Always worse coming back accross the pond isn't it? Going is never a problem.
I suffer from jet lag badly. Better get used to it as we are off to Vegas end of Jan.
Can't wait.
Welcome back Ninja.
SAB
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NEW CAR FOR BUBBLE
by south african beef inbubble and i are off to choose a new car for her tomorrow.. we won't get it tomorrow as she wants the new '08 plate but we have to decide soon.. the choice is either a vw golf 1.6tsi match or a fiat grande punto 1.4dynamic sport - which shall we go for?.
the glof we would probably have to buy on personal contract hire but the punto we buy outright.
she has a punto now.. i know the golf has a good reputation for reliability but it's a bit dull!
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Colours would be metallic silver for the Golf but I'm not sure what she wants for the Punto. She has a bright orange Punto at the moment.
She has a lovely bright personality so she may go for the red - I don't know. Colours on cars are a funny thing, what looks good on one, doesn't on the other.
Very funny Ninja - I'll tell her your choice!
SAB
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NEW CAR FOR BUBBLE
by south african beef inbubble and i are off to choose a new car for her tomorrow.. we won't get it tomorrow as she wants the new '08 plate but we have to decide soon.. the choice is either a vw golf 1.6tsi match or a fiat grande punto 1.4dynamic sport - which shall we go for?.
the glof we would probably have to buy on personal contract hire but the punto we buy outright.
she has a punto now.. i know the golf has a good reputation for reliability but it's a bit dull!
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Thanks Alpha.
I did try that clipboard thing but I must have done it wrong!
I don't think they sell Clarins in Virgin Vie, Clarins is a French company who sell mainly in department stores. They do very well in the UK, in fact Clarins sell more products here than they do in their home country France.
Bubble will be home soon and she will give me a definitive answer.
Regards,
SAB
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NEW CAR FOR BUBBLE
by south african beef inbubble and i are off to choose a new car for her tomorrow.. we won't get it tomorrow as she wants the new '08 plate but we have to decide soon.. the choice is either a vw golf 1.6tsi match or a fiat grande punto 1.4dynamic sport - which shall we go for?.
the glof we would probably have to buy on personal contract hire but the punto we buy outright.
she has a punto now.. i know the golf has a good reputation for reliability but it's a bit dull!
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Yeah I've tried that Alpha, but when I go to paste onto JWD reply, nothing happens.
Not to worry, you did it for me!
Bubble will be home soon from a hard day selling Clarins products to make the English women (and men) even more attractive!
Regards,
SAB
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NEW CAR FOR BUBBLE
by south african beef inbubble and i are off to choose a new car for her tomorrow.. we won't get it tomorrow as she wants the new '08 plate but we have to decide soon.. the choice is either a vw golf 1.6tsi match or a fiat grande punto 1.4dynamic sport - which shall we go for?.
the glof we would probably have to buy on personal contract hire but the punto we buy outright.
she has a punto now.. i know the golf has a good reputation for reliability but it's a bit dull!
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Void Eater - what you say makes sense though the Alfa definitely has the sportier engine and it is cheaper to insure, though the residual value after three years is a lot less. However as I said if we went for the Golf we would be getting it on a contract where we pay a fixed ammount per month then either pay a large 'baloon' payment at the end to keep the car, or jus hand it back and have to start all over.
Prices in the UK are about £15,100 for the Golf (about $30,000) and about £11,600 ($23,000) for the Punto. Prices here are madly high aren't they? That's what happens when you live in the socialist republic of Europe I'm afraid!
Alpha - thanks very much for posting the pics - they are correct though the particular models we are interested in have a higher spec.
Thanks again, I would ask how you did it but the techno jargon will confuse me!
Biltong is dried srtips of meat that they have as snacks in South Africa. However, despite being born there, I am British and in fact have lived in England since I was a baby. Sorry about the confusing username!
Regards
SAB
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NEW CAR FOR BUBBLE
by south african beef inbubble and i are off to choose a new car for her tomorrow.. we won't get it tomorrow as she wants the new '08 plate but we have to decide soon.. the choice is either a vw golf 1.6tsi match or a fiat grande punto 1.4dynamic sport - which shall we go for?.
the glof we would probably have to buy on personal contract hire but the punto we buy outright.
she has a punto now.. i know the golf has a good reputation for reliability but it's a bit dull!
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All what you say is true llbh, that's exactly what I've been debating all day. Reliability is good with VW's but they are bland, I love the Itailan flair for design and their reliability is better now.
However it's Bubbles choice - so I better keep my opinions to myself!
Alpha and Omega ( or is that Alfa and Omega!) - don't ask me to do anything technical - I'm useless at uploading photos and stuff. If I can work it out I will. Suffice to say both cars are small (supermini or compact European), 5 door hatchbacks. Both are very good on the old miles per gallon. up to 51 for the Golf and 62 for the Alfa and that is with petrol engines.
Regards,
SAB
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NEW CAR FOR BUBBLE
by south african beef inbubble and i are off to choose a new car for her tomorrow.. we won't get it tomorrow as she wants the new '08 plate but we have to decide soon.. the choice is either a vw golf 1.6tsi match or a fiat grande punto 1.4dynamic sport - which shall we go for?.
the glof we would probably have to buy on personal contract hire but the punto we buy outright.
she has a punto now.. i know the golf has a good reputation for reliability but it's a bit dull!
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Thanks Free2Think.
We should have fun - today I've been poring over websites and looking through car mags trying to help Bubble make her mind up.
We'll just have to wait until she drives them both and then she will know which one is best for her.
Regards
SAB
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NEW CAR FOR BUBBLE
by south african beef inbubble and i are off to choose a new car for her tomorrow.. we won't get it tomorrow as she wants the new '08 plate but we have to decide soon.. the choice is either a vw golf 1.6tsi match or a fiat grande punto 1.4dynamic sport - which shall we go for?.
the glof we would probably have to buy on personal contract hire but the punto we buy outright.
she has a punto now.. i know the golf has a good reputation for reliability but it's a bit dull!
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Bubble and I are off to choose a new car for her tomorrow.
We won't get it tomorrow as she wants the new '08 plate but we have to decide soon.
The choice is either a VW Golf 1.6tsi Match or a Fiat Grande Punto 1.4Dynamic Sport - which shall we go for?
The Glof we would probably have to buy on Personal Contract Hire but the Punto we buy outright. She has a Punto now.
I know the Golf has a good reputation for reliability but it's a bit dull! She only does 10,000 miles per year and the Punto has that great Italian flair (might be biased, I've got an Alfa Romeo) and the quality has improved greatly recently.
What do you all reckon?
Probably don't want to include and Americans in this as they are way behind Europe in car styling and dynamics! (not intended to upset anyone!)
Regards
SAB
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Opinion - What % of JWs are hardcore Kool Aid partakers?
by Gregor inthe recent thread about the 1975 after effects (fall off in members) got me to thinking about the ratio of hardcore, "can't kill 'em with a stick", witnesses to the marginal, "spiritually weak", followers.
for all the backtracking and double talk old freddy caused the gb with his 1975 'vision', they learned a lot about the make up of their followers and were reassured that they have a hardcore majority base that will always be there.
my guess is it is around 80/20.
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It always used to bother me when I wa 'in' that some seemed like model witnesses and others were really on the edge and getting away with it.
I always knew that many took a relaxed view of things but kept going to meetings and participated in field service to keep up appearances.
I think that 20 - 30% are hardcore and belief hook line and sinker everything that is taught from the platform. Unfortunately my parents are definitely in that catergory.
To illustrate: even though Wittos are allowed on juries, my mum said that she would rather go to prison than serve on a jury. When I asked why, she said that we must not judge our fellowman. I said that only applied to cases where the death penalty could be the outcome but she took it much more literally than that.
Shame.
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What are your views on SAME SEX SCHOOLING? Does it give a better education?
by nicolaou inthis came up in conversation yesterday.
me and my brother went to an all boys secondary school to complete our education and both of us hated it.
however, our whole school experience was skewed by our cult upringing - especially with the 'end being just around the corner'.. our - never dubbed - cousins on the other hand went to an all girls school and as much as they loved the boys they claim that their girls only schooling was a positive thing for them.. surely it's just an unnatural situation though?.
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Yes my schooling was totally skewed by the 'end is just round the corner' thinking too. In fact driving through the gates to my secondary school in I think 1973 my parents told me that 'this will be your school until Armageddon'. 34 years later.......
Anyway back to the thread, I went to an all boys secondary modern, a mixed technical school and a mixed secondary modern (my parents moved a lot, for either my dads job, or to help out where 'the need was greater').
I have to say that in my experience and from reports I've read, single sex education is far better for both the girls and the boys - the boys aren't trying to impress the girls and the girls spend more time studying than trying to look attractive.
I know that is a bit blase but that is basically how it seems to work.
As for me, well because the end was so obvioiusly near I didn't bother with school much and was totally discouraged about getting a career so yes I missed out big time.
Regards
SAB