fosterman

Re-arrange this sentence, Short and curlies by us got the !!!!! as usual.

Batman, Superman, The Incredible Hulk, Robin Hood et al ain't gonna pull us out of this s*it. I still got my mortgage with Northern Rock, but fixed at 4.99 approx 3 yrs ago, thing is I fixed for 10 yrs at this rate, and I do pay every month ( because I worry about my credit report !!??!! ) I agree these times are very worrying, and stressful, however, I put a lot of the blame on media hype. I believe the media whip their audience into so much of a frenzy and then sit back and report on the panic. What angers me the most, however, is the cost of essentials - not luxuries - gas prices up, electricity prices up, food prices up, surely the government SHOULD step in, but what chance when they cream off the top anyway. PS, if its any consolation to anybody, I saw my old gal (Y381 JAE) the other day, looked ok, but who can tell anymore.

Christmas, F**k me, the missus wants a real tree this year.......but I am not allowed to pick it. This weekend is good, cos next weekend we is in Bristol, and following weekend too late. Then got to buy presents at some point. For wife, daughter (22) son (12) two foster kids (2 & 3). Heeeeeelp, where has this year gone !!!!!

Whilst not being a driver "by profession" I still take road safety as a high priority. I have on occasions towed a trailer, no comparison to an HGV, I accept, however, I take time to ensure all lights are working correctly and that the carried load is as secure as can be, with heaviest goods at the bottom and therefore unlikely to shift. I feel no matter what a court deems appropriate, the onus is on the driver to ensure the load is safe. The responsibility lies soley with the person in control of the vehicle at the time. As regards foreign truckers who have no blindspot mirrors, I have seen disgusting acts by professional drivers on both motorways (M6 & M5) and 'A' roads (East Lancashire Road) by both domestic and foreign trucks. ....And before anyone says I only drive a car, I have driven 'tranny' vans regularily, and also 7.5 tonne trucks, though not HGV, or PSV.

I started reading this thread and have to admit felt both anger and compassion ( in no particular order ). Personally, I cannot understand any following/religion/belief which does not permiss life saving techniques which are widely acceptable in this day and age, however, if that is their belief, then we must reluctantly accept it, though we do not have to understand it. However, may I be permitted to move this debate to a side debate...please bear with me on this. As my sign in suggests I (and my wife) are foster carers, we are currently looking after 2 brothers, who have been neglected by their mother and father, both of whom are alive. the brothers are part of a family of 5 children ( and mum is pregnant again ). I am not really trying to make a point, more of a paradox (if that is he right word). Just trying to provoke further thought in a similar, though perhaps parallel vein ?

Heated seats....... you what !!! Big woolly jumper....that might do it. Very surprised, nobody suggested baked beans.... .......and the penny drops, although a quickie would probably warm up all concerned ( though would need to demist as well )

The MPG debate / argument is one which always amazes me because of the numerous variables. Therefore, I will not be drawn into making any comment either positive or negative. However, I have found a site which clearly gives not one jot about mpg, try BATHURST 2007 on a search engine and have a look at the Australian V8 supercars, and be grateful its not your pocket paying their fuel bill ( and in some cases repair bill ) !!!! Enjoy.

Like the spec. Got to say, looks good in silver. Well done you, congrats !!!

Soooooo......... Remind me, what have the Romans ever done for us ??????? You lucky lucky bas**rd !!!!!!

This is of probably little consequence to the overall debate.......however, MANY years ago, I owned a "T" suffix Alfa Romeo 1.3 Ti. Whilst not being the best of cars (tin worm could be heard all day - every day), was very well balanced, this car did not have ABS, or traction control, or any other electronic gizmos, but got me out ' of trouble ' on several occasions, though probably down to me as I 'cut my teeth' on a Morris Marinaaaaaa.

Cheers Gregers, You're right, miss her already. And those silk panties mmmmm..............

Sadly, I have had to bite the bullet. I really wanted to keep my Galaxy until at least Spring of next year, but had to make a rational ? decision on the overheating problem. Having replaced almost every component in the cooling system - apart from cylinder head / gasket, came to the conclusion that probably not very sensible to attempt Winter as needing to check and top up coolant every couple of days i.e. little or no anti-freeze and therefore liable to result in damage rendering vehicle non driveable and therefore de-valuing even further. However, this is not a sorry tale as I am now the pleased owner of a fully functioning Ren***t Grand Scenic ( hence thank you to Arnold Clark who gave me a good price for a 136000 miler). If I am being honest, I am sorry to see the Galaxy go, she was comfortable, large, reasonable economical, and bl**dy quick for a diesel. I would like to thank all contributors to this site as the help has proved very worthwhile, and I hope I will still be welcome to visit 'cos I really like you guys - and gals (and Maz, hope you get well soon).

Well done to GWR. I used to listen to said station as I lived in Clevedon for 12 years or so before moving 'back home' to Wigan. Now listen to Rock FM, which seems to run a similar format to GWR, and are renown in this area for various / numerous 'pranks'

Re contacting Auto Express, why not try Autocar and even Top Gear, feel fairly certain 'Jezza', 'Hamster' & co would relish the idea of making an example of Ford. It may be light hearted - even tongue in cheek, however, if they do the job properly you just might get a positive result. Seriously, though, wishing you the best of luck 'cos I really would 'be spitting flames' by now.

May I compliment you on such a well worded letter, as after spending that kind of hard earned money I would have probably reverted to insults by now. I was almost at the point of praising my local dealer in Wigan who charged me very little for keeping my vehicle for a week, however, the end result, and at this point I have to agree with Maz (though not reluctantly) that the end result was much better performance as the timing/cam belt was not fitted correctly, however, the original problem was overheating - and this is still not resolved. Would like to thank 'Seatkid', as I think his diagnosis/prognosis is probably correct i.e. head gasket/warped head. On a serious note, please keep us informed on subject as I really hope you receive satisfaction on this matter ( or you get your money back and look elsewhere, Mitsubishi Grandis perhaps) :D