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Old 23rd August 2015, 10:25 AM
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I am hardly likely to waste three gallons of diesel and £17 admission for two of us and spend 3 hours driving only view engines that I have seen before. I have done that in the past. I once drove for two hours each way to go to a rally only to find that with the exception of one engine that I had seen them all before.

You John possibly live closer to the rally than I do and possibly you get paid for your services for the day. I do not and I have to be careful what I spend.
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Old 23rd August 2015, 12:40 PM
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Thomas,

I usually ignore your posts because, frankly, you irritate me. However, on this occasion I thought I would reply with a few observations.

i. "4040" and others went to great lengths to entice you to the WESES event, but nevertheless you didn't attend (you missed a great show, by the way).

ii. Google Maps indicates Honiton Hill ("HH") is a 110 mile round trip for you. You must drive very slowly if this is going to take an hour longer than Google Maps indicates it can be achieved in.

iii. If your diesel vehicle only manages such a low "miles per gallon" figure, you should think about procuring a replacement.

iv. HH is a 300 mile round trip for me. I will be going rain or shine (and regardless of the engines which are expected to attend). Why? Because I know it will be a brilliant day/weekend whatever.

I look forward to seeing you there.
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Old 26th August 2015, 04:52 PM
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possibly you get paid for your services for the day. I do not and I have to be careful what I spend.
So, I ought to know better for replying factually to this?
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Old 29th August 2015, 09:49 PM
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So, I ought to know better for replying factually to this?
Me too *slaps wrists*
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