Bad Christmas Present - Page 2

coolcat · 24th December 2013, 17:00

Hi Alf,

Sorry to read that your having to hang up your driving gloves but great that your Wife enjoys driving the 75 so you can both still get much enjoyment out of her.
Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year from Ros and I

peter1961 · 24th December 2013, 17:11

hi alf.
very sorry to hear of your news, but at least your car will still be with you. {just a thought} you could perhaps try to find a private road or somewhere you could have a turn at wheel now and again.

it looks as though i may be in the same boat in the next few years either through worsening health or financial issues, but in my case i will have to let the old girl go

. "but worse things happen at sea".

anyway' chin up and all the best to both helen and you for christmas and new year.

mantianak · 24th December 2013, 18:38

Sorry to hear the news, Alf. But at least you get to keep it still. After seeing it at the mini-meet I can say it's one of the best looked after examples I've ever seen!

suzublu · 24th December 2013, 18:45

Sad to read of this Alf,at least you've still got the car to be driven around in.My dad had to give up driving this year too,86 years old,& now he gets ferried about in mine.Anyway Alf,onwards & upwards, & a very happy Christmas to you & your family.

sworks · 24th December 2013, 21:23

Sorry to read this Alf, at least your good lady can drive you about, sit back and enjoy the ride. Happy Christmas

Steve916 · 24th December 2013, 21:42

Sorry to hear this Alf, but as I was reading your OP, I could also picture you smiling as you wrote it, with your sense of humour shining through. Made me smile.
Take great pleasure in feeling proud that it's you that looks after the car that your wife will now be driving on your behalf.
Merry Christmas to you both

seancar · 24th December 2013, 21:47

so sorry to hear this alf but as always you have such a positive attitude you are one of the good guys of this world. its good news you still get to keep the 75 and your wife is happy driving it.
a very merry christmas to you and all your family

trimani · 24th December 2013, 23:50

Thanks every one for their kind replies. Yes , I'm a stubborn '******'.
I don't know if the Mods will permit this but 'I will not let the ******** get me down'.

A heartfelt happy Christmas & happy New Year to all.

trimani (Alf & Helen)

Dragrad · 25th December 2013, 01:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by trimani

Thanks every one for their kind replies. Yes , I'm a stubborn '******'.
I don't know if the Mods will permit this but 'I will not let the ******** get me down'.

A heartfelt happy Christmas & happy New Year to all.

trimani (Alf & Helen)

Suitably curtailed by the swear filter

However very sorry to read that you are no longer a driver....

At least you still have the pleasure of the car

Gate Keeper · 25th December 2013, 12:43

I am sorry to learn about this news Alf. Despite your health problems you continue to show courage and strength. It was a pleasure to have met you in September along with the other Dorset members. I was impressed by your knowledge of our cars and how they work and don't work

I thank you for your hospitality.

For the benefit of the other members who have never seen Alf's car, here are a few photos of Alf's beautiful 75.

24th December 2013, 17:00	#11
coolcat This is my second home Audi Q3 TDI S-Line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clacton On Sea/On the boat somewhere Posts: 51,162 Thanks: 9,890 Thanked 12,235 Times in 8,232 Posts	Hi Alf, Sorry to read that your having to hang up your driving gloves but great that your Wife enjoys driving the 75 so you can both still get much enjoyment out of her. Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year from Ros and I __________________ Jeff.

24th December 2013, 18:38	#13
mantianak I really should get out more....... ZT 190+ Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Poole Posts: 2,413 Thanks: 6 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	Sorry to hear the news, Alf. But at least you get to keep it still. After seeing it at the mini-meet I can say it's one of the best looked after examples I've ever seen! __________________ http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1..._signature.png

24th December 2013, 21:23	#15
sworks Been absent for a while… Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,065 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	Sorry to read this Alf, at least your good lady can drive you about, sit back and enjoy the ride. Happy Christmas __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle

24th December 2013, 21:42	#16
Steve916 This is my second home Rover 75 1.8 Connoisseur SE and a Ford S-Max Titanium Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Huntingdon Posts: 3,756 Thanks: 70 Thanked 31 Times in 27 Posts	Sorry to hear this Alf, but as I was reading your OP, I could also picture you smiling as you wrote it, with your sense of humour shining through. Made me smile. Take great pleasure in feeling proud that it's you that looks after the car that your wife will now be driving on your behalf. Merry Christmas to you both __________________ Mods so far: Plenums, bonnet release mod, handbrake compensator (arctic), rear parking sensors, coolant level sensor (Vindaloo), DRL's, Fan resistor upgrade ( Jules), Marmite lighting, Auto dimming rear view mirror, twin horns, fog lights, real walnut dash, walnut gear knob, Sean DD unit with DVB-T, message centre ipk, electric sun blind, auto opening boot lid, walnut steering wheel, electric seats Link to my Auto Boot Lift Mod http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=114273

24th December 2013, 17:11	#12
peter1961 Gets stuck in 99/V connie cdt moonstone green saloon. 94/L 214 cabriolet dark blue Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: nelson lancashire Posts: 809 Thanks: 3 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	hi alf. very sorry to hear of your news, but at least your car will still be with you. {just a thought} you could perhaps try to find a private road or somewhere you could have a turn at wheel now and again. it looks as though i may be in the same boat in the next few years either through worsening health or financial issues, but in my case i will have to let the old girl go . "but worse things happen at sea". anyway' chin up and all the best to both helen and you for christmas and new year.

24th December 2013, 18:45	#14
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,920 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Sad to read of this Alf,at least you've still got the car to be driven around in.My dad had to give up driving this year too,86 years old,& now he gets ferried about in mine.Anyway Alf,onwards & upwards, & a very happy Christmas to you & your family.

24th December 2013, 21:47	#17
seancar Banned 75 tourer and t4 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bexhill on sea Posts: 4,428 Thanks: 278 Thanked 731 Times in 350 Posts	so sorry to hear this alf but as always you have such a positive attitude you are one of the good guys of this world. its good news you still get to keep the 75 and your wife is happy driving it. a very merry christmas to you and all your family

24th December 2013, 23:50	#18
trimani Passed Away ROVER 75 V6 2Ltr 2001 AUTO / EMERALD MOTORBILITY SCOOTER Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Poole Quay Posts: 3,180 Thanks: 2,051 Thanked 570 Times in 311 Posts	Thanks every one for their kind replies. Yes , I'm a stubborn '****'. I don't know if the Mods will permit this but 'I will not let the ****** get me down'. A heartfelt happy Christmas & happy New Year to all. trimani (Alf & Helen)

25th December 2013, 12:43	#20
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,069 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	I am sorry to learn about this news Alf. Despite your health problems you continue to show courage and strength. It was a pleasure to have met you in September along with the other Dorset members. I was impressed by your knowledge of our cars and how they work and don't work I thank you for your hospitality. For the benefit of the other members who have never seen Alf's car, here are a few photos of Alf's beautiful 75.