On Thu, 4 Sep 2008 09:53:54 +0100, "Mary Fisher"
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"Alang" wrote in message
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This is the United Kingdom of 2008. We haven't done friendly since
1979. I used to have a 2L Mk3 Cortina Estate and lots of friends.
Didn't have so many friends when I sold it and bought a Lada.

You mean you were judged by the car you owned???

They were big cars. Almost Volvo like in their capacity

I know. But we've had - big cars in our family and it hasn't impacted on
our circle of friends.

Your irony transplant didn't take.


You can do without friends like that, especially if they preferred a
Cortina.

The reps car of choice in the 70s

I know. And the scourge of the motorways. Having driven one I can understand
why - the throttle was very responsive and you needed self-control.

But being a rep. isn't a recommendation for friendship is it?

No but lots of people will suddenly get very friendly to owners of big
cars, vans etc. when they want a favour.