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by animalmagic
Sat Jun 27, 2009 11:10 pm
Forum: Off Topic Chat
Topic: possible stig revieled (top gear)
Replies: 8
Views: 7667

possible stig revieled (top gear)

You're wrong - I am the Stig! :-) I wonder why Schumy would be bothered playing the Stig when he was paid a multi million dollar sum to race in F1? I doubt the Beeb could afford his fee... and I doubt Schumy would be interested in a Beeb salary even for retirement pocket money. I am sure the Stig is...
by animalmagic
Mon Feb 23, 2009 11:12 pm
Forum: Off Topic Chat
Topic: Property question(s)
Replies: 2
Views: 3851

Property question(s)

Hi all, Wondering if anyone could explain how maintenance of communal areas of apartments et el are funded in NZ. In Uk we have leasehold and commonhold, with a lease valuation tribunal to resolve disputes, but I have been unable to figure out what system is used in NZ. Any web links to explanations...
by animalmagic
Sun Jun 04, 2006 6:44 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Big Red Button setup. Anyone?
Replies: 18
Views: 16096

Big Red Button setup. Anyone?

Plenty of people in UK have done it. You could try a search here <www.mx5ocforum.co.uk> AFAIK it is quite easy. -- Regards Terry Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door. - Ralph Waldo Emerson -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Versio...
by animalmagic
Tue May 23, 2006 5:32 pm
Forum: Off Topic Chat
Topic: 2006 Drivers' Training Day in Taupo
Replies: 16
Views: 16092

Blank emails

Anyone else getting blank emails? I've replied to this one and it's
as replied to (ie no content!). I've had about three or four this
morning, though others seem to be coming through OK. Client is
Outlook 2003.

[Posted via External Email]
by animalmagic
Fri May 19, 2006 5:43 pm
Forum: Off Topic Chat
Topic: First foreign and furtherest member?
Replies: 4
Views: 6821

First foreign and furtherest member?

Well I'm getting messages via email, now let's see if the return process works as well... I can confirm it does work... :-) -- Regards Terry [Homer pooh-poohs churchgoing.] Marge Simpson: Don't make me choose between my man and my God, because you just can't win. Homer Simpson: There you go again, ...
by animalmagic
Fri May 19, 2006 5:23 pm
Forum: Off Topic Chat
Topic: First foreign and furtherest member?
Replies: 4
Views: 6821

First foreign and furtherest member?

Wow this place is great! Its still got that new car smell :lol:
<g>

Well I'm getting messages via email, now let's see if the return
process works as well...

--
Regards Terry

Time flies when you don't know what you're doing.

[Posted via External Email]
by animalmagic
Fri May 19, 2006 6:14 am
Forum: Off Topic Chat
Topic: First foreign and furtherest member?
Replies: 4
Views: 6821

First foreign and furtherest member?

Hi All,

I reckon I must be the first member not living in NZ to sign up judging from the member list. and also the furtherest away - 12,000 miles :lol:

Really only posted to see if I get an email...!
by animalmagic
Fri May 19, 2006 5:58 am
Forum: 2006
Topic: ADMIN - Last post
Replies: 16
Views: 27412

ADMIN - Last post

I think we ALL owe a huge vote of thanks to zorruno for all of the time he has given to this list. I wholeheartedly agree... Being a webmaster of a number of voluntary sites, I know from experience that you rarely get any thanks for the hours you put in. Good show zorruno and I hope the new forum w...
by animalmagic
Wed May 17, 2006 5:29 pm
Forum: 2006
Topic: Solution to unwanted emails (NMC)
Replies: 9
Views: 13614

Solution to unwanted emails (NMC)

Or poptray - similar to mailwasher, but free and open source :-)

-- Regards Terry

Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish,
and he will sit in a boat & drink beer all day.

--
by animalmagic
Wed May 17, 2006 5:29 pm
Forum: 2006
Topic: Solution to unwanted emails (NMC)
Replies: 9
Views: 13614

Solution to unwanted emails (NMC)

Or poptray - similar to mailwasher, but free and open source :-)

-- Regards Terry

Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish,
and he will sit in a boat & drink beer all day.

--
by animalmagic
Sun May 07, 2006 8:35 pm
Forum: 2006
Topic: Car Hire
Replies: 5
Views: 11994

Car Hire

Passing on thanks for the information on this... Gratefully received as it's rather difficult to find information on Mx5 hire anywhere... -- Regards Terry I have a terrific headache. - Final words of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, US President, d. 1945 (He died of a cerebral hemorrhage.) -- From John.Fi...
by animalmagic
Fri Apr 21, 2006 5:28 am
Forum: 2006
Topic: Car Hire
Replies: 5
Views: 10916

Car Hire

Anyone suggest somewhere to hire an MX5 for a Brit coming to NZ for
a holiday?

--
Regards Terry

Slartibartfast: Is that your robot?
Marvin: No. I'm mine.

--
by animalmagic
Mon Apr 10, 2006 1:16 am
Forum: 2006
Topic: Are we already being censored?
Replies: 18
Views: 19255

Are we already being censored?

The other option was also to make it a NZ Club members list only, but I've always voted against this. That would a shame - I'm sad enough to follow this list from the other side of the world and would miss it... :-) -- Regards Terry Great public speakers listen to the audience with their eyes. --
by animalmagic
Wed Mar 22, 2006 6:32 pm
Forum: 2006
Topic: OK to leave hood down?
Replies: 8
Views: 8551

OK to leave hood down?

The hood on my MkII is always down, it takes a lot to persuade me to put it up :-) I've not experienced any deterioration or damage over 6 years, though it is a little tight when I do put it up. Regular polishing may help, Kiwi boot polish once every six months, perhaps more down your way due to the...
by animalmagic
Sat Feb 11, 2006 11:09 pm
Forum: 2006
Topic: Letter to the Minister
Replies: 38
Views: 38323

Letter to the Minister

Mark,

Dunno if I count, Kiwi living in UK, but feel free to add Terry &
Linda Brooking to your letter... (We have a similar complaint here
in the UK)

-- Regards Terry

They toil not, neither do they spin. But they seem to eat a great
deal. - Spock, Star Trek, (The Trouble with Tribbles)



--
by animalmagic
Sat Feb 11, 2006 11:09 pm
Forum: 2006
Topic: Letter to the Minister
Replies: 38
Views: 38323

Letter to the Minister

Mark,

Dunno if I count, Kiwi living in UK, but feel free to add Terry &
Linda Brooking to your letter... (We have a similar complaint here
in the UK)

-- Regards Terry

They toil not, neither do they spin. But they seem to eat a great
deal. - Spock, Star Trek, (The Trouble with Tribbles)



--
by animalmagic
Mon Jan 23, 2006 8:40 am
Forum: 2006
Topic: Be advised
Replies: 18
Views: 17459

Be advised

Actually I never say no to some nice flowers and choccies,... :OD
Oohh you're easy! It takes a little more than a few choccies and
flowers to get me to say yes! :-)

--
Regards Terry

Our knowledge is the amassed thought and experience of innumerable minds.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

--
by animalmagic
Mon Dec 05, 2005 2:20 am
Forum: 2005
Topic: MkIII on sale in NZ?
Replies: 4
Views: 10408

MkIII on sale in NZ?

Just looked at the NZ Mazda website and it only lists a MkII Turbo...? Anyone have any idea of price range of the MkIII? Any idea of level of discount may be expected, if any? I'm in UK, so it's not that convenient to phone a dealer! :-) -- Regards Terry Foolproof operation: All parameters are hard ...
by animalmagic
Tue Nov 15, 2005 10:10 pm
Forum: 2005
Topic: Red or Green
Replies: 36
Views: 55520

Red or Green

BORING Didn't the man ask for a more interesting topic? Is BORING more interesting than an argument between green and red. BTW Silver is the best and fastest colour... :-) -- Regards Terry If you are referring to the incident with the dragon, I was barely involved. All I did was give your uncle a l...
by animalmagic
Tue Nov 15, 2005 10:08 pm
Forum: 2005
Topic: NC World Record
Replies: 9
Views: 11700

NC World Record

"Its official we have an official Guinness World Record for the largest parade of Mazda (MX-5) cars. Weve just checked the online tracking function." Odd... We have had 500+ cars together at events here in the UK and I'm sure I read of larger meets in the States. (Sorry to rain on your parade!) -- ...
by animalmagic
Tue Aug 16, 2005 8:38 pm
Forum: 2005
Topic: Relocating spare tyre under car.
Replies: 35
Views: 22930

Relocating spare tyre under car.

a week of the "silent" treatment
Count your mercies. In my case the ear bashing is merciless and
continues 20 years after the event! :-)

--
Regards Terry

Dilbert's Words of Wisdom: I don't have an attitude problem.
You have a perception problem.

--
by animalmagic
Wed Jul 27, 2005 5:21 am
Forum: 2005
Topic: FM Dealers?
Replies: 18
Views: 12381

FM Dealers?

Are there any FM dealers in NZ? Or would it be a personal import?

--
Regards Terry

Computer possessed? Try DEVICE=C:\EXOR.SYS

--
by animalmagic
Wed Jul 20, 2005 10:22 pm
Forum: 2005
Topic: NEW OWNER WANTS MORE ADVICE
Replies: 12
Views: 10097

NEW OWNER WANTS MORE ADVICE

Another method is , with both wheels off the ground, turn one by hand and observe the other - if they both turn 'in the same direction' - you have an LSD. This won't work with a Torsen - it acts just like an open diff under these circumstances. As Ian says, unless it was retrofitted, you will not h...
by animalmagic
Wed Jul 20, 2005 9:10 pm
Forum: 2005
Topic: at 170kmh
Replies: 23
Views: 15210

at 170kmh

What I can not understand is: How do most Germans seem to survive driving on their motorway? Same way everyone else does. The autobahns are mostly restricted, at least where people regularly drive. The unrestricted sections are few and far between and generally restricted by congestion. When there ...
by animalmagic
Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:57 am
Forum: 2005
Topic: In the eye of the beholder (Slightly off topic)
Replies: 11
Views: 9432

In the eye of the beholder (Slightly off topic)

I kind of agree with the E-Type, but my list would most likely include the Ferrari GTO, Dino 246 and the Daytona. I'm sure there are other non ferrari ones, but I just can't think of any right now... And I know I can't count, but 3 is not enough <g> -- Regards Terry Homer: So I says, blue M&M, red M...

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