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An English ventriloquist visiting Wales walks into a small village and sees a local sitting on his porch patting his dog. He figures he'll have some fun, so he says to the Welshman "Can I talk to your dog?" Villager: "The dog doesn't talk, you stupid git" Ventriloquist: "Hello dog, how's it going mate? Dog: "Doin' alright" Villager: (Look of extreme shock) Ventriloquist: "Is this villager your owner?" (Pointing at the villager) Dog: "Yep" Ventriloquist: "How does he treat you?" Dog: "Real good. He walks me twice a day, feeds me great food and takes me to the lake once a week to play" Villager: (Look of disbelief) Ventriloquist: "Mind if I talk to your horse?" Villager: "Uh, the horse doesn't talk either. I think" Ventriloquist: "Hey horse, how's it going?" Horse: "Cool" Villager: (Absolutely dumfounded) Ventriloquist: "Is this your owner?" (Pointing to the villager) Horse: "Yep" Ventriloquist: "How does he treat you?" Horse: "Pretty good, thanks for asking. He rides me regularly, brushes me down often and keeps me in the barn to protect me from the elements" Villager: (Total look of amazement) Ventriloquist: "Mind if I talk to your sheep?" Villager: (In a panic) "The sheep's a liar."

Well done mate

Licences are normally £20 - £60 depending on what you want to do. Not sure what Spedeworth charge these days. It looks like great value for money, I saw him on Sky a few weeks ago, and it looks like a great Birthday present. I was looking at renting a Rebel for £200, but thought I'd just save up for a while and buy an F2!

[attachmentid=6352] ***DVLA NEW RULES*** In order to assist other motorists to identify potentially dangerous drivers, it's now compulsory for anyone with a lower than average IQ and driving ability to display a warning flag. The flag (comprising of a red cross on a white background) will be attached to the top of at least one door of their vehicle. For drivers of exceptionally low mental ability, additional flags are required.

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...and the black Sierra Sapphire was Jimmy Brazil in the 2 Litre Bangers. ...this Sierra. (you might not recognise it! lol)

The 1/10 nitro bangers look brilliant. A lot better than them Mardave crap!

Origins: The classics never go away, it seems, so just in time for the 2006 Winter Olympics someone has dusted off an old virus warning hoax (most commonly seen in its incarnation as the "[Virtual] Card for You" hoax) and reintroduced it as an "Olympic Torch" virus warning (also known as the "Invitation virus"). The same basic hoax has been circulating in various languages since at least 2000, with occasional changes along the way. No such (incurable) virus exists, has been identified by McAfee, or was reported on by CNN.

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I've painted by 1st GeneRallyStockcar skin Can u do me a render please sparky

Two RS2000 shells there. What a waste! ....get em on the track!

It says I have not got permisssion to create a gallery or pictures. Am I doing something wrong or do you need to be 'granted access'??!

It may seem a waste, but 95% of the time, the cars have way gone past economical (AND/OR physical repair), even though they may look stunning on the outside once 'glossed'. All the valuable chrome work will have been taken off before racing and sold on to help some car enthusiast who is renovating another car, which will be less past its sell by date. So it was either to be raced, crushed, or to be left to rot in a field. ...that's the argument pre68/classic banger drivers will tell you anyway!

Yikes, quite a nasty crash! Glad to see he was ok, to see some photos of the crash, and some lovly shots of the car before it was "wasted" all in one go, See the pics before and after here, Banger Photos webiste then click on Album 1 also can someone please say what car it was? as it looks stunning, and very old cheers [attachmentid=6174] Think it was a 1936 Talbot 'Londoner' or Sunbeam Talbot 105, whatever they were called.

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A car like this is good for starters if you haven't got £3000 or more. Brisca F2 stock car with spares Ready to race except there is no transponder. Spares include 4/4 diff and 3/9 diff, 6 half shafts, 1 steering rack , 2 bottom front wishbones one for either side, 5 bottom front ball joints, 2 top wishbones, 4 shock absorbers, 8 springs, 2 front hubs, 4 wheels with nearly new tyres , one wheel which is slick but ideal for the dry, 2 alloy rims for the front and one steel rear wheel for the back. Also have spare rose joints wheel studs and wheel nuts. The car has pop-off steering wheel, Kirky alloy seat, adjustable break byass valve, RS2000 alloy bellhousing, new front cross drilled and groved front disks, nearly new front calipers about 6 months old and 4/1 diff fitted. There are a few dents in the side rails and bumbers but nothing much. Also the steering column bushes could do with replacing soon. £900

[attachmentid=6166] This is the Wife Swap themed skin. I'm sure everyone will want to use it.

TopGearBloopers A few funny clips here from Top Gear.

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that's more like it, cheers

I really wanted one of Tommy

A helpful printout - (Just saves some time explaining to the missus) CUT OUT, PRINT OFF, AND PLACE IN FRONT OF TELEVISION ! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear (insert female partners name here) 1. From 9 June to 9 July 2006, you should read the sports section of the newspaper so that you are aware of what is going on regarding the World Cup, and that way you will be able to join in the conversations. If you fail to do this, then you will be looked at in a bad way, or you will be totally ignored. DO NOT complain about not receiving any attention. 2. During the World Cup, the television is mine, at all times, without any exceptions. If you even take a glimpse of the remote control, you will lose it (your eye). 3. If you have to pass by in front of the TV during a game, I don't mind, as long as you do it crawling on the floor and without distracting me. If you decide to stand nude in front of the TV, make sure you put clothes on right after because if you catch a cold, I won't have time to take you to the doctor or look after you during the World Cup month. 4. During the games I will be blind, deaf and mute, unless I require a refill of my drink or something to eat. You are out of your mind if you expect me to listen to you, open the door, answer the telephone, or pick up the baby that just fell from the second floor....it won't happen. 5. It would be a good idea for you to keep at least 2 six packs in the fridge at all times, as well as plenty of things to nibble on, and please do not make any funny faces to my friends when they come over to watch the games. In return, you will be allowed to use the TV between 12am and 6am, unless they replay a good game that I missed during the day. 6. Please, please, please!! If you see me upset because England is losing, DO NOT say "get over it, it's only a game", or "don't worry, they'll win next time". If you say these things, you will only make me angrier and I will love you less. Remember, you will never ever know more about football than me and your so called "words of encouragement" will only lead to a break up or divorce. 7. You are welcome to sit with me to watch one game and you can talk to me during halftime but only when the commercials are on, and only if the halftime score is pleasing me. In addition, please note I am saying "one" game; hence do not use the World Cup as a nice cheesy excuse to "Spend time together". 8. The replays of the goals are very important. I don't care if I have seen them or I haven't seen them, I want to see them again. Many times. 9. Tell your friends NOT to have any babies, or any other child related parties or gatherings that requires my attendance because: a) I will not go, b) I will not go, and c) I will not go. 10. But, if a friend of mine invites us to his house on a Sunday to watch a game, we will be there in a flash. 11. The daily World Cup highlights shown on TV every night is just as important as the games themselves. Do not even think about saying "but you have already seen this...why don't you change the channel to something we can all watch??", the reply will be: "Refer to Rule #2 of this list". 12. And finally, please save your expressions such as "Thank God the World Cup is only every 4 years". I am immune to these words, because after this comes the Champions League, Italian League, Spanish League, Premier League, etc etc. Thank you for your cooperation. Regards, (please insert signature here)

top stuff Have you got any Rugrats?

Like you say Reg, although very impressive, I don't think the fancy paintjobs suit the pre68 type cars all that well, Its good to see someone here who knows there stuff doing the old styles, as most people now are obviously influenced by the modern day artwork. It's quite enjoyable doing the real-life skins on the PC. Its great to see the finished article, then onto the next! Used to watch you race since I was about 3! My dad was video man at Hednesford, etc. through the 80's so got dragged around from track to track, every week. I used to watch from the Bromford stand roof in all weathers. I'll have to do a few skins from the midlands and Buxton, Bob Metzner, Jim Edge, Ken Giddens, etc.