I've been seduced by the dark side
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I've been seduced by the dark side
Hi all, a couple of months ago after 11 years of Excel ownership and 12 years on this forum I sold my Excel and bought an Esprit GT3. As those of you who were at LITP will already know, I'm not wholly convinced it was the wisest thing I've ever done but that's another story
The reason for this post is that, with the blessing of the moderators, I'd very much like to stay and contribute on this forum where I have made some great friends and can hopefully still add value ( who sniggered? ) . I'm still very much an Excel enthusiast and I'd like to stay in touch / meet up with people. In fact it's about time we had another Hampshire meet up isn't it?
Regards
Shaun
The reason for this post is that, with the blessing of the moderators, I'd very much like to stay and contribute on this forum where I have made some great friends and can hopefully still add value ( who sniggered? ) . I'm still very much an Excel enthusiast and I'd like to stay in touch / meet up with people. In fact it's about time we had another Hampshire meet up isn't it?
Regards
Shaun
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Re: I've been seduced by the dark side
More glad that you havnt disappeared, Im often reading Esprit stuff anyway, even if I dont fit in one. Im sure you wont be the only one lurking anyway. Who says you have to actually own one of the cars. In this day and age you can "self identify" as anything you want. You can SI as an Excel owner and I will SI as an Esprit owner.
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Re: I've been seduced by the dark side
I think this should go to a vote!
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Re: I've been seduced by the dark side
Please feel free to stay and comment as you wish Shaun - I think many of us harbour a desire also to have an Esprit so your experiences will be of interest, as well as your Excel experiences.
I do hope Bash hasn’t gone woke!
Cheers, Richard
I do hope Bash hasn’t gone woke!
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Re: I've been seduced by the dark side
Thanks guys, that's good to hear, I'll keep you updated on my adventures / heartaches / headaches / victories and challenges with the Esprit in the 'off topic ' section!
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Re: I've been seduced by the dark side
Good to know you'll not disappear Shaun! I'm following your Esprit threads on TLF
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Re: I've been seduced by the dark side
I think you have made a huge mistake, and that you should have bought the Esprit as another Lotus - you can't have too many, although I must admit I use my Excel more than I do the Esprit.
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Re: I've been seduced by the dark side
Seconded, (or 'thirded' as per avatar)
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Re: I've been seduced by the dark side
Im not that woke, but I am very confused at times by how very small minorities seem to rule the roost backed up by keyboard social media warriors, or the new puritans as they should be called. So, with that in mind I have decided to self identify as a grumpy old narrow minded man ( HQ in Yorkshire). The only major minority that cannot be justified apparently
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Re: I've been seduced by the dark side
I had to look up woke!!
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Re: I've been seduced by the dark side
That's a good thing Pete
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Re: I've been seduced by the dark side
Interested to hear your thoughts on the GT3 compared to your Excel (and living with an Esprit in general).
Why were you concerned incidentally? And does it get more attention? (I'm not sure it will tbh)
Why were you concerned incidentally? And does it get more attention? (I'm not sure it will tbh)
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Re: I've been seduced by the dark side
If you have a look in the off topic section, I did a little write up on my first impressions/ comparison with the Excel.Oi_Oi_Savaloy wrote: ↑Wed Sep 28, 2022 12:54Interested to hear your thoughts on the GT3 compared to your Excel (and living with an Esprit in general).
Why were you concerned incidentally? And does it get more attention? (I'm not sure it will tbh)
Shaun