Wendy

I am just hoping the snow and severe bad weather is over by early Feb, so I won't need to use my 350 in the worst of the weather. My VW Corrado - a front wheel drive couldn't get me out of the village mind in bad weather, so this now has winter tyres on it. I got stuck so many times, it was really embarrassing. There is a steep hill up to my house and another to get out of the village. The difference is huge in bad weather with winter tyres. But this is in for a respray in Feb. I am however going to need some Winter wheels and tyres for next year on the 350, some decisions to be made before then though. Do I keep to standard Wheel sizes for my Summer Wheels and then the same size for Winter albeit another pair of wheels or do I take the opportunity to buy new 19's Summer Wheels. Will have to take a look around at some of your cars over the next year and see whats what to assist the decision.

OMG - That is awful - I would be mortified - Really feel for you. Hope its not too expensive to get fixed

still plenty of time to join us on rico wendy your more than welcome 100 pound of the price now aswell as i have 4 cars coming this trip looks great as well as it involves the chance for a bit of snow action offers there I have just had another look and reminded myself of this one. I agree it looks good but for a variety of reasons won't be joining it. Thanks though for suggesting it. :-)

Oh, I know that and more than capable of doing just that. Been on lots of cars trips (And organised many over the years) just like joining a group of like minded folk and enjoying the experience/s together. Besides a driving trip totally on your own, for me I find a little sad and does not really work in providing the feedback I was after. Fortunately the Wales Trip is happening so I will join that in 2015 - my first. Guess it free's me up with time and financially to join some others I know with a trip to The Ring for some laps and a Track Day at Spa in the Corrado. I have also wanted to go to either Le Mans Classic or The Monaco Classic which is normally just before the Grand Prix. Guess I might have to get organising...............

Please No !!! On hold for 2015 ? Really ?? !!!! Was really looking forward to this.......planned in my holiday forecast and everything !!!

What about the Mongol Rally ? - I have always fancied that one - well along with loads of others !!! It's very basic, limited to 1000cc vehicles and you take your own route, which is either south through Turkey or north through Russia basically. Mind you roads will be considerably better than when I first looked at this some years ago. It can be done in 3 weeks. Trans Siberian Railway back - Oh yeah !!! There are also some Ice Driving routes rallies which also look brilliant- One day !! Must remember to keep buying lottery ticket !!!

So many to choose from and you need to decide what will give you the best experience. I have driven Track Days. done Experience Days and Rally School etc etc If you really fancy just getting your hands on and driving a Ferrari, a Lambo and Aston etc etc. I would have to vote Everyman Racing at Prestwold in Leicestershire. Just get the maximum amount of laps in whatever or all of them - to give you a decent experience and some good feedback to open them up more and enjoy. I have to be very fair to the Instructors on the 3 times I have been - not once been limited in my speed. Everyman also did have some Single Seaters. There is always the Aerial Atom of course ? Bill Gwynne Rally School - if you really want a full on Rally experience - I would thoroughly recommend this and advise not to even consider a cheap option for a Rally Day. Bill Gwynne has 2 sons that are Rally Drivers - its in their blood. !! I have had a good option of cars to choose at both Silverstone and Thruxton, prefering Thruxton though - more friendly in every way. Silverstone certainly did have single seaters. Again dependant on price, if it is unlikley you will get to do this too often - consider which circuit you might like to drive, then maybe the vehicles available. I did some Nascar mad day at Rockingham in the Summer. Think that might be the noise of them you can hear. That is quite hairy. Relying totally on a complete stranger to be your spotter, tell you, what is coming up behind, what is ahead etc ....due to the angle and being an oval - I am still laughing about that one, but it was mental !! And fun I think !!! Proper seat of your pants stuff. Whatever you choose I am sure you will enjoy it. I swop all my Tesco Clubcard points for some kind of Motorsport/Driving related items !! Doesn't take too long if you use their Credit card too.

I hate selling a car I have really enjoyed. Mine do seem to become part of the family. Fortunately not had to do it too often, as usually there is something else that has inspired me to move on and needed to sell to do so. Its getting harder since I am more able to afford cars that were out of reach previoulsy though. Sure your 370 is a good step though. Just takes a little time to get used to the transition of change. Wine or beer could be a good solution if not out in the car this evening !!!

Rosberg in Pole, Rosberg in Pole, Rosberg in Pole - Oh Yeah !!!!! Can't wait for tomorrow !!!!!!!!!!!!

I would prefer the Polo TShirt and Club logo. Forum handle and actual name would be great !!! Not quite sure how you would do this though individually on the TShirts though, unless by badges If Traders advertised on them - surely we could charge them and get then get TShirts for free ??? !!

That would work and keep the HGV firms happy too. If there are a line of Truckers to contend with, motorists might think twice before some of the awful antics that regularly happen entering or exiting motorways. Although I could see there would be some mega angry Truck drivers with this too a I am sure it would not stop everyone from cutting them up.

Remember too - Black Friday is next Friday. For those that don't know this is a cheap shopping day which crowds queue up from silly hours in the morning - in the States. In much larger towns and stores and bigger Internet Sites (Amazon is one) - it is now very popular here in the UK too. Good way to purchase Christmas shopping much cheaper.

If all HGV's were stopped from driving during Rush Hour times, surely this would help the flow of traffic hugely ? I know 2 HGV drivers, who both think this and believe it would make sense. Of course logistically for the HGV firms it might prove a nightmare. But surely something could be worked.

What a nice little find, some stunning motors in there !!!!!!!!!! Petrolhead Heaven !!

Me too - please x 1

...And some people think women are hard to please?! Watch it - you might just like what I would be spending my Lottery Monies on as there are plenty of cars, tracks etc planned......... plus loads more !!! And invites to join in the fun - to a chosen few ..........nice people !!!!! ...................

Just a big Lottery win but failing that I will settle for a Cayman for now !!

What kind of price are these calendars likley to be when they go on sale ?

Anythink, Nothink, everythink - drives me mad. When did the G get replaced for a K ? So, I believe generally replaced Anyway - mainly used in not knowing how to start the next topic of converstion piece - I reckon ? ! I have quite a few friends from the North - it's quite amusing the differing ways in which we speak and words we use. The banter between us can certainly become quite heated and very amusing at times !! There are also the times, when I have no idea what they are trying to say, using words just made up so Southerners do not have a clue what is going on !!!!

I only offered my view, based on the question being asked and my experience.

I am presuming you are new to being Self Employed and Charging out your rates etc. Therefore I would suggest you decided what rate you wish to charge for all your work irrelevant of who they are or what they are currently being charged. Business People talk, so it is not a good idea to charge different rates unless you have a good reason for doing so. Just my opinion..

I love fireworks, bonfires and the winter BBQ too . I do not own dogs but actually find this irrelevant, (not being rude to the dog owners) as I do not actually see why we need fireworks more than on the 5th November or a few days either side. I am sure years back this was how it was and pet owners prepared in whatever way they could - knowing it was for a very limited time. If we try an accomodate everybody on everything, we would have fireworks any day or night throughout the year - which is what happens in many of the Southern European and Latin American Countries...........Maybe we should think ourselves lucky. Serioulsy - What about Hypnosis for Dogs for Fireworks ? There must be something to help calm dear Pooch.

I have done this too - most embarrassingly. Usual sort of thing for the foolish things too - midnight - on a tiny country lane that I had to turn around on. Pitch black as you would expect at this time ! and I reversed back just a few inches too far, dropping onto the wet grass verge. I stopped got out and checked and really thought I had been lucky and would get out of this if I was careful. No, I was shocked, as I so carefully did not put on masses of power, but seriously no grip. At this time I really did not know where the Traction Control switch was and no looking for it in the heat of the moment located it either. The male friend who I was with - gingerly asked if he might try - knowing I would not take kindly to this, nor would I even be impressed if he got it out. I know, I know !!! So a very mixed up emotion when he did not succeed either. One I was still in this dilemma, Two - Yes !!! He did not manage it either. Fortunately I did have some of the canvass style shopping bags in the boot, (knowing I had to get some grip from something - ( due to a similar experience in the Bordeaux Forest - which is very sandy in a 36ft, 6 Ton double axle American Motorhome some 20 years earlier - another story) so we dug these under the rear wheels as much as was possible - and I eventually got some grip and naturally a muddy, grass covered car and amusing tale to tell Despite now being very late when I got home, I immediately read up on the location of the Traction Control. It certainly makes you feel better to know others have had sinilar antics in their cars too - and also manage to resolve the issues without too much pain !!

Good to know you lot are really supportive to a friend in need !!!

I am sure you can obtain these easily now too.