On Thu, 04 Nov 2004 21:49:30 +0000, "Paul S. Brown"
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>Unlike lots, I find it very relaxing.
I think this is the key. I sit staring into this effing monitor far
too much, then have to deal with customers and 'network ingeneers' and
sodding consultants who all know far, far more than I ever will,
(obviously) - to the point there I have a certain disinclination to do
anything 'puterie in my spare time. Some lunchtimes I'll go out and
fire Grumble up, have a quick smoke, fiddle with ideas of moving this
and changing that... Very soon I forget about my overwhelming desire
to cause pain and severe injury to customers and 'network ingeneers'
and sodding consultants who all know far, far more than I ever will.
Owning a 101 is for many people something they 'think is a good idea',
however it is equally a bad idea for many - especially once the
novelty wears off. This isn't a bad thing, just happens. Time,
space, money and motivation all play a part. I reckon that to fully
enjoy owning a 101 you need to use it. The longer it sits there, with
'little' jobs mounting, the harder it is to actually go and do
something before you can enjoy it.
Obviously not many can maintain the initial peak of enthusiasm one
experiences when we pull up outside our house in our new toy, but many
fail to see the bigger picture. If you've got kids and a dog, a 101,
even ambulance body, may not really be the ideal weekend gettaway
camper - even less worthwhile converting to a long range overland
expedition vehicle. Having said that, a 101 is, compared to almost
any other vehicle, Land Rover or not, a SERIOUSLY FUN and capable
motor.
What you get out of your 101 is exponentially enhanced by what you are
prepared to put in to your 101.
