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Looks like I'm off on a mad one at easter. Heading off in a van full of dog food and blankets through France and Italy and across to Greece, a day or two there and then back with a van full of rescued dogs destined for homes in the UK. Volunteered to help as the dogs have to have a person per number (5 I think) travelling with them. Going to be an experience, and probably a tough one at that, but will mean another transport of dogs gets a chance at life!
"No the temperature gauge doesn't work........
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
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Fair enough mate, I've always been more of a doggy person myself. And I don't mean that in a dodgy way...
Have fun dude.
Have fun dude.
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Sounds great. Mrs Humbucker and I have one planned for the Irmscher MV6 if it's ready before summer end. We've had it planned since 2010 actually, but moving house and the subsequent financial commitment that a 200+ year old house has demanded of us put paid to that. But the car has been resurrected and will be featured monthly in Total Vauxhall magazine (next issue onwards iirc) so hopefully our 2010/11 satnav discs won't be too out of date by the time we leave lol
Have a great one, make sure you take plenty of pics and report back! Five dogs in the back of the van sounds like an experience. It also sounds like a night out in Newcastle, hehe.
Have a great one, make sure you take plenty of pics and report back! Five dogs in the back of the van sounds like an experience. It also sounds like a night out in Newcastle, hehe.
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Have a good trip, sounds like a worthy cause.
Got a roadtrip ourselves on saturday, down to blandford forum to pick up the bits for the RGV, then onto Frome as mrscav6 wants to go to an aromatherapy shop, then onto Glastonbury for a bit of sightseeing.
lfs there is time on the way home, call into weston super mare for a fish and chip supper.
sadly it wont be in the cav as mrs cant stand it
Got a roadtrip ourselves on saturday, down to blandford forum to pick up the bits for the RGV, then onto Frome as mrscav6 wants to go to an aromatherapy shop, then onto Glastonbury for a bit of sightseeing.
lfs there is time on the way home, call into weston super mare for a fish and chip supper.
sadly it wont be in the cav as mrs cant stand it
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If you're driving, then why isn't it your choice?
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a)The Cav is not the most comfortable of cars on a long run.Cavalier342 wrote:If you're driving, then why isn't it your choice?
b) It uses too much petrol
c) the mrs and her sister who will be with us, will do nothing but whinge about the Cav for the 10 hrs or so.
d)I've been married for 25 years and prefer on this occasion to take the path of least resistance.
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Nice one mate, im a dog lover as well, not in a dodgy way of coursre. Ads
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Are you kidding me? I've been in a lot of modern cars and my V6 beats them all hands down for comfort... Even my old manual hatchback with the soft seats was just as nice....
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The seats are comfy enough, its the ride and the noise that are the issue.As much as i hate to say it, the gti is much nicer to drive than the V6 for any distance.Cavalier342 wrote:Are you kidding me? I've been in a lot of modern cars and my V6 beats them all hands down for comfort... Even my old manual hatchback with the soft seats was just as nice....
TBH its c thats the main reason
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Sounds like a road trip and a bit
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You'd better hope none of those dogs get car sick on the way back could be messy !
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Might well be kinda smelly too, fate accepted on that one. They have no future in Greece and if me putting myself out for a few days gives them a decent chance in life then it's got to be worthwhile.
"No the temperature gauge doesn't work........
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
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Road trip complete.iancav6 wrote:Have a good trip, sounds like a worthy cause.
Got a roadtrip ourselves on saturday, down to blandford forum to pick up the bits for the RGV, then onto Frome as mrscav6 wants to go to an aromatherapy shop, then onto Glastonbury for a bit of sightseeing.
lfs there is time on the way home, call into weston super mare for a fish and chip supper.
sadly it wont be in the cav as mrs cant stand it
Left Rugby at 7am,at Blandford for 10.15.Next to Frome to a shop called "Herbs on the Hill" where I helped the owner fix her antique cash register.
Next stop was Glastonbury for 12.30,lunch in the King William pub.Amble around the shops and walked up the Tor.
Left there at 6pm,on the beach at Weston for 7pm,fantastic fish and chip supper at a beach side café with no name.
Hit the road at 8pm and home for 10pm.
380 miles completed,GTI averaged 38mpg, average speed of 48mph.
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I must be mad, I'm now also going to Ireland on Thursday to collect a Collie that the wife was desperate to save.
"No the temperature gauge doesn't work........
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
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While you're over there could you pick us up a nice Senator please?planetc wrote:I must be mad, I'm now also going to Ireland on Thursday to collect a Collie that the wife was desperate to save.
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Lol
"No the temperature gauge doesn't work........
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
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How many dogs do you have Paul?
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Nice work re the rescue dogs btw. Mrs humbucker insists that our next dog will be a rescue dog (don't try and offload one on to me just yet though, hehe!)
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Three currently, plus one Thursday, subject to change if she is carrying pups. Strictly speaking the plan is to foster her for a while and rehome her.
Consider fostering Dan, it all helps.
Consider fostering Dan, it all helps.
"No the temperature gauge doesn't work........
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
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Anyone that would like to take part and help me raise money for the dogs?
http://, www.petcaring.com/nonprofits/paul-s-mil ... take/37948
http://, www.petcaring.com/nonprofits/paul-s-mil ... take/37948
"No the temperature gauge doesn't work........
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
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First trip complete, knackered but feeling good that I played a part in saving what has turned out to be a little sweetheart of a girl.
"No the temperature gauge doesn't work........
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
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Awesome news.
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Just think, this little girl would have been put to sleep by now without a little intervention.
"No the temperature gauge doesn't work........
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
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In Greece now, long drive!
"No the temperature gauge doesn't work........
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"