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Alastair
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Re: JUST MY LUCK....
« Reply #40 on: Sep 19th, 2007, 8:47am » |
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Really bad luck Pete.
I hope the parts she paid for are not the "wrong parts" and that the correct parts turn out to be more expensive.
Best Wishes
Alastair
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john.n
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Re: JUST MY LUCK....
« Reply #41 on: Sep 20th, 2007, 11:04am » |
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At least you seem to be getting somewhere now Pete. This story is longer-and more interesting, than lord of the rings! john.n
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Alastair
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Re: JUST MY LUCK....
« Reply #42 on: Sep 20th, 2007, 11:13am » |
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More like Lord of the Wings - sorry Pete couldn't resist
Alastair
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Re: JUST MY LUCK....
« Reply #43 on: Sep 20th, 2007, 8:30pm » |
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any more news pete, ive been following this story and i really hope its going to have an happy ending.
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pete from Hull
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Re: JUST MY LUCK....
« Reply #44 on: Sep 20th, 2007, 9:06pm » |
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Parts are re-ordered and I await a phonecall to say they have arrived, I will then go down to inspect them to make sure they are correct before they paint them.
I have decided to spend more money on getting the rest of the paintwork and dents sorted, which I will have to pay for myself. I was going to do it myself but I just can't be bothered, I need the car sorted to rekindle my enthusiasm, I have lost a lot of interest in things what with the flooding and other problems, anyway I keep telling myself it can only get better..... at least my car should look like a new one, ha ha... we'll see.
It does help being able to share all this with everyone on this forum, the interest shown really does build confidence, without it I would have probably moved away from Scorps a long time ago, just to know there is someone out there to listen is really uplifting, for this I thank you all.....
Pete
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podge
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Re: JUST MY LUCK....
« Reply #45 on: Sep 21st, 2007, 11:37am » |
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Itching to see the finished result Pete, it should be well worth the wait and frustration.
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Andy
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Re: JUST MY LUCK....
« Reply #46 on: Sep 23rd, 2007, 12:23pm » |
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 Just read about you bad luck looking forward to a happy ending
good luck
same sort of thig hapened to me in my Mondeo got written off so got me another scorpio 2,3 not in bad condition
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pete from Hull
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Re: JUST MY LUCK....Update
« Reply #47 on: Sep 28th, 2007, 11:02pm » |
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Police rang me today, he said they were going to see the woman, (wow! I thought) he said that they were going to check her docs and interview her etc. I told him she had paid for the car to be repaired and he said if it costs anymore than what she had paid to ring him and they will take things further.
I told him I was not at all happy with the way the matter had been (or not been) handled by the police and he apologised.... great, is british justice isn't it? note how I spell british without a capital letter....
Coincidentally half an hour after the cops called I gat a call from her, she was just ringing to ask me if the car had been repaired yet, (coinsidence?) No I said and explained about the parts situation, she said she would ring me again....
Don't know why....
Anyway, a bit later on the bodyshop rang, Your parts are ready now if you'd like to come and check them before we paint the bumper, so I'll go and have a look on Monday..... Are we getting nearer to the conclusion I ask myself?
Here's hoping....
Pete
My wife has just had her knee replacement done so I have an invalid to look after for the next few weeks.....
Might get some work done before our hols in October.... 
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pete from Hull
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Re: JUST MY LUCK....Getting Nearer....
« Reply #48 on: Oct 1st, 2007, 12:54pm » |
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I have been to see the bits this morning for my car, brand new facelift bumper, headlight, foglight and indicator.... At last!
Car is now booked in for 10th October, that give us 9 days to get it back looking like a new car? Just in time to get the service done before a megga trip to Reading via Plymouth (10 hour trip) for our autumn holiday on a narrow boat....
Boy! are we looking forward to that....
Pete
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pete from Hull
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Re: JUST MY LUCK....Finally....
« Reply #49 on: Oct 10th, 2007, 3:21pm » |
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I can't believe it but it's true.... I have taken my car to the bodyshop today .. .. ..  Yippeee. they said it should be ready by next Tues or Wednesday, will look like a new car with its facelift bumper and headlights etc they have leant me a little 05 Fiesta auto for the time being.
yesterday it had it's 15000 mile gas service done so we are well on the way to being totally sorted.... 
Pete
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Dave
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Re: JUST MY LUCK....
« Reply #50 on: Oct 10th, 2007, 9:38pm » |
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Fingers crossed its all sorted soon 
It'll look amazing
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Andy
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Re: JUST MY LUCK....
« Reply #52 on: Oct 18th, 2007, 8:41pm » |
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Well pleased for you can't wait to see the pictures all the best
ANDY
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Re: JUST MY LUCK....
« Reply #54 on: Oct 19th, 2007, 11:05am » |
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Well done Pete. Looks like a nice job  .
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Andy
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Re: JUST MY LUCK....
« Reply #55 on: Oct 19th, 2007, 2:00pm » |
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:excellent result looking good
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STUTET74
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Re: JUST MY LUCK....
« Reply #56 on: Oct 19th, 2007, 3:07pm » |
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you must be chuffed!
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pete from Hull
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Re: JUST MY LUCK....
« Reply #57 on: Oct 19th, 2007, 5:02pm » |
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I would like to thank everyone on these pages for the encouragement I have had during this marathon, I am dead chuffed with the results.
Tonight, we will be slinking off down to Plymouth to pick up our grandson in the morning, we will then be driving to Reading where we will be joining our family for a weeks holiday cruising the kennet and avon canal on a 10 berth narrowboat, I will no doubt find new skills in painting flowers on buckets and watering cans etc, just as Rosie and Jim do.
Next Saturday we will be doing the return journeys so if you're anyware near my route, keep your eyes peeled and give us a wave if you see us, meanwhile, look after your Scorpios and I'll catch up next week....
Thanks again everyone
Pete
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Ultima2300
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Re: JUST MY LUCK....
« Reply #58 on: Oct 19th, 2007, 6:48pm » |
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A happy and shiney ending!
Have a great break
Best wishes
Geoff
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Re: JUST MY LUCK....
« Reply #59 on: Oct 19th, 2007, 7:48pm » |
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on Oct 19th, 2007, 5:02pm, peteHull wrote:Tonight, we will be slinking off down to Plymouth to pick up our grandson in the morning, Next Saturday we will be doing the return journeys so if you're anyware near my route, keep your eyes peeled and give us a wave if you see us, meanwhile, look after your Scorpios and I'll catch up next week....
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I'll keep my eyes peeled for you Pete,
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