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PiercedEllie
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Today I got to drive the Scorpio  . The van will currently not even jump start, so I am now on the insurance for the Scorp. Took the doggies out in it today, so couldn't go too mad - wouldn't want flying dogs in there.
It has been a while since I drove an auto, had to supress that desire as the car comes to a halt to press the clutch before it stalls!
Much as it's lovely and luxurious and smooth, and effortless, I still sort of want my van fixed and heated again (does that make me really strange?)
Ellie
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Paul B
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Re: Finally...
« Reply #1 on: Feb 20th, 2005, 6:45pm » |
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Ah yes, the old dipping the 'clutch' and head hitting the windscreen routine. That's such fun  You soon learn though don't you?
And are you strange for prefering your van? Well... maybe... a bit
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Two hundred & seven horses and only one jockey!
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PiercedEllie
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Thankfully, with the dogs in the back, I managed not to actually do it. I think because I was driving like a good occasional auto driver with my left foot wedged behind my right leg. Didn't stop the muscles in my left foot twitching every time though 
I guess I'll get used to it though. I think that's why I'm missing the van too, because I was used to it.
Ellie
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Ultima_Bloke
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Re: Finally...
« Reply #3 on: Feb 20th, 2005, 7:06pm » |
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Prefer a van to a scorpio?? Quick barry, get ellie to a specialist, a.s.a.p!! 
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phuturephantasy
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leave the poor girl alone if shes like her van then let it be 
Dont worry ellie they are only jealous because u have more room in it to get more money and spend barrys money ha ha ha
I will stick up for u mate .
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Mrs Phuturephantasy
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Its because u are use to a manual and the van is a quite abit smaller than the scorpio , barry will just have to let u drive it more at weekends.
Hows the hotel hunting going have u found anywhere let
I wrote the one before this but graeme was signed in and i didnt check .
SILLY WOMAN I IM
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Re: Finally...
« Reply #6 on: Feb 20th, 2005, 9:05pm » |
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ah the manual to auto conversion..always fun. few times i ragged my carllton auto thru the box and stomped the brake as i shifted from 1st to 2nd  how we laughed as our takeaway rolled across the floor..
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Ultima_Bloke
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Re: Finally...
« Reply #7 on: Feb 20th, 2005, 9:10pm » |
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Manual?? Whats that?? Oh yeah, its one of those helpful books you read, when working on cars!!
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Mrs Phuturephantasy
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yes thats right but they never did one for the scorpio and i dont think they will ever do one for such a brillant car 
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PiercedEllie
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I had always preferred manuals till my first auto LOL
I think it is the size issue for me, I just feel too small for the Scorpio after the van.
Having said that, the Scorpio is easier to park than my van, despite being the size of a small tank. I think it's the power steering and mirrors you can actually see something useful in, and not either the pavement and houses, or the side panels, or the sky. I am forever trying to park the van with my head out the window, looking, no doubt a right prat.
I'm definitely with you on the using it more often solution Mrs P. It is nice and warm in the Scorpio.
Ellie
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Ultima_Bloke
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Re: Finally...
« Reply #10 on: Feb 20th, 2005, 9:50pm » |
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mirrors you can actually see something useful in, Not just for you females to check make up in then?? HaHaHa!!
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Mrs Phuturephantasy
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Thats what i call girl power go on be a dare devil and take it to work the students wont have a clue what it is , There think someone posh has come for the day
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PiercedEllie
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Actually, there is one at work at the moment, meant to post on here in 'Seen By You' but I think I'd know if there was another member at the University. Anyway, it is a aubergine N/M reg I think saloon, has been parked in prime position right outside the main building, so maybe its someone important (and that's why I don't know who it is!)
Alan, what are you suggesting about women drivers?
Though I've got the day off tomorrow, the bloodmobile will be there, so I will probably (extremely sadly I know) be going into work in the Scorpio briefly tomorrow. I'll see who I can impress.
Ellie
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Ultima_Bloke
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Re: Finally...
« Reply #13 on: Feb 20th, 2005, 10:14pm » |
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Alan, what are you suggesting about women drivers?
Nothing!!
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PiercedEllie
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on Feb 20th, 2005, 10:14pm, Ultima_Bloke wrote:
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Good, I'm glad you were not trying to insinuate anything about women drivers.
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Re: Finally...
« Reply #15 on: Feb 20th, 2005, 10:27pm » |
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on Feb 20th, 2005, 10:24pm, PiercedEllie wrote:
Good, I'm glad you were not trying to insinuate anything about women drivers. |
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Hahaha!! I know better than to do that, specially as I dont want a drink poured over me at the next pub meet!!
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PiercedEllie
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Cool, will you be coming to the kent/essex one this sunday (so I can be ready with the pint)?
Ellie
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Ultima_Bloke
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Re: Finally...
« Reply #17 on: Feb 20th, 2005, 10:49pm » |
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Nah, I gonna give the kent one a miss!! Got loads 2 do!! 
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Re: Finally...
« Reply #18 on: Feb 20th, 2005, 10:51pm » |
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on Feb 20th, 2005, 10:49pm, Ultima_Bloke wrote:| Nah, I gonna give the kent one a miss!! Got loads 2 do!! |
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Unless, abby and regann are goin!!
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PiercedEllie
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Don't think I can arrange that, sorry.
Ellie
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