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#2883115 - 10/20/09 05:23 AM Re: I'm going to the UK! [Re: Madaboutsims]
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Commercial American beers must be served almost frozen because it dulls the mediocre taste. Any good brew pub (on either side of the pond...and I have been in a number) serves its beer slightly chilled to ensure that it's pleasant but that the various subtle flavours come out.
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#2885138 - 10/22/09 12:40 AM Re: I'm going to the UK! [Re: - Ice]
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Originally Posted By: - Ice
Yeah, that's what the agency guy said. The car is cheap, the fuel may be affordable, but it's the insurance and getting it on the road legally that will cost a fortune. Is there any way to figure out the ENTIRE cost before actually buying a car/bike? I don't want to buy something and have it be a paperweight, but all this talk of nice views just being a few hours/minutes drive away and not have my own ride? I don't think the public transport stops at the scenic views in the middle of nowhere, huh?

Road test is for a UK license?

Nick, nice to see someone from the immediate area! Is the Stockton area different/separate from the Harltepool area? Cos I'm going to be working for the NHS there. While I do appreciate all the good "spots" on the surrounding countryside, I feel that I won't be in a position to appreciate them for quite some time (still need to sort out how to get my own vehicle). Any information you can share regarding the town itself would be good.


Just bumping... looking for more info regarding getting my own vehicle in the UK. I have my own bike here (or moped, rather) and I would like to avoid public commute if possible. That, and I like exploring streets and getting a good "feel" of the area which is more possible with a bike than on foot.
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#2885205 - 10/22/09 04:26 AM Re: I'm going to the UK! [Re: - Ice]
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Hi Ice,

Try looking on Autotrader.co.uk for a car that suits and note it's registration if you can.

Check out insurance at confused.com. You will have to make up some information, but you should be able to get a quote. It's all automatic and online.

Look for cars advertised with 12 months MOT and 12 months road tax if possible. Small engines/car = much cheaper insurance.

Happy Hunting!

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#2885211 - 10/22/09 04:34 AM Re: I'm going to the UK! [Re: Vitesse]
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for gods sake dont use compare the meerkat, damn there quotes seem awfully exspensive, no doubt to pay for the advertising campaign!
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#2885871 - 10/22/09 08:09 PM Re: I'm going to the UK! [Re: Madaboutsims]
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Vitesse, thanks for the site but the confused.com site eventually asks me for a phone number and I can't seem to copy-paste numbers that the website will accept.
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#2885887 - 10/22/09 08:54 PM Re: I'm going to the UK! [Re: - Ice]
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I was born and bred in the Lake District....a lovely place and hopefully one you'll get chance to visit some time.

Regarding beer/drinking.....be very wary of southerners (particular cockneys) buying you a drink. They get a glass, fill half of it with lager and the other half with lemonade and then call it a 'tops' when really it is a shandy. They will also deny this venomously. It is a method of diluting drinks to make them weaker so they don't fall over. neaner
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#2886010 - 10/23/09 03:37 AM Re: I'm going to the UK! [Re: - Ice]
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Ice -

Perhaps try a matching address and number in the Stockton area. Should be easy to find a business address and use that.

I have PM'ed you a random but genuine business address from a google search.

UK numbers usually have an area code starting with zero like 01234 and six digit phone number. Sometimes websites want the code entered with the number, others have it separate. Often I enter a fake phone number, just changing mine slightly. I get enough telesales calls already. Keep trying!

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#2886040 - 10/23/09 05:01 AM Re: I'm going to the UK! [Re: Vitesse]
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Paradaz, what is a "tops" and a "cockneys"? I do understand the concept of watered-down drinks though...

Vitesse, thanks for the info. I wouldn't know a proper post/area code and telephone number if it smacked me on the forehead. Giving it another try.
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#2886043 - 10/23/09 05:05 AM Re: I'm going to the UK! [Re: - Ice]
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A cockney is generally someone from working class London, mainly east end.

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#2886053 - 10/23/09 05:18 AM Re: I'm going to the UK! [Re: EAF331 MadDog]
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I believe a genuine cockney has to be born within the sound of Bow Bells in London. As MadDog says, generally working class east end folks. They traditionally use what is known as rhyming slang. You are quite unlikely to meet any real cockneys in Stockton, though!

Hows that car search going?

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