I'm not moving to the dark side

[michael gould]

Was thinking of buying a Ferrari 599 but it just seemed daft as it would stay in the garage, being driven only when the sun comes out. So I’m keeping my DB9 which is still in totally mint condition. My wife gave me some pocket money on Saturday as we were in “that London” and I purchased a very low miles Merc SL500 to replace the BMW cab.

As you all know I am the most arrogant man in the world, and when the nice Mercedes salesman looked at me incredulously when I refused his GAP insurance, he asked me two questions

1. “What will you do if you write off your car and the difference is 10k to replace “ my answer “ ask my multi-millionaire wife to write me out another cheque”
2. “What will you do for a car if you seriously damage your car” my answer “open the other side of the garage and drive my DB9”

I did ask, but unfortunately y the didn’t sell GAP insurance to cover my income in the event of a divorce

The SL500 is a super car by the way……..it’s being delivered tomorrow

[djmac56]

Brilliant!

[avinalarf]

A sensible choice Michael .
I can see your point about the Ferrari.
I had to reluctantly sell my old Virage as it would never get driven .
We Captains of Industry live humdrum lives and finding the quality time to drive our supercars is problematic when the helicopter is so much quicker.
Glad go see your dear wife is still funding your hobbies.
Next time you are coming to London give me a ring and you can buy me a drink.

Edited by avinalarf on Tuesday 1st October 12:28

[Biggriff]

I like your style.....

[George29]

Good choice. Especially not moving to Ferrari.

[Jockman]

Nice one Mr G.

As entertaining as ever

You should be a character in Downton Abbey

[michael gould]

looks like the Gould's have been busy .....my brother purchased this last night from Stratstone Wilmslow

[AMDBSNick]

michael gould said:

looks like the Gould's have been busy .....my brother purchased this last night from Stratstone Wilmslow

Is that the Roadster "S"

[Lunablack]

michael gould said:

looks like the Gould's have been busy .....my brother purchased this last night from Stratstone Wilmslow

Very very nice.......... What are you going to do now that your brother has a better car than you

[avinalarf]

michael gould said:

looks like the Gould's have been busy .....my brother purchased this last night from Stratstone Wilmslow

Very nice Michael and a brave choice of colour .
It is nice to see that the family Gould has not been affected by the current distressed state of the economy.
Does your brother also use his wife's inheritance ?

[mikey k]

AMDBSNick said:

michael gould said:

looks like the Gould's have been busy .....my brother purchased this last night from Stratstone Wilmslow

Is that the Roadster "S"

with light weight seats they've had it for a while I hope he got a good price!

[michael gould]

avinalarf said:

michael gould said:

looks like the Gould's have been busy .....my brother purchased this last night from Stratstone Wilmslow

Very nice Michael and a brave choice of colour .
It is nice to see that the family Gould has not been affected by the current distressed state of the economy.
Does your brother also use his wife's inheritance ?

No, he's rich independently ........but my darling wife did treat me to some nice grub and had a super duper time in “that London”
Friday lunch at “the Ivy” next table was Lord Sugar…….he’s very common
Saturday Lunch at “Roast” overlooking Borough Market
Saturday dinner at “Yauatcha” Soho
Sunday Lunch at “La Chapelle”

[AMDBSNick]

mikey k said:

with light weight seats they've had it for a while I hope he got a good price!

AdamV8V fancied it too but has other stuff on ATM

[Biggriff]

The Ivy is so common. We sat next to Sly Stallone and he asked for ketchup FFS.

[michael gould]

Biggriff said:

The Ivy is so common. We sat next to Sly Stallone and he asked for ketchup FFS.

The Ivy is a glorified burger joint but their belly pork has always been excellent and that's why we go there.......sometimes it's nice to mingle with common folk

[avinalarf]

Biggriff said:

The Ivy is so common. We sat next to Sly Stallone and he asked for ketchup FFS.

What's wrong with ketchup, BIG boy. ?

[avinalarf]

michael gould said:

No, he's rich independently ........but my darling wife did treat me to some nice grub and had a super duper time in “that London”
Friday lunch at “the Ivy” next table was Lord Sugar…….he’s very common
Saturday Lunch at “Roast” overlooking Borough Market
Saturday dinner at “Yauatcha” Soho
Sunday Lunch at “La Chapelle”

Not a bad shout for a weekend in the smoke,did you stay at the Savoy or Dorchester ?
Lord Sugar eh.
Hope you asked him about Stella

[AMDBSNick]

avinalarf said:

Hope you asked him about Stella

More of a "bitter" man myself

[michael gould]

avinalarf said:

michael gould said:

No, he's rich independently ........but my darling wife did treat me to some nice grub and had a super duper time in “that London”
Friday lunch at “the Ivy” next table was Lord Sugar…….he’s very common
Saturday Lunch at “Roast” overlooking Borough Market
Saturday dinner at “Yauatcha” Soho
Sunday Lunch at “La Chapelle”

Not a bad shout for a weekend in the smoke,did you stay at the Savoy or Dorchester ?
Lord Sugar eh.
Hope you asked him about Stella

I believe she's still saving up to pay the legal fees.....my wife spent £85 on biscuits in F&M ....total madness

[avinalarf]

michael gould said:

I believe she's still saving up to pay the legal fees.....my wife spent £85 on biscuits in F&M ....total madness

Biscuits eh,is that a euphemism,you old bounder.
Sorry Michael,I believe that's a spelling mistake,did you not not mean S&M.
My dear wife and I spend a bit on the old handcuffs and whips etc,jolly good fun on a wet Sunday.

Edited by avinalarf on Tuesday 1st October 14:47