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Title: Yikes
Post by: Nick on April 08, 2011, 09:37:20 PM
I have volunteered to co pilot Growler on this

http://www.plymouth-dakar.co.uk/ (http://www.plymouth-dakar.co.uk/)

The Murmansk one, that is
 scared2:
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 08, 2011, 09:49:28 PM
And has he agreed ?   eeek: eeek: eeek:

You haven't told him JOM and BM will meet up with you on the way have you  whistle:
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Nick on April 08, 2011, 09:50:33 PM
In discussion on Faceache as we speak  angel1
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 08, 2011, 09:53:18 PM
But you are the Mark Thatcher of the VP  rubschin:
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Nick on April 08, 2011, 09:54:30 PM
I shall be in charge of cooking and driving and some navigating  angel1
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Pastis on April 08, 2011, 10:00:48 PM
 eeek:  Excellent!   eveilgrin:

I take it you'll be taking a Larder Lada   razz:
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Nick on April 08, 2011, 10:01:41 PM
Growler finally bought his mobile shed  scared2:
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Just One More on April 09, 2011, 05:16:36 AM
And has he agreed ?   eeek: eeek: eeek:

You haven't told him JOM and BM will meet up with you on the way have you  whistle:

Well I hope BM turns up this time. I was waiting at the bus stop for hours... hours  noooo: .... hours I tellz ya  noooo:
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 09, 2011, 05:48:16 AM
Were you hooting though ?  noooo:
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Snoopy on April 09, 2011, 05:52:21 AM
What can possibly go wrong?  happy001
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Snoopy on April 09, 2011, 05:55:55 AM
In discussion on Faceache as we speak  angel1


Nice to see he is talking to you and even has some of the 'gang' on his list of "Friends".

Strangely he is not speaking to me, I am not a "Friend" and yet I am the one who tried to warn him the whole thing was a wind up from the start.
Presumably he doesn't like to hear the truth. noooo:
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 09, 2011, 05:57:56 AM
I was defriended Snoops  sad24:
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Snoopy on April 09, 2011, 06:02:59 AM
Perhaps you too spoke the truth to him once to often.
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Barman on April 09, 2011, 06:42:38 AM
I shall be in charge of cooking and driving and some navigating  angel1

happy001

1) Buy a GPS
2) Get Miss D to order the provisions on-line for you.
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 09, 2011, 06:46:52 AM
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Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Baldy on April 09, 2011, 06:49:02 AM
 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Uncle Mort on April 09, 2011, 09:36:33 AM
I was defriended Snoops  sad24:

I too was defriended.  noooo:
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Snoopy on April 09, 2011, 09:54:06 AM
We need to start a group "Growler's Reject Club"


Wiv a badge on the wall like
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Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: GROWLER on July 12, 2011, 07:36:36 PM
What is all this nonsense?

I've just stumnled across this and am cross 'cus you think I've just been 'orrible.
That is NOT the case.

I cleared out some 'friends' as they are so quaintly called, as I was struggling to keep tabs on the monumental number that I had, as it had reached DOUBLE figures! eeek:
Far too many posts to get me nut around, so I worked out who was actually speaking to me regulary and who wasn't.
My theory was that if someone doesn't converse with you, what is the point of them cluttering my page thingy wotsit when it's difficult to follow already.
I don't like the faceache layout as it's irrational and difficult to follow imo., and they keep changing stuff too which makes me irritable. evil:

If you feel let down by me, I'm sorry. No offence was intended. Simply send me a request and I'l re-instate you. Sweet. razz:
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Nick on July 12, 2011, 07:41:54 PM
 sad32:
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: GROWLER on July 12, 2011, 07:42:52 PM
The car to be used on the rally has caused me mucho problems jumping out of 2nd., so much so I decided to 'block it' (auction)

This however has been unsuccessful, as only one bid for £150 was received. Banghead
I could get more than that for scrap, and wouldn't have to pay commision either.

It is currently sitting in the auction compound awaiting removal / collection with now a 4" deep lake in the front passenger footwell apparently. eeek:

I don't know what to do with it next tbqh.
Too good to scrap (apart from the gearbox) and it's got 10 months mot too.

Would there be a market for it in Cyprus I wonder?
We could drive it there, like a mad max roadtrip type thing. 8)
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: GROWLER on July 12, 2011, 07:43:39 PM
sad32:

Wha'? confused:
Have I deleted you too? eeek:
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Snoopy on July 12, 2011, 07:59:24 PM
The Bear is an butterfingers  noooo:
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: apc2010 on July 12, 2011, 08:13:34 PM
The car to be used on the rally has caused me mucho problems jumping out of 2nd., so much so I decided to 'block it' (auction)

This however has been unsuccessful, as only one bid for £150 was received. Banghead
I could get more than that for scrap, and wouldn't have to pay commision either.

It is currently sitting in the auction compound awaiting removal / collection with now a 4" deep lake in the front passenger footwell apparently. eeek:

I don't know what to do with it next tbqh.
Too good to scrap (apart from the gearbox) and it's got 10 months mot too.

Would there be a market for it in Cyprus I wonder?
We could drive it there, like a mad max roadtrip type thing. 8)

Huge market here ...........and BM has got plenty of space for guests.........and Baldy might need a new car .......if the court case goes wrong......
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: GROWLER on July 12, 2011, 09:35:04 PM
What court case? confused:

Is the 2nd hand car market for rhd cars bouyant out there then? eeek:
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: apc2010 on July 12, 2011, 09:45:21 PM
What court case? confused:

Is the 2nd hand car market for rhd cars bouyant out there then? eeek:

All cars are rhd ...........and yes 2nd hand cars are bleeding  expensive ............even a scrapper is worth a grand here ........
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Baldy on July 12, 2011, 09:51:24 PM


Huge market here ...........and BM has got plenty of space for guests.........and Baldy might need a new car .......if the court case goes wrong......

 cussing:
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: GROWLER on July 12, 2011, 10:15:47 PM


Huge market here ...........and BM has got plenty of space for guests.........and Baldy might need a new car .......if the court case goes wrong......

 cussing:

 scared:
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: GROWLER on July 12, 2011, 10:19:59 PM
What court case? confused:

Is the 2nd hand car market for rhd cars bouyant out there then? eeek:

All cars are rhd ...........and yes 2nd hand cars are bleeding  expensive ............even a scrapper is worth a grand here ........

Could this be a possible solution for the disposal of this fine condition  but seemingly unwanted unloved 1991 Citroen ZX 1.4 with virtually full service history with a jumpy 2nd gear and fitted (currently) swimming pool in the n/s/f footwell?
If it's going to be worth a decent amount, I wouldn't hesitate driving it out there.
I can feel problems lurking with importing red tape nonsense though. whistle:
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: apc2010 on July 12, 2011, 10:25:18 PM
What court case? confused:

Is the 2nd hand car market for rhd cars bouyant out there then? eeek:

All cars are rhd ...........and yes 2nd hand cars are bleeding  expensive ............even a scrapper is worth a grand here ........

Could this be a possible solution for the disposal of this fine condition  but seemingly unwanted unloved 1991 Citroen ZX 1.4 with virtually full service history with a jumpy 2nd gear and fitted (currently) swimming pool in the n/s/f footwell?
If it's going to be worth a decent amount, I wouldn't hesitate driving it out there.
I can feel problems lurking with importing red tape nonsense though. whistle:

Duty under 1.6 is minimal ..........or you (someone) can drive it for a year on uk plates ...........

Most cars here are imported .......
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Baldy on July 12, 2011, 10:30:41 PM
What court case? confused:

Is the 2nd hand car market for rhd cars bouyant out there then? eeek:

All cars are rhd ...........and yes 2nd hand cars are bleeding  expensive ............even a scrapper is worth a grand here ........

Could this be a possible solution for the disposal of this fine condition  but seemingly unwanted unloved 1991 Citroen ZX 1.4 with virtually full service history with a jumpy 2nd gear and fitted (currently) swimming pool in the n/s/f footwell?
If it's going to be worth a decent amount, I wouldn't hesitate driving it out there.
I can feel problems lurking with importing red tape nonsense though. whistle:

Duty under 1.6 is minimal ..........or you (someone) can drive it for a year on uk plates ...........

Most cars here are imported .......and if second hand ...ringers!

 whistle:
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Barman on July 13, 2011, 03:40:48 AM
Bring it over... if we can't sell it there is the 'donkey cliff' up the road we can push it off... for a larf like....  whistle:
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 13, 2011, 05:56:03 AM
Bring it over... if we can't sell it there is the 'donkey cliff' up the road we can push it off... for a larf like....  whistle:

Got to get practice in for the mini I suppose  whistle:
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: GROWLER on July 13, 2011, 08:12:28 AM
Bring it over... if we can't sell it there is the 'donkey cliff' up the road we can push it off... for a larf like....  whistle:

Got to get practice in for the mini I suppose  whistle:

Oh, 'MeMi. How's she doing? cloud9:
 Done many shows yet? The last I read about her she was looking well on the road to stardom.
Has she won many class awards then, and did you finally get a rear bumper sourced?
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: GROWLER on July 13, 2011, 08:18:33 AM
Bring it over... if we can't sell it there is the 'donkey cliff' up the road we can push it off... for a larf like....  whistle:

Slightly long distance for a ...."larf"....IF you don't mind me saying so like. whistle:

Seriously, is there a good market for this unwanted car of mine out there?
It'd cost quite a bit in fuel and ferry costs no doubt, but a £150 maximum bid here in rip off Britain is a total no brainer. Get that from the scrappy tbh.
I need to clear at  approx £325-£350 to cover what it's cost me in  fuel so far,and mot/repairs/welding to even break even ::)

Has that ferry from ...can't remember now...opened up now btw?
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Barman on July 13, 2011, 08:26:08 AM
Bring it over... if we can't sell it there is the 'donkey cliff' up the road we can push it off... for a larf like....  whistle:

Got to get practice in for the mini I suppose  whistle:

Oh, 'MeMi. How's she doing? cloud9:
 Done many shows yet? The last I read about her she was looking well on the road to stardom.
Has she won many class awards then, and did you finally get a rear bumper sourced?

Well... I got the bumper!

Apart from that not too much has happened... gearbox all re-built, looks lovely... engine is being re-built at the moment... body is still languishing in the paint shop but I'm promised the end of this month...
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Barman on July 13, 2011, 08:28:11 AM
Bring it over... if we can't sell it there is the 'donkey cliff' up the road we can push it off... for a larf like....  whistle:

Slightly long distance for a ...."larf"....IF you don't mind me saying so like. whistle:

Seriously, is there a good market for this unwanted car of mine out there?
It'd cost quite a bit in fuel and ferry costs no doubt, but a £150 maximum bid here in rip off Britain is a total no brainer. Get that from the scrappy tbh.
I need to clear at  approx £325-£350 to cover what it's cost me in  fuel so far,and mot/repairs/welding to even break even ::)

Has that ferry from ...can't remember now...opened up now btw?

I'm not really sure on values... have a look here. (http://www.autotrader.com.cy/)

As for the ferry, I don't think there is a RO-RO at the moment, you have to drive to Piraus and stick it on a ship as freight from there...
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: GROWLER on July 13, 2011, 08:29:13 AM
Bit behind schedule then? Thought you'd have had it up and running now tbh. Problems? (Wimmin?  whistle: )

What's the colour scheme then, or is it going to be all whaite as it was originally...iirc?
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Barman on July 13, 2011, 08:45:55 AM
Bit behind schedule then? Thought you'd have had it up and running now tbh. Problems? (Wimmin?  whistle: )

What's the colour scheme then, or is it going to be all whaite as it was originally...iirc?

It was white with a black roof but I don't think that was original (and a black roof isn't ideal for the weather here) so it is going to be all-white.

The real delay has been the bodywork guy... he quoted 4 moths to do the job - that was a year ago... I've got all the other stuff here waiting to be bolted onto it...

I got the Rostyles powder coated - they look sweet...
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: GROWLER on July 13, 2011, 09:05:26 AM
12 months to do the bodywerk? eeek:

Could have built a new bodyshell by hand with the aid of a hammer and welder in that time! evil:
WTF is he doing to it...apart from nowt seemingly? noooo:
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: GROWLER on July 13, 2011, 09:13:28 AM
Anyways, I had a look at the Cyprus Autotrader and it didn't actually give me much idea tbh.
No ZX's for sale, and only 6 Citroens in total. eeek:

Do you have a local Cypriot Crap Cars pitch locally that might be interested?
 
Go and 'ave a werd with them for me and see if they're interested, there's a luv, tar. ;)
If successful, I could bring special Growler CAKE ( NOT Sainsburys  ::) ) and home made Brocolli with us as a reward like. cloud9:
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Barman on July 13, 2011, 09:21:13 AM
Anyways, I had a look at the Cyprus Autotrader and it didn't actually give me much idea tbh.
No ZX's for sale, and only 6 Citroens in total. eeek:

Do you have a local Cypriot Crap Cars pitch locally that might be interested?
 
Go and 'ave a werd with them for me and see if they're interested, there's a luv, tar. ;)
If successful, I could bring special Growler CAKE ( NOT Sainsburys  ::) ) and home made Brocolli with us as a reward like. cloud9:

apc seemed knowledgeable on the subject... we'll see if he knows somebody like....
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: GROWLER on July 13, 2011, 09:40:29 AM
Anyways, I had a look at the Cyprus Autotrader and it didn't actually give me much idea tbh.
No ZX's for sale, and only 6 Citroens in total. eeek:

Do you have a local Cypriot Crap Cars pitch locally that might be interested?
 
Go and 'ave a werd with them for me and see if they're interested, there's a luv, tar. ;)
If successful, I could bring special Growler CAKE ( NOT Sainsburys  ::) ) and home made Brocolli with us as a reward like. cloud9:

apc seemed knowledgeable on the subject... we'll see if he knows somebody like....

If what he says is true, then it would actually probably werth me while bringing it over just to scrap it! eeek:
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Barman on July 13, 2011, 11:24:34 AM
Anyways, I had a look at the Cyprus Autotrader and it didn't actually give me much idea tbh.
No ZX's for sale, and only 6 Citroens in total. eeek:

Do you have a local Cypriot Crap Cars pitch locally that might be interested?
 
Go and 'ave a werd with them for me and see if they're interested, there's a luv, tar. ;)
If successful, I could bring special Growler CAKE ( NOT Sainsburys  ::) ) and home made Brocolli with us as a reward like. cloud9:

apc seemed knowledgeable on the subject... we'll see if he knows somebody like....

If what he says is true, then it would actually probably werth me while bringing it over just to scrap it! eeek:

Yes, but you've seen the bollocks he talks most of the time...  whistle:
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: apc2010 on July 13, 2011, 04:37:21 PM
Anyways, I had a look at the Cyprus Autotrader and it didn't actually give me much idea tbh.
No ZX's for sale, and only 6 Citroens in total. eeek:

Do you have a local Cypriot Crap Cars pitch locally that might be interested?
 
Go and 'ave a werd with them for me and see if they're interested, there's a luv, tar. ;)
If successful, I could bring special Growler CAKE ( NOT Sainsburys  ::) ) and home made Brocolli with us as a reward like. cloud9:

apc seemed knowledgeable on the subject... we'll see if he knows somebody like....

If what he says is true, then it would actually probably werth me while bringing it over just to scrap it! eeek:

Yes, but you've seen the bollocks he talks most of the time...  whistle:

Oi  cussing: I didn't buy the mini........ whistle:
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Barman on July 13, 2011, 04:45:12 PM
Anyways, I had a look at the Cyprus Autotrader and it didn't actually give me much idea tbh.
No ZX's for sale, and only 6 Citroens in total. eeek:

Do you have a local Cypriot Crap Cars pitch locally that might be interested?
 
Go and 'ave a werd with them for me and see if they're interested, there's a luv, tar. ;)
If successful, I could bring special Growler CAKE ( NOT Sainsburys  ::) ) and home made Brocolli with us as a reward like. cloud9:

apc seemed knowledgeable on the subject... we'll see if he knows somebody like....

If what he says is true, then it would actually probably werth me while bringing it over just to scrap it! eeek:

Yes, but you've seen the bollocks he talks most of the time...  whistle:

Oi  cussing: I didn't buy the mini........ whistle:

 redface:
Title: Re: Yikes
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 15, 2011, 02:25:43 PM
Anyways, I had a look at the Cyprus Autotrader and it didn't actually give me much idea tbh.
No ZX's for sale, and only 6 Citroens in total. eeek:

Do you have a local Cypriot Crap Cars pitch locally that might be interested?
 
Go and 'ave a werd with them for me and see if they're interested, there's a luv, tar. ;)
If successful, I could bring special Growler CAKE ( NOT Sainsburys  ::) ) and home made Brocolli with us as a reward like. cloud9:

apc seemed knowledgeable on the subject... we'll see if he knows somebody like....

If what he says is true, then it would actually probably werth me while bringing it over just to scrap it! eeek:

Yes, but you've seen the bollocks he talks most of the time...  whistle:

I just put that down to a Cyprus thing...  whistle: