[dimtimjim]

I'm smiling as I have booked myself onto a Track Day at Silverstone next week, on the new 'Arena GP' circuit.... Vroooooooom!

[Yudster]

What will you be driving?

[pjordan2000]

A car?

[Jill]

Got a new car

No more stressful car hunting!

What did you go for in the end?

2004 Ford Fiesta - 33,000 miles, one owner. Getting it Thurs

[Zoot]

Got a new car

No more stressful car hunting!

What did you go for in the end?

2004 Ford Fiesta - 33,000 miles, one owner. Getting it Thurs

That's bloody good milage!

[dimtimjim]

What will you be driving?

Motorcycle. I own two 'track prepared' bikes, which are not road legal (no brake light or horn). After becoming a father 8 years ago I came under pressure to give up biking on the road, but bikes are in my blood - have loved them since being a wee boy, so this was my comprimise. At least this way I eliminate T junctions, diesel on round-a-bouts, grannys in metros, etc.

Oh, and i'm not trying to sound flash by having two, they are both of mid 90's vintage (and hence cheap) so not exactly cutting edge technology, but by having two it means I can take someone else with me and thereby split the additional costs - like van hire and fuel to get there n back.


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[dimtimjim]

That's bloody good milage!

Indeed, that is VERY low mileage for a 6 yr old car, well done. I hope this one doesn't go walk-about.....

[Jill]

Yeh the mileage is cool. The only owner it's had is an old guy and he didn't use it much so it's in pretty good condition

[Yudster]

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Blimey. I have to say I hovered around the edge of bikerdom in the early eighties, my boyfriend at the time had one, his pride and joy - Kawasaki GPZ 750. The boyfriend probably lasted longer because of the bike than he would have done otherwise!

[dimtimjim]

Blimey. I have to say I hovered around the edge of bikerdom in the early eighties, my boyfriend at the time had one, his pride and joy - Kawasaki GPZ 750. The boyfriend probably lasted longer because of the bike than he would have done otherwise!

Wow, Yuds. Not only would it seem you have a mild interest in bikes, but you can even remember the silly name too! The GPZ750, grandfather to the modern day sports bike, and as ridden by a certain Mr Cruise in Top Gun (which is one of the best bits of homo-erotica EVER. I'm straight as a dart, but that voleyball scene even got me thinking about a switch! ) .

In my experience, being a man in leathers (of the non 17 stone variety) has never had a bad effect with the other sex. When I used to bike to work daily the girls in the office would always show their appreciation....

Plus, a motorcycle engine revs higher than a washing machine, girls.....

[foot-loose]

Cars > bikes.

Scary dangerous *.

[Yudster]

[ Top Gun (which is one of the best bits of homo-erotica EVER...................)

Yep - definitely a film all about Playing With The Boys.......fun for all the family! And *shameful admission alert* one of my all time favourite films.......

[dimtimjim]

I feel the need, the need................ to dress up in tight trousers and head down the Blue Oyster bar..... (hope thats not TOO stereotypical!)

[Johnny 1989]

From here:

http://www.football365.com/mediawatch/0 ... 26,00.html

Non-Football Headline Of The Day
'Mayor calls for removal of giant Pope-worrying penis' - Metro.

[foot-loose]

I feel the need, the need................ to dress up in tight trousers and head down the Blue Oyster bar..... (hope thats not TOO stereotypical!)

Homophobe.

[DevilsDuck]

Homo......hold the phobe

[Yudster]

Some great friends of mine were expecting a baby in June. For a reason that none of the doctors can discover, my friend went into labour last week and delivered the baby on Sunday - at 29 weeks. This is making me smile because I only had a call from them today, and everything is looking fine - my friend is very well, the baby is doing brilliantly, they're being really well looked after in the hospital, and although the baby is only 2lb he is healthy and strong. Just needs to grow! Scary situation, but great news.

[dimtimjim]

Jeez Yuds, that is small. My daughter was born quite premature (7 weeks early), but 2lb is amazing! Thats like pocket size! Hope all goes well.

[DevilsDuck]

Wow, glad the baby is doing well.

Making me smile

ARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!

Arsenal lost to those (see you next Tuesdays(C word is a bit strong for the smiley thread) Spurs, first time they've beat us since 1999, I am very, very displeased

[MK Chris]

Wow, that's amazing. Congratulations Yudster's friend.

[Nicola_Red]

It's payday which meansI can afford to buy a new corset! Hurray. Very excited.

[Yudster]

Jeez Yuds, that is small. My daughter was born quite premature (7 weeks early), but 2lb is amazing! Thats like pocket size! Hope all goes well.

Ha - Baby Yudster was born 6 weeks early and he was - wait for it - 9lb 2oz! Thank * he didn't go to term...........

[dimtimjim]

What the ruddy hell were you eating while preggers?!!!!

[Johnny 1989]

Congratulations to you friend Yuds, 2lb is tiny for a baby.

Making me smile

ARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!

Arsenal lost to those (see you next Tuesdays(C word is a bit strong for the smiley thread) Spurs, first time they've beat us since 1999, I am very, very displeased

I've told you before (over on the other thread), leave it.

I take it your a Spurs fan then Devils Duck?

[Yudster]

What the ruddy hell were you eating while preggers?!!!!

Nothing unusual, i just do big babies! My other two were both 9lb 4oz, the first one two weeks late and the second one bang on time.