Collection thread. On the way back. Photos inside.

[DoctorRetro]

Collection happening tomorrow, but not as we know it! 

Yes, I'm buying a car I've never seen or driven, from someone I've only met once. 

But is that crazy enough? 

Nope. I'm also getting someone from this forum I've never met, along with their friend, who I've also never met to collect it. 

Step up @rob88h

I'll try to provide updates during the day tomorrow as and when I hear. 

Watch this space! 

[rob88h]

I understand there are certain traditions to adhere to with a collection thread. I just don’t know what they all are... I’m willing and able, but in this crazy mixed up collection who knows who’s breakfast it is you’ll be seeing. 
(seeing one’s breakfast is not a clue by the way, i.e the car’s a beauty, it won’t make you vomit when you see it)

[DoctorRetro]

I think the main traditions are:

Breakfast shot. 

Poo count. 

Petrol station shot

Woollard. 

 

If I've missed any, no doubt someone will be along to remind me. 

[rob88h]

Who Woollards in this situation, lol. Double Woollard reveal once home safe??

[Wack]

22 minutes ago, rob88h said:

I understand there are certain traditions to adhere to with a collection thread. I just don’t know what they all are... I’m willing and able, 

You have to walk up a very steep hill while pissed on gin and give updates until you get to the top so people know you didn't die , that's how mine went anyway 

Oh and a petrol station shot 

[DoctorRetro]

47 minutes ago, rob88h said:

Who Woollards in this situation, lol. Double Woollard reveal once home safe??

As long as 2 metres apart, that should be the case. 

I do have a two metre stick if need be. 

[DoctorRetro]

Well, I'm awake. It being Father's day, of course I've been woken up to receive my presents. ?

[rob88h]

Today I will be a surrogate child. Dad, you’ve got you a present. I just need to go and get it. 
I am also up, but trying not to be. 

[rob88h]

The delivery driver’s breakfast:

Fortified with vitamins and minerals to boost my immune system, always handy when handling auto Shite.

[bramz7]

Finally a breakfast on here I'd actually have.

Good luck all concerned but knowing the vendor quite well I don't think that's needed.

[omegod]

6 minutes ago, rob88h said:

The delivery driver’s breakfast:

Fortified with vitamins and minerals to boost my immune system, always handy when handling auto Shite.

Crap breakfast shot but kudos for the horsey placemat 

[rob88h]

Team Poo count: 5 and a half plus whatever TheDoctor can provide. 
Not all of them human. I’m being given the eyes for looking like I’m going out without them. 

[wesacosa]

things like this are why I love following this forum. I can vouch for the fact @rob88h is top guy so I am sure all will go well, even if the dogs look as though they are not too sure

[DoctorRetro]

This is the transport for the trip. I approve! 

Volvo 440. Probably the only car that makes a Rover seem exciting! ?

[Cord Fourteener]

2 minutes ago, TheDoctor said:

This is the transport for the trip. I approve! 

Volvo 440. Probably the only car that makes a Rover seem exciting! ?

Ooh so shiny! Transport approved. You may proceed ?

[DoctorRetro]

1 hour ago, rob88h said:

Team Poo count: 5 and a half plus whatever TheDoctor can provide. 
Not all of them human. I’m being given the eyes for looking like I’m going out without them. 

Add another to the poo count due to a mixture of coffee and anxiety. Still confused how there was a half, but daren't ask. ?

[DoctorRetro]

First teaser shots...

 

[bunglebus]

Rover Metro with a disabled carriage conversion 

[DoctorRetro]

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[DoctorRetro]

Guessed it yet? 

These should help 

It's getting a full TheDoctor/COVID19 prevention style cleanup when it gets back!

[Wack]

27 minutes ago, TheDoctor said:

Free Garden with purchase, I hope you're going to look after it

[martc]

With all the horse imagery I was hoping it would be a Hyundai Pony or a Mitsubishi Starrion (we all know the story...).

Did you have this for breakfast?

[martc]

OK, was it paid for using the following method?

[DoctorRetro]

Sadly no to both. 

 

 

[Cord Fourteener]

10 minutes ago, TheDoctor said:

Guessed it yet? 

These should help 

It's getting a full TheDoctor/COVID19 prevention style cleanup when it gets back!

Another diesel rover...

[Cord Fourteener]

Just now, TheDoctor said:

Sadly no to both. 

 

 

Another diesel rover indeed ??

[bramz7]

I went down to Bristol once to test-drive one that was £250 on Auto Trader. Obviously got a bit carried away and agreed to buy it and get it a week later, despite it being rotten as a pear around the boot hinges and just grim in general. I apologised to the seller and let them keep the deposit in the end.

This one looks a good 4.5 times better. It'll be a relaxing drive. 

[DoctorRetro]

Still waiting for that distinctive XUD clatter to drift through my window...