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Old 12-11-2010, 3:44pm   #1
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I spent the week tooling around the UK in one of these. Took a while to get used to sitting on the right and driving on the left. I had forgotten how many roundabouts they use over there.

I got passed by some incredible versions of BMW, Austin Martin, Porshe, Mercedes that you don't see over here.

Glad to be back in the US and not to have torn up a Volvo while over there.



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Welcome back!

When we first got to England, for the first 3 weeks neither of us drove alone. There was always someone in the other seat saying, "Keep left, keep left!" Even after 6 years in Blighty, every time I made a U turn I initially headed for the wrong side of the road. I got pretty good at the roundabouts though!

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Welcome back T-wat...we need to get together one night and share stories!!!
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Thanks all....good to be home. Next month its off to Leon France, never been to France, not looking forward to it!

Jimmy, i've had mobil phone issues since before I left, I'll try to catch you sometinme today!
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Thanks all....good to be home. Next month its off to Leon France, never been to France, not looking forward to it!

Jimmy, i've had mobil phone issues since before I left, I'll try to catch you sometinme today!
So.....you're going to try some "real" french fries???
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When in France you have to get a smashed sandwich. You'll understand once you are done eating it.

How long were you in the UK? You're not moving there, are ya?
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The best thing about France is .... leaving.
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Welcome back Tony. Closest I've been to the U.K. is Bermuda. That driving on the other side of the road is an experience every time you turn a corner on a motorbike.
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T-Wat..............Hehehe
T, Leon is ok compared to other spots
At least I didn't have to deal with the steering wheel on the wrong side in the UAE!!!!!!!!
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Ed, I was over there for a week and I did get a job offer while there. Still up in the air about a job over there, should find out by Feb but that is what I said last year about this time too. Smashed Sandwich, sounds like an upgrade at a bordelo!

Steve, I did not have nearly the fun driving out of the country as you did! I heard Leon is much better than Paris!

Wo nder if they would take offence if I ordered "Freedom Fries" over there?
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Wo nder if they would take offence if I ordered "Freedom Fries" over there?
Let us know how that works out for you...
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