The P.E.Video Show

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mickthemaverick wrote: 07 Sep 2025, 19:07 Here's one that many will enjoy!! :-D


I finally got 'round to watching Waldorf and Statler here, talking about cars and farms :-D Most enjoyable :)
I like Claxxon's comment about farming, whereby a farmer who has spent a lifetime in farming may only have 'done' 60 harvests and that's a bigger part of their life's work, whereas if you come across a dentist who's only done 60 dental procedures, or a brain surgeon who's only done 60 brain surgeries, you might want to let them get a bit more experienced before they have a look at you :lol:

As for peak car - I reckon late 90s to early 2000s. Safety related technology was coming in, but it didn't rule the car. You could still have a great driving experience and get out of your car feeling you'd achieved something, whereas today....... not so much. I drive my MX5 or the SL and it is a genuinely good experience, whereas I drive my Sportage and it's just a method of getting from 'A' to 'B'. It has all the emotional involvement of a piece of pre-packed cod sitting on a supermarket shelf. I appreciate that there are many people who have no desire for emotional involvement in motoring - they either just want a competent car that takes all the skill and effort away from them........ or perhaps they need a competent car that takes all the skill and effort away from them 8-[ But that's not for me....... not yet, anyway :lol:
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100% agree with that conclusion bobins and it defines why I like the Legacy so much! :-D
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I was watching this yesterday and couldn't think of where to put it.
Here, clearly.

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Any boating enthusiasts may enjoy this from one of the nation's favourite comedians in days gone by, he has changed a bit mind you!! :-D

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One for any other snooker fans :-D

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A video that echoes my thoughts well and explains why I run a 2004 and a 1994 car :

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I think this will interest the engineers among us:

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A nostalgic look back at one of the cars I grew up with. Unfortunately the narration tends to wander away from the pictures so it has a rather disjointed effect but at least the voice is tolerable if a little patronising at times. I totally agree with fact 13!! :-D

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A music legend in a video I enjoyed:

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They spent some time using the music studio at Clearwell Castle back in the 80s Mick when I had my business there. Sadly they lost one of their team to a hit and run driver who knocked him down and killed him in Coleford.

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"FOR PETER GRANGER 23RD NOVEMBER 1953 -24TH OCTOBER 1986"

Peter Granger, who has done the sound at all the Straits shows for the past 9 years or so, was killed a couple of months ago, by a hit and run driver. He was walking near his home in Gloucestershire with his son James in his arms, when the car mounted the pavement and hit him (James, luckily, was thrown clear). Pete died a couple of days later in hospital, having never regained consciousness. Needless to say, all of the group, crew and office staff were shattered by this, as Pete had been 'part of the family' for so long. Dire Straits have used the same crew members all along, and there haven't been many changes in personnel at the office either - it's a very close-knit organisation.
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The Lull



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Although this video is for Subaru owners it struck me that the points made apply to a lot of modern cars so it may be helpful to the newer car owners on the forum. It also amused me that many of the animations show a 4 cylinder inline engine!! :-D

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This may perplex a few members' brows!! :)

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If you are a Beatles fan this might interest you: :-D

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I don't think this will tell us what we don't already know but I thoiught it worth putting here to ensure we don't forget!! :)

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