RichardS

Yup - I have to agree. You can actually find some decent quality ones on Ebay and they're not terribly expensive either! Richard:sorcerer:

LOL - I understand matey!! Time for me to turn in as well I reckon... ......and it's goodnight from me:sleep:

NO...!! But congratulations to everyone who is..... ....and that seems to be everyone at the moment:winkiss:

LOL, Yeah - we all know Mikey is ghey........:tt2::oops:

LOL - someone was Baz - haven't you heard mate.... ....he's pregnant too!!! Richard:biggrin:

There must be something in the water I reckon......:thumbup:

Ohhhhh no!!! Julia is still taking her daily smartie mate.........!!! .....We decided a while ago that parenthood was not for us; LOL.....:kiss: Richard:euro:

Bloody hell - not another one. It is said that they come in threes (and Mikey)..... .....but congratulations Rob!! Richard:thumbup:

Congratulations Baz..... .....it's getting to be a bit of a fad on here at the moment, isn't it; LOL......:biggrin: Richard:thumbup:

Really - painful Alex? How so? I actually find that the ZX is superb as a GT cruiser - it's what the car was built for. Even though mine is relegated to a weekend/holiday toy, I still prefer to use it for longer journeys despite having 2 new cars.....!! Eeek - that sounds expensive mate! I have a new-ish Merc SLK 350 AMG sport and I pay about £485 to insure it - with Julia on the policy too. I thought that was expensive TBH; as I only paid £350 last year!!! And the ZX is on a classic policy at £280 (although I was too impatient to wait for Footman James to call me back and I could have got it for £258); again with Julia on the policy also!!! Richard:flowers:

Sounds like you deserve that Allan!! Me? Well we have just got in from the pub - I could not be asked to cook so we wandered down to The Polecat for dinner. And drinks.... A pint or two of Marsden's Pedigree, a plate of venison and fresh veg, a nice bottle of red wine. Sweet... ....and now I'm chilling out browsing the forum!! Enjoy your evening matey!! Richard:cool3:

Wow - they look superb Chris!! Richard:thumbup:

Congratulations Allan - and to Shell as well, naturally matey!! I hope everything works out good for you both; plus the little one when he/she pops out!! All the best, Richard:sorcerer::winkiss:

LOL - you met me last time......:wink:

Hi Peter, welcome to the club mate! As for buying the parts you need - please do check out the "for sale" sections as there are always people breaking their cars and/or selling parts.... Richard:thumbup:

Hello and welcome to the club! Richard:thumbup:

LOL - likewise matey!!! Richard:thumbup1:

LOL - somehow I think a few people might just be doing that mate...... ......tight-arse....:asshole::lol::lol: Richard:biggrin:

LOL - no! Half the fun (for me anyway) is having people NOT know who I am until about 10 minutes into a conversation.........:innocent: So see you there mate - at some point no doubt......:devil2: Richard:thumbup:

I guess that Japanese mechanics have very small hands mate......:surrender:

How clever!!! Richard:rockon:

Hi Ian (jnr that is) I'm glad to hear you're OK buddy!! You can tell us all about it at Jeff's in a couple of weeks!! Hope the scar isn't too bad matey.... All the best for a full and speedy recovery Ian! Richard:thumbup1:

That is 100% correct mate!! Richard:cool2:

Good question - and to be honest I cannot personally say whether it has had much of a long term effect down here in the Home Counties. Sure there would have been the initial downturn just after the law changed, but that was 4 years ago now and from what I've seen here, the people have long since returned. It's just that smokers go outside to smoke now - and many pubs have built verandas or patios for smokers. Most pubs/restaurants that I go to are no less busy now, than before the ban kicked in. If some have gotten quieter, it's much more recently, therefore due to the recession rather than the smoking ban (as smoking was banned in July 2007). Or, of course, the advent of cheaper booze in supermarkets which also encourages people to drink at home.......... Just my opinion of course and based on mine and my friends' thoughts/social activities following the ban. The effects you speak of could also be more regional..... But (personally) I am certainly much happier going out to the pub and not having to scrabble for a seat in a tiny non-smoking area - or coming home feeling wheezy and smelling of cigarettes. Hence I probably go to the pub a lot more now.......! But I do not want to declare war on the forum's smokers, it's up to us all how we live in a free country, so I'll leave it there! Richard:wink:

I know that PhilP has one - as does Clint Thrust (already mentioned).... Richard:thumbup1: