tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post1668731714594315313..comments2023-10-31T11:40:27.906+00:00Comments on TROY'S BLOG: OUR MGF HAS DIED : 1998-2009 R.I.P.Troyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05279890687481412751noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-22716627658869086602010-02-01T17:16:15.491+00:002010-02-01T17:16:15.491+00:00I totally agree with Ed. xI totally agree with Ed. xLadybird World Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04410236464722005178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-48948988535100746212009-03-23T21:02:00.000+00:002009-03-23T21:02:00.000+00:00I can understand why you are both so upset. It is/...I can understand why you are both so upset. It is/was a beautiful car.cheshire wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944869219641386387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-70859933433039391582009-03-21T19:30:00.000+00:002009-03-21T19:30:00.000+00:00Shirley - your thoughts are much appreciated. The...Shirley - your thoughts are much appreciated. The original Cooper S was a great car.<BR/><BR/>Sir Bruin - thanks. Let's hope your Toyota doesn't let you down though.Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05279890687481412751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-43752218321609990472009-03-20T12:42:00.000+00:002009-03-20T12:42:00.000+00:00My condolences. I'm with Rob on this one, I would ...My condolences. I'm with Rob on this one, I would feel the same if my bike collapsed in a heap. Not too bothered about my Toyota Coronary - it is only winter transport!Sir Bruinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15795621095731354108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-25610137160066645932009-03-20T11:09:00.000+00:002009-03-20T11:09:00.000+00:00Ouch. I feel your pain. I wept buckets when my C...Ouch. I feel your pain. I wept buckets when my Cooper S (and we're talking original Cooper S, not these new things) went to that great race track in the sky. I wasn't much better when I lost the Alfa Romeo that followed it, either - despite the fact it refused to leave its garage if it was raining.<BR/><BR/>Sincere condolences to you both.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05938431508430656253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-53793555450524248242009-03-19T15:15:00.000+00:002009-03-19T15:15:00.000+00:00Sarah - what a sacrifice you made. It is interest...Sarah - what a sacrifice you made. It is interesting how the comments here split between "I loved my car" and "It's just a car".<BR/>I bought our hardtop on ebay for £510. I was dtermined to get one for below £500 but most were going for £600+ so when a local one came up I went the extra £10 above my "limit" and got it.<BR/>I really envy your dad with his MGA, they are gorgeous looking cars.Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05279890687481412751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-50051074158876859012009-03-18T18:42:00.000+00:002009-03-18T18:42:00.000+00:00Forgot to say my dad has a vintage British racing ...Forgot to say my dad has a vintage British racing green MGA from the 1960's - now that's a car!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09542425639950850366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-57130945454486287782009-03-18T18:41:00.000+00:002009-03-18T18:41:00.000+00:00Oh I feel your pain, when I left the UK I had to s...Oh I feel your pain, when I left the UK I had to sell my 1992 Mazda MX-5 (the one with the pop-up lights). It was pristine in silver, with a chrome rollbar, glass windbreak, hardtop...I LOVED that car and my heart aches even typing this now.<BR/><BR/>I now have a new Maxda MX3 that I love, but that car was my 'tart' car and it will always hold a special place in my heart.<BR/><BR/>BTW I got GBP700 for my hard-top on ebay after a last 10 minute bidding frenzy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09542425639950850366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-31467906203125551022009-03-18T17:31:00.000+00:002009-03-18T17:31:00.000+00:00Rob - I've never had a motorbike (I guess I missed...Rob - I've never had a motorbike (I guess I missed out). Hope you have many safe and trouble-free years with your bike.<BR/><BR/>SVB - thanks, we are looking at all the options at the moment.<BR/><BR/>Eddie - welcome here. Thanks for your comment and I'll come over to your to see your photo - which I assume is just wishful thinking. If you scroll back through my blog you'll see my thoughts on all the Scottish bankers and politicians who have taken our country to the brink of bankrupcy.Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05279890687481412751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-28990432395606280252009-03-18T15:33:00.000+00:002009-03-18T15:33:00.000+00:00My condolances for the loss of your car. Came acro...My condolances for the loss of your car. Came across your comment regarding Gordon Brown on Retired and Crazy. Do not despait Troy I got a photo at my place of him fleeing the country.Eddie Bluelightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18069024660422117718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-24260231033803126292009-03-18T02:10:00.000+00:002009-03-18T02:10:00.000+00:00Sorry to hear about the loss of your MGF. It was a...Sorry to hear about the loss of your MGF. It was a beuatiful car. I'm sure you will both miss it. Keep looking for an engine to replace the present one - you may run across one that isn't too expensive.Sweet Virginia Breezehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00880471609039337533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-52669607508559174742009-03-16T19:36:00.000+00:002009-03-16T19:36:00.000+00:00As a motorcyclist, I'm afraid my immediate reactio...As a motorcyclist, I'm afraid my immediate reaction is "Come on, it's only a <I>car</I>!" However, I can relate to how you're feeling because I'd feel the same about my motorbike if it blew up.Rob Clackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15461714931300617149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-56049740466493624322009-03-16T18:20:00.000+00:002009-03-16T18:20:00.000+00:00Trixie - a good little goer with hopefully a lot m...Trixie - a good little goer with hopefully a lot more years still on the clock. I am of course talking about an R registered VW Polo, what else could it be?Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05279890687481412751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-15307786962602333432009-03-16T17:15:00.000+00:002009-03-16T17:15:00.000+00:00My little VW polo is the same year as the mgf...I'...My little VW polo is the same year as the mgf...I'm just hoping it's got many more years on it then what you've had! (the one and only time I bought a 'brand new' car was 20 years ago. Don't think it's worth it.. I'm second hand all the way unfortunately (and dont you mention with blokes as well!)Trixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18444757419149336359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-84436172723472067542009-03-16T16:38:00.000+00:002009-03-16T16:38:00.000+00:00Dave - you snuck in whilst I was replying to the o...Dave - you snuck in whilst I was replying to the others.<BR/>The car next to it is an X-type 2.5SE which I no longer own. Not many know but the petrol models are 4x4 drive and it was a lovely car. I p/ex'd it for a 2.2 diesel X-type in 2007. Same colour and I retained its personalised registration plate and the neighbours didn't realise I'd changed cars.<BR/>I'll cut and paste your #20 note onto a charity website. Thanks!Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05279890687481412751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-50502025560754464182009-03-16T16:31:00.000+00:002009-03-16T16:31:00.000+00:00GotW - little MGs stay in the memory don't they? ...GotW - little MGs stay in the memory don't they? Thanks for your comment.<BR/><BR/>Dotterel - I had several silver cars from 1984 to 2002 before it became a popular colour. But these shades of dark blue do look smart.<BR/><BR/>Lane - we saw it again at the undertakers, sorry I mean garage, today and it looked so sad. They are a still nice design and don't look dated. It now benefits from zero emissions too (very green)!<BR/><BR/>CJ - I'm not sure about a footballer's pad! If so more Berwick Wanderers than Newcastle United. It is not as if I ask myself "the Bentley or the Ferrari?" every morning is it?<BR/>I followed your link and enjoyed the read although I had seen that verse before.Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05279890687481412751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-81549546631566664462009-03-16T16:18:00.000+00:002009-03-16T16:18:00.000+00:00I just caught myself muttering Aaahs and Oh Nos wh...I just caught myself muttering Aaahs and Oh Nos while I read your post. I clearly, really do feel the pain. The MGF is a little beauty and yours was a good looking one. I ma sad to see the decline of the British car manufacturing. As a nation we have built some classy cars. <BR/><BR/>Now, is that an S-Type I see parked next to the MGF? Troy, you little devil! What do you think of it? I like them and am considering buying one here, but I think the harsh winters will kill it. I like them more because of the 60s look and feel, rather than the quality which I think is OK but not as good as the "bigger" Jag models. I went to the Car Show last year and there were huge crowds around the Jag stand and only a few around the Merc and BMW stand. <BR/><BR/>If it's any consolation, MGs of ALL denominations are a sought after vehicle here amongst enthusiasts. Perhaps your car will end up over here.<BR/><BR/>Per your request, no flowers. But I have attached a #20 note to this comment. Spend it wisely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-31022073930325600152009-03-16T15:53:00.000+00:002009-03-16T15:53:00.000+00:00Sorry, me again. Have just been reading a fellow ...Sorry, me again. Have just been reading a fellow blogger's post and couldn't help but think of you - here's the link if you want a read, it's very funny and I think you'll agree! The Hunter of the Snark - latest post.<BR/><BR/>http://www.retiredandcrazy.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-34362985499267021252009-03-16T15:04:00.000+00:002009-03-16T15:04:00.000+00:00Okay, I won't say "it's only a car" because I real...Okay, I won't say "it's only a car" because I really don't think you need to hear that.<BR/><BR/>But the line-up outside your house in 2004 looks like something from a footballer's batchelor pad. It does look very impressive, I have to say. But I'm afraid my Defender 110 might eat it for breakfast!!<BR/><BR/>On the plus side, you could always look at this bereavement as a new challenge - an opportunity to go one better.<BR/><BR/>CJ xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-85493856078164833302009-03-16T12:18:00.000+00:002009-03-16T12:18:00.000+00:00That is (was) such a pretty little car. It's horri...That is (was) such a pretty little car. It's horrible when cars go like that:-(Lane Mathiashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147122748453850264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-30171983945278102692009-03-16T11:47:00.000+00:002009-03-16T11:47:00.000+00:00Hey, it's a lovely colour! (Sorry, was).Hey, it's a lovely colour! (Sorry, <I>was</I>).Tim Atkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00858684167484655029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-81410467676283711972009-03-15T17:04:00.000+00:002009-03-15T17:04:00.000+00:00I feel for you both. Sorry to hear of MGF's demise...I feel for you both. Sorry to hear of MGF's demise.<BR/>In the 70's we had a bright red MGB GT and I loved it too. Totally impractical really; we had a saloon car as well as we had 5 children to take to and from school... it was a bit of a squash, even in that.<BR/>Love GrannyMarian Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06765534146844251398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-21454803058685450522009-03-15T16:58:00.000+00:002009-03-15T16:58:00.000+00:00Helen - thanks!Kitty - I once had a tour of the Ab...Helen - thanks!<BR/><BR/>Kitty - I once had a tour of the Abingdon factory. Were you the lady that waved from the bus?<BR/><BR/>DJ - it could be both.<BR/><BR/>Debs - it had a good life though and was getting quite old. 11 years for a car is about 77 for a person I think.Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05279890687481412751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-1153560843142842722009-03-15T16:53:00.000+00:002009-03-15T16:53:00.000+00:00I'm so sorry for you both. What a horrible thing ...I'm so sorry for you both. What a horrible thing to have happened to your car.Deborah Carr (Debs)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03223653554549707595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-4880684826380010012009-03-15T16:15:00.000+00:002009-03-15T16:15:00.000+00:00Hmmmm...I am not feeling your pain here...now that...Hmmmm...I am not feeling your pain here...now that could be 'cos I am an Aspie or it could be 'cos we are talking about a car here....I am sorry that Chez Troy is feeling upset about it though.DJ Kirkbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481107164497582398noreply@blogger.com