Re: Up to £2000 off Sorento's

On Wed, 02 Nov 2005 14:11:35 GMT, "Alan Holmes"
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>"Paul Rooney" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> On Sun, 30 Oct 2005 19:01:47 GMT, "Floatything"
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
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>>>"Roddytoo" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>>> OK, so several wise guys disapprove of the Sorento. What do they approve
>>>of?
>>>>
>>>(snip)
>>>On the basis that this has been cross-posted to a sailing newsgroup, then
>>>er.... how about a Bavaria? (it's a boat)
>>>
>>>;-) Floatything
>>>
>>
>> It tows boats.
>> --
>>
>> Paul Rooney
>
>Pity it doesn't tow you into the middle of the atlantic and drop you over
>the side
>

True, it would be an even finer car if it were amphibious.
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Paul Rooney

"Alan Holmes" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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| "Alan C Clark" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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| > "Duncan Heenan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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| > | "John" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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| > | >snip<
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| > | > FFS why keep this junk circulating? It all starte because of a
| > spamming
| > | > idiot and he's laughing all the way to the bank
| > |
| > | Why not just report it to ISC abuse? That way something might get
done.
| > |
| >
| > And rob ourselves of this much fun? Not on your life......
| >
|
| I don't see it as 'fun' and you have just qualified for thr killfile.
|

Well, you need to get a sense of humour you sad old duffer. Not of course
that you'll read this as I'm killfiled. Boo hoo. Go and phone someone who
gives a ****.

"Dan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Careful Martin! If you don't watch out Alan Holmes might killfile *you*
> as well and then you'll be in the same tragic situation as poor ACC.

Nah, he wouldn't do
th...................................beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep

"Paul Rooney" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 30 Oct 2005 19:17:13 -0000, "Martin" <[email protected]>
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>>
>>"Roddytoo" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>> OK, so several wise guys disapprove of the Sorento. What do they approve
>>of?
>>
>>The gratuitous ribbing of Sorento owners, the merciless shaming of Sorento
>>purveyors, the ridicule of those that believe independent reviews are just
>>that.
>>The use of Sorentos as land fill, sea anchors, artificial reefs, ballast
>>etc
>>etc
>>But seriously, I would love the Sorento if only I could get it with
>>Burberry
>>velour...think Kia missed a trick there!
>>
>
> Be honest. You can't afford a Sorento.
>
> (Not a Freeloader owner, perchance?)

Why, are you a freeloader?
> --
>
> Paul Rooney

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> "Martin" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> "Paul Rooney" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> > On Sun, 30 Oct 2005 19:17:13 -0000, "Martin" <[email protected]>
>> > wrote:
>> > Be honest. You can't afford a Sorento.
>> >
>> > (Not a Freeloader owner, perchance?)
>> > --
>> >
>> > Paul Rooney
>>
>>
>> I can't afford to be SEEN in a Sorento - my clients would think I'd
>> fallen
>> on hard times.
>
> Rather shallow people your clients perchance?
>
>> But since you're asking I have an Oyster 61 (Hint: it's not a car)
>
> How does it tow? I can go to about 1300kg at 85%, would it do or is it too
> heavy?
>
> Neb (posting from uk.rec.caravanning, in case you didn't notice!)
>
>
Why?

"Nebulous" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "Martin" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> "Nebulous" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> > How does it tow? I can go to about 1300kg at 85%, would it do or is it
> too
>> > heavy?
>> >
>> > Neb (posting from uk.rec.caravanning, in case you didn't notice!)
>> >
>> >
>>
>> At 30,000kgs It doesn't get towed...
>>
>> NB. there is nothing in your post that obviously suggests coming from
>> caravanning (apart from your statement).
>> Judging by your reply you are equally unaware that mine is from
>> uk.rec.sailing.
>>
> Twas intended as a light-hearted response. Maybe I should have added a
> smilie. I looked it up on google before I posted, then posted pretending
> I
> thought it was a caravan.
>
> I was partly trying to highlight how difficult it is to keep on topic for
> such disparate groups and partly just joining in the general silliness.
>
> Neb
>
>

Like you, you mean!

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>> "Martin" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>> "Paul Rooney" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>> > On Sun, 30 Oct 2005 19:17:13 -0000, "Martin" <[email protected]>
>>> > wrote:
>>> > Be honest. You can't afford a Sorento.
>>> >
>>> > (Not a Freeloader owner, perchance?)
>>> > --
>>> >
>>> > Paul Rooney
>>>
>>>
>>> I can't afford to be SEEN in a Sorento - my clients would think I'd
>>> fallen
>>> on hard times.
>>
>> Rather shallow people your clients perchance?
>>
>>> But since you're asking I have an Oyster 61 (Hint: it's not a car)
>>
> i prefer the squadron 74, i know its a different kettle of fish (hehe) but
> just look at the lines.
>

What lines?

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>>> "Martin" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>>> "Paul Rooney" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>>> > On Sun, 30 Oct 2005 19:17:13 -0000, "Martin" <[email protected]>
>>>> > wrote:
>>>> > Be honest. You can't afford a Sorento.
>>>> >
>>>> > (Not a Freeloader owner, perchance?)
>>>> > --
>>>> >
>>>> > Paul Rooney
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I can't afford to be SEEN in a Sorento - my clients would think I'd
>>>> fallen
>>>> on hard times.
>>>
>>> Rather shallow people your clients perchance?
>>>
>>>> But since you're asking I have an Oyster 61 (Hint: it's not a car)
>>>
>> i prefer the squadron 74, i know its a different kettle of fish (hehe)
>> but just look at the lines.
>>
>
> FFS why keep this junk circulating? It all starte because of a spamming
> idiot and he's laughing all the way to the bank
>
So, why are you adding to it?

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> "John" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>snip<
>
>> FFS why keep this junk circulating? It all starte because of a spamming
>> idiot and he's laughing all the way to the bank
>
> Why not just report it to ISC abuse? That way something might get done.
>
>

Did you do that?

And, if not, why not?

"Alan Holmes" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> "Duncan Heenan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> | "John" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> | >snip<
>> |
>> | > FFS why keep this junk circulating? It all starte because of a
>> spamming
>> | > idiot and he's laughing all the way to the bank
>> |
>> | Why not just report it to ISC abuse? That way something might get done.
>> |
>>
>> And rob ourselves of this much fun? Not on your life......
>>
>
> I don't see it as 'fun' and you have just qualified for thr killfile.
>
>
But, has it worked?

"Martin" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "Alan Holmes" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> I don't see it as 'fun' and you have just qualified for thr killfile.
>
> ACC, you have my deepest sympathy...how can you go on?
> If there is anything we could do to help...like club together to buy AH
> some
> humour?
>
>
>

Much too dear!

"Dan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Martin wrote:
>> "Alan Holmes" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> > I don't see it as 'fun' and you have just qualified for thr killfile.
>>
>> ACC, you have my deepest sympathy...how can you go on?
>> If there is anything we could do to help...like club together to buy AH
>> some
>> humour?
>
> Careful Martin! If you don't watch out Alan Holmes might killfile *you*
> as well and then you'll be in the same tragic situation as poor ACC.
>
Thanks for that I must carry that out.

"Martin" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "Dan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> Careful Martin! If you don't watch out Alan Holmes might killfile *you*
>> as well and then you'll be in the same tragic situation as poor ACC.
>
> Nah, he wouldn't do
> th...................................beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep
>
>

Don't you believe it.

"Alan C Clark" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "Alan Holmes" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> | "Alan C Clark" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> | > "Duncan Heenan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> | > | "John" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> | > | >snip<
> | > |
> | > | > FFS why keep this junk circulating? It all starte because of a
> | > spamming
> | > | > idiot and he's laughing all the way to the bank
> | > |
> | > | Why not just report it to ISC abuse? That way something might get
> done.
> | > |
> | >
> | > And rob ourselves of this much fun? Not on your life......
> | >
> |
> | I don't see it as 'fun' and you have just qualified for thr killfile.
> |
>
> Well, you need to get a sense of humour you sad old duffer. Not of course
> that you'll read this as I'm killfiled. Boo hoo. Go and phone someone
> who
> gives a ****.
>

Please explain, in simole terms cos I'm not very bright, how does
crossposting this to so many unrelated groups, constitute humour?

Alan Holmes wrote:
> "Alan C Clark" <[email protected]> wrote
>>"Alan Holmes" <[email protected]> wrote

>>| I don't see it as 'fun' and you have just qualified for thr killfile.

>>Well, you need to get a sense of humour you sad old duffer. Not of course
>>that you'll read this as I'm killfiled. Boo hoo. Go and phone someone
>>who gives a ****.

> Please explain, in simole terms cos I'm not very bright, how does
> crossposting this to so many unrelated groups, constitute humour?

I thought you'd killfiled him?

Pete

"Pete Verdon" <[email protected]> wrote in
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| Alan Holmes wrote:
| > "Alan C Clark" <[email protected]> wrote
| >>"Alan Holmes" <[email protected]> wrote
|
| >>| I don't see it as 'fun' and you have just qualified for thr killfile.
|
| >>Well, you need to get a sense of humour you sad old duffer. Not of
course
| >>that you'll read this as I'm killfiled. Boo hoo. Go and phone someone
| >>who gives a ****.
|
| > Please explain, in simole terms cos I'm not very bright, how does
| > crossposting this to so many unrelated groups, constitute humour?
|
| I thought you'd killfiled him?
|
| Pete

Alan probably doesn't know how to.