Hey Rich,
I'll have you know that Sheriff John BURNELL is a personal hero of
mine! The same program can be seen on poor peoples television on a
Sunday night at about 11.15 Scary to think of people watching this
with a dodgy idea of right and wrong. Love comparing and contrasting
the style of policing between the UK and the States. Can't see the
local constabulary pushing in the rear corner of the local 'felon'
with the diesel Panda so they roll into a ball going round the
by-pass, can you!
Saw one on a few months ago where a "wild and reckless drug fuelled
junkie", tried in vain to get away from 20+ police cars for ages (well
u would wouldn't you!) Eventually after much over dubbed squealing
tyres and car noises (they use the same noise every time)he crashed.
Not being content with that they obviously thought he was still going
to try and get away, so they shot him!! Unbelievable.
As for V8 Sherpas. Yes ambulances. A guy used to come into work with
one that was converted into a camper. It was the only van I have ever
seen that could do doughnuts! I assume he only had plastic cutlery in
it.........
Anyway, talking of V8s, see you at the trial on Sunday?
Dave
> > watched Top gear last night........
> >
> > RIP the Rover V8, I never knew how many guises and different vehicles it was
> > fitted into!!!!!
> >
>
> I must admit I'd never heard of it in a Sherpa van. What a thirsty
> beast that must have been.
>
> Talking of silly TV programmes, did anyone see "world's craziest
> celebrity car chases from hell" or whatever on Men and Motors the
> other night (the one hosted by sheriff John Benell, he of the permatan
> and brilliant teeth)? There was a freeway chase involving a white
> classic Rangie (or sixty-two thousand dollar SUV, according to JB).
> Both front tyres blew, the rubber was ripped off the rims, the rims
> (alloy) disintegrated and the car was running at up to about 80 on two
> rear tyres and the front hubs, for what looked like a long time. The
> driver was still able to steer after a fashion. It only ended when he
> ran into some loose stuff off the carriageway and with about half an
> inch ground clearance he crunched to a halt. "A tribute to the
> doorability of this foreign SUV!" Brought tears to my eyes.
>
> Rich
