Ohdearme Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Wouldn’t have got to swan around in @HillmanImps Jag for months. Wouldn’t have the kids nagging me to ‘buy the red caravan back’ @purplebargeken Wouldn't have had the genuine pleasure of delivering @Vantmans 9000 for a good cause (despite losing all lights on a darkened stretch of the A1) Wouldn’t have almost finished the go kart for the kids thanks to @paulplom and @keith777 Wouldn’t have got the wife to fall in love with a 1999 Mazda 323 instead of an modern. Wouldn’t be able to identify so many train operators by their seat patterns thanks to collection threads. eddyramrod, scdan4, Skizzer and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Also thanks to Autoshite Members buying roffle tickets, I managed to save a decent but tatty little Skoda from the hands of WBAC/scrap GrumpiusMaximus, strangeangel, egg and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 ... I wouldn't have bought 9 cars, and I'd have saved a fortune on train tickets, hotels, and fuel bringing them home from Englandshire, where all the nice cars live. It's been fun though, met some cracking folk and it's always a buzz embarking on a collection mission. I was talking about this with the wife and my folks over Christmas, they all think I'm mental. I say there's worse addictions to have ? davehedgehog31, Flat4, GeordieInExile and 6 others 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 If it wasn’t for AS this year... I wouldn’t have driven to London in a 2CV I wouldn’t have had my first experience on two wheels on the FoD. I wouldn’t have driven an Invacar (sorry to bring them up again) I’d never have bought the Yugo I’d never have got to drive a Citroen GS or a Montego. I’d be richer as I wouldn’t have entered as many roffles (still never having won one!) LightBulbFun, egg, BorniteIdentity and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 I have had so much done for me this year. Here are somethings that have come to mind in no particular order. I am sure I have forgotten some so I if I haven't mentioned what you have done for me, don't be afraid to remind me! I had my breakfast cooked the Scottish way Release Alfa Giulietta brakes and polish Alfa Giulietta Had my grass cut Had all my scooters running at once for a moment in time. Had a car checked over 350 miles from home Had 4 cars driven to Leyland Day so I could form my own display Some have given blood to get my Citroen CX underway for a return to the road Bought 2 x Citroen AX, XM, Mercedes CLK from members and Swapped a car for the first time in my life! Ohdearme, dome, Mrs6C and 13 others 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 I probably wouldn't have done much different, because I've always been silly with crap old cars. Autoshite just legitimises my condition and allows me to associate with similarly afflicted persons... Although, without this place I wouldn't have been able to save this banger racer fodder... Datsuncog, Ohdearme, BL Bloke and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicksilver Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 A lot of what happened this year is down to AS. Without this place the following probably wouldn't have happened: Getting involved with three more Invacars after my first experience in TWC last year Driving in convoy to the FOTU and all the festivities afterwards Appearing in a Hubnut video driving Myrtle the Matiz Enjoying the hospitality of Mr & Mrs 6C in the Field of Dreams and at home on many occasions Discovering the crazy world of the KLF and their great music Finally getting the engine out of Bob the Renault 6 and finding out why it's seized And of course, meeting a lot of great people who are just as obsessed with rubbish old cars as I am HMC, Floatylight, BL Bloke and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busmansholiday Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 9 hours ago, Skizzer said: . I had three cars when I joined, which was more than I wanted, and now ten years later I’m up to fifteen of the bloody things. I had 8 before I joined, 6 now, so AS has had a positive health (and financial) benefit for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 4 minutes ago, busmansholiday said: I had 8 before I joined, 6 now, so AS has had a positive health (and financial) benefit for me. Oh no, we will have to put you under special measures and send the education team in! BL Bloke, HMC, 108 and 5 others 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
108 Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 (edited) This year I’ve lost my licence, girlfriend has had 2 close calls (ICU etc.), wages have been cut and various close friends haven’t made it to Christmas, but on the plus side, even in the darkest days I’ve looked on here and had a laugh. Sometimes out loud on the bus... And I’ve just found out that a mate took my car for a run to charge the battery but has had to be recovered from the motorway. Big red ENGINE FAILURE message. Happy days. Thank you ONE AND ALL for keeping me on the straightish and narrow. More beer required. Edited December 28, 2019 by 108 Edited to add OMGHGF? to the list Datsuncog, Ohdearme, BL Bloke and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 I wouldn’t have avoided alcohol on NYE so I could ride an 80cc fart box over the Pennines to collect a car that has been probably the best thing I have ever owned. Also I have met a few of you weirdos and have to say you’re all charming if not slightly potty. GrumpiusMaximus, chaseracer, SierraMikeHotel and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiperCub Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Would have probably spent more of my time at work - especially on night shift - actually doing work and not on AS....... paulplom, busmansholiday and 108 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 @108 sorry to hear your year has been so crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
108 Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Eyersey1234 said: @108 sorry to hear your year has been so crap. It’s been a series of unfortunate events but things are on the up. Girlfriend got out of ICU today and is back to complaining. Things are looking up. And Autoshite is the best antidote to real life that I’ve found so far. Thanks again to everyone. bangernomics, beko1987, Eyersey1234 and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 54 minutes ago, 108 said: It’s been a series of unfortunate events but things are on the up. Girlfriend got out of ICU today and is back to complaining. Things are looking up. And Autoshite is the best antidote to real life that I’ve found so far. Thanks again to everyone. Glad to hear your girlfriend is on the mend. 108 and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 After a lot of jack daniels, I’d just like to salute all contributors and those cited in this thread. Your all great brilliant (hiccup) Ohdearme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 If it wasn't for AS I'd be....fuck knows. I'd be more arrogant and more alone. paulplom and Floatylight 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 If it wasn't for @LightBulbFun I wouldn't have spent many hours this year trying to register a 1967 Invacar with the DVLA. If it wasn't for @barrett, I wouldn't have had a drive in an Renault 16. If it wasn't for @RobT I would not have had the opportunity to part own a Senator, which was the pefect spec, just not the right car (Rob also helped out on the MK12c). If it wasn't for people like @Six-cylinder and @clayts450 I wouldn't be able to get important* stuff collected from ebay sellers. If it was for @Datsuncog Friday mornings would be more shit and less mini-shite. I'm sure many other thanks and appreciations are due... Happy New Year! clayts450, LightBulbFun, Datsuncog and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Just to wish all my fellow Shiters A Happy New Year. May 2020 bring you all posterity and plenty of chod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 had a sort of how could I forget moment although I knew @Zelandeth from before either of us where on autoshite, its thanks to autoshite that he ended up getting a Model 70, that lead me down this crazy path and I have to give many thanks to Zel for all the help and hospitality he provided to me this year, especially regarding the government/benefits struggle and just being there for me when I needed the help! Floatylight, Mrs6C, eddyramrod and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlosfandango Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Well for a start I wouldn’t have won this and wouldn’t have set up many (many) search reminders for 205 chod online. I have been pretty abstemious from the forum due to a house move and several other things that made life a bit complicated (read shite) but looking forward to 2020. CFD paulplom and dome 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 On 12/29/2019 at 1:46 AM, New POD said: If it wasn't for AS I'd be....fuck knows. I'd be more arrogant and more alone. Although to be fair, I feel very alone today. Wife has gone to stay at her sister's house. Thinking she's over reacted, is not going to fix it. 108 and Eyersey1234 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Carlosfandango said: Well for a start I wouldn’t have won this and wouldn’t have set up many (many) search reminders for 205 chod online. I have been pretty abstemious from the forum due to a house move and several other things that made life a bit complicated (read shite) but looking forward to 2020. CFD This year has also introduced me to the joys of 205 ownership courtesy of this Parish. A thing I wish I had done 20 years ago. Carlosfandango 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 ... I wouldn't have had the opportunity to blat a '58 Massey around a dreamy field in the south of England. Mrs6C, Carlosfandango, Floatylight and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstraight6 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 If it wasn’t for AS I’d be rather lost, this is always my first and last place to visit online each day as it has been since I first found this place back in 2006. The highlight for me this year was having the pleasure of meeting some other patrons at this years shitefest. Eyersey1234, 108, Floatylight and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsh Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 AS has given me lots to read when on comfort breaks. Also it's giving me the push to buy something old/potentially showable in 2020 and not be bothered if it's got a few* faults. Long may it continue. chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowsilver Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Too many things to itemise, but so much fun / tinkerage / driving of crazy vehicles at the FoD really stands out. Many thanks again to @Six-cylinder & @Mrs6C for their hospitality and generosity. Oh, and if it wasn't for all the encouragement, advice and help from fellow autoshiters, this heap of merde would have been reduced to ashes or bean cans long ago: It is still very broken, and my patience may yet get exhausted, but for the moment it survives to fight another day. Thanks to all shiters who have got involved with this project in any capacity, from helpful hints to actual physical intervention. And a happy and chod-filled new year to all our readers. chaseracer, egg, Andyrew and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETCHY Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 If it wasn't for AS I wouldn't look at cars like the Perodua Nippa, Hyundai Amica, Invacar, Metro's, or basically any old & generally unloved tub of shit & go all dewy eyed It's been quite a refreshing year Happy New Year shite fans chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraMikeHotel Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 I've been fairly absent from here lately - just been concentrating on other things in my online hours. Nevertheless, I've thoroughly enjoyed the meets I've been to; scratched my Xantia itch and met many of you lovely, slightly insane people. I've found a welcoming home for my stash of ancient computers (really pleased that they're generating pleasure elsewhere now) and many of you kindly donated to my charity fundraising efforts. I can't own a silly car at the moment but Autoshite is Good People. BorniteIdentity, LightBulbFun, brownnova and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyrew Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 Well the new year is upon us. I have to say this little thread has demonstrated what a great forum this is and how much a common interest in a variety of shitty old bits of metal can make a big difference to people's lives. Im glad to be a member, Thanks shitters! **Could a mod please lock this thread** brownnova, Mrs6C and Vantman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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