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On the Move

Post by Don Coffey » Wed Mar 26, 2014 6:35 pm

Well, after eight months of study, 15 exams and a two week flying course, I have been offered a job that takes me from this.
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To this.
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There is of course a downside and that's Aberdeen!  Only joking, from what I've been told its a very good place to live. 

So for you current Aberdeen'ers, watch out as my Fire Breathing X6 will be gracing your streets in the near future.
In the meantime, I have a couple of months notice to work and a list as long as my arm of jobs to be completed before starting the conversion course in June.  Happy days ahead.  :)

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Re: On the Move

Post by X5Sport » Wed Mar 26, 2014 6:50 pm

Congrats Don,

I know how much this means to you.

Better still, it means you can carry more of us to meets.  I mean, Aberdeen is a little far away so you could come down as far as say.....Luton.....and collect us. :pokey:

Nice ride though, even though the fuel consumption would scare even 4.8is owners. :))

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Re: On the Move

Post by ITBarbie » Wed Mar 26, 2014 9:28 pm

Congratulations :-)
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Re: On the Move

Post by pvr » Wed Mar 26, 2014 9:32 pm

Nice one. I have a landing platform so you could pick me up first  :))
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Re: On the Move

Post by X5Sport » Wed Mar 26, 2014 9:35 pm

[quote="pvr"]
Nice one. I have a landing platform so you could pick me up first  :))
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It's called Gatwick......but that's too far Sarff of Luton.... :P
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Re: On the Move

Post by Raj » Wed Mar 26, 2014 10:30 pm

Huge congrats Don.

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Re: On the Move

Post by Colin » Wed Mar 26, 2014 10:35 pm

Nice one Don, and a true dream machine and in your fav colour , is that you at the controls in the first photo , good luck in your new job . Colin..
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Re: On the Move

Post by Don Coffey » Thu Mar 27, 2014 8:38 am

[quote="X5Sport"]
Congrats Don,

I know how much this means to you.

Better still, it means you can carry more of us to meets.  I mean, Aberdeen is a little far away so you could come down as far as say.....Luton.....and collect us. :pokey:

Nice ride though, even though the fuel consumption would scare even 4.8is owners. :))

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Cheers, seemed a long way off at times, so glad all the time effort and money has paid off.  I could either collect a load of X'ers, or just under sling my beast down to the meet.  ;)

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Re: On the Move

Post by Don Coffey » Thu Mar 27, 2014 8:42 am

[quote="COLIN"]
Nice one Don, and a true dream machine and in your fav colour , is that you at the controls in the first photo , good luck in your new job . Colin..
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As the guy in the photo is slim, handsome and talented, I would have to yes.........but the truth is, it is not.  I'm not one for photos so had to rely on google.

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Re: On the Move

Post by Reusch » Thu Mar 27, 2014 8:48 am

Well done Don would love to do something like that.
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Re: On the Move

Post by Sanj » Thu Mar 27, 2014 12:55 pm

Oh well done that man! What a relief I'm sure and congrats on the new job!

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Re: On the Move

Post by Don Coffey » Thu Mar 27, 2014 1:31 pm

[quote="Sanj"]
Oh well done that man! What a relief I'm sure and congrats on the new job!

Upgrading to the pink M50d now then!?!  :))
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Maybe?  Aberdeen FC have shown an interest in mine as it matches the team colours.  ;)

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Re: On the Move

Post by briankerrys47 » Thu Mar 27, 2014 5:57 pm

[quote="Don Coffey"]
[quote="Sanj"]
Oh well done that man! What a relief I'm sure and congrats on the new job!

Upgrading to the pink M50d now then!?!  :))
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Maybe?  Aberdeen FC have shown an interest in mine as it matches the team colours.  ;)

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Re: On the Move

Post by 535dboy » Thu Mar 27, 2014 7:53 pm

Congrats but can you explain

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Re: On the Move

Post by pvr » Thu Mar 27, 2014 8:08 pm

The second one has wheels, so a driving license as well perhaps  :))
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