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derek54514
derek54514

Hello fellow hippies

It is now just five months since my RTHR and I think I'm back to normal. So hands up all you hippies who think, as I do, that, as a reward for my extraordinary courage and being a model patient,  my wife should now allow me to purchase that lovely little classic sports coupé that I've seen for sale (quite cheaply) on the Internet.

Derek  

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  • susan47173
    susan47173 derek54514

    Posted

    Lol I'd like to hear your wife's opinion on your model patient status 😉
    • derek54514
      derek54514 susan47173

      Posted

      Hi Susan

      Hazel here, (Derek's wife) he was an excellent patient, but don't tell him that or he may get big headed.

      The only thing he moaned about was not being able to drive, he said it was like losing his legs. But he does say that it was well worth it, so when the weather is better we are looking forward to walking round some of England's lovely gardens. Good luck.

      Hazel

  • Snowgirl79
    Snowgirl79 derek54514

    Posted

    You should totally be allowed to buy it! Good luck Derek! 😉
  • MichaelTN1UK
    MichaelTN1UK derek54514

    Posted

    Man to man, I thnk you have got it all wrong.

    You really need to thank your wife for the extraordinary care and patience she has bestowed on you by buying her the classic sports coupé.

    *nudge, nudge*

    Michael

  • ian97093
    ian97093 derek54514

    Posted

    Hmmmm...Could be too close to the ground for comfortably getting in and out???cry......ian.
    • derek54514
      derek54514 ian97093

      Posted

      Thank you for your support Ian, getting in and out for Derek as once he was in it he would stay in it.rolleyes

      Hazel

  • susie74530
    susie74530 derek54514

    Posted

    Go for it, but drive carefully....!
    • derek54514
      derek54514 susie74530

      Posted

      Hi Susie, Derek is a careful driver but even at 75 years old he is not a slow driver.

      But a sports car is another thing............

      Hazel

    • susie74530
      susie74530 derek54514

      Posted

      Hi Hazel,

      Very nice to meet you.  

      My dear friend in Oxford, 82 years old, still drives a Fiat Pininfarina.  Sets my teeth on edge when he tries to overtake another vehicle...."Don't even think about it....!  

      He did drive Le Mans, in his younger years, though.....

  • linnet2015
    linnet2015 derek54514

    Posted

    If I say yes does that mean I can buy one too? Ive always dreamt of owning a Morgan  but apart from the fact its out of my price bracket as Ian says its a bit low to clamber out of - wouldnt mind trying though................

    Linnet x

    • derek54514
      derek54514 linnet2015

      Posted

      Linnet you have excellent but expensive taste.

      Keep on playing the lottery, you never know.

      Good luck for the future

      Derek and Hazel

    • derek54514
      derek54514 susie74530

      Posted

      That is one very expensive motor and would not fit on our drive and too costly to run.
    • susie74530
      susie74530 derek54514

      Posted

      A doctor friend of mine bought a kit car replica in California and had it built.  Chevrolet chassis and engine.  It was quite expensive, but I think it was a diesel engine.  You are right though  They are only fit for the American roads.  Just a bit of fun, though.  
    • MichaelTN1UK
      MichaelTN1UK derek54514

      Posted

      You really need to come to the Dark Side and ride a Harley-Davidson. They do trikes too.

      It's about the journey, not the destination.

      Michael

    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK MichaelTN1UK

      Posted

      Or, one better than a Harley - Triumph Rocket III - 0-60 in 3.3 seconds, cruising at 140mph .......I always had a big smile when we were riding it.

      And it's BRITISH !

    • derek54514
      derek54514 Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      Hi

      Just think of the mess it will make if you run into something at that speed. Yeeukh? You would be smiling all the way to the crematorium! biggrin I'll stick to cars, thank you.

      Derek & Hazel

    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK derek54514

      Posted

      Oh you have to be mad to be a motorcyclist these days, most motorists drive as if you have a cloak of invisibility on - but if you do get bitten by the bug, there is nothing finer than a big cruiser.
    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      We've agreed to disagree on the best motorbike, but we definitely agree that motorbiking is best. cheesygrin
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