Running from the 'Pruning'
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Running from the 'Pruning'
Well, I was going to defer the introductions until I had something to say - like "I just bought an XKR" or similar...
However, the Webmaster is threatening 'Pruning' of non-posters like a hockey-masked chainsaw-bearing madman in a cheap Halloween horror flick !!!!
Actually, I quite understand.
I had a wonderful 93 XJ-S convert from 97 to 2003, and only sold it when we moved.
'She who must be obeyed' has never forgotten, so the search for a XK or XKR has started. Either a 2003-2006 (ie 4.2) or perhaps a 2007. Not sure yet.
But the search is most of the fun I think...
Jeremy - in Central Florida
However, the Webmaster is threatening 'Pruning' of non-posters like a hockey-masked chainsaw-bearing madman in a cheap Halloween horror flick !!!!
Actually, I quite understand.
I had a wonderful 93 XJ-S convert from 97 to 2003, and only sold it when we moved.
'She who must be obeyed' has never forgotten, so the search for a XK or XKR has started. Either a 2003-2006 (ie 4.2) or perhaps a 2007. Not sure yet.
But the search is most of the fun I think...
Jeremy - in Central Florida
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A belated welcome to the forum Jeremy,
The chain saw is now back in the woodshed
and your lurker 
licence has been extended. 
You're right about the search being fun. To prevent future disconnection threats, you could always post about progress or ask questions in the XK8/XKR or XK section from time to time.......
Graham
The chain saw is now back in the woodshed
and your lurker licence has been extended. You're right about the search being fun. To prevent future disconnection threats, you could always post about progress or ask questions in the XK8/XKR or XK section from time to time.......
Graham
Hey JB & welcome aboard, good to have you here with us
The pruning scenario certainlky got you involved didn't it?
You said hello and have received 5 welcomes including mine, you might even join in and participate now, who knows?....lol
Seriously though, its all about getting people involved, posting, asking and helping. If we all sat on the fence there wouldn't be a forum, would there?
My hockey mask and chainsaw are put away for another day......lol
There's a really great mix of information, camraderrie and fun
here..... I have manually upgraded you to full forum access so you can better view the whole site and all its features
Jump on in and enjoy the site.................
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Thanks for all the welcomes.
I'm not reclusive - honestly ! I've been on all kinds of Forums since the dial-up days, but only post when I have something useful to add, or questions.
I'll probably be prodding the XK/XK8 denizens with a stick once we've zeroed-in on some likely cars.
Wow - thanks for that. Looks like you've swapped the chainsaw for a beer, and the hockey mask for Mr. Rogers cardigan !!
Jeremy
I'm not reclusive - honestly ! I've been on all kinds of Forums since the dial-up days, but only post when I have something useful to add, or questions.
I'll probably be prodding the XK/XK8 denizens with a stick once we've zeroed-in on some likely cars.
Wow - thanks for that. Looks like you've swapped the chainsaw for a beer, and the hockey mask for Mr. Rogers cardigan !!
Jeremy
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Taken the Plunge
Lurker / Wanna-be no more !
Just acquired a 2008 XK convertible in Radiance Red / Tan Interior. Absolutely immaculate with only 6K miles. In 5 YEARS !. I couldn't control myself that well.
It was owned by a resident of 'The Villages' - a stereotypical Florida retirement community where everyone rides around in golf carts
If it's half as reliable and fun as my XJ-S (and I'm sure it'll be better than that) I'll be very pleased
Just acquired a 2008 XK convertible in Radiance Red / Tan Interior. Absolutely immaculate with only 6K miles. In 5 YEARS !. I couldn't control myself that well.
It was owned by a resident of 'The Villages' - a stereotypical Florida retirement community where everyone rides around in golf carts
If it's half as reliable and fun as my XJ-S (and I'm sure it'll be better than that) I'll be very pleased
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Pictures, and the Dave Barry test
Gotta keep the Mods in 'Dr Jekyll' not 'Mr Hyde' mode...
Got her home, and started the servicing the next day. Who-da thought you need to take the wheel off to replace the air filter ??
And the Dave Barry 'Real Man Test' is:
A Spaceship lands near you and an alien gets out and hands you a small strange-looking device, then leaves. He tells you that it can cure all diseases and bring about everlasting World Peace.
Do you:
a. Take it to the President of the United States ??
b. Take it to the Secretary-general of the United Nations ??
c. Take it apart ???
The answer's pretty obvious, really.
Got her home, and started the servicing the next day. Who-da thought you need to take the wheel off to replace the air filter ??
And the Dave Barry 'Real Man Test' is:
A Spaceship lands near you and an alien gets out and hands you a small strange-looking device, then leaves. He tells you that it can cure all diseases and bring about everlasting World Peace.
Do you:
a. Take it to the President of the United States ??
b. Take it to the Secretary-general of the United Nations ??
c. Take it apart ???
The answer's pretty obvious, really.
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