EYorkshire wrote:

Bring on the sun with hot, balmy days and young ladies with very little on.

I am in the Scammell wheel nuts camp myself

Yes, snow is a major problem for many, but I don't see it as a reason to resent those people who happen to enjoy it looking forward to it and making the most of it all!

After suffering the last 2 bad winters in the North East with my Celica

I am sort of looking forward to some snow to see what my FL2 can do...

Several of my work colleagues have FL2's and said getting to work was fine..

I (as most recommend) won't be at all stupid but in fact be very careful

I think I'll buy a tow rope to help my other colleagues - they have BMW's  2002 Honda VFR800
2002 Toyota Celica 140 Silver (mid life crisis - again!)
2007 FL2 GS Manual Army Reconnaissance Green + freel2.com sticker
2004 Toyota Celica 140 Black - Gone
2000 Toyota Celica 140 Silver - Gone
1998 Toyota Celica ST Pearl Green - Gone
1996 Nissan Primera 1.6 - Gone
1994 Rover Montego 1.6 Auto - Gone

simont wrote:

I think I'll buy a tow rope to help my other colleagues - they have BMW's

Noo! don't do it - they'll only go and buy another one

Yes, owning a BMW is a major problem for many, but I don't see it as a reason to resent those people who happen to enjoy it looking forward to it and making the most of it all!

Not much different to the snow comment really

EYorkshire wrote:

Yes, owning a BMW is a major problem for many, but I don't see it as a reason to resent those people who happen to enjoy it looking forward to it and making the most of it all!

Not much different to the snow comment really

But there is a difference!

Snow is a major problem for many, but a joy to some.

Buying and using a BMW is a nuisance to everyone and should be banned immediately for the obvious benefit of all!

Must admit I have a bit of a dislike for them, not the cars so much but the people who buy them.

I'm with you there!!

Aside from the fact that winter tyres could be fitted to a BMW and then it would be fine (not as fine as a 4x4 obviously), why would anyone venture out in say a 3 series with normal tyres in the snow?

I like the 3 series (I like lots of beemers) but there is no valid reason any RWD Beemer owner could give that justifies driving in the snow without winter tyres. They may say "I had to go, emergency etc etc etc". The fact is though, that you would make better progress on foot or on all fours.

Nice cars but if you aren't going to put winter tyres on, don't even bother going out in it! LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey

Taztastic, please explain "I am in the Scammell wheel nuts camp myself" it's new to me Dooh!. The Doctor, The FL2 is only a car, I like mine and it is fit for purpose. There are lots of other good cars out there including BMW's, Subaroooos, Honda's, Volvos, Skodas and even Jeeps. I do not think there is any point in slagging off other cars, just let the FL2 prove it's worth and enjoy...... JT Upgraded to an ex demo, 7 mth old, Rimini Red/Ebony Napoli Auto HSE on 28th Jan 2011, added roof rails, mudflaps and side strips.
Gone - A great 57 Plate, Auto SE, Bought Feb 2009, Roof Rails and Mudflaps added on purchase. Blue colour, anything but drug dealer black.....

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Taztastic, please explain "I am in the Scammell wheel nuts camp myself" it's new to me Dooh!.

Urban Dictionary - Affectionate term to describe hard nipples. 'Look at those beauties. Like Scammel wheel nuts!'

Scania wheel nuts, in these parts At work
At home

"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

chicken george wrote:

Scania wheel nuts, in these parts

Scania Buy British made

nothing wrong with an exotic imported wheel nut  At work
At home

"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

Lol..
Well I'm another big kid who loves the snow and always have been!
Don't get me wrong I don't like anyone suffering because of it but our country should be far better prepared, alot of places have far worse winters than us ( lucky for some! ) and it's still business as usual for them, whereas the uk grinds to a halt!