Digsy

As a fellow North Westerner have you got your name down for the North Wales drive on the 14th? Can't promise you'll melt your tyres but you have a grin!

Sorry guys, we're already engaged. Its a bugger actually because I don't want to drink much so I have a clear head for Sunday. I might even drive!

Nice job, Tim!

That was Comedy Jacko. Don't worry ladies and gents - he's here all week! :kicking

I've heard Chickens get time off for good behaviour!

Thats out of order! Are they school children or just very devout catholics? Who else has 2 weeks off at Easter?

Looking great Ian! Any chance of some full car shots to get the complete pictue?

+1 How to mutilate a beautiful car.

What will she do if you ever sell the UY zed? Keep her breakfast down.... Now now Digsy the custards will be out in force next weekend, or do you want a visit from them? Bring it on!

What will she do if you ever sell the UY zed? Keep her breakfast down....

Scary isn't it? Its the fact that if you don't take the bull by the horns on those crossings you'd be there all day, so you're putting your faith in them seeing you and stopping........ Saying that, I reckon they are far more alert as drivers than we are. If they were daydreaming, listening to Chris Moyles, playing with the sat nav, talking on the phone, putting on make-up, shaving and going round in a daze presuming that everyone will obey the highway code like the Brits they'd be dead.

Got back from Rome on Sunday. Great place. We were celebrating Kat's 30th and I booked the Portrait Suites Hotel owned by the Ferragamo family. I'd recommend the hotel to anyone - beautifully decked out, superb staff and a great location right in the middle of all the attractions (just opposite the Spanish Steps). Didn't see a single Zed. Saw one Gallardo, a handful of Quattroportes and no Fezzas. Then again, having seen the way they drive I wouldn't take my pride and joy into the city. They seem to drive either very little cars (Puntos, Pandas and Lancia Ypsilons) or large saloons in dark metallics (Alfa 159s, Mercs and the ubiquitous, and decidedly odd, Lancia Thesis). And 99% have numerous dents.......

Agreed!

Ah, they get under your skin don't they. Welcome aboard and don't forget to post pics when it arrives!

Don't think it quite works on a Zed, eh!?!

...and went to my old stomping ground for the first time in almost 2 years. Found this old thread with one of the coolest Mini's around. http://www.mini2.com/forum/exterior/509 ... aphic.html

Good question, Jim! I've no idea either.

Nothing wrong with that, Claire. I don't regret buying the Zed for a second but I still miss my MCS. If I'd had the dosh I would have kept both!

Position remains the same I'm afraid.

Sorry, I took it to mean that he was being freaked by being driven, which might not be surprising after being attacked in that way.

Ah, that makes sense. Pretty stupid of them to leave the signs in! It's far too early for your mate to be making any decisions about the car etc. Anyone would be shaken up and anxious after what he's been through. Keep an eye on him for week or two and if he's not getting any better persuade him to see his GP and ask for some counselling. It sounds rubbish but he may have post traumatic stress disorder and counselling can help nip it in the bud before it sets in. It can be very effective for my clients.

Well the guy who rang my mate complaining did say he noticed two guys kept driving past watching it? But then again they did dump it in a funny place causing a slight blockage in the road, so it was bound to get noticed by somebody. Anyway, from what i've heard the car is in good condition. They didn't nick his new top either but still not sure if they took his keys and wallet. How did the guy get your mate's number?

I don't agree, Marc. It's not criminal law - he only has to prove things on the balance of probabilities i.e. what's more likely than not. It will depend on the cost to put right and the demands on Mini's time as to whether it's worth pursuing. Feel free to chat it over with me in Wales, Mini. Digsy you ambulance chaser Hey, no money in this one for me mate. Just trying to help out. I need an injury or at least £5k in financial losses to get paid!

I don't agree, Marc. It's not criminal law - he only has to prove things on the balance of probabilities i.e. what's more likely than not. It will depend on the cost to put right and the demands on Mini's time as to whether it's worth pursuing. Feel free to chat it over with me in Wales, Mini.

I'm thinking Small Claims court. The facts speak for themselves - for you to have been able to get the paint on the car the council workers have been negligent. All you would need to do is establish that the paint came from there and no other source. Don't back down and take it all the way.