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I have just (20 minutes ago) fired beastie up after she has lain dormant for the last four weeks in my mates garage. I've been looking forward to that moment since about ten minutes after I locked her up back in January. She always starts pretty much first turn, and last year she sat (in Summer) in the same garage for 6 weeks and still started first turn of the key.
Anyway, I'm waffling, on this occasion (about 25 minutes ago), one of my mates neighbours (a Portuguese chap with a limited command of the English language) was checking the engine oil level in his Vauxhall people thingy outside the next garage along. So, I shut beastie down, and as I'm closing the garage door, stare at my mates 350Z (parked outside the garage) wondering again why on earth he bought it, when next door neighbour says "Is it Diesel?" Somewhat shocked, I politely say "I beg your pardon?" and he repeats the word "Diesel". No mate I say, It's a three and a half litre petrol with a six speed box, they make em in Japan. No, not that he says, the one in the garage. The rest of the conversation is not really repeatable here but he does now know a bit more about British Sports cars than he did half an hour ago. FFS.
Anyway, I'm waffling, on this occasion (about 25 minutes ago), one of my mates neighbours (a Portuguese chap with a limited command of the English language) was checking the engine oil level in his Vauxhall people thingy outside the next garage along. So, I shut beastie down, and as I'm closing the garage door, stare at my mates 350Z (parked outside the garage) wondering again why on earth he bought it, when next door neighbour says "Is it Diesel?" Somewhat shocked, I politely say "I beg your pardon?" and he repeats the word "Diesel". No mate I say, It's a three and a half litre petrol with a six speed box, they make em in Japan. No, not that he says, the one in the garage. The rest of the conversation is not really repeatable here but he does now know a bit more about British Sports cars than he did half an hour ago. FFS.
Edited by Chilliman on Wednesday 20th February 10:53
Chilli I'm very concerned for you after reading this post. Bit of thread-linkage here but are you sure the conversation was really all that insulting to poor Beastie? Or have you, in an entirely unintentional manner subconsciously made it seem worse than it was (to yourself, not us) in order to begin man-proving your 'need' for a 911 Turbo? Be careful Mr Oil Rig Person, the devious nature of attraction can be very subversive 
KateV8 said:
Chilli I'm very concerned for you after reading this post. Bit of thread-linkage here but are you sure the conversation was really all that insulting to poor Beastie? Or have you, in an entirely unintentional manner subconsciously made it seem worse than it was (to yourself, not us) in order to begin man-proving your 'need' for a 911 Turbo? Be careful Mr Oil Rig Person, the devious nature of attraction can be very subversive
What?It's simple. Pork & Cheese bloke thought beastie was a diesel. He's now added 'TVR' to his limited store of English Vocab' and is all the better for it. I also took the opportunity to explain to him that Porsche were for girls, MX5's were OK if you're ghey, there's no Portugeuse F1 drivers because Portugeuse people can't drive worth a toss, and that everyone in Europe drove on the wrong side of the road.
I finished this off by suggesting that he ditch the trouble and strife and the rug rats, grow a pair, and buy a proper car.
He thanked me for this new found knowledge, and promised to enlighten all his mates at home in Lisbon next time he's back visiting the family. He also kept looking at me over his shoulder as he scurried off, which, TBH, I found a trifle disturbing.
ETA: I don't work on an oil rig (no, honestly I don't), I work on boats, and I'm a cook. I do an awesome Penne al'arabiata, but my Morrocan lamb tagine is to die for
Edited by Chilliman on Wednesday 20th February 15:19
What he said
TA14 said:
Chilliman said:
I don't work on an oil rig (no, honestly I don't), I work on boats, and I'm a cook. I do an awesome Penne al'arabiata, but my Morrocan lamb tagine is to die for
Under siege?Chilliman said:
What?
It's simple. Pork & Cheese bloke thought beastie was a diesel. He's now added 'TVR' to his limited store of English Vocab' and is all the better for it. I also took the opportunity to explain to him that Porsche were for girls, MX5's were OK if you're ghey, there's no Portugeuse F1 drivers because Portugeuse people can't drive worth a toss, and that everyone in Europe drove on the wrong side of the road.
I finished this off by suggesting that he ditch the trouble and strife and the rug rats, grow a pair, and buy a proper car.
He thanked me for this new found knowledge, and promised to enlighten all his mates at home in Lisbon next time he's back visiting the family. He also kept looking at me over his shoulder as he scurried off, which, TBH, I found a trifle disturbing.
ETA: I don't work on an oil rig (no, honestly I don't), I work on boats, and I'm a cook. I do an awesome Penne al'arabiata, but my Morrocan lamb tagine is to die for
It's simple. Pork & Cheese bloke thought beastie was a diesel. He's now added 'TVR' to his limited store of English Vocab' and is all the better for it. I also took the opportunity to explain to him that Porsche were for girls, MX5's were OK if you're ghey, there's no Portugeuse F1 drivers because Portugeuse people can't drive worth a toss, and that everyone in Europe drove on the wrong side of the road.
I finished this off by suggesting that he ditch the trouble and strife and the rug rats, grow a pair, and buy a proper car.
He thanked me for this new found knowledge, and promised to enlighten all his mates at home in Lisbon next time he's back visiting the family. He also kept looking at me over his shoulder as he scurried off, which, TBH, I found a trifle disturbing.
ETA: I don't work on an oil rig (no, honestly I don't), I work on boats, and I'm a cook. I do an awesome Penne al'arabiata, but my Morrocan lamb tagine is to die for
Edited by Chilliman on Wednesday 20th February 15:19
I vote Chillman tvr owner of the errrrr day! I'd have done an Oscar on him, shut the f
ker up for good no no no he's innocent, got to be honest I think mine runs rough then laugh and think it's meant to do that! Isn't it?? It must be a joy to see your old girl when you get back, oh and how's the missus. Women ,,, Kelly Brooke would get but one night, I'd rather have the tiv! Ive gone mad! In public!!
ker up for good no no no he's innocent, got to be honest I think mine runs rough then laugh and think it's meant to do that! Isn't it?? It must be a joy to see your old girl when you get back, oh and how's the missus. Women ,,, Kelly Brooke would get but one night, I'd rather have the tiv! Ive gone mad! In public!! Meths said:
I show people the plug in the boot and tell them it's a plug-in hybrid 
They are then convinced that it is cheaper to run than their clio
I love playing on peoples ignorance.
Now that is an excellent idea They are then convinced that it is cheaper to run than their clio
I love playing on peoples ignorance.
Next some old Doris has a whinge at me, instead of blipping the throttle a few times I'll just pop the boot and show her the plug
"It's a hybrid love, honest"
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