The Virtual Pub
Come Inside... => Petrol/Diesel/Red Diesel/Aviation Fuel Head Zone => Topic started by: Darwins Selection on December 20, 2007, 10:12:32 AM
-
http://www.scalextric.com/50th-anniversary,41,SAR.html (http://www.scalextric.com/50th-anniversary,41,SAR.html)
So, this year will be the 50th Christmas of frustration and anguish as cars and track are crunched underfoot and pets eat small plastic motor racing parts.
It was the start of the rot in terms of highly priced techno-toys that didn't live up to expectations.
Monopoly was the last proper Christmas game/toy in my opinion.
-
http://www.scalextric.com/50th-anniversary,41,SAR.html (http://www.scalextric.com/50th-anniversary,41,SAR.html)
So, this year will be the 50th Christmas of frustration and anguish as cars and track are crunched underfoot and pets eat small plastic motor racing parts.
It was the start of the rot in terms of highly priced techno-toys that didn't live up to expectations.
Monopoly was the last proper Christmas game/toy in my opinion.
Changed a bit too, in my opinion. Is it for the better? Juries out at the moment.
See what you think:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.scalextric.com%2Fimages%2Fwidth180%2Flrg5620.jpg&hash=784d26e7e5cb376d05436e7fbb87a8817569ddbf)
-
The Boy has asked Santa for Scalextric. Santa will NOT be bringing it evil:
-
Aww go on Nick, get him one. After all whats the worst he can do with it..... point:
-
He is a bit heavy handed evil:. Hardly any of his possessions are intact evil:
-
My yougest got Scalextric last Christmas and the older one got a Horby electric train set. The older one wants additions to turn it into a twin track layout with new loco, tunnels and stations etc and the younger one wants to know why you can't add onto Scalextric. noooo:
Christmas is an unwinnable battle. Banghead
-
Technically you can add on to scalextric as long as you get another set with compatible tracks. whistle:
-
Isn't all Scalextric the same then? rubschin:
-
Nah, there is official scalextric and cheap knock off copies. Plus I dont know if the newer ones are compatible as they are more sophisticated
-
Nah, there is official scalextric and cheap knock off copies. Plus I dont know if the newer ones are compatible as they are more sophisticated
I am discomforted by your apparent deep knowledge of the subject. noooo:
A less tactful chap might ask if you collect bus timetables and keep your own urine in large jars?
-
Deja vu?
http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=1521.0
-
Deja vu?
http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=1521.0
redface:
Oh dear, my medium term memory seems to be catching up with the short term. Banghead
-
What were we talking about?
-
Toads
-
Goldfish?
-
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.postimage.org%2FPq2PaAq9.jpg&hash=c53785530ed5f54c0b669212ab3199cd9e010218) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq2PaAq9)
-
evil:
-
Nah, there is official scalextric and cheap knock off copies. Plus I dont know if the newer ones are compatible as they are more sophisticated
I am discomforted by your apparent deep knowledge of the subject. noooo:
A less tactful chap might ask if you collect bus timetables and keep your own urine in large jars?
Comes of being the family tech genius and having younger coousins, neices & nephews.
As for keeping urine in jugs, I suspect you may want to check the contents of BM's home brew. whistle:
-
I knew that about Scalextric too! We have a pretty old set. It's a wicked thing my Dad bought it for my Brother's first Christmas. ::)
-
Let me guess Wenchy, cant keep the cars on the track point:
-
I can now!!!! angry041:
-
You have a more gentle touch now Wenchy? eyes:
-
Interesting site name
http://www.getslotted.co.uk/
-
Me and my Scalextric parted company many moons ago, but I do have an AFX set with add-ons and the Jag and Mers LM Gt cars (with lights) - can do it in the dark as well.
http://www.slotcarsdirect.co.uk/
-
Here you go, perfect pressie for Mr Wench.
http://www.bigfunuk.com/scalextric.htm
-
You have a more gentle touch now Wenchy? eyes:
I now have a small amount of patience. I've learned that slowing down at corners is safer in the long run. redface:
-
Here you go, perfect pressie for Mr Wench.
http://www.bigfunuk.com/scalextric.htm
That's actually smaller than our track at home. redface:
-
Here you go, perfect pressie for Mr Wench.
http://www.bigfunuk.com/scalextric.htm
That's actually smaller than our track at home. redface:
Where do you find the room, what with the tat mountain and enchanted forest etc.
-
Here you go, perfect pressie for Mr Wench.
http://www.bigfunuk.com/scalextric.htm
That's actually smaller than our track at home. redface:
Whatever it is that ladies wave, you may be accused of waving it. noooo:
-
Here you go, perfect pressie for Mr Wench.
http://www.bigfunuk.com/scalextric.htm
That's actually smaller than our track at home. redface:
Where do you find the room, what with the tat mountain and enchanted forest etc.
Family villa sweetie. It's runs in and out of the rooms of one of the guest apartments. redface:
My Dad bought it off a guy who had spent years building it up, he had it running through every room in his house. He was getting married and his intended refused to walk up the aisle unless he got rid of it. My Dad used to see it almost broke his heart taking it away from the bloke.
-
Here you go, perfect pressie for Mr Wench.
http://www.bigfunuk.com/scalextric.htm
That's actually smaller than our track at home. redface:
Where do you find the room, what with the tat mountain and enchanted forest etc.
Family villa sweetie. It's runs in and out of the rooms of one of the guest apartments. redface:
My Dad bought it off a guy who had spent years building it up, he had it running through every room in his house. He was getting married and his intended refused to walk up the aisle unless he got rid of it. My Dad used to see it almost broke his heart taking it away from the bloke.
I know which I would have kept.
-
Here you go, perfect pressie for Mr Wench.
http://www.bigfunuk.com/scalextric.htm
That's actually smaller than our track at home. redface:
Where do you find the room, what with the tat mountain and enchanted forest etc.
Family villa sweetie. It's runs in and out of the rooms of one of the guest apartments. redface:
My Dad bought it off a guy who had spent years building it up, he had it running through every room in his house. He was getting married and his intended refused to walk up the aisle unless he got rid of it. My Dad used to see it almost broke his heart taking it away from the bloke.
So "home" is not where you live, but somewhere you retreat to?
My parents still live in the same house where I grewup, but I don't regard it as "home". "Home" is where I live now.
-
Here you go, perfect pressie for Mr Wench.
http://www.bigfunuk.com/scalextric.htm
That's actually smaller than our track at home. redface:
Where do you find the room, what with the tat mountain and enchanted forest etc.
Family villa sweetie. It's runs in and out of the rooms of one of the guest apartments. redface:
My Dad bought it off a guy who had spent years building it up, he had it running through every room in his house. He was getting married and his intended refused to walk up the aisle unless he got rid of it. My Dad used to see it almost broke his heart taking it away from the bloke.
I know which I would have kept.
Too true.
Would feel the same way about all my fishing tackle.
-
Here you go, perfect pressie for Mr Wench.
http://www.bigfunuk.com/scalextric.htm
That's actually smaller than our track at home. redface:
Where do you find the room, what with the tat mountain and enchanted forest etc.
Family villa sweetie. It's runs in and out of the rooms of one of the guest apartments. redface:
My Dad bought it off a guy who had spent years building it up, he had it running through every room in his house. He was getting married and his intended refused to walk up the aisle unless he got rid of it. My Dad used to see it almost broke his heart taking it away from the bloke.
So "home" is not where you live, but somewhere you retreat to?
My parents still live in the same house where I grewup, but I don't regard it as "home". "Home" is where I live now.
They are both home. It's weird. Can't really explain. My Mum still calls Granny's home and she hasn't lived there for thirty odd years!
-
Here you go, perfect pressie for Mr Wench.
http://www.bigfunuk.com/scalextric.htm
That's actually smaller than our track at home. redface:
Where do you find the room, what with the tat mountain and enchanted forest etc.
Family villa sweetie. It's runs in and out of the rooms of one of the guest apartments. redface:
My Dad bought it off a guy who had spent years building it up, he had it running through every room in his house. He was getting married and his intended refused to walk up the aisle unless he got rid of it. My Dad used to see it almost broke his heart taking it away from the bloke.
I know which I would have kept.
My Dad got a slap for suggesting similar.
-
Here you go, perfect pressie for Mr Wench.
http://www.bigfunuk.com/scalextric.htm
That's actually smaller than our track at home. redface:
Where do you find the room, what with the tat mountain and enchanted forest etc.
Family villa sweetie. It's runs in and out of the rooms of one of the guest apartments. redface:
My Dad bought it off a guy who had spent years building it up, he had it running through every room in his house. He was getting married and his intended refused to walk up the aisle unless he got rid of it. My Dad used to see it almost broke his heart taking it away from the bloke.
I know which I would have kept.
My Dad got a slap for suggesting similar.
Well that proves that he had the right thoughts.
-
And plenty of wrong ones. ;)
-
Here you go, perfect pressie for Mr Wench.
http://www.bigfunuk.com/scalextric.htm
That's actually smaller than our track at home. redface:
Where do you find the room, what with the tat mountain and enchanted forest etc.
Family villa sweetie. It's runs in and out of the rooms of one of the guest apartments. redface:
My Dad bought it off a guy who had spent years building it up, he had it running through every room in his house. He was getting married and his intended refused to walk up the aisle unless he got rid of it. My Dad used to see it almost broke his heart taking it away from the bloke.
I know which I would have kept.
Too true.
Would feel the same way about all my fishing tackle.
In all honesty I would feel the same about parting with my tackle.
-
Here you go, perfect pressie for Mr Wench.
http://www.bigfunuk.com/scalextric.htm
That's actually smaller than our track at home. redface:
Where do you find the room, what with the tat mountain and enchanted forest etc.
Family villa sweetie. It's runs in and out of the rooms of one of the guest apartments. redface:
My Dad bought it off a guy who had spent years building it up, he had it running through every room in his house. He was getting married and his intended refused to walk up the aisle unless he got rid of it. My Dad used to see it almost broke his heart taking it away from the bloke.
So "home" is not where you live, but somewhere you retreat to?
My parents still live in the same house where I grewup, but I don't regard it as "home". "Home" is where I live now.
They are both home. It's weird. Can't really explain. My Mum still calls Granny's home and she hasn't lived there for thirty odd years!
You seem to be adrift by a generation or so.
-
Here you go, perfect pressie for Mr Wench.
http://www.bigfunuk.com/scalextric.htm
That's actually smaller than our track at home. redface:
Where do you find the room, what with the tat mountain and enchanted forest etc.
Family villa sweetie. It's runs in and out of the rooms of one of the guest apartments. redface:
My Dad bought it off a guy who had spent years building it up, he had it running through every room in his house. He was getting married and his intended refused to walk up the aisle unless he got rid of it. My Dad used to see it almost broke his heart taking it away from the bloke.
I know which I would have kept.
Too true.
Would feel the same way about all my fishing tackle.
In all honesty I would feel the same about parting with my tackle.
The rest of your tackle you mean.
No use still pretending that trip to the vet was just for a tummy-tuck.
-
Mrs S #1 has them stuffed and mounted I heard! eeek:
-
Ouch.
-
eveilgrin:
-
Is Mr Wench aware of your sadistic streak?
Although I suppose if he submits to going to Ikea he must be a bit of a masochist.
-
Mrs S #1 has them stuffed and mounted I heard! eeek:
Sadly true ~ funny thing is I never noticed just when she cut them off but by God she did.
-
You have a more gentle touch now Wenchy? eyes:
I now have a small amount of patience. I've learned that slowing down at corners is safer in the long run. redface:
Lucky Mr Wench eyes: