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    Cool Season's Greeting to all!!

    As many of you may know I don't really do Christmas, but for those of you that celebrate
    Christmas or an equivalent festive event at this time of year may I wish a very happy one.


    It's a little bitter-sweet for me this year as both my health and my finances are dwindling.
    My year old F3T has to go. Don't want to sell it......but it's necessary.

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    Prayers from across the pond. Be strong. Sorry health issues are hitting and the financial dragon is biting. Keep your chin up. Find joy and life in the little things that can never be stolen from us.

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    Merry Christmas to you too!

    I'm sorry to hear you'll have to let go of your F3T. But please don't be a stranger around here.
    PrairieSpyder (Patti)

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    Wish you the best, remember life can turn on a dime. Sorry about the F 3.

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    Geoff,
    I hope that you are able to enjoy the Holidays with your Family.
    I'm sorry to hear that your bike has to go... I know EXACTLY how that feels!
    Hang in there, and don't EVER give up!
    2019 will be a better year for all of us...
    2010 RT A&C, RT-L, RT-L , Orbital Blue, Cognac, Jet Black

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    Glad to hear from you again. Have a great Christmas my friend. Hopefully, 2019 will improve for you.

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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    Regardless of what holiday(s) and/or event(s) you celebrate, I would like to offer my wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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    They told me not to give up on my dreams, so I went back to sleep.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OJ UK View Post
    As many of you may know I don't really do Christmas, but for those of you that celebrate
    Christmas or an equivalent festive event at this time of year may I wish a very happy one.


    It's a little bitter-sweet for me this year as both my health and my finances are dwindling.
    My year old F3T has to go. Don't want to sell it......but it's necessary.
    So sorry to hear about your struggles of late. Know that you don't have to "do" Christmas to have some blessings sent your way.......soooo, I wish you better health and a prosperous New Year. May they both bring a smile to your face and strength to your heart.

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    Geoff, very best wishes for swift improvement in you health, fair winds and following seas.
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    otherwise be a vulgar brawl.
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    Default Oh no.....

    Do hope you have a happy holiday celebration and your health starts improving. All the best
    Gene and Ilana De Laney
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    It’s great to see you are still here on SL’s, and I hope your health and finances improve for 2019. I do miss the pictures that you post, and videos. Wishing you the best in whatever you celebrate, and I sure do enjoy the BBC (iplayer) programming.

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    Default seasons greetings to all

    Geoff,

    Thanks for your warm wishes. So very sorry to hear of your declining health; here are my good thoughts for you and that you can enjoy your life in the future.

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    All the great movements in the world began with a cup of coffee!

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    Default Happy Trails

    May the 'Spirit of the Season' be with you always.
    ENJOY YOUR LIFE WITH A SPYDER
    Ryde with a Friend and be Safe

    My Spyder .....'Little Blue-Boy'
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    Geoff,
    I hope that you are able to enjoy the Holidays with your Family.
    I'm sorry to hear that your bike has to go... I know EXACTLY how that feels!
    Hang in there, and don't EVER give up!
    2019 will be a better year for all of us...
    110%, it sucks getting older ………. I am sending lots of 's your way …… I remember hanging out with you during SpyderFest …… Wishing you the Best Christmas possible - all things considered …………. Mike

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    Thank You for your well wishes OJ UK, I wish the same for you and that things begin to improve for you. May you fall in the fountain of youth with the winning lottery ticket in your hand.
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    May you have a blessed christmas. And the New Year be a lot better for you. Have a good one my friend.

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    Cool

    p5.peugeot-rcz-diesel-coupe.jpg Well, you all know me well enough to suspect that the Spyder will not be replaced!
    So I sold my car and this is the new toy! ( Click on the pic!)
    You could say that it's a poor man's Porsche! 2 liter diesel 165bhp and quick. It has light gray leather seats and more gadgets than you can throw a stick at!
    Thank you all for your kind wishes, I'll do my best to enjoy better health.
    The last surgery (Laparotomy) was tough and I was in Intensive care for ten days so I'm told. That IV morphine is a real buzz especially as you can hit a button for more!
    Three weeks later when I was thrown out of the hospital I had a Colostomy so a life changing event. The scars are kinda cute though!!


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    The only thing wrong with it is the steering wheel is on the wrong side!! Oh, that's right! You guys drive on the wrong side of the road, don't you!!!!!!

    2014 Copper RTS

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    Geoff,

    Sorry to hear that you have to sell your F3, due to your health reasons.

    My 2019 be happy, healthy!
    Don't be a stranger on this site.

    Happy Holidays!
    Deanna




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    Quote Originally Posted by IdahoMtnSpyder View Post
    The only thing wrong with it is the steering wheel is on the wrong side!! Oh, that's right! You guys drive on the wrong side of the road, don't you!!!!!!
    Yeah, it's because the British have a long history of tradition! It is possible that the custom of driving on the left dates back to pre-history and may later have been used as an early road safety measure. At a time when the main danger on the roads was mugging, careful travellers would pass on-coming strangers on the left with their sword arm towards the passer-by.

    The keep left rule did not become law in Britain until the increase in horse traffic made some sort of enforcement essential. Before this, the drivers of coaches leaving London for the country simply chose the firmest part of the road. The main dates for the introduction of the legal requirement to keep left are:

    1756 – London Bridge
    1772 – Towns in Scotland
    1835 – All roads in Great Britain and Ireland

    Funnily enough it was Napoleon who championed driving on the right in Europe, but then again, ultimately he was a bit of a loser!

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    Quote Originally Posted by OJ UK View Post
    Funnily enough it was Napoleon who championed driving on the right in Europe, but then again, ultimately he was a bit of a loser!
    Touche!

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