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Free - oh aye, the capacity of the average single for storing baggage is stupendous

I'll listen for those weird noises and my computer is making some now, time to log out

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Aa - Volvo are definitely the luxury option, I've been looking at Ford and Fiat coachbuilds and conversions, and one difference between us and the US, they're all manual, although I know automatics are often available. Once I have safely reached Spain I will be looking to sell the motorhome to free up capital again so I'm going with the makes that are more popular there.

Although I say I'm going to sell it - I've been looking at campsites en route. They are - incredible. Rolling acres of grassland, or overlooking the sea or lakes or stuff. They have bakeries, for fresh morning rolls, and takeaways (take outs, I think you'd call that) and restaurants - pools. All the obvious services.

The photographs would make you feel woozy I may never live in a house again!

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Milk floats are electric still aren't they? And slowwwwwwwwwwwww I'm going to use up my diesel allowance first

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KN I suspect I may be roaring into my second childhood but I spent my entire life being conventional, doing what parents and family and friends and those around me expected me to do.

And now I can see a time will come when I will have to slow down, sit down, watch the world going past instead of being part of the parade. It could be a year. It could be another 20 years. Some people are 20 going on 50 and some young souls are 70 going on 30. I suspect I will be 80 going on 10

To use this blog as an example - if I was a commercial vehicle I'd be taking myself off regular service and becoming a motorhome.

A good motorhome? Who the hell knows? But the best I can be.

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KN I would be GREEN with envy if not for those 3 kids

Nope, I'm green full stop. but happy for you. And Mimi. And anyone else who has their life ticking over like a well-tuned engine and doesn't hide the fact

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Aa, is turbo bad? the one I've got my eye on is 2.2 turbo diesel. High mileage but yup, cambelt recently replaced, new tyres, and (again thanks to that vehicle website) I can see exactly what work was done to get it through the annual roadworthy cerficate, and it looks like brakes and other twiddly bits have been brought up to speed.

What I really need is a fundi on hand for this trip. I'm a top-up-the-oil-and-water, check-the-tyres, leave everything else to the experts, kinda driver.

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Baig, feel free - it was invented by a friend of mine on Twitter and I love it

RE: Your Reason?

* still not entirely sure but I'm closing in on the answer

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Hey, Baig, joint effort on the laugh side, I sit here sometimes nearly crying with laughter, when CS hits its stride it's like the best blether ever

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KN and yup I wasn't kidding when I said I was struck by the similarities! Your car sounds absolutely lush

and it matches your fella? Lucky GIRL

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Prof - another one who absolutely sees the similarities may our futures provide beautifully maintained classic automobiles rather than leaky old skedonks on bent axles.

Hmm, skedonks is a Saffer word - what's the equivalent in other cultures? Jalopies, I think, is American - rattletraps is fairly general -

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Red, thought you were already on your way, when do you bring Austria to its feet in applause?

No, there will be no squeaking suspension well, unlike I get unexpectedly lucky AND my dog gives permission.

This is by way of being a travelling kennel, really, with me as chauffeur, navigator, and chief cook and bottlewasher. The pets have me well trained

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usha there are so many double entendres in that you practically turned back on yourself, baddum TISH!

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Cgot, and the DVLA can fine you bigly if you have lied on any of your particulars

It's a new option on their website and some sellers haven't noticed got up to speed yet - declaring the wrong mileage, the wrong year, and even saying their vehicles are in daily use when they are in fact registered as being up on bricks, to escape paying annual road tax!

Would earn CS a fortune if they set up a registration website which HAD to be accurate

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Mimi there's a lot to be said for both points of view but there's no denying automatic shift, if you have a long run ahead, is easier. No constant adjustments and attention needed. Just relax, sit back and enjoy the drive.

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Hey, Back, I think I might have found The One, we have a meet on Monday and this little cutie is one I could drive myself. Co-drivers could still apply and hey, maybe time tp plan a meet with a difference - all the bikers arriving on their mighty machines (Kal on that scary high perch ) and the truckers led by Nam and then a beach party on the Costa Tropica

RE: prefrontal leukotomy

Are you bantering, interacting and backstabbing (merrily merrily merrily life is but a dream) on other blogs? Or just waiting to be entertained ....

Comments beget comments. Simple CS fact. The more you talk, the more you shall be talked with.

And yes some will ignore, some will lash out, some will be defensive and some, there's no point going on their blogs because of all of the above, but - some will chat

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Back!

yes Yes YESSSSSSSS




fluffy in pink is my signature look. Well, it will be. LOVE it!

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Back - are you offering?

This conversation is getting into a wee bit of a guddle

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Back - oh right, trucks

I don't know a lot about trucks, TBH. But my licence will only let me drive up to around 3 tons so I will need a driver for a truck.

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Back - now are we talking vehicles or singles here?

Motorway all the way. Smooooooooooth sailing.

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Ed, awesome! Although I have to say, looking at my own car, the mileage is low but, er, it could definitely do with a proper clean

And YES in this case I would particularly like one owned previously by a woman because I would know it was something I could handle.

On the singles comparison, I would prefer a single that had previously been owned by a woman too

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Back - baby, you can drive my car truck beep beep yeah!

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Kal, I'm in love!

But can I sleep in it? And my dog? And my cat?

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Back - it'll have to come with that, personalized numberplates are yikes expensive

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Cach, love your confidence in me!

I've driven some weird stuff in my time, do love driving

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Tru, looking for a mini motorhome that can manage a 2000 mile drive, that's pretty much it. Does he ever get motorhomes? Would be FAB if you'd ask, if he does!

Budget scary low but I'm not expecting miracles. MoT and reliable for up to 2000 miles, no matter how much it snorts and struggles on the hills, and I would be a very happy bunny indeed.

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Cach, I drive a very little car, the steering is always going to feel odd. I'm nervous about that.

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Pat, I will check its political affiliations very carefully

Fractionally right of true centre, that's me, and a splash of Green. My perfect vehicle will be even more steady, never veering either right or left.

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Pat, you lost me - vehicle or single?

Yup I'd have a vehicle that's a little too big than a little too small. Although talk to me again when I have to push it two miles to the nearest garage