fatharris Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 This was unexpected because I threw in a low bid on Tuesday, expecting to be outdone, and promptly forgot all about it.On Sunday, my phone bleeped. I was the winner. My emotions cycled from confusion into blind, pant-wetting panic. You see, I had completely forgotten to let MrsH know I had bid on a car we didn't need. Now, I was going to have to explain that not only had I bid on a car, I had won.After much justified anger on her part, we agreed that I would buy it, I am a man of my word after all. This turned out to be trickier than expected, with me being in Cornwall, and the car in Northampton.So, I've finished work for the day now, I've grabbed my pre-packed bag:Ordered my train tickets and collected them from the station:And in a minute, I'll put the dog in his room, lock the house up and go for a walk to the train station. I have packed two spare batteries with the phone so I'll keep this thread updated. Faker, garethj, Rave and 22 others 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Love me a bit of LIVE CLXSHN AXSHN. In4 blurry sideways photos of provincial train stations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Nissan Primera that's been sat in a hedge for three weeks. That's my guess, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatharris Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 Couple of nice sights five minutes from the front door, love living here. Not a Primera. Squire_Dawson, twosmoke300, mercrocker and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Everything about this epik fredd will be without the calm predictability of mine.... I need moar excitement* in my life... *buy BL in future - note to self TS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Some kind of Jaguar as you are a gentleman of taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Woop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukas Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Buick Park Avenue? If so, you´ll need much more electronic components with you to get home. Maybe. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheggers Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 The law of Autoshite eBay averages means it must be a Rover 75 of some kind. Junkman and barefoot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukas Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Look at the tools he has with him. A lot of ignition plugs, so no Diesel. A lot of wrechs and spanners,so it might be an older car which could be repaired by the side of the road. So I say Morris Minor. You could restore it completely with these tools alone. Squire_Dawson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatharris Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 After several wrong turns, I'm at the first stop with 45 minutes to spare. On the travels of just over two miles, I saw plenty of interesting chod: Glutton for punishment with two Calibras! Best till last. Might go into the cafe for a brew. brickwall, Coprolalia, Conrad D. Conelrad and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coprolalia Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 God I miss living in Cornwall.Godspeed traveller! fatharris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyCat Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 8.22pm arrival in Wellingborough...that's dedicated. Good luck! fatharris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inconsistant Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 According to this article, which must be true, the Corsa is the most popular car in Wellingborough so, on the law of averages I'll go with that. http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/the-most-popular-car-in-your-town-revealed-1-6227721 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatharris Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 I'm planning to be home for 0400, so it is definitely going to be a long day. Also, I had to travel to Guildford and back yesterday to get my braces adjusted, so I'm already tired and I can't eat solids for a few days. Racking the miles up this week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faker Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Are you there yet?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatharris Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 Are you there yet?!!At least 280 miles away with a changeover in Plymouth and London. I bloody hate London. Originally from Plymouth though, so every cloud and that. I'll actually pass a house I used to rent years ago which backed onto the railway line. With single glazing, that made for many sleepless nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantingYoof Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Ending up in Wellingborough shall be compensated, however, in my humble opinion. *not guessing* *smugness* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Ducktape means curvy bumper Mondeo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TataBobu Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I'd go with an Alfa, based on electrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatharris Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 I did pack rather depressingly, didn't I? That was more a belt and braces approach, the car is renowned for being pretty solid and reliable. So, that's Corsas and Jags out then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faker Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Bluebird? !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatharris Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 Christ, that was lucky. Double checked my journey and I don't actually get off at Plymouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Also, I had to travel to Guildford and back yesterday to get my braces adjusted, so I'm already tired!Well at least your trousers wont fall down. Is it an french car? Joey spud, alf892, Twiggy and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Well at least your trousers wont fall down. Is it an french car? "the car is renowned for being pretty solid and reliable" Yep, probably a Citroen SM Jim Bell and tonedepear 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatharris Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 Well at least your trousers wont fall down. Is it an french car?You say that, but I forgot to put a belt on, and with my recent weight loss, my jeans keep slipping down so I had to incorporate a belt loop around the button! Anyway, my carriage awaits! First book. Facing backwards though, boo. At least I can charge the phone so I'm laughing! Jim Bell, Coprolalia, barefoot and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Because Volvo rml2345 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 At least you've got some bog roll should the need arise. Renault 25 automatic? Insideimsmiling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Judging by the tool selection, I'm going to have to go with a big old Saab... fatharris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuckbuckie Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I am hoping Saab 9000, a brilliant buy if it is. fatharris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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