Well said, Laurie.
Gary McCormick
SRL311-13291
San Jose, CA
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SPL311RDST@aol.com wrote:
> I received the following in my mail box after I used the word "petrol" in a
> recent post:
>
> " >Out chasing down the petrol truck
> snip
> >Chandler, AZ
>
> Okay, that does it. No matter how cutsie you think it is, in this
> country, we call it GAS, FUEL, or even "GO-JUICE" Petrol is for
> those pansies on the other side of the pond ;-)
>
> small lol at my own clever-ness"
> (end of msg)
> *********
> While I admit to having spent a lot of time around the British and their
> cars, so did the Japanese. Let me draw to your attention the first Nissan
> product - a lisenced built Austin Seven. (a BRITISH car). This car put the
> company "on the map" in the auto industry. ...AND..... on the LEFT side of
> the road. Japan is the only other country outside of the Commonwealth with
> right-hand drive cars. (an amazing coincidince?- I think not.) Take a look at
> the brakes on a Roadster also. Hmm... looks like Lucas-Girling to me!
>
> When working on a Datsun, one might open the "bonnetto" (bonnet) to adjust
> the valves with a "supana" (spanner). On those drizzly Kyoto days, it may be
> necessary to put up the "huudu" (hood) to keep dry. (will be happy to supply
> .gifs of Kanji if you don't believe me.)
>
> In conclusion: That was no attempt at being "cutsie," that's just the way I
> talk. Be careful with your comments, you may be connected closer than you
> realise. Those "pansies" have made your Roadster possible.
>
> To the individual who shall remain nameless for now - Why don't you go poke
> your thumbs is your suspenders, and plant your fanny in your faded yellow
> Camaro (you know, the one with the primered door, the chrome lady mud flaps,
> the leaking air-shocks, the broken drivers side rear spring, that warped rear
> deck with the gaping holes cut with a steak knife for the speakers that got
> stolen along with the Kraco stereo and collection of Twisted Sister
> cassettes, 2 dozen green stinky trees hanging from the vent knob, <deep
> breath> and the "really bitchin' " snorkel scoop) and go get yourself some
> "fish & french fries".
>
> I relinquish my soap box.
>
> Laurie:-)
> 70 SPL311
> 69 SRL311 project
> '59 Anglia 100e La Carerra PanAmericana project
> 5 Ford Cortinas in the household
> ex owner of:
> '63 Jag MkII (RHD)
> '60 A-H Frogeye Sprite
> '70 Ford Cortina
> about a doz 67-70 MBG & GT
> half as many Midgets
> '60 MGA
> '76 XJ12
> '80 XJ6
> et c.
>
> (and if you've read this far, YES, I did take exception to that remark!!!)
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