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Very nice fish, Rog. I've got one or two pics from an evening carping session a couple of weeks ago... will post 'em up a bit later. Nothing particularly big; just three hours of constant action with mirrors and commons ranging in size from 8lbs up to 20 lbs, with most in the 10-12lb bracket. Never experienced fishing like it, and don't suppose we ever will again. At the end of the session we were absolutely knackered. And god did my arms ache the next day! Don't know if you're interested in sea fishing, Rog? If you are and you're free on 30th August I've got a spare space on a boat we've chartered for a day's bass fishing out of Brightlingsea (Essex coast). Always a cracking day out

And both 'landmark' birthdays at that... Many happy returns guys :o

You DON'T need another bike, TK... you're s'posed to be looking for an Esprit Besides, you can't have a Harley - you don't have a shaved head or any facial hair

Giving Dad an hour or so to 'test' all Cammy's new toys Happy Birthday young Cammy!

That, Owen, is perfect! Very well done!

Think it was my round anyway

Penny and I are definitely going. From an exchange of PMs this morning I'm pretty sure Mr & Mrs Bazza are too. And, provided there's not even the remotest chance of any rain falling from the sky, I suspect that Chris (esprit22) may also grace us with his presence You still planning on putting in an appearance, Kimbers?

You're gonna hate me for saying this, Ian. Should've px'd it when we spoke about it in March... don't you just hate a smart arse!? Penny continues to be delighted with her MCS. Local dealer collected it from her office first thing morning, carried out its first service, valeted it and they've just returned it to her. All done FOC.

Yep, definitely. If pushed, I would have said that my only (minor) criticism was that the logo looked a little 'jumbled' - dropping one letter should resolve that immediately. Also a better fit with the precedent set by NMEG. Semantics I know, but people's thoughts on 'Anglian' instead of 'Anglia'? Have to say I'm unsure.

Superb! Nicely executed, Owen The JPS version also gets my vote.

Just spent a few mins poring over parts manuals and it would seem that the G (1980-87 only), S (1988-95) and GT3 cars all share exactly the same clutch hose (A082J4088F). Presumably best to order through you, Simon? If so, I'll have a red coated jobby please

Simon, you don't happen to know if the S cars use the same hose as the G's do you? If so I'll definitely have one please. Not to worry if you don't... I'll just have to stop being such a lazy scrote and cross reference in the appropriate parts manuals

Hi Sean and welcome to LEF Given your experience and background I wouldn't have thought an Esprit will present anything of a problem to you. Best thing to do is have a read through some of the threads in the Technical Sections on here, and also pop over and have a look around LotusEspritWorld. Should give you reasonable understanding of the choices available and what's involved in caring for an Esprit.

I get back from the pub and spend time setting you up for your 3,000th post, only to find you've already gone to bed.... at 10 o'c. What on earth's the matter with you man?

Thanks Iain Next target - Top 20 board

Kimbers, I'm gonna help you out here dude, but not in the monetary sense. How many more posts do you need to hit the magic 3,000?

Paul, have you not considered having the originals cleaned up and re-chromed?

Pretty sure you're right, Rob. In fairness to him, he does use it as his daily drive.

I've yet to finish Manic Miner

Well, even with the aid of our trusty blue (or pink) capes, that's one thing us mere mortal mods can't change. Wonder who did that then...

Take a peek under Graham's avatar, Mat (and Cliff) What on earth have you been up to earn that moniker Mr P?!

Try visiting via one of the internet proxy services such as Clicky 1 (can be slow) or Clicky 2

You got more than one browser installed? If so, have you tried the other?

Might be worth trying the back door - Petrolheads

Bloody hell... a clean licence for 10 years. That's some achievement Kimbers. Mine's been pretty much the opposite, but is now clean for the first time in about 15 years. As far your NIP is concerned, did you receive it within the prescribed 14 days of the alleged offence? If not, you'll almost certainly be able to get the case dropped (been there, done that). Here's a link to the so-called RAC letter that many (inc. me) have used successfully - clicky