St.Ricky Posted February 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 11 hours ago, cockles1987 said: I wish they'd use some form of technology to catch the cyclists that are continually jumping red lights. It does seem to be the majority this now as the poor wee souls are cold and can't hang around at junctions. Anyways back on topic, I've no idea what my car says about me, I didn't even know you could get talking cars. Oops forgot who the op was, so Mr Mitty thinks his car talks to him. It must be worth a fortune, a talking car. I'm pretty sure you undetstand the concept. Everyone else does. My car says that I am a mature and measured individual who enjoys some of the good things in life in an understated way. It says that I am upmarket but not flash. Automatic naturally. Self parking..obviously. A few boys toys in the tech department. Nice soft leather interior with heated seats. Excellent after games like Wednesday night's. It says that I have self confidence built through personal achievements in life and have no need to impress others. Your post appears to show bitterness. That's a shame. I'm sure your quite a decent guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 I'm assuming that is in the UK as you may remember we met once on a bus in Paphos and I am neither of those! Back on topic, like the idea of electric car but still not happy that a return trip to Paisley could take 2 days at current ranges. Would love more development of hydrogen fuel cells instead.Is the Paphos thing true ? I have been on buses in Paphos so could be true, apologies if I slighted you [emoji23]Did we meet ? Was I drunk ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanleySaint Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 Is the Paphos thing true ? I have been on buses in Paphos so could be true, apologies if I slighted you [emoji23]Did we meet ? Was I drunk ? Yes, it is true, your wife spotted my saints cap and we had a brief chat including about thd forum after which on returning home I set up my account on here, so not sure if I should thank you or not [emoji3] Not slighted in the least my friend and for the record you were sober (at least at that point in time) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Sanchez Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 Following on from the tank, there was a guy who used to park a hovercraft in Erskine in the early 80s. It was about as big as a good sized van, and he just parked it alongside the cars in a normal bay. I'd love to think he was commuting up the Clyde in it, but I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornwall_Saint Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 hour ago, TPAFKATS said: 4 hours ago, Cornwall_Saint said: Cyclists don’t tend to exist in Bodmin. They completely redone the road layouts (and made it worse) with the mindset of turning Bodmin into a “Cycle Town”. To put it simply, the guy who owned the bike shop relocated to St Austell. So, the scheme was a great success, I mean failure. On the plus side, there was a teenager casually skateboarding in the middle of one of the main roads through Bodmin with lots of traffic about. You do find cyclists on the stupid curvy back roads though, outside of town. And tractors. Oh stop complaining, you're still regarded as an Emmet in Kernow. In fairness about 95% of us are Emmets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 Yes, it is true, your wife spotted my saints cap and we had a brief chat including about thd forum after which on returning home I set up my account on here, so not sure if I should thank you or not [emoji3] Not slighted in the least my friend and for the record you were sober (at least at that point in time)Good Stuff Bud. It’s a strange ole world, my wife has just said that sounds just like the sort of thing we would do ! Next time your up for a game. Pm me and I might just buy you a beer [emoji106][emoji481] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Arthur Blair Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 I have a 17 year old Citroen Saxo VTR.A 1600 engine in a car the size of a geeg.Jeremy Clarkson said it was his favourite of all the early noughties hot hatches and, although he's a prick, he knows about motoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gotti Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 I have a 17 year old Citroen Saxo VTR.A 1600 engine in a car the size of a geeg.Jeremy Clarkson said it was his favourite of all the early noughties hot hatches and, although he's a prick, he knows about motoring.My mate had one of them, it was a pocket rocket. I had a Golf GTi back in the day but I loved the Saxo, Renault Clio 16V, Peugeot 205 GTI etc.Hot hatches are brilliant fun, my current car has just under four times the hp my Golf had but is no where near as much fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyond our ken Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 15 hours ago, cockles1987 said: I wish they'd use some form of technology to catch the cyclists that are continually jumping red lights. It does seem to be the majority this now as the poor wee souls are cold and can't hang around at junctions. Anyways back on topic, I've no idea what my car says about me, I didn't even know you could get talking cars. Oops forgot who the op was, so Mr Mitty thinks his car talks to him. It must be worth a fortune, a talking car. In the main. It’s to get safely away before the buses, taxis, vans and dickheads in cars start their charge the biggest hazard for cyclists in town is the pedestrian who feels that the red man only counts for motor vehicles i have an electric bike and it will easily do 20 mph very quickly but stoopit pedestrians still feel they have right of way over me you should see the faces when you close them down at the lights on Renfrew st and hope st as for what your car says about you it agrees with me and says you are a dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 15 hours ago, St.Ricky said: I'm pretty sure you undetstand the concept. Everyone else does. My car says that I am a mature and measured individual who enjoys some of the good things in life in an understated way. It says that I am upmarket but not flash. Automatic naturally. Self parking..obviously. A few boys toys in the tech department. Nice soft leather interior with heated seats. Excellent after games like Wednesday night's. It says that I have self confidence built through personal achievements in life and have no need to impress others. Your post appears to show bitterness. That's a shame. I'm sure your quite a decent guy. You set this entire thread up as a way of talking about yourself. I have to say that what you describe sounds safe and dull to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 Given that there are only a handful of different types of car and the majority of them look essentially exactly the same and there is an infinite number of personalities, I'd say my car said virtually nothing at all about me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted February 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, oaksoft said: You set this entire thread up as a way of talking about yourself. I have to say that what you describe sounds safe and dull to me. I would agree with your last sentence. I've had my Porsche 911. I've had my BMW M3. I had a great time travelling to Paris for the World Cup opening game against Brazil in my Alfa Romeo Spider Convertible. Silver with red leather seats. Travelled via Hamburg then down into the Dutch Alps. Time for an old man's car. Sober, uninspiring and easy to drive. That's me and that's what I've got. Edited February 9, 2019 by St.Ricky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted February 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 11 hours ago, beyond our ken said: In the main. It’s to get safely away before the buses, taxis, vans and dickheads in cars start their charge the biggest hazard for cyclists in town is the pedestrian who feels that the red man only counts for motor vehicles i have an electric bike and it will easily do 20 mph very quickly but stoopit pedestrians still feel they have right of way over me you should see the faces when you close them down at the lights on Renfrew st and hope st as for what your car says about you it agrees with me and says you are a dick I like the electric bike idea for city use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, St.Ricky said: I would agree with your last sentence. I've had my Porsche 911. I've had my BMW M3. Time for an old man's car. Sober, uninspiring and easy to drive. My first sentence is pretty accurate too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted February 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 13 hours ago, Eric Arthur Blair said: I have a 17 year old Citroen Saxo VTR. A 1600 engine in a car the size of a geeg. Jeremy Clarkson said it was his favourite of all the early noughties hot hatches and, although he's a prick, he knows about motoring. Looked at reviews on line and it was a best seller in its day. Quick, nimble and well priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted February 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 14 hours ago, Dirty Sanchez said: Following on from the tank, there was a guy who used to park a hovercraft in Erskine in the early 80s. It was about as big as a good sized van, and he just parked it alongside the cars in a normal bay. I'd love to think he was commuting up the Clyde in it, but I don't know. Is this the one DS? https://secretscotland.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/hovercraft-on-the-clyde/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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beyond our ken Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 1 hour ago, St.Ricky said: I like the electric bike idea for city use. I have a modified city bike and do 7 country miles and then take it on the bus to glasgow for the journey from Buchanan st to Charing Cross you really often need a hybrid or mountain e bike for city these days to handle potholes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper07 Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 15 hours ago, Eric Arthur Blair said: I have a 17 year old Citroen Saxo VTR. A 1600 engine in a car the size of a geeg. Jeremy Clarkson said it was his favourite of all the early noughties hot hatches and, although he's a prick, he knows about motoring. My brother had one of these for 48 hours in a week where he owned 3 different cars. He sold his safe we car he had had for his first year of driving. He then bought the Citroen, hit 2 trees and wrote it off, on his second day with it, and by the end of the week he had a wee safe car again - insurance costs rises for a while after that too. HE was lucky to walk out of it alive - but it was his inexperience rather that an issue with the car - it was faster than he could handle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyond our ken Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 1 hour ago, cockles1987 said: Ouch, it must have read the other thread as I just traded it in there. Maybe you traded it to FS, that would explain it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Arthur Blair Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 23 hours ago, Sweeper07 said: HE was lucky to walk out of it alive - but it was his inexperience rather that an issue with the car - it was faster than he could handle! Aye, it goes like stink off a monkey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted February 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) On 2/9/2019 at 1:39 PM, Sweeper07 said: My brother had one of these for 48 hours in a week where he owned 3 different cars. He sold his safe we car he had had for his first year of driving. He then bought the Citroen, hit 2 trees and wrote it off, on his second day with it, and by the end of the week he had a wee safe car again - insurance costs rises for a while after that too. HE was lucky to walk out of it alive - but it was his inexperience rather that an issue with the car - it was faster than he could handle! At the risk of more aprobrium A friend of mine bought his dream car, a new Aston Martin but turned down the opportunity to try it out and get a lesson on how best to drive it. First day out he went to Loch Lomondside. Wet day. Sharper corner than he anticipated. Result..One damaged Aston Martin. Edited February 10, 2019 by St.Ricky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Arthur Blair Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 One oranges Aston Martin. https://goo.gl/images/odrxec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted February 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 28 minutes ago, Eric Arthur Blair said: https://goo.gl/images/odrxec EAB. I can't improve my eyesight but I might be able to turn off my extremely inventive text system! I'll give that's go. Meanwhile he has given up buying Aston Martins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 44 minutes ago, Eric Arthur Blair said: https://goo.gl/images/odrxec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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