eddyramrod Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 No.... nor a satnav obviously... so the cable is probably the best, easiest and cheapest option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 FPB: same time, same place, Friday 27th. You know what you must do, Earthman... Room for one more...? Inspector Morose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 It's a huge car park, but we do intend to have a go at filling it... I mean, Cadillac, Mercury.... You will be welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Morose Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Room for one more...? Of bloody course. So long as I can get some free time off, it's a deal. eddyramrod and chaseracer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 I'm a professional driver, /quote] You are Ryan O'Neal AICMFP! https://youtu.be/_nIiroTIEBw eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 What's occurring in Portsmouth? I'm intrigued! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Morose Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Gat yer arse down there and find out!Edit: micks burgers is a clue. Just do it! danthecapriman, chaseracer and eddyramrod 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 So I have to drive down to Portsmouth on the 27th with no indication of what's happening nor time and hope I see you guys? Sounds a good idea to get me divorced I suppose! Inspector Morose and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 Yes, that just about sums it up; it's exactly what FPB did last year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Morose Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 So I have to drive down to Portsmouth on the 27th with no indication of what's happening nor time and hope I see you guys? Sounds a good idea to get me divorced I suppose!Yes! If all the planets align, I ll be there too. It's called working for yourself. Screw chasing the money, every now and again, having a bit of a laugh is the best thing you can do.I won't mention hovercraft though. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Hopefully not a divorce though? I'm intrigued and just Google micks burgers. I'll see if I have my lad if not I'll be tempted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Yes! If all the planets align, I ll be there too. It's called working for yourself. Screw chasing the money, every now and again, having a bit of a laugh is the best thing you can do.I won't mention hovercraft though.I'm trying to work for myself, not working out yet though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 I will say this: it's a weekday, Friday Jan 27th. And you won't be able to miss the core of the gathering, the two big Land Yachts! danthecapriman and chaseracer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 What time are you all going to be there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 High Noon mercrocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Morose Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Yes it is. You've just got to the early stages, that's all. A long time ago, I realised that working for yourself means doing what yo u fancy and seeing what came of it. Spreading your wings helps as people find out that you will go further afield. I go to France, Portugal, Spain. Not for any reason as it gives notice to folks that you are not afraid to go wherever to get the work,Plus you get experience. That's the best bit, you can write about it. eddyramrod and chaseracer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 It's slow Andy. My contract ends at end of January then I'm officially screwed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Can't wait for this!The more the merrier, so don't think just do! It'll be like rally of the giants. But not... eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted December 26, 2016 Author Share Posted December 26, 2016 I'm trying to drag in a bloke from Facebook too, who has a Grand Marquis.... also a Lincoln and a Thunderbird, so it should be a lot of fun! danthecapriman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 More expense coming up... the speedo cable appears to have failed, as it no longer registers speed or distance. While I'm just knocking around town it doesn't matter but I will need it done before I go to Portsmouth at the end of January. Bugger. get them to send this to hotel in ny mid jan i bring back if ups charge trumps bar bill interim solution sorted chaseracer and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 I took it in yesterday for Martin to have a look and let me know what exactly I needed to order. Nothing. Seems the cable from the gearbox goes to some kind of junction under the bonnet, and had just popped out, so he put it back. It works. That's what I call a fix! danthecapriman and chaseracer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 yeah for 5 minutes or you run something over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 https://www.facebook.com/michael.broome.12/videos/vb.519155157/10157077351355158/?type=2&theaterNot sure if I posted this before, but it cropped up again on Facebook so here's the link.... a video, shot from a Lincoln, of Huggy cruising the mean streets of Barrow! Meanwhile, all the bookings have been made, the dog's in the kennels, I've finished work.... so we are ON for the Friday meetup! There's also a meet at Port Solent on Sunday morning...Overnight stops at Banbury (Wednesday, going) and Walsall (Monday, coming back), at the Premier Inns beside the motorway. danthecapriman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 See you Friday Eddy, and anyone else who's coming. I'll be on the hill in the Mercury. Have a safe trip! eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Well we've arrived. We are now installed at Premier Inn North Harbour, after a cruise round town looking at some of the breakfast suggestions. Since leaving home yesterday: 360 miles (give or take a couple) on 87 litres of finest unleaded. I filled up just now at the neighbouring Tesco and on the way out, spotted a red 924 on an A plate. Gave him a wave in case it was one of us. danthecapriman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Fek I did 1400 kms this week and put nowhere near that in lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Since leaving home yesterday: 360 miles (give or take a couple) on 87 litres of finest unleaded. 18.8 mpg, if that is your Caddy that is better than ours just! eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort1977 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 That's pretty good Eddy. Best my Pontiac has ever managed is 15 UK MPGs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Not bad! There's no finer way to burn fuel anyway. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 18.8 mpg, if that is your Caddy that is better than ours just!Damn it, I need to fit an engine 3 times the size for better economy danthecapriman and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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