy
02-14-2009, 05:55 PM
does it improve your life?

Generally no. The one wot ran over Seedler, yes. :glag:

Skweeky
02-14-2009, 08:09 PM
Meh, went to have a look today at a Range Rover but it got sold yesterday. Bummer.

100%
02-14-2009, 08:36 PM
ok, i admit it i have a car, it is dysfunctional but it is a car.

Proper Bo
02-14-2009, 08:51 PM
Meh, went to have a look today at a Range Rover but it got sold yesterday. Bummer.

Why the feck would ewe want a range rover?

Skweeky
02-14-2009, 10:07 PM
Because my Vectra is too small to travel long distances with a baby. I don't fancy a Mondeo or one of those Zafira style cars. I like the look of Range Rovers and they're pretty sturdy, plus they're going relatively cheap at the moment because they're in a high road tax and insurance bracket.

lynx
02-14-2009, 10:09 PM
Meh, went to have a look today at a Range Rover but it got sold yesterday. Bummer.

Why the feck would ewe want a range rover?
She's obviously preparing for the school run, and needs some practice at being a total twat.

Skweeky
02-14-2009, 10:11 PM
Why the feck would ewe want a range rover?
She's obviously preparing for the school run, and needs some practice at being a total twat.

If I wanted to be a twat I'm sure I could become a total expert by just studying your posts.

lynx
02-14-2009, 10:20 PM
My apologies, you clearly don't need any practice after all.

Skweeky
02-14-2009, 10:22 PM
Don't apologise. The lounge wouldn't be the same without your fuckwit attitude.

viru5
02-14-2009, 10:29 PM
Essencial, need too much the car in my life.

Proper Bo
02-14-2009, 10:53 PM
Because my Vectra is too small to travel long distances with a baby. I don't fancy a Mondeo or one of those Zafira style cars. I like the look of Range Rovers and they're pretty sturdy, plus they're going relatively cheap at the moment because they're in a high road tax and insurance bracket.

You think a vectra is too small for you and a baby?

ffs, we used to get by with a borrowed 3 door fiesta carrying 6 people.

Skweeky
02-14-2009, 11:37 PM
It is when you travel back and forth between countries quite often. Do you have ANY idea how much stuff you need to take for a baby? LOL

The boot was filled up with all his stuff which only left part of the backseat for our stuff. I had a bloody suitcase under my feet.

So yeah, if it were just for here it's absolutely perfect.

Proper Bo
02-14-2009, 11:44 PM
Yes, I remember all the crap that my dad used to have in his car for my little sister. It all fitted in the boot of his astra estate, like, which is what you want.

*an estate, not an astra, like.

Proper Bo
02-14-2009, 11:45 PM
I'd recommend an rs6 avant:smilie4:

Skweeky
02-14-2009, 11:48 PM
I don't want an estate, I think they look bloody awful. It's for people with dogs. No offense like. I just really don't like the look of them.

Proper Bo
02-14-2009, 11:49 PM
Why would I be offended by your opinion on a car?:blink:

I woudn't like an estate myself, but they're practical for what ewe want.

Proper Bo
02-14-2009, 11:53 PM
I can sell you a c70 cabriolet if ewe want, like.
My dad's got one going spare at his hoose which he said I could borrow until he sells it, but the insurance on it would cost way too much for me (2.5 turbo and i'm 22) :pinch:

Skweeky
02-14-2009, 11:53 PM
Yeah but there's practical and just really fucking ugly.

Range Rover = large, looks nice, will carry baby and 2 people in backseat comfortably and has loads of boot space. Plus, the husband has his mind set on a caravan ( don't tell Clarkson), they're good for stuff like that.

Proper Bo
02-14-2009, 11:55 PM
People who drive those (that aren't farmers or work off-road) generally tend to be arseholes. True story.

Proper Bo
02-14-2009, 11:56 PM
I'm not saying you're an arsehole, like, I'm just generalising 4x4 drivers based on a lot of them being arseholes.

Skweeky
02-14-2009, 11:58 PM
LOL, where we live, you might as well consider it off road.

C70 looks lovely. If I didn't have to move half my living room every time I go somewhere for a few days I'd consider it.

Proper Bo
02-15-2009, 12:01 AM
Get a bedford rascal, that'd fit your stuff in AND they're not too big for women to drive:whistling:

Skweeky
02-15-2009, 12:37 AM
LOL

Ok, but only if I can paint a rainbow on it.

Proper Bo
02-15-2009, 12:41 AM
you could paint it however the feck you wanted
i'd recommend this tho'
http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/7394/23385230001largeig5.jpg
(without the glc logo)

Skweeky
02-15-2009, 02:10 PM
Yes, yes, I can see it. Get me one now!

Rat Faced
02-15-2009, 02:35 PM
http://www.haveagroovyday.com/images/byebus01.jpg

This was Sonja's last car.. I'm still waiting for her to get the piece of crap outa my garden :(

Rat Faced
02-15-2009, 02:40 PM
This is what she's driving now...

http://www.autodafevw.info/images/other/hippy_bus.jpg

Skweeky
02-15-2009, 02:42 PM
http://www.haveagroovyday.com/images/byebus01.jpg

This was Sonja's last car.. I'm still waiting for her to get the piece of crap outa my garden :(


Paul, let's be honest; the reason that thing is still in your garden is because we LOST it in there.

Rat Faced
02-15-2009, 02:46 PM
Pft, you gave up too easily.

Only took me a couple of days after you finally went and got the train. :huh:

Skweeky
02-15-2009, 08:17 PM
That sabretooth tiger we found in there was the last straw.

Barbarossa
02-16-2009, 09:48 AM
It is when you travel back and forth between countries quite often. Do you have ANY idea how much stuff you need to take for a baby? LOL

The boot was filled up with all his stuff which only left part of the backseat for our stuff. I had a bloody suitcase under my feet.

So yeah, if it were just for here it's absolutely perfect.

Get a roof-box :smilie4:

Resty
02-16-2009, 10:24 AM
I have my life not affected as I do not have any car with me ;)

clocker
02-16-2009, 01:05 PM
Yeah, I keep mine on the street also.

Unless it's really cold, then it sleeps in the study by the fireplace.

peat moss
02-20-2009, 11:34 PM
I spent more money on my computer than my last car , shows my priorities . Ok Ok it was a used van for the wife but was air cared and safe .


Life's too fast and complicated , kids sports and work don't go well together .

Marduk
02-22-2009, 07:15 AM
Couldn't live without my car.