pabloh20 1 Report post Posted November 22, 2006 Well actually the Dutch and the French found Australia first but they thought that only a idiot would set up a colony here so they sailed off. It was British optimism which led them to believe they could create a successful colony. And yeas i just realised i dont really have a point to make. We're nothing, if not optimistic......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monza gorilla 1 Report post Posted November 22, 2006 Still doesn't lessen the blow when you come to fill up........ Yeah. 85% tax! And a car that only does about 15mpg around town. Bummer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pabloh20 1 Report post Posted November 22, 2006 Yeah. 85% tax! And a car that only does about 15mpg around town. Bummer. What the hell are you driving, MG ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ykickamoocow 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2006 Because we don't want anything to do with the French! Ive been told this by many people who have been to France. Whenever a Australian goes to France we should always where something which identifies us as Australian otherwise they will just assume we are English and will treat us like crap. Apparently the French quite like Australians for some reason and when they know that you arnt English they will treat you with respect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pabloh20 1 Report post Posted November 22, 2006 Ive been told this by many people who have been to France. Whenever a Australian goes to France we should always where something which identifies us as Australian otherwise they will just assume we are English and will treat us like crap. Apparently the French quite like Australians for some reason and when they know that you arnt English they will treat you with respect. Whenever an Australian is allowed out of.......I mean travels, he should always wear something to identify him as Australian, for so many reasons!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ykickamoocow 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2006 Whenever an Australian is allowed out of.......I mean travels, he should always wear something to identify him as Australian, for so many reasons!!!! Mainly so no one mistakes us for being English or American. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monza gorilla 1 Report post Posted November 22, 2006 What the hell are you driving, MG ? Well the GTC only does about 15-17mpg in town cos it spends most of it's time fouling it's plugs, and my latest toy will do around 18mpg in town I think (when I get it). Ive been told this by many people who have been to France. Whenever a Australian goes to France we should always where something which identifies us as Australian otherwise they will just assume we are English and will treat us like crap. Apparently the French quite like Australians for some reason and when they know that you arnt English they will treat you with respect. That's because they've not really had a result since 1066. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pabloh20 1 Report post Posted November 22, 2006 Mainly so no one mistakes us for being English or American. Somehow, I don't see that as likely to happen, ykick, well not after you open your mouth........... Well the GTC only does about 15-17mpg in town cos it spends most of it's time fouling it's plugs, and my latest toy will do around 18mpg in town I think (when I get it). Bentley GTC? And what's your new toy going to be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ykickamoocow 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2006 Somehow, I don't see that as likely to happen, ykick, well not after you open your mouth........... Apparently people from non English speaking backgrounds have trouble telling the difference betwenn various English accents around the world. Apparently (according to my history teacher) there is this town in France which celebrates ANZAC day and makes Anzac biscuits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pabloh20 1 Report post Posted November 22, 2006 Apparently people from non English speaking backgrounds have trouble telling the difference betwenn various English accents around the world. Apparently (according to my history teacher) there is this town in France which celebrates ANZAC day and makes Anzac biscuits. It wasn't the accent I was referring to, just the 'information' that comes out!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monza gorilla 1 Report post Posted November 22, 2006 Bentley GTC? And what's your new toy going to be? Scimitar GTC, and the new one is a Golf 2.9V6. Edit: Dribbler thinks I'm sad....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ykickamoocow 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2006 It wasn't the accent I was referring to, just the 'information' that comes out!! Im not 100% certain but i think ive just been insulted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monza gorilla 1 Report post Posted November 22, 2006 If you were 100% ceratin I think someone would have noticed!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ykickamoocow 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2006 You try spelling when you have a cat sitting on your keyboard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pabloh20 1 Report post Posted November 22, 2006 Im not 100% certain but i think ive just been insulted. I wouldn't insult you, ykick, I mean it would hardly seem fair to add any insult to what nature has already handed out to you....... Scimitar GTC, and the new one is a Golf 2.9V6.Edit: Dribbler thinks I'm sad....... Cool. Why does Dribbler think you're sad? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ykickamoocow 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2006 I wouldn't insult you, ykick, I mean it would hardly seem fair to add any insult to what nature has already handed out to you....... What pasty skin, terrible weather, bad food, shocking beaches. Hang on, that isnt Australia, that is another country im thinking about but i just cant remember its name because its so small. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pabloh20 1 Report post Posted November 22, 2006 What pasty skin, terrible weather, bad food, shocking beaches. Hang on, that isnt Australia, that is another country im thinking about but i just cant remember its name because its so small. You forgot that it's full of English too!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monza gorilla 1 Report post Posted November 22, 2006 I wouldn't insult you, ykick, I mean it would hardly seem fair to add any insult to what nature has already handed out to you....... Cool. Why does Dribbler think you're sad? Because it's not a Morris Minor......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pabloh20 1 Report post Posted November 22, 2006 Because it's not a Morris Minor......... Hmmmmmm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennye 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2006 Last Tuesday while driving home from work on the local highway I could have lost my liscence, but for some reason I didnt, what happened was I was clocked doing 96MPH on 65 MPH thats what the cop said, but I know for a fact that I went over 100MPH but I guess he didnt see that part, so he ended up lowering as if he stopped me for doing 74MPH. And for some of you guys that dont live in the US, it says that if you are going over 25MPH over the speed limit then can take you liscence away, but I guess I just got lucky If you treat a police officer with respect, you would be surprised how nice they can be. I am sure you were polite after he pulled you over and he appreciated that and cut you a break. If you had started to argue over your speed and raising your voice, you would be taking public transportation right now. The only PO's that are problems are the power hungry kids with no respect for authority themselves. They think they are above the laws they are sworn to protect. That is one of the main reasons you need a college degree, to allow you time to grow up. As far as speed limits, here in the NYC area 50 mph is standard, 55 as you leave the city and 65 in the country. Out west or in the middle of nowhere, the speed limits are up to the county and local officials as long as they are within the federal guidelines. I've been to parts of Arizona where there are no signs. I was doing 90 coming into Phoenix and a state trooper pulled up along side me to remind me I was coming into a populated area and to slow down. I did and he continued on his way without even pulling me over. In addition to Pump's tip about not being the fastest, another tip about speeding, if you stay out of the left lane (fast lane) you are less likely to be pulled over unless it is from radar. Being in the fast lane is a red flag because it is assumed you are going faster than everyone else right away. Stay in the middle lane, use signals and don't tailgate and you will usually not have an issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dribbler 6 Report post Posted November 22, 2006 Because it's not a Morris Minor......... No, it's because you drive around in a plastic pram with a Ford engine. *dribbler runs away before MG can kick his goolies and before dribbler lets slip his secret respect for him, for driving something different* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AutoRacer5 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2006 You try spelling when you have a cat sitting on your keyboard So you have a good pussy at home? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monza gorilla 1 Report post Posted November 22, 2006 No, it's because you drive around in a plastic pram with a Ford engine. *dribbler runs away before MG can kick his goolies and before dribbler lets slip his secret respect for him, for driving something different* The dribbler jewels need have no fear (except possibly from Mrs dribbler?). Anyone who drives something a little different is ok in my book. It's all about character. My Honda, and the forthcoming VW, have as much character as my tumble dryer. They're just appliances. On the other hand I just love the exhaust note of the (1000) Minor! And I lust after my mate's '58 Wolseley 1500....... I need to go and look at my sticky old copies of Practical Classics now..................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dribbler 6 Report post Posted November 22, 2006 The dribbler jewels need have no fear (except possibly from Mrs dribbler?). Anyone who drives something a little different is ok in my book. It's all about character. My Honda, and the forthcoming VW, have as much character as my tumble dryer. They're just appliances. On the other hand I just love the exhaust note of the (1000) Minor! And I lust after my mate's '58 Wolseley 1500....... I need to go and look at my sticky old copies of Practical Classics now..................... You are of course being modest. Your up and coming steed will be beautifully built and extremely functional. The ownership experience will far outshine any blandness, as you are aware already. The Minor 1000 exhaust note is such because the pipe angles itself to go over the rear axle which accentuates the back pressure and endears it with a particular brand of flatulence! The Wolsley 1500 and Riley 1.5 were mechanically identical and lend themselves to donating all of their braking components and suspension to the Minor, which are all interchangeable. Mrs dribbler is looking for some dribblets. I trust that my jewels are safe, for now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
