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Tales from a grumpy imigrant part 2

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    Originally posted by vetran View Post
    ye Gods I thought this was a contractor forum.

    I the sad permie seem to have the newest car here.
    Paid for in cash, I assume.
    Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
    +5 Xeno Cool Points

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      Originally posted by doodab View Post
      Cheapskates. I've done £1600 on a clutch and flywheel, new brakes all round, service and MOT. Got the cambelt coming up soon. And I only get about 25mpg.

      Perhaps I should look for a cheaper car...

      Me too! Last month. Trying to sell car as we speak.
      Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
      +5 Xeno Cool Points

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        Originally posted by MaryPoppins View Post
        Paid for in cash, I assume.
        Actually yes. £50 notes from the current account.

        I didn't say I was a poor permie

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          Originally posted by vetran View Post
          Actually yes. £50 notes from the current account.

          I didn't say I was a poor permie
          Oh, sure.
          Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
          +5 Xeno Cool Points

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            Originally posted by suityou01 View Post
            When I saw your post in the thread heading on the main grid I thought oh she's going to rip me a new one.

            A very big apology for thinking that, you're a good old stick really
            Nah, I'm not. I owe you one [a ripping]!
            Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
            +5 Xeno Cool Points

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              Hope it works out for you. these things always kick you when you are down. Lets hope the heads not destroyed.

              I found you a replacement engine in case

              Chevy LS1 LS2 LS3 LS6 LQ4 LQ9 6.0 V8 ENGINE DRIFT 4x4 Cobra TVR Hotrod | eBay

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                Originally posted by MaryPoppins View Post
                Oh, sure.
                only thing we have ever borrowed for is the mortgage.

                We have used interest free credit but the money sits in a high interest savings account and Mrs V walks down and pays for it the day its due. She would have a fit if we borrowed anything and I'm too tight.

                Cars, Holidays furniture etc paid for up front, if we can't afford it we don't have it.

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                  Originally posted by vetran View Post
                  only thing we have ever borrowed for is the mortgage.

                  We have used interest free credit but the money sits in a high interest savings account and Mrs V walks down and pays for it the day its due. She would have a fit if we borrowed anything and I'm too tight.

                  Cars, Holidays furniture etc paid for up front, if we can't afford it we don't have it.
                  Alright, alright! I'm not the debt police, put your wanger away
                  Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
                  +5 Xeno Cool Points

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                    Originally posted by MaryPoppins View Post
                    Alright, alright! I'm not the debt police, put your wanger away
                    sorry get a bit defensive, people keep telling me its all my fault (rich capitalist I am) that the country is in debt.

                    Wanger popped away!

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                      Originally posted by vetran View Post
                      sorry get a bit defensive, people keep telling me its all my fault (rich capitalist I am) that the country is in debt.

                      Wanger popped away!
                      Sounds like you're hanging around with a bunch of twats then.
                      Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
                      +5 Xeno Cool Points

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