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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by tubbytommy
but im sure you could get one to match the heals






Apologies to the Irish out there for the second pic, as my maternal grandmother is Irish I consider it OK and most Irish laugh at themselves before anyone else does.
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 04:53 PM
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And it's heels Tubby not heals, one is on a shoe and the other is an act.
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by LuckyWelshchap
You would if the Germans started playing up again.
Ever thought why there was the Schengen Agreement?
Now they can walk over the border legally.
and most keep walking until they get on a lorry heading to the UK .

Originally Posted by LuckyWelshchap
The Jamaicans will take some beating, and the Dutch aren't bad either.
In my experience they all put in a full 8-hr day - spread out between 8 in the morning and 8 at night .
Difference is that they are friendly and hospitable, certainly towards Brits.

Anyway, back in the real world there was a programme on not so long ago which said that France is now more popular than Spain (not sure if it actually said France was the most popular place) for Brits to retire to.

I worked with a lad who owned a Gite (I think that's the right word ?) and was preparing to emigrate.
Yes I heard that too and certainly the Brits are now buying again in France but most of my clients (I sell mainly chateaux, estates, manoirs, etc.) are either Australian or US, closely followed by Swiss and Canadians. Property laws in Spain are extremely dodgy and many foreign buyers have fallen foul to local "scams" unfortunately". Property purchase in France is actually more secure than the UK (don't forget in the UK you don't actually own the land as there's still the "crown" clause in all freehold contracts and gazumping is not possible in France once the 1st contract is signed).

Not for everyone but I've been here for 13 years now and easily the best move I've ever made

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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by tubbytommy
the welsh are just english that like animal sex
Non sono sicuro di cosa si intende per "sesso animale" Tommy, ma sono sicuro che sarei d'accordo con te, se ho capito!
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Cannon Fodder
At least we don't wear skirts.
Nothing wrong with a bloke being in touch with his feminine side I'll have you know. A bloke in touch with another blokes feminine side is a different matter though!
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Cannon Fodder


Did someone say potatoes?

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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by LVC
and most keep walking until they get on a lorry heading to the UK .
Well they couldn't do it by tank, boat or plane so I suppose something a little less obtrusive is called for

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Yes I heard that too and certainly the Brits are now buying again in France but most of my clients (I sell mainly chateaux, estates, manoirs, etc.) are either Australian or US, closely followed by Swiss and Canadians. Property laws in Spain are extremely dodgy and many foreign buyers have fallen foul to local "scams" unfortunately". Property purchase in France is actually more secure than the UK (don't forget in the UK you don't actually own the land as there's still the "crown" clause in all freehold contracts and gazumping is not possible in France once the 1st contract is signed).

Not for everyone but I've been here for 13 years now and easily the best move I've ever made
An estate agent who's happy that gazumping isn't possible !!!!!!!!!!!
You sir, are a true gent (and one in a billion I should think ).

You deserve to have a happy Christmas, and I hope you do .
( mmm - and you get it an hour earlier than us).
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 05:32 PM
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When are these regulars ever going to settle their differences and stop whining at one another?
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Dreep
When are these regulars ever going to settle their differences and stop whining at one another?
When hell freezes over, and probably not even then.
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Cannon Fodder
And it's heels Tubby not heals, one is on a shoe and the other is an act.
As in "George North shows the English a clean pair of heels" and "will a year on from Cardiff 2013 have healed England's wounds?"
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Dreep
When are these regulars ever going to settle their differences and stop whining at one another?
Its all they do.
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by CharlySkunkWeed
Its all they do.
And all you do is bitch about it
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by tubbytommy
And all you do is bitch about it
I think Skunk is LWC's b1tch
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by tubbytommy
And all you do is bitch about it
Im not surprised when most of you guys are accusing the newbies of making the place unhealthy. When in fact, its very hypocritical of you to say that, yet start a bickering match, - quote '10 pager' - when all you guys do is add fuel to the fire and to top it off still point the finger at someone else!

I thought SN was full of mature guys and not populated with mindless young people (to add I'm 21) who would usually be affiliated with their local cruise site.

Cue post count or how long I've been on the forum attack?

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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by LuckyWelshchap
Well they couldn't do it by tank, boat or plane so I suppose something a little less obtrusive is called for
MDR ("Mort de rire" ... dying laughing .... French version of "lol")

Originally Posted by LuckyWelshchap
An estate agent who's happy that gazumping isn't possible !!!!!!!!!!!
You sir, are a true gent (and one in a billion I should think ).

You deserve to have a happy Christmas, and I hope you do .
( mmm - and you get it an hour earlier than us).
Yes I like things to be nice and clean for everyone involved in property sales and gazumping just messes things up

I've just sold a small (1million€) chateau last weekend so it's looking like the end to the year will be a good one and a Happy Chrimbo to you too ....

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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Dreep
Im not surprised when most of you guys are accusing the newbies of making the place unhealthy. When in fact, its very hypocritical of you to say that, yet start a bickering match, - quote '10 pager' - when all you guys do is add fuel to the fire and to top it off still point the finger at someone else!

I thought SN was full of mature guys and not populated with mindless young people (to add I'm 21) who would usually be affiliated with their local cruise site.

Cue post count or how long I've been on the forum attack?
Hey there, some questions:

Do you want a VTA DV because it makes a loud noise?
Do you want to put stickers on your Impreza?
Do you want a stick on roof vent?
Do you want Lexus rear lights?
Do you want neons?

If your answer to all those questions is NO you'll be just fine here 'son'
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by f1_fan
Hey there, some questions:

Do you want a VTA DV because it makes a loud noise?
Do you want to put stickers on your Impreza?
Do you want a stick on roof vent?
Do you want Lexus rear lights?
Do you want neons?

If your answer to all those questions is NO you'll be just fine here 'son'
To be fair Chris, the 'young un' actually posts in a legible manor, so in that sense, he/she's got a lot going for them.
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by mickywrx
To be fair Chris, the 'young un' actually posts in a legible manor, so in that sense, he/she's got a lot going for them.
Couldn't agree more, but we can't be too careful

In all seriousness I am only teasing him, as you say he's literate which is a rarity on here these days for starters
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 06:47 PM
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Great , even when they are on my ignore list I still have to read the grumpy old men in quotes.
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 07:05 PM
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I can see your point, it can get irritating having to repeat yourselves time and time again. Although being on a very popular forum such as SN is going to attract all sorts of people so it is to be expected.

I just don't think the more helpful guys (such as yourself) feel the need to involve themselves in these 'playground' antics. Just settle your differences and be done. Your all here for the same thing at the end of the day!

And don't worry I'm not drawn to all these mods you speak of F1-fan my approach is very minimal so to speak.

Cheers Mick, I can understand its hard to understand the younger generation these days who are all t3xt sp33k and yobby.
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 07:08 PM
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As a newbie that promptly f*cked off from this site, I pop back now and again just in case I find someone looking to buy a low mileage car.
I didn't mention on my previous visits that I worked for Dave Richards Autosport (Rothmans Rallying for those that don't recognise his name) Rothmans Porsche 911, 6R4, M3 and then after that.......the very reason this site exists.

I liked the original post, very true, and now I'm f@cking off again
Happy Xmas



This sites way of 'telling it how it is' puts off some owners that actually could help imo

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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 07:22 PM
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As a newbie that promptly f*cked off from this site, I pop back now and again.

I liked the original post, very true, and now I'm f@cking off again.

This sites way of 'telling it how it is' puts off some owners that actually could help imo
Please take me with you.
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 07:30 PM
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Please take me with you.
You're be gone again soon anyway, Rolf Harris has just been charged and you're next on the list.....
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by CharlySkunkWeed
Great , even when they are on my ignore list I still have to read the grumpy old men in quotes.
What's I dont to upset you?
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 07:34 PM
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Cheers Mick
That's it! I'm not that bloody old! My grandad was Mick, I'm considerably younger than he was.

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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 08:17 PM
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You're be gone again soon anyway, Rolf Harris has just been charged and you're next on the list.....
If I go down, I'm taking you with me!
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by mickywrx
What's I dont to upset you?
Nothing.

It's just you quoted someone who is on my ignore list , so I see what they are saying. Usually moaning about how often people ask about DVs , when they themselves go on and on about them all the time.
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