I proposed to my wife in my MGB ensuring years of
investment to keep it alive. How could she tell me to
get rid of the car that I proposed to her in?
Chris Reichle
--- Neil Cotty <neilc@apphosting.com> wrote:
> into believing that buying an MG makes good sense.
> <G>
>
> I've been reading that thread about all the excuses
> we need to make to our
> respective partners when buying decrepit 30yr old
> cars, taking them to pieces,
> using the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom anywhere when
> restoring them, then
> selling them when they're still in a 1000 bits,
> buying 5-6 or 50 more!!!!!
> <VBG> So lets pool all our good excuses, reasons,
> justifications, retorts that
> we've used on our partners over the years! Hey it's
> the silly season so why
> not? :)
>
> I'll start with the ones I have used, and my Dad has
> used in the past to
> justify our little collection! hehe
>
>
> WHEN BUYING YOUR FIRST
>
> "Buying a new car is a silly idea, think of the
> depreciation!"
> "Buying an old car is good for the environment, less
> landfill!"
> "You'll love driving the MG too!!"
> "An MG will appreciate over time, think of it as an
> investment!"
>
> WHEN ADDING TO THE COLLECTION
>
> "I can't drive a GT in summer it's too hot, so I
> need a Roadster!"
> "I can't drive a Roadster in Winter it's too cold,
> so I need a GT"
> "I can't drive the MGA everyday (delete Barney <G>)
> so I need to buy something
> slightly more practical like a BGT V8, and after all
> we don't have any car
> right now so.." (my most recent excuse)
>
> RETORTS TO "I TOLD YOU SO" WHEN SOMETHING BLOWS UP
> OR BREAKS DOWN
> "Yeah, but I can fix it myself, cheaper than a
> mechanic!"
> "Parts are so cheap for MG's!"
> "Yes but the car has 'character' doesn't it?!"
>
> WHEN RESTORING
> "Yes I do have to let the new painted parts dry in
> the bathroom, the garage is
> filthy!"
> "Look. I don't use the dishwasher at the same time
> as washing the dishes, so
> whats the problem?"
> "Yes I WILL clean up the Garage so you can park in
> there too"
>
> C'mon these are just a few of my pathetic excuses,
> I'm sure there are better
> ones out there!! :)
>
> Xmas Cheers,
> Neil
> A/CGT/BGTV8/AH100 - and over 100 excuses!!
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