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CitroJim wrote:And without DickieG I'd have never contemplated Activa ownership either...
Oh dear, I do apologise Jim :oops: :lol:
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DickieG wrote:
CitroJim wrote:And without DickieG I'd have never contemplated Activa ownership either...
Oh dear, I do apologise Jim :oops: :lol:
:lol: :lol: :lol: No need Richard, The Activa is one of the better things to have happened to me in recent years...

:-D :-D 8-)
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RUNN has been sold to Activa_Mike, he's popping down in a week to drive it off into the sunset. I'm thrilled that it's going to a forum member and hopefully I'll hear about it from time to time.

Today was spent overhauling the suspension on the red one after popping into GSF for a set of spheres. I'm getting quicker at this and had all 6 done in about 90 minutes. The only bits and pieces to finish it off are the lacquer peel on the spoiler along with the slightly indecisive brake pad wear indicator, which genuinely could mean the brake pads need changing I suppose! I haven't checked yet.
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I'm even going to start a blog in it's honour. I doubt it will be as interesting as this one mind you. I could always stick some grumbling about the Berlingo in it as well, and the Activa I might or might not be having/have/work on for masochistic purposes..
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Excellent news on RUNN kev!
With all the work youve done on it Mike should have a good car there!
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Good to see you today Dave...
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Indeed it was good to see you Jim didnt really get a chance to chat to you much!, the rally was so well attended that it did seem rather brief encounter with everyone.
But thats the way they should be, I look forward to camping again at the DSM +CXMs although perhaps minus the pickled eggs this year!
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Just seen some photos of the rally, looks like I missed a treat.

It has been a while Dave, I've almost forgotten what you look like :lol:

I shan't be around for a couple of days, off into hospital to have a tumour removed from my neck, something I always thought wouldn't really happen to fit and healthy 22 year old. I'll be glad for it to be out rather than sitting there looking all lumpy, unattractive and potentially causing trouble in the future.

I just need to think of a fearless and brave sounding story to tell anyone that asks why I have a scar on my neck :wink:
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Good luck with your operation Kev, it'll be a weight off your mind once its gone :)
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Blame your Xantia for the Scar! I hope the operation is a success, and wish you a speedy recovery.
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Hope it goes well Kev.
Look forward to seeing you again, it has been a while!
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I just need to think of a fearless and brave sounding story to tell anyone that asks why I have a scar on my neck
Shark attack, tiger wrestling accident, i would go with badger attack personaly as it sounds more plausable but the choice is yours :lol:

Good luck Kev.

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All the best for the op Kev :wink:

Just tell them you're an ex lion-tamer...
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Good luck Kev.

Of course the only real option for a neck scar is Vampire attack ;)
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Good luck with the op Kev
red_dwarfers wrote:I just need to think of a fearless and brave sounding story to tell anyone that asks why I have a scar on my neck :wink:
A mad axeman broke into your house during the night :lol:
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