British Expats - Oh the shame!!

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Geelong Gent

Jun 29th 2007 11:47 pm

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Originally Posted by FluffyTheCampfireSlayer (Post 4989408)

I am now the proud driver (note, driver NOT owner) of a 20 year old Volvo Estate!! :cool: :eek:

On loan from the FIL whilst I sell my own car ready for the move in 9 weeks!

Oh, the shame of it......anyone got a balacalava I can borrow for 9 weeks? :o

Volvo's are cool cars:thumbsup:

Jaycee1

Jun 29th 2007 11:50 pm

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Thought that was you at the train station the other day in a mac with binoculars :rofl::rofl:
How does she drive?
J x

london cabbie

Jun 29th 2007 11:54 pm

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Originally Posted by FluffyTheCampfireSlayer (Post 4989476)

Aint she a beaut!

People, meet, 'The Vulva'!

Note the non-working dishwasher in the boot! :lol::confused:

Keep that thing out of london!!

black cat

Jun 30th 2007 3:43 am

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Originally Posted by Jaycee1 (Post 4989665)

Thought that was you at the train station the other day in a mac with binoculars :rofl::rofl:
How does she drive?
J x

:confused:Not sure if it should really be discribed as a she!!

FluffyTheCampfireSlayer

Jun 30th 2007 5:49 am

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Well just back from a trip to Guildford - there is a DEFINITE difference to how you are percieved by other road users!

Several times I had people trying to overtake me, even though I was keeping up with the traffic and driving as I would normally drive! People just assume youre some doddering old git!

Drivewise - not bad at all, a bit lumbering and wallowing as you would expect, but very comfatable - quite regal in fact! :lol:

Scott

Jun 30th 2007 5:51 am

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Originally Posted by FluffyTheCampfireSlayer (Post 4990859)

now , c'mon , be honest :blink:

asher

Jun 30th 2007 5:53 am

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Originally Posted by FluffyTheCampfireSlayer (Post 4990859)

delusions of grandeur setting in already?

or is it senility :rofl::rofl:

FluffyTheCampfireSlayer

Jun 30th 2007 6:03 am

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Originally Posted by scott&rachel (Post 4990864)

now , c'mon , be honest :blink:

Ah, alright, it's a pile of crap and smells of pissy pants and rotting flesh! :rofl:

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Originally Posted by asher (Post 4990870)

delusions of grandeur setting in already?

or is it senility :rofl::rofl:

Definitely senility - it has always been an ambition of mine to drive a Vulva estate mind you! :o:unsure:

Scott

Jun 30th 2007 6:07 am

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Originally Posted by FluffyTheCampfireSlayer (Post 4990899)

Ah, alright, it's a pile of crap and smells of pissy pants and rotting flesh! :rofl:

well so long as its not yer pissy pants & rotting flesh , it'll clean up with a bit of TLC & a Magic Tree :thumbsup:

TMRE	Jun 30th 2007 6:19 am

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We sold our car whilst it still had some dealers warranty left on it, ready for our move. Trouble is we haven't even put in for the visa yet :rofl: . Currently borrowing my FIL's L reg vauxhall astra, with it's red tailgate and blue body. I have taken to walking more as I find I get there quicker and I can't stand the smug looks from the robin reliant drivers:rofl:

busterboy

Jun 30th 2007 2:02 pm

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Originally Posted by FluffyTheCampfireSlayer (Post 4990859)

I used to drive my Dad's really old and falling to bit Merc around the streets of Edinburgh. I loved it. It was like driving a big old tank. No-one took any chances around me as this thing was a heavy old Dame with a big bus wheel. Felt like a Lord!

nickyjohnt

Jun 30th 2007 2:23 pm

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Originally Posted by FluffyTheCampfireSlayer (Post 4989523)

I haven't actually been out on the roads in it yet, but am venturing into Guildford later. Should be an interesting experience to see how other drivers react! :rofl:

Am thinking it kinda gives me the 'Loveable Rogue antique dealer' look - think Lovejoy and the like! :lol:

I thought that was requisite having a Volvo in Guildford :D shouldn't think anyone would notice. I got a Volvo 440 for a run-around prior to coming here mine also stank of "Clan" pipe tobacco and dogs. Sold mine for a 100 quid and it is still going strong had to buy new air freshner first though.

John

Pippilongstocking

Jun 30th 2007 3:15 pm

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:rofl::rofl:
Oh I do miss the english sense of humour.
This post has cheered my day up!

Nu-Shooz

Jun 30th 2007 3:18 pm

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Originally Posted by FluffyTheCampfireSlayer (Post 4989408)

I know what you mean mate. My father lent me his car before we came here. It was a Fiat Panda:eek: all five of us sat in it:lol:

Felt a right d**k head!!!

busterboy

Jun 30th 2007 7:56 pm

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Originally Posted by Nu-Shooz (Post 4992090)

I know what you mean mate. My father lent me his car before we came here. It was a Fiat Panda:eek: all five of us sat in it:lol:

Felt a right d**k head!!!

Do you think that might have been his hidden intention?:sneaky:

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