Search found 3044 matches

Go to advanced search

by garyw
Thu 12 May, 2011 14:36
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: More powers to the police
Replies: 12
Views: 1157

Some of the German 2 lane autobahns are bloody dangerous! When you do get a car coming up behind you at 100 mph+, with their left indicator flashing and right up your backside, you then have to try to get in the right hand lane in-between the trucks. Having just done a fair few miles and speeds on ...
by garyw
Thu 05 May, 2011 10:15
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: To those that know me
Replies: 88
Views: 5105

Re: To those that know me

Malcolm E Zed wrote:If I sold the Z3 and purchased a Boxster would you still let me hang around with you and attempt to keep up around the evo? :D
Depends if you're prepared to wait at the end of the Evo for them :wink:
by garyw
Sun 01 May, 2011 10:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Coventry Z3 owners
Replies: 6
Views: 791

Boo wrote:We're in Nuneaton.....
I'll wave if I see you about....
There are quite a few in town... :)
by garyw
Wed 20 Apr, 2011 09:19
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Just back from TT trip
Replies: 8
Views: 922

I've just got back this morning from a Harz mountain trip :D

Where did you stay?

garyw
by garyw
Fri 25 Mar, 2011 18:08
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Royal Wedding Weekend
Replies: 155
Views: 18051

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=A616&daddr=Woodhead+to:Harden+Moss+Rd+to:Denshaw+Rd%2FA6052+to:Denshaw,+Oldham,+UK+to:Booth+Wood,+Ripponden,+UK+to:Todmorden,+UK+to:Widdop,+Hebden+Bridge,+UK+to:53.8764079,-2.2194727+to:A682+to:Settle,+UK+to:selside+to:Hawes,+UK+to:Winde...
by garyw
Fri 25 Mar, 2011 10:16
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Royal Wedding Weekend
Replies: 155
Views: 18051

Between Grassington and Patley bridge, there some Caves that has a cafe and toilets.. Settle has a carpark, toilets and petrol... You'l' be passing close to the Wenslydale diary too... Give Glossop a miss and head over the woodhead pass, :twisted: overall its a lot of hard driving on some of the gre...
by garyw
Fri 25 Mar, 2011 09:22
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Royal Wedding Weekend
Replies: 155
Views: 18051

Billz Well done on stepping up to the challenge... Only advice would be to get off the A65 at Settle and go up the B6479 The A65 is a nothing special road apart from it is heavily policed with regular Talivans... The other route would take a fabulous road that ends at the Ribblehead Viaduct with sup...
by garyw
Thu 24 Mar, 2011 22:18
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Royal Wedding Cruise 29th April.
Replies: 20
Views: 3571

Was then thinking of Windermere, Keswick, Penrith, Brough, Keld,Leyburn, Skipton and then everyone going there own way but think this will def be a 2 dayer. http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=206240247215734636440.00049f41711f93661ecd6&ll=54.313319,-2.477417&a...
by garyw
Thu 24 Mar, 2011 16:26
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: Spambot week
Replies: 10
Views: 3302

Via the telephone... :wink:
by garyw
Thu 24 Mar, 2011 14:47
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: Spambot week
Replies: 10
Views: 3302

^ I've reported this thread to see if it works.... :D
by garyw
Wed 09 Mar, 2011 21:57
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Harz (Germany) meeting 12 - 16th April 2011
Replies: 5
Views: 2079

Phil wrote:left behund. :)
Is that a typo or german joke...... :D I like it either way, Ja :lol:

garyw
by garyw
Wed 02 Mar, 2011 10:13
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Insurance and gender
Replies: 5
Views: 518

This could be just the start
Wait till the age-ism rows start... :roll:
by garyw
Sun 27 Feb, 2011 23:08
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Farewell
Replies: 25
Views: 3057

Best of Luck with the new life Rob, I don't doubt that I will be following you idea in the distant future...
Been a pleasure out blatting with you :twisted:

garyw
by garyw
Wed 23 Feb, 2011 09:56
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: hows the recession affecting you,etc
Replies: 121
Views: 12885

A common factor in many situations involving kids going off the rails is the dominance of a parent within an outwardly normal family unit. When a child cannot push the boundaries and learn within the family home they rebel and often take their frustrations out by trying to prove something on the st...
by garyw
Tue 22 Feb, 2011 10:19
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: :( Sad but true but not so sad now :)
Replies: 47
Views: 5970

aceman wrote:Picked up the STR this morning and what a car. Spent this afternoon cleaning and admiring it, will get some pics done this weekend :D
Blimey he's into Jag ownership already.... I'd of spent the afternoon getting to 'know' the car :twisted: and listening to the howl.. :wink:

garyw
by garyw
Mon 17 Jan, 2011 16:05
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: New Boxster pics
Replies: 47
Views: 6183

Hang_em_high wrote:
garyw wrote:They really are a cracking drive...
Looks a very clean motor... welcome to the club :wink:

garyw
A secret owner :? :wink:
No, just a long time lurker here at Zroadster.. :D
They can't get rid of me :roll:
by garyw
Sun 16 Jan, 2011 18:25
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: New Boxster pics
Replies: 47
Views: 6183

They really are a cracking drive...
Looks a very clean motor... welcome to the club :wink:

garyw
by garyw
Thu 30 Dec, 2010 21:54
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Registered user?
Replies: 5
Views: 698

Phil wrote:My guess is that no one ever de registers. They just stop posting.
Not always :D
I never even did a for sale advert :cry:
by garyw
Wed 29 Dec, 2010 23:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: break help
Replies: 9
Views: 575

My advice would be to take a kit-kat with your Break :roll:
Any further help, feel free to ask :P
by garyw
Mon 27 Dec, 2010 22:46
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: How about this as a meet.
Replies: 3
Views: 1607

Been a few times and Yes its very interesting (the first time) certainly well worth the fee to go around and see the guys bashing timber and Aluminium!! true skills being used even today.. Top roads as you say :D even free water available on the Malverns, only downside worth mentioning was the parki...
by garyw
Sun 12 Dec, 2010 00:47
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Midlands Christmas Dinner Cruise
Replies: 11
Views: 2429

As late comers to the party and my schedule changing I'd like to add how much we enjoyed the evening :)

Many Thanks to Phil and Marise for organising and making the last minute phone call

garyw
by garyw
Sun 05 Dec, 2010 22:46
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Ive Sold The Zm So Ill Say Goodbye Regards Terry Aka 321bhp
Replies: 33
Views: 3995

gookah wrote:hope you have deep pockets if you buy a boxster......
oil seals etc...
Scare mongering rumours.. thats all..
Exactly the same as the vanos - as in blown out of proportion...
As said earlier the Boxster has never been the most powerful car, but for sublime handling :drive

garyw
by garyw
Sun 05 Dec, 2010 19:09
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Car Orderded - happy bunny
Replies: 21
Views: 2559

Phil wrote:Superb Stu - enjoy and please can you take me out for a ride in it. :lol: :lol:
I remember what happened to you last time you went out in one... :twisted: in Germany :wink:
by garyw
Fri 03 Dec, 2010 16:13
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Car Orderded - happy bunny
Replies: 21
Views: 2559

I look forward to seeing the pictures- whatever it is :drive

garyw
by garyw
Sun 21 Nov, 2010 21:49
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Sunday Drive and Dine
Replies: 3
Views: 1668

Any pic's? I'm just taking some of Jo's boots.... :twisted: A superb day out, the drive was excellent and we both really enjoyed the lunch destination and food, certainly worth dragging myself out of bed for.... Fish Hill as always :evil: Trev may have been videoing from what he said... garyw PS Ph...
by garyw
Thu 18 Nov, 2010 11:08
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Idiot girl just hit my car
Replies: 34
Views: 3818

Worst part - you officially still have to tell the insurance as they state "any accident / damage regardless of fault or claim". Nonsense I know, but not reporting it is supposedly wrong ... Apparently you're not supposed go to above 70mph on a motorway either.... :wink: Oh! how I laugh a...
by garyw
Sun 17 Oct, 2010 11:55
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Malton North Yorkshire 17th October
Replies: 43
Views: 5660

Well miffed :evil:
Flat battery.. and wouldn't take a charge.... :bawl:

garyw
by garyw
Sat 16 Oct, 2010 00:28
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Midland grub of the month 14th October
Replies: 9
Views: 1899

Thanks to Phil for supplying the wine :)

My apologies for my late arrival, I'm told its fashionable to be late :?
One of those days!!
Great to catch up with everyone last night :D
by garyw
Sat 16 Oct, 2010 00:27
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Malton North Yorkshire 17th October
Replies: 43
Views: 5660

stu wrote:Looks like we have about 14/15 cars now, so need to cap the list!
:bawl:
by garyw
Mon 11 Oct, 2010 13:35
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Midland grub of the month 14th October
Replies: 9
Views: 1899

10 for dinner, so reminding you that they do not serve drinks at the venue, so do remember to bring your own tipple and fizz
by garyw
Wed 29 Sep, 2010 19:45
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Midland grub of the month 14th October
Replies: 9
Views: 1899

Midland grub of the month 14th October

Being as the Midland drive is having a winters rest, it seemed a shame not to have a nice meet up and natter with friends.. So I thought it would be a nice idea for us to choose/suggest a nice venue to eat at. I have booked the Courtyard for Thursday 14th Oct at 7.30pm We will be choosing from the a...
by garyw
Thu 23 Sep, 2010 10:52
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Zmasss Party 4th December 2010
Replies: 35
Views: 6017

The Navigator wrote:
jontymo wrote:
trackdaywidow wrote:Unfortunately this does fall on the same weekend as rgf's Xmas Sunday lunch, sorry.
Damn :head: :head:

One is Saturday night dinner, the other is Sunday lunch. It is possible to do both.

:cheers
True, but it is a shame they are both on the same weekend either way..
by garyw
Wed 22 Sep, 2010 17:36
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Michelin tyres
Replies: 1
Views: 370

So when you going to give them a run then ????
:D

garyw
by garyw
Tue 21 Sep, 2010 09:44
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Edited for privacy
Replies: 31
Views: 3544

The Boxster is the better drive and possibly car..
However the M offers a grunt that not many can match and has the looks.

IMHO
garyw
by garyw
Mon 16 Aug, 2010 09:52
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Cotswold Cruise - with a difference.
Replies: 38
Views: 7669

Saturday night was a lovely time to catchup with some old friends :)
Many Thanks or organising it, Jo and I had a lovely time..
We nearly rejoined the clan, but it wasn't to be..

garyw
by garyw
Wed 11 Aug, 2010 17:23
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: European Road Trip 2010
Replies: 11
Views: 2516

TrickyZ1 wrote: The roads in Switzerland are fantastic - one of the passes that is lesser know but incredible is the Sustenpass - be sure to do that one, b
One of my favourite passes too :)
Not to busy with traffic and superb views...
by garyw
Tue 10 Aug, 2010 17:11
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Midland Drive and Dine Wed 11th Aug
Replies: 7
Views: 1798

Me and Jo will be there...

garyw
by garyw
Tue 03 Aug, 2010 15:46
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Cotswold Cruise - with a difference.
Replies: 38
Views: 7669

http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/
by garyw
Thu 15 Jul, 2010 23:16
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Midland Drive and Dine Wed 14th July
Replies: 9
Views: 2428

Sorry had some PC issues!!

Thoroughly enjoyed myself last night, great to catch up and indeed meet some really nice new people :)
Such a shame the weather was so changeable!!

garyw
by garyw
Mon 05 Jul, 2010 21:24
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Yorkshire Cruise 26/6/10
Replies: 17
Views: 4813

It was Pat in his van having a right blast :)

garyw
by garyw
Mon 05 Jul, 2010 20:21
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Yorkshire Cruise 26/6/10
Replies: 17
Views: 4813

Just had a very similar weekend in the Sunshine.... :D You may recognise some of the spots.... http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/2937/ribblehead.jpg http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/2684/fastdelivery.jpg http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/3786/mutlilevels.jpg http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/3312/h...
by garyw
Mon 05 Jul, 2010 20:14
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: 3rd July - Demon Tweeks, Wrexham
Replies: 8
Views: 2806

I won't be at Tatton this weekend, and after that turn out I don't think I'll bother organising again. I learned never to do an event that your not prepared to turn up to on your own... :( Luckily its never happened yet :o I was out blatting around some great roads local to Demon Tweeks in the good...
by garyw
Mon 05 Jul, 2010 20:11
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Midland Drive and Dine Wed 14th July
Replies: 9
Views: 2428

Yes please for me...
by garyw
Sat 26 Jun, 2010 19:52
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: F/S - 2000 BMW Z3 2.0 Individual (PBMW Feature Car)
Replies: 25
Views: 6445

:? http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topi ... 0&nmt=Tyre
just not my thing though...
by garyw
Sat 26 Jun, 2010 19:46
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Yorkshire Cruise 26/6/10
Replies: 17
Views: 4813

Super pictures, I'm in the same area over the next weekend.
I can only pray the weather holds for another week or so.. :)

garyw
by garyw
Sun 20 Jun, 2010 18:27
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Cat & Fiddle 2010 - 25th to 27th of June 2010
Replies: 26
Views: 5329

Phil wrote: Marise is looking forward to it because on the way there we visit the cactus nusery just outside Matlock and fill every spare inch in the car with them. :head: :head: :lol: :lol:
So she'll be in a car full of pr*cks!! :wink: spikey ones obviously
by garyw
Tue 08 Jun, 2010 09:28
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Le Mans Festival
Replies: 7
Views: 2041

indizee wrote: I'm looking at going to the classic Le Mans races next year. :)
I wouldn't do that if I were you... its not on.. classic is every two years as far as I'm aware.

garyw
by garyw
Tue 08 Jun, 2010 09:26
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Le Mans Festival
Replies: 7
Views: 2041

I book on with Porsche Club GB who have their own private camp site, I say private as in 400 spaces... Not the cheapest way but security and facilities are top notch considering what is on offer :? I don't do the Classic (no beard or slippers on me yet :wink: ) I personally prefer the chaos that is ...
by garyw
Mon 07 Jun, 2010 22:05
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Le Mans Festival
Replies: 7
Views: 2041

stu wrote:
garyw wrote:Sorry I can't make that event.. I'll sadly be stuck in Lemans :wink: :D

garyw
Bugger off with your mates and enjoy yourself whislt some of us are stuck at home :cry:
Will do :twisted: :drive :D
by garyw
Mon 07 Jun, 2010 12:04
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Le Mans Festival
Replies: 7
Views: 2041

Sorry I can't make that event.. I'll sadly be stuck in Lemans :wink: :D

garyw

Go to advanced search