Craig David

I must admit no-one in real life (ie not on t'internet) has been that impressed by my fad for country. But check this out... THE OLD MAN WAS COVERED WITH TATTOOS AND SCARS HE GOT SOME IN PRISON AND OTHERS IN BARS THE REST HE GOT WORKING' ON OLD JUNK CARS IN THE DAYTIME THEY LOOKED LIKE TOMBSTONES IN OUR YARD AND I NEVER SEEN HIM WHEN HE WASN'T TIRED AND MEAN HE SOLD USED PARTS TO MAKE ENDS MEET COVERED WITH GREASE FROM HIS HEAD TO HIS FEET CUSSING' THE SWEAT AND THE TEXAS HEAT AND skeeterz AND THE NEIGHBORS SAID WE LIVED LIKE HICKS BUT THEY BRUNG THEIR CARS FOR PA TO FIX ANYHOW HE WAS VETERAN-PROUD, TRIED AND TRUE HE'D FOUGHT TILL HIS HEART WAS BLACK AND BLUE DIDN'T KNOW HOW HE'D MADE IT THROUGH THE HARD TIMES HE BOUGHT OUR HOUSE ON THE G.I. BILL BUT IT WASN'T WORTH ALL HE HAD TO KILL TO GET IT HE DRANK PEARL IN A CAN AND JACK DANIELS BLACK CHEWED TOBACCO FROM A MAIL POUCH SACK HAD AN OLD DOG THAT WAS TRAINED TO ATTACK SOMETIMES HE'D GET DRUNK AND MEAN AS A RATTLESNAKE AND THERE WASN'T TOO MUCH THAT HE WOULD TAKE FROM A STRANGER THERE WERE THIRTEEN KIDS AND A BUNCH OF DOGS A HOUSE FULL OF CHICKENS AND A YARD FULL OF HOGS I SPENT THE SUMMERTIME CUTTING' UP LOGS FOR THE WINTER TRYING' LIKE THE DEVIL TO FIND THE LORD WORKING' LIKE A (CENSORED) FOR MY ROOM AND BOARD COAL-BURIN' STOVE, NO NATURAL GAS IF THAT AIN'T COUNTRY, I'LL KISS YOUR ASS IF THAT AIN'T COUNTRY, IT'LL HAIR LIP THE POPE IF THAT AIN'T COUNTRY, IT'S A DAMN GOOD JOKE I'VE SEEN THE GRAND OLE OPRY, AND I'VE MET JOHNNY CASH IF THAT AIN'T COUNTRY, I'LL KISS YOUR ASS RECITATION: MAMA SELLS EGGS AT A GROCERY STORE MY OLDEST SISTER IS A FIRST-RATE WHORE DAD SAYS SHE CAN'T COME HOME ANYMORE AND HE MEANS IT MA JUST SITS AND KEEPS HER SILENCE SISTER, SHE LEFT 'CAUSE DAD GOT VIOLENT AND HE KNOWS IT MAMA SHE'S OLD FAR BEYOND HER TIME FROM CHOPPING TOBACCO AND I'VE SEEN HER CRYING' WHEN BLOOD STARTED FLOWING' FROM HER CALLOUSED HAND AND IT HURT ME SHE'D JUST KEEP WORKING' TRYING' TO HELP THE OLD MAN TO THE END OF ONE ROW AND BACK AGAIN LIKE ALWAYS SHE'S BEEN THROUGH HELL SINCE JUNIOR WENT TO JAIL WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT SHE AIN'T NEVER FAILED TO GET DOWN ON HER KNEES AND PRAY BECAUSE SHE LOVES HIM TOLD ALL THE NEIGHBORS HE WAS OFF IN THE WAR FIGHTING' FOR FREEDOM, HE'S GOOD TO THE CORE AND SHE'S PROUD NOW OUR PLACE WAS A GRAVEYARD FOR AUTOMOBILES AT THE END OF THE PORCH THERE WAS FOUR STACKS OF WHEELS AND TIRES FOR SALE FOR A DOLLAR OR TWO CASH THERE WAS FIFTY HOLES IN AN OLD TIN ROOF ME AND MY FAMILY WE WAS LIVING' PROOF THE PEOPLE WHO FORGOT ABOUT POOR WHITE TRASH AND IF THAT AIN'T COUNTRY, I'LL KISS YOUR ASS IF THAT AIN'T COUNTRY, IT'LL HAIR LIP THE POPE IF THAT AIN'T COUNTRY, IT'S A DAMN GOOD JOKE I'VE SEEN THE GRAND OLE OPRY, AND I'VE MET JOHNNY CASH IF THAT AIN'T COUNTRY, I'LL KISS YOUR ASS I'M THINKING TONIGHT OF MY BLUE EYES CONCERNING THE GREAT SPECKLED BIRD I DIDN'T KNOW GOD MADE HONKY-TONK ANGELS AND WENT BACK TO THE WILD SIDE OF LIFE

Easy to 'knock'! Why do I never preview?

I used to be in a band. We toured Europe twice and had a record. It was a long ime ago. A few years a go I was into the 'dance' thing but I'm too old for that now (29). I've been listening to country music recently like David Allen Coe and Jonny Cash. Yes, I know it's easy to know... until you actually listen to it. There are some unaceptably racist lyrics but otherwise it's the best music I've ever listened to. It really comes from the heart of people who've lived some crazy lives. Forget Dolly Parton and download 'If that ain't country' by David Allen Coe. It's like a brilliant novel and film in one song. :dance:

There's a 1994 standard UK TT on EBAY for £9350, reserve not met!

Good luck. Go easy on the front brake in the wet or you'll be off! I know a fair bit about bikes if you (or anyone) ever need any help.

So you did! I remember checking them at the time and they had nothing newer than a 1996. I paid getting on for that much for my N/A. But I guess as mine's a genuine 1999 car that makes it a bit different and it's totally mint too. But that sure looks a good buy if it's in top condition.

oops, here it is http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW/CARS_popup.asp?modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&make=NISSAN&model=300+ZX&variant=&keywords=&min_pr=75&max_pr=&mileage=&agerange=&postcode=cb2+5an&miles=1500&max_records=50&source=0&sort=5&ukcarsearch_full=SEARCH&start=6&distance=324&adcategory=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200421144144537

£11K for a 1998 twin turbo. That's gotta be good value, surely?

I used to live in Radford In Nottingham. I think there and The Meadows are about as bad as anywhere in the city. Anyway, I took the risk and left in in Sneinton. It was fine. Although I nipped out at about 1am to get something from the boot and some dodgy lad appeared and offered me a "souped up amp". And at about 2.30 I could hear some crack heads having an argument next to it.

The 'erb, the 'erb! It is for healing! It is for all! It is in the bible!

Nice one, thanks. I reckon it's ok at most traffic lights then. Thanks gents. ps. wasted what seemed to be a tuned up Saphire Cossie tonight. He was quicker up to about 90 but my N/A (!) hammered him through roundabouts and especially on the brakes. His car was nine years older than mine and looked rough so probably every bearing and bush was shagged!

I think I know that area (Forest Road East?). I was told it was "very bad for prostitutes". Last time I was there I saw loads within about five minutes so whoever told me that was well wrong. Joking apart, I'm gonna chance it and take the Z. It's just too good to drive compared to the Mrs's 1.0 Polo. If I'm making a post on Sunday about paint shops and locksmiths I'll only have myself to blame.

I'm visiting a mate on saturday who lives in a dodgy bit of Nottingham. I'm not sure whether to take the Z or the Mrs Polo. It seems kinda silly to have this great car, pay to insure it etc, then leave it at home. I had a face-off stereo fitted recently as I don't want anyone smashing the door and dash to get the sound system. I love my Z, it's very clean and standard and I want it to stay that way. Have a lot of people had their cars broken into or stolen? Are they thief magnets? I mean, it's worth less than a medium spec BM coupe of the same age but is it more attractive to thieves? Or will they leave it alone as they don't know what to do with it? :confused:

Surely if you sit there stationary with the brake pedal pressed, a clutch or something must be grinding itself away somewhere. Or are they designed to do that with no damage and lock up solid at higher revs or something?

I've never had an auto before. My mate just bought one too (but his is a Mitsubishi Sigma :rofl: ). When you're at traffic lights, stopped, is it ok to just hold it on the brake or should you put it in neutral or park? I don't want to burn the clutch out or anything. Thanks chaps. :hyper: :hyper:

Maybe Jet, Morrisons etc got their heads together and came up with this ;-)

Oops. "Andy Duff". Aw, you know what I meant.

And Duff :bow:

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How do I get to be one of these unnecessary middle managers? How do I get my hands on the EU dissapperaing cash? I wouldn't mind it if I was the one with my 'hands in the till'. But I'm not. :mad:

If I leave the targa blinds out, will the interior fade or deteriorate or anything from the sunshine? Should I keep them fitted most of the time? Any thoughts? Cheers folk. :hyper: :hyper: :hyper:

I was told no word rhymes with 'orange'.

I think it's a 60 litre tank. I get about 50 litres from near empty. I got 320 miles from my very first tank in my 300! Almost all gentle motorway miles in the wet! That was about 30mpg and near what I could get driving my S13 200SX gently. Mine in a non-turbo though. (that's the lighter, therefore better handling and more reliable model) :tongue:

Mine is Skyline Purple (LP1). But that's its standard colour. But I'm told that's a bit unusual.

I saw loads of them in Japan. They looked alright in the flesh, in a 'metrosexual' sort of way. There were loads of Suzuki Wagon Rs too and some with bodykits looked just wicked. (there's another 80s word for you there! and how about 'wotcha' while we're at it).