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[Ernie Shackleton]

Always pictured you in a Vauxhall Ernie, dunno why.

Cheek.

I've driven nowt but Volvos since 1995.

Except when Saab were going under and they decided a solid marketing practice would be to practically give away brand new cars. They weren't of course. They were 10 year old General Motors stock which had been assembled in recent months and that, ultimately was Saab's problem. No development in a decade in a market that rarely stands still was suicidal policy. Entirely driven by American executive apathy however. Impacted greatly on the Swedish economy about 5 years ago.

I like this thread.

It's just ****ing going everywhere.

 

[Ernie Shackleton]

In a Schrodingers cat kind of way, yes.

So my lights may be on or off and I won't know until I enter the house.

When I'll discover they are on if I left them on.

And off if I left them off.


Or all lights on if I left them off, but the kids are at home.

Or all off if I left them on, if the Missus is throwing a moody.

 

[dennisboothstash]

Can it turn my lights on if I'm in Sierra Leone?

Who is she? And why would you want to do anything else at the same time?

 

[Chazz Rheinhold]

Cheek.

I've driven nowt but Volvos since 1995.

Except when Saab were going under and they decided a solid marketing practice would be to practically give away brand new cars. They weren't of course. They were 10 year old General Motors stock which had been assembled in recent months and that, ultimately was Saab's problem. No development in a decade in a market that rarely stands still was suicidal policy. Entirely driven by American executive apathy however. Impacted greatly on the Swedish economy about 5 years ago.

I like this thread.

It's just ****ing going everywhere.

I loved my Saab. Best car I've ever had. I wrote it off

 

[dennisboothstash]

Don't bother chazz, I've pipped him a couple of times, he'll either look the other way or get all Ronnie pickeringesque with you. Guess it all depends on which ale he's been drinking the night before!!!
( ref beer festival thread)
Ps, I've seen this man in action (Lunch)

Yep...that looks like a lunch

 

[dennisboothstash]

Sub human scum? That's a little strong chazz!
It isn't really Ronnie Pickering taking his dogs for a dump somewhere posh!

Was a little harsh...I'll set the dogs on the next person that bibs me !

 

[Sir Cheshire Ben]

Yep...that looks like a lunch

Looks like a lunch out with Mrs DBT, Hope you were driving, women are **** at driving after a drink.

 

[Barchullona]

I loved my Saab. Best car I've ever had. I wrote it off

I drove the first Saab Turbo in Hull or East Riding. Nearlygave the the person who let me have a go kittens due to the control stalks being on the opposite side to my car and pulling out with the windscreen wipers going instead of the indicators. Most comfortable seats of any car in my opinion.

 

[Chazz Rheinhold]

I drove the first Saab Turbo in Hull or East Riding. Nearlygave the the person who let me have a go kittens due to the control stalks being on the opposite side to my car and pulling out with the windscreen wipers going instead of the indicators. Most comfortable seats of any car in my opinion.

Agreed.

 

[originallambrettaman]

I'm after a Smart Watch.

My lad has one that turns his lights on. Even if he's on a different continent.

I wanna be able to do that.

And monitor my sleep patterns.

And remind myself of my fridge contents.


And other stuff besides.



Any tips or suggestions folks?

I've just ordered a new watch, been toying with it for ages, according to FedEx tracker it's currently somewhere between Indianapolis and Stansted.

Quite excited really, haven't treated myself to anything for a while, though I don't think it does anything but tell the time.

 

[Ernie Shackleton]

I've just ordered a new watch, been toying with it for ages, according to FedEx tracker it's currently somewhere between Indianapolis and Stansted.

Quite excited really, haven't treated myself to anything for a while, though I don't think it does anything but tell the time.

Hey Lammy, if I've learnt anything else in the last fortnight it's ****ing go for it.

I've cremated my father and then cremated my step-father then been shafted by a bunch of twats who appointed the wrong person above me in a promotion.


**** 'em all, **** 'em all, **** 'em all.
**** the long and the short and the tall.

Enjoy the watch. Take all the pleasure you can get from it.


Me? I'm gonna buy a motorhome.

Ernie, the Missus, the hound and the open road.


****ing go for it!

 

[look_back_in_amber]

My dog had to Learn english

She already knows sit...stay....lay down
And give me her paw

Had her 6 months now.

Shes about 20 months old and she follows me every where.

Those Romanians round them up
Keep them in a kill centre and then kill them after 10 days if they have not starved to death..they dont feed them.

Usually they smack em on the head with a spade / hammer.

Best thing i ever did was get Lia

You only need a 'b' in there Filey and you'll have the perfect name.

Seriously though, anyone that rescues a dog, from Romania or anywhere else, is ok by me

 

[Tuckin]

You only need a 'b' in there Filey and you'll have the perfect name.

Seriously though, anyone that rescues a dog, from Romania or anywhere else, is ok by me

"Liba"?

 

[look_back_in_amber]

Cheek.

I've driven nowt but Volvos since 1995.

Except when Saab were going under and they decided a solid marketing practice would be to practically give away brand new cars. They weren't of course. They were 10 year old General Motors stock which had been assembled in recent months and that, ultimately was Saab's problem. No development in a decade in a market that rarely stands still was suicidal policy. Entirely driven by American executive apathy however. Impacted greatly on the Swedish economy about 5 years ago.

I like this thread.

It's just ****ing going everywhere.

Yeah, those Saabs were sooooooo comfy though Ernie, I had a few of those, the Aero model was quick as **** too.

 

[Ernie Shackleton]

Yeah, those Saabs were sooooooo comfy though Ernie, I had a few of those, the Aero model was quick as **** too.

Mine was a 9-5. It was a great car and like everyone is saying, great seats.

Winter pack as standard. Reasonably powerful. High spec interior. A really comfortable drive.


The lack of investment from GM was criminal however. When I bought mine in 2009 it was essentially a late 90s car even though it was brand new. I enjoyed it but the difference in the technological spec I got when I bought a Volvo V50 three years later was massive. Saab illustrates what happens in the car market when you stand still and don't invest in new technology. They never stood a chance.

 

[originallambrettaman]

Hey Lammy, if I've learnt anything else in the last fortnight it's ****ing go for it.

I've cremated my father and then cremated my step-father then been shafted by a bunch of twats who appointed the wrong person above me in a promotion.


**** 'em all, **** 'em all, **** 'em all.
**** the long and the short and the tall.

Enjoy the watch. Take all the pleasure you can get from it.


Me? I'm gonna buy a motorhome.

Ernie, the Missus, the hound and the open road.


****ing go for it!

Sage advice.

My best mate recently bought a massive motorhome and a big BMW touring bike and disappears round Europe all the time, he loves it. He bought a E-Type at the same time, he thinks he's having a midlife crisis, but I think he's just enjoying the fruits of his labour.

Good luck to him.

 

[Chazz Rheinhold]

Hey Lammy, if I've learnt anything else in the last fortnight it's ****ing go for it.

I've cremated my father and then cremated my step-father then been shafted by a bunch of twats who appointed the wrong person above me in a promotion.


**** 'em all, **** 'em all, **** 'em all.
**** the long and the short and the tall.

Enjoy the watch. Take all the pleasure you can get from it.


Me? I'm gonna buy a motorhome.

Ernie, the Missus, the hound and the open road.


****ing go for it!

I know I buy 4 Bounty Bars for a quid from a cheapo shop near my work, their out of date which gives it that sense of danger i need.
Thats living alright.

 

[FILEYseadog]

Makes you Realise Ernie...That for us lucky sods still alive EVERY DAY is a good one..
Even if we have just seen City play crap and lose...Thats why i say things that might sound stupid such as i always have a great time watching city....even when we lose.

 

[Plum]

Kenny Young, bloke who wrote 'Under the Boardwalk', used to drive a Saab. It conked out once on his way to my house. I went to pick him up and he borrowed a fiver to tip the breakdown driver. I never got it back. Don't like Saabs, or 'Under the Boardwalk'.

 

[FILEYseadog]

You only need a 'b' in there Filey and you'll have the perfect name.

Seriously though, anyone that rescues a dog, from Romania or anywhere else, is ok by me

Best thing i ever Did Mr look back in amber.

Hardly ever went out on my own

Since i got Lia i get out nearly everyday in mobility scooter....id never been to the sea front on my own for 7 years...Now Lia takes me all over the place...she walks perfect along side of me...she ignores other dogs...sits everytime i stop...She looks after me !

Amazing really...right off to the country park Lia wants to take me for a walk.