Meaning of Life ????

NERobbie · Post by **NERobbie** » Mon 03 Jul, 2006 20:10

Just been out for a 'spirited' drive around the local country side, cool air, sun just coming down and an empty road. Couldnt stop grinning, and in a moment of crystal clear clarity it hit me- this is the meaning of life !

I took some pics too !
Cheers,
Rob

garyw · Post by **garyw** » Mon 03 Jul, 2006 20:47

It is great to get out with the lid down in this weather.... even the street candy is more entertaining

garyw

Erha · Post by **Erha** » Tue 04 Jul, 2006 05:34

Always look at the bright side of life... [whistling]...

100GRA · Post by **100GRA** » Tue 04 Jul, 2006 07:55

I know exactly what you mean. I first had that feeling about four years ago. My wife and I (as is our habit) were in Higher Normandy, and we went out in the Z on a glorious summer's evening at around 6.30pm and had 90 minutes' tootle around absolutely deserted 'D' roads (nearly all green edged on the big Michelin map - i.e. picturesque scenery), to get back to the house in time for the first G&T and a barbecue.

I turned to the wife and said: "By 'eck, missus, this is what it's all about."

100 GRA - Doncaster born and bred, by the way.

flyingalexf68 · Post by **flyingalexf68** » Tue 04 Jul, 2006 08:47

Couldn't agree more. It really is so nice driving around with the roof down, going nowhere and having fun.

Apolyon · Post by **Apolyon** » Tue 04 Jul, 2006 09:18

I want a Z!!!

My current car is up for sale this week so as soon as I have the cash in my hand I will be on the prowl for a W Reg 2.8, then I may be able to join in a bit more and find my own little meaning of life.

Post by **Robert T** » Tue 04 Jul, 2006 10:07

Any significance to the plates NERobbie? EC is a Westmorland registration - did it come from Bateman's? Also, my previous car (not a BM) was only a few numbers different to yours

komis · Post by **komis** » Tue 04 Jul, 2006 10:20

Last summer i found myself driving alone at dawn with the sun breaking over the horizon, green cypress forest mountain on my left, deep blue sea on my right, roof down, Z growling through the gear changes in the twisty mountain road, lungs full of clean cool air, heart pumping and beating strongly, feeling ALIVE...

That particular night had brought a lot of heartbreak with it, but driving to nowhere in moments like that makes you feel like nothing can break you and it's all worth it, it's all SO worth it...

And there are so many other moments when you concentrate a bit on feeling the gentle breeze on your hair and the warm sun on your skin, going back after a long day or after a particularly pleasant afternoon, you can't help but feeling so blessed... There's nothing that could finish the perfect day off any better than disappearing towards the sunset in the Z

No-one can understand these things but the owner-driver, I think...

Apolyon · Post by **Apolyon** » Tue 04 Jul, 2006 11:10

Can we stop this thread for a couple of weeks until I get mine? lol

Bloke · Post by **Bloke** » Tue 04 Jul, 2006 11:13

oakley6691 wrote:
komis wrote:Last summer i found myself driving alone at dawn with the sun breaking over the horizon, green cypress forest mountain on my left, deep blue sea on my right, roof down, Z growling through the gear changes in the twisty mountain road, lungs full of clean cool air, heart pumping and beating strongly, feeling ALIVE...

That particular night had brought a lot of heartbreak with it, but driving to nowhere in moments like that makes you feel like nothing can break you and it's all worth it, it's all SO worth it...

And there are so many other moments when you concentrate a bit on feeling the gentle breeze on your hair and the warm sun on your skin, going back after a long day or after a particularly pleasant afternoon, you can't help but feeling so blessed... There's nothing that could finish the perfect day off any better than disappearing towards the sunset in the Z

No-one can understand these things but the owner-driver, I think...

you had me at last summer......

oakley6691 · Post by **oakley6691** » Tue 04 Jul, 2006 11:25

komis wrote:Last summer i found myself driving alone at dawn with the sun breaking over the horizon, green cypress forest mountain on my left, deep blue sea on my right, roof down, Z growling through the gear changes in the twisty mountain road, lungs full of clean cool air, heart pumping and beating strongly, feeling ALIVE...

That particular night had brought a lot of heartbreak with it, but driving to nowhere in moments like that makes you feel like nothing can break you and it's all worth it, it's all SO worth it...

And there are so many other moments when you concentrate a bit on feeling the gentle breeze on your hair and the warm sun on your skin, going back after a long day or after a particularly pleasant afternoon, you can't help but feeling so blessed... There's nothing that could finish the perfect day off any better than disappearing towards the sunset in the Z

No-one can understand these things but the owner-driver, I think...

you had me at last summer......

komis · Post by **komis** » Tue 04 Jul, 2006 17:59

ROFLMAO

Such an operatic affair this forum, isn't it?

NERobbie · Post by **NERobbie** » Thu 06 Jul, 2006 20:40

Robert T- The plate has no significance, no- the car is from sheffield.

100GRA- Where abouts in Doncaster ? I was driving the roads around Sprotbrough and Cadeby !

Cheers,
Rob

muppet · Post by **muppet** » Thu 06 Jul, 2006 21:19

flyingalexf68 wrote:Could'nt agree more. It really is so nice driving around with the roof down, going nowhere and having fun.

Took my 76 year old dad out for a day in the Zed, sun shinning top down. In his time he has done everything from BSA motor bikes in the days when helmets wern't worn driven Austin 7s , battered about in police traffic cars but he said the day in the Zed was the best day he had ever had in a car . Thats good enough for me.

flyingalexf68 · Post by **flyingalexf68** » Fri 07 Jul, 2006 10:25

muppet wrote:
flyingalexf68 wrote:Could'nt agree more. It really is so nice driving around with the roof down, going nowhere and having fun.
Took my 76 year old dad out for a day in the Zed, sun shinning top down. In his time he has done everything from BSA motor bikes in the days when helmets wern't worn driven Austin 7s , battered about in police traffic cars but he said the day in the Zed was the best day he had ever had in a car . Thats good enough for me.

Thats nice muppet. I've been driving my girlfriends dad to work for the last week as it's on my way. He won't let me put the roof down. Just moans about the wind or the sun on his bald head or something else. He's only 60.

oakley6691 · Post by **oakley6691** » Fri 07 Jul, 2006 12:14

flyingalexf68 wrote:
Thats nice muppet. I've been driving my girlfriends dad to work for the last week as it's on my way. He won't let me put the roof down. Just moans about the wind or the sun on his bald head or something else. He's only 60.

Have you told him walking is good for him

BimBeema · Post by **BimBeema** » Fri 07 Jul, 2006 13:49

Yes, definitley! there's just something fantastic about driving the Zed with the hood down with the air not too hot, just warm or cool in country roads or by the coast. I was in Brighton on Sunday and leaving late evening, I had the same exact thoughts as the air got cooler, hood was down, sea on one side and road back to London on the other.

///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Fri 07 Jul, 2006 16:28

BimBeema wrote:Yes, definitley! there's just something fantastic about driving the Zed

I couldn't agree more. It is the best, especially after a long hard day/week in the office. It always makes me smile, always makes me feel good.

I always look back over my shoulder when I've parked her up anywhere, and when out for drives seem to stop off at numerous different lay-bys just to get out and have a look at her shiney curves.

Z cars are wonderful. Thank you BMW for creating these special little cars. Real gems.

///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Fri 07 Jul, 2006 18:15

BimBeema wrote:
flyingalexf68 wrote:
Oxford_gruen_II wrote: I couldn't agree more. It is the best, especially after a long hard day/week in the office. It always makes me smile, always makes me feel good.

I always look back over my shoulder when I've parked her up anywhere, and when out for drives seem to stop off at numerous different lay-bys just to get out and have a look at her shiney curves.

Z cars are wonderful. Thank you BMW for creating these special little cars. Real gems.
Jesus man, get a girlriend.
ROFLMAO

flyingalexf68 · Post by **flyingalexf68** » Fri 07 Jul, 2006 18:42

Oxford_gruen_II wrote:
BimBeema wrote:Yes, definitley! there's just something fantastic about driving the Zed
I couldn't agree more. It is the best, especially after a long hard day/week in the office. It always makes me smile, always makes me feel good.

I always look back over my shoulder when I've parked her up anywhere, and when out for drives seem to stop off at numerous different lay-bys just to get out and have a look at her shiney curves.

Z cars are wonderful. Thank you BMW for creating these special little cars. Real gems.

Jesus man, get a girlfriend.

BimBeema · Post by **BimBeema** » Fri 07 Jul, 2006 18:48

flyingalexf68 wrote:
Oxford_gruen_II wrote:
BimBeema wrote:Yes, definitley! there's just something fantastic about driving the Zed
I couldn't agree more. It is the best, especially after a long hard day/week in the office. It always makes me smile, always makes me feel good.

I always look back over my shoulder when I've parked her up anywhere, and when out for drives seem to stop off at numerous different lay-bys just to get out and have a look at her shiney curves.

Z cars are wonderful. Thank you BMW for creating these special little cars. Real gems.
Jesus man, get a girlriend.

ROFLMAO

Post by **Robert T** » Fri 07 Jul, 2006 20:52

flyingalexf68 wrote:Jesus man, get a girlriend.

I got myself a wife a couple of months ago. It didn't help! I still look back at my Z lovingly after I've parked her.

If I want to chill out a little, I take my Z out for a run with the top down, no matter how short. Even half a mile down the road to the supermarket gives me such a lift.

flyingalexf68 · Post by **flyingalexf68** » Fri 07 Jul, 2006 22:54

Robert T wrote:
flyingalexf68 wrote:Jesus man, get a girlfriend.
I got myself a wife a couple of months ago. It didn't help! I still look back at my Z lovingly after I've parked her.

If I want to chill out a little, I take my Z out for a run with the top down, no matter how short. Even half a mile down the road to the supermarket gives me such a lift.

I look back at my Zed as I'm walking away after I park it, but it's usually to check that the doors are locked.

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Sat 08 Jul, 2006 00:56

flyingalexf68 wrote:I look back at my Zed as I'm walking away after I park it, but it's usually to check that the doors are locked.

Yeah, yeah....sure that's the ONLY reason......

Alex, you're the same as the rest of us, just admit it.

A.

calbens · Post by **calbens** » Sat 08 Jul, 2006 01:10

Oxford_gruen_II wrote: I always look back over my shoulder when I've parked her up anywhere, and when out for drives seem to stop off at numerous different lay-bys just to get out and have a look at her shiney curves.

Z cars are wonderful. Thank you BMW for creating these special little cars. Real gems.

Wow!........You really have got it bad

Are you sure your referring to the car

100GRA · Post by **100GRA** » Sat 08 Jul, 2006 08:40

NERobbie - I was born and brought up in Bessacarr (Ellers Avenue), but left Doncaster in 1964. I know the Sprotbrough and Cadeby area well, because my wife was a student at High Melton (which was then a teacher training college), so we used to frequent some of the pubs around there.

flyingalexf68 · Post by **flyingalexf68** » Sat 08 Jul, 2006 09:40

Alfie wrote:
flyingalexf68 wrote:I look back at my Zed as I'm walking away after I park it, but it's usually to check that the doors are locked.
Yeah, yeah....sure that's the ONLY reason......

Alex, you're the same as the rest of us, just admit it.

A.

Never

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Sat 08 Jul, 2006 10:35

flyingalexf68 wrote:
Alfie wrote:
flyingalexf68 wrote:I look back at my Zed as I'm walking away after I park it, but it's usually to check that the doors are locked.
Yeah, yeah....sure that's the ONLY reason......

Alex, you're the same as the rest of us, just admit it.

A.
Never

SUSSED!

///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Sat 08 Jul, 2006 12:51

Alfie wrote:
flyingalexf68 wrote:
Alfie wrote: Yeah, yeah....sure that's the ONLY reason......

Alex, you're the same as the rest of us, just admit it.

A.
Never

SUSSED!

ROTFLMFAO

Raining here today, and it's doing my head in. so been looking forward to the weekend so I could wash and wax the Zed. It's not going to happen now.