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by spokey
Thu 10 Jun, 2004 07:08
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Jul 25 (Sun): Bunch of Hunts
Replies: 95
Views: 17829

Bump!

I have severely altered the original post -- please go to the top of this thread and have a look.
by spokey
Mon 07 Jun, 2004 06:14
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Do you use assistance to beat the "traffic tax"
Replies: 16
Views: 3555

stevebrowne wrote:I don't think that there will be big big protests yet for some time, UNTIL the general population can understand that 77% of their petrol money is TAX.
The thing that really, really winds me up is having to pay tax on my fuel card -- taxed on tax. :evil:
by spokey
Sun 06 Jun, 2004 18:41
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Jun 6 (Sun): Bond, Romans and Pilgrims [Kent]
Replies: 34
Views: 14361

Thanks to Tony and Tim for a great day out!!! :D
by spokey
Thu 27 May, 2004 12:55
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: BMW Apprentice Technician Assessment? Help/advice
Replies: 243
Views: 47571

Congratulations!!

Although with a positive attitude, you'll never last. :lol:
by spokey
Wed 26 May, 2004 22:42
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Sep 18-19 (Sat/Sun): North Wales weekend
Replies: 47
Views: 18125

garyw wrote:Spokey, I can't beleive they let you in, after I warned the manager aswell :head:
Thanks for that! :roll:

Bollocks! :head:
by spokey
Wed 26 May, 2004 20:43
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Sep 18-19 (Sat/Sun): North Wales weekend
Replies: 47
Views: 18125

Booked and manager advised. :evil:
by spokey
Wed 26 May, 2004 20:26
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Sep 4-5: Rutted Toad 04 (Yorks)
Replies: 65
Views: 18235

Definitely maybe yes. :twisted:
by spokey
Fri 21 May, 2004 06:46
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: I cant get it out of my mind! Those rear screen thingy's
Replies: 4
Views: 2144

Hi Nik, I have the Classic Additions mesh one, and it does work -- to a certain extent. It doesn't stop the wind as completely as the clear (not necessarily a bad thing!) and it does occupy a thin slice of the rear view mirror. However, the roof isn't affected by it, the installation is completely u...
by spokey
Thu 20 May, 2004 21:14
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Jul 25 (Sun): Bunch of Hunts
Replies: 95
Views: 17829

Re: Boh

Stu wrote:Any more details Spoke Doggy man?
Not yet. But as I said before, we'll be heading off from Abbots Ripton, so you can start planning how you'll get there. :)
by spokey
Tue 18 May, 2004 05:54
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Jul 25 (Sun): Bunch of Hunts
Replies: 95
Views: 17829

It's roughly based around Huntingdon, which is a) just south of Peterborough and b) sort of north west of Cambridge. But like I say, it's a bit of an elastic term in my house.

We'll be starting off in Abbots Ripton, if anyone want to get pedantic.
by spokey
Mon 17 May, 2004 18:14
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Jul 25 (Sun): Bunch of Hunts
Replies: 95
Views: 17829

Re: Would love to go....

Lorraine wrote:But here's a potentially stupid question, which area of England are we talking about for this cruise??
Hunts = Huntingdonshire. It's a bit of an elastic definition though ... not strictly accurate! :twisted:
by spokey
Fri 14 May, 2004 10:38
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Chrome Washer Nozzels
Replies: 21
Views: 6700

Any chance they'd fit a Z1? I feel left out by all the car Chavving going on here.... :twisted:
by spokey
Fri 07 May, 2004 17:30
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Speed Tickets
Replies: 85
Views: 8594

The Admiral wrote:Managed to get stopped 3 times in the same day by the same cop when I was 17 though :dunce:
Now that's impressive!!!! :lol:
by spokey
Mon 03 May, 2004 21:06
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Sep 26: Bunch of Hunts III: Norfolk and good
Replies: 57
Views: 10872

1-day or 2-day?

How about a straw poll for the Norfolk and good being a weekend jaunt, starting on the Saturday and ending on the Sunday?
by spokey
Mon 03 May, 2004 15:52
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Sep 26: Bunch of Hunts III: Norfolk and good
Replies: 57
Views: 10872

Sep 26: Bunch of Hunts III: Norfolk and good

The run will start from the marvellous McDonalds on the A47 near Swaffham at 10:00 on Sunday September 26 and finish at the salubrious Shell services in Huntingdon (although an earlier peel-off point for those heading south is available!) http://home.btconnect.com/spokey/images/NorfolkSmall.JPG The ...
by spokey
Mon 03 May, 2004 15:45
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Jul 25 (Sun): Bunch of Hunts
Replies: 95
Views: 17829

Jul 25 (Sun): Bunch of Hunts

I am borrowing liberally from Tim's excellent organisational techniques, as I have none of my own. :lol: Important update: Please note that I have arranged that they will start serving the starters at noon. The pub will be open from about 11:30 but will only be serving soft drinks until noon. The ru...
by spokey
Fri 23 Apr, 2004 21:34
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Valeting
Replies: 9
Views: 3405

Yeah, provided it's not too extortionate... I'm lazy as hell.... :-)
by spokey
Sun 18 Apr, 2004 23:27
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Speed Tickets
Replies: 85
Views: 8594

garyw wrote:
Ronald Rover wrote:I've been driving for sixty years without a ticket.
Thats because most speed limits start at 30mph :roll:
Just wait until the new 20-mile-per-hour limits kick in in London -- we'll make a lawbreaker out of you yet!! :twisted:
by spokey
Sat 17 Apr, 2004 17:33
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Speed Tickets
Replies: 85
Views: 8594

by spokey
Thu 15 Apr, 2004 21:23
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Speed Tickets
Replies: 85
Views: 8594

I did a bit of research into this a couple of nights ago, trying to get all points of view, and I have to say I find the upshot of it all is that it used to be generally cops who are on patrol would only stop you if you drove like a tw*t. However, now everyone has tasted financial blood on something...
by spokey
Wed 14 Apr, 2004 13:22
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: The World of BMW Service (recommended dealers)
Replies: 72
Views: 62149

I really enjoyed dealing with Vines of Guildford, and boy! can they "service wash" a car! I remember coming back one day to collect my black V8 E32 730i, seeing another black E32 on the driveway and thinking "I wish my car looked that good." When I got up close, I realised it was...
by spokey
Mon 12 Apr, 2004 00:15
Forum: Z8 roadster
Topic: Z8 test drive
Replies: 24
Views: 24093

<drooolllll>

:bounce:
by spokey
Mon 05 Apr, 2004 20:49
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: BMW trademark applications: 1, 2, 4 and 6 Series
Replies: 4
Views: 1936

130 :?: :?: :?: :?:

Man, that has got to be one scary concept!!! :shock: :shock: :shock:
by spokey
Fri 19 Mar, 2004 12:30
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: For all you roadsters out there
Replies: 17
Views: 3578

Re: so how does that work?

Speed dependent, really. And temperature. But if it's a nice warm sunny day, and I'm below 60MPH, I not only have the windows down, but also the doors! :wink: so how does that work? :?: i've always wanted to know where those Z1 doors go? You got any pics? :) http://www.bmwz1.co.uk/ has some good in...
by spokey
Fri 19 Mar, 2004 11:04
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: For all you roadsters out there
Replies: 17
Views: 3578

Speed dependent, really. And temperature. But if it's a nice warm sunny day, and I'm below 60MPH, I not only have the windows down, but also the doors! :wink: