New car - FALC...now with a pic

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New car - FALC...now with a pic

Post by craigieb » Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:50 pm

hello all,

as most of you now my s was written off last year and I'm now pleased to report the insurance money's coming through next week :D

to cut a long story short I'm setting up my own company and will be doing significant miles as a result. this together with the fact that the accident frightened the living daylights out of me has meant, on this occassion, not going for another lotus :( I'll hopefully still be kicking about on the forum and will keep up with the edinbeer nights out wherever possible :wink:

so thanks to all those who've offerred help, support, road runs and laughs over the last year and a bit :D

cheers
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Post by rossybee » Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:54 pm

All the best with your new business venture Craig - I only met you a couple of times (both at KH) and you're a top bloke :thumbsup (although the second time was just after you'd spun off & damaged the car :oops: )

I'm sure plenty here will happily offer advice for a suitable replacement, regardless of type or price bracket :wink:
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Re: New car - FALC :-(

Post by GregR » Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:02 pm

The description of the new vehicle is conspicuous by its absence ;)

All the very best mate - hopefully both you and Lorna will still keep in touch with the S_E massive :thumbsup
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Post by craigieb » Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:22 pm

GregR wrote:The description of the new vehicle is conspicuous by its absence ;)
i'm still too embarrassed to comment :oops:
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Post by Shug » Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:38 pm

Dude :(

Great news about the new venture, but really think you should reconsider the liz - it's great on petrol at least!

Best of luck and don't be a stranger mate :thumbsup
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Post by bertieduff » Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:49 pm

:withstupid

Being your own boss= best thing I've done IME. Once you take the plunge it's amazing how many of your initial worries evaporate. Deffo worth the extra hours...

Sorry to hear you're not getting another Loti, but can see your point. Remembering your grin when you got the car though, maybe that'll change... :wink:

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Post by Rich H » Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:52 pm

2 things missing: the replacement car, come on own up, and the new company - get your free plug (And offer an appropriate discount clearly ;)) while the iron is hot! :D
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Post by craigieb » Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:00 pm

RICHARDHUMBLE wrote:2 things missing: the replacement car, come on own up, and the new company - get your free plug (And offer an appropriate discount clearly ;)) while the iron is hot! :D
:lol: see signature for new car

new company's at a very early stage at present so I'll give you an update when there's something to update on!
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Post by ed » Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:01 pm

:damnfunny

Hope your allowed a bike to make up for that! :wink: :mrgreen:

Good luck with the new company, hope to see ya soon! :thumbsup
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Post by Clarkie » Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:10 pm

craigieb wrote: :lol: see signature for new car
Sharp intake of breath :shock: a TT :wink:

Only kidding mate, sorry to hear about the Lotus. Any time you want a run in one just come round :thumbsup

Good luck with the new business

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Post by Shug » Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:27 pm

craigieb wrote:
:lol: see signature for new car
:shock: I thought that haircut was suspicious....
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Post by craigieb » Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:18 pm

Shug wrote:
craigieb wrote:
:lol: see signature for new car
:shock: I thought that haircut was suspicious....
suspicious hair :scratch :lol:
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Re: New car - FALC :-(

Post by dlogan » Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:28 pm

Nowt wrong with the new TT.

Best of luck with the new venture! :cheers

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Post by thinfourth » Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:37 pm

I take it the new venture is hairdressing related then :mrgreen:
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Re: New car - FALC :-(

Post by Blaque » Sat Feb 23, 2008 11:34 am

Hey Craig, Been in my mind to PM you for a while. Your lack of posts since christmas was starting to make me wonder what you were up to.

Shame about the Lotus, but then again a TT does have a glove box, (you can't have scissors that sharp flying around under hard breaking).

Seriously, all the best with your new venture.

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