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    Re: Active or passive?

    Quote Originally Posted by latinlover
    This is a great analogy
    I have in the past likened a few lady dancers to a Rolls Royce with power steering.
    I guess what this means they are perfectly balanced all the time and have 'lightning' reactions to the most subtle of leads.
    the experience of dancing with them is every bit as thrilling as driving a powerful, comfortable, EXPENSIVE car
    Sadly they are also as rare.....
    But at the risk of using a rather male-oriented terminology, if ever there was a way of describing something to aspire to ladies....
    Of course , it is well known that men describe their cars, boats ,(er trains.,steam engines......) as SHE
    it is intended as a compliment
    In this analogy, you are our driver!! So ladies what types of driver are there.

    The taxi driver- always in a rush, just wants to get to the destination, but not always taking the needs of the passenger into account.

    The chauffeur- A lovely smooth ride, optimum pleasure for his passenger.

    F1 racing driver - Handles the car with ultimate precision, every turn well though out in advance.

    The Bus Driver - The vehicle must need as much strength as possible to get it moving, stands to reason as it's so large, surely?????

    The Learner Driver - Nervous, breaks down every movement needed to drive the car. Ecstatic to get from A to B.

    The Sunday Driver - Wants to drive purely for the pleasure. Takes it easy, without worrying about the other drivers and their hangups.

    The Demolition Derby Driver - Doesn't care about the damage caused to his car, just wants to enjoy himself!

    Anyone think of anymore?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cruella
    In this analogy, you are our driver!! So ladies what types of driver are there.

    The taxi driver- always in a rush, just wants to get to the destination, but not always taking the needs of the passenger into account.

    The chauffeur- A lovely smooth ride, optimum pleasure for his passenger.

    F1 racing driver - Handles the car with ultimate precision, every turn well though out in advance.

    The Bus Driver - The vehicle must need as much strength as possible to get it moving, stands to reason as it's so large, surely?????

    The Learner Driver - Nervous, breaks down every movement needed to drive the car. Ecstatic to get from A to B.

    The Sunday Driver - Wants to drive purely for the pleasure. Takes it easy, without worrying about the other drivers and their hangups.

    The Demolition Derby Driver - Doesn't care about the damage caused to his car, just wants to enjoy himself!

    Anyone think of anymore?

    Excellent analogies Cruella

    I've got one...

    The Drive-in-Movie Driver - The car isn't going anywhere, and he 's mostly focussed on getting his hand up your skirt

    The Compulsive Mechanic - Can't stop himself from fiddling and tweaking

    The Stunt Driver - Extreme driving, takes mad risks, needs an audience

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    Re: Active or passive?

    The mechanic - He's more interested in the workings of the car and what's under the bonnet that actually making the ride pleasant for his passenger

    He knows what every knob, gauge, and nut are for, he's read every book about car maintenance there is but for some reason, he just can't make the ride any smoother!
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    Re: Active or passive?

    Quote Originally Posted by Cruella
    Anyone think of anymore?
    the gocart driver- wants to be a F1 driver, but looks like a beginner

    the rally driver- who needs bungee jumping to get an adrenaline rush.

    the black cab driver- knows exactly what to do, but insists on talking all the way through.

    the premier insurance driver- more concerned with keeping their no claims bonus than trying anything interesting

    the minibus driver - double trouble is for wimps

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zebra Woman

    Excellent analogies Cruella

    I've got one...

    The Drive-in-Movie Driver - The car isn't going anywhere, and he 's mostly focussed on getting his hand up your skirt

    The Compulsive Mechanic - Can't stop himself from fiddling and tweaking

    The Stunt Driver - Extreme driving, takes mad risks, needs an audience
    I've never danced with these two types. But there's time yet, i'll keep looking for them

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    Re: Active or passive?

    - The 'Back-seat Driver'
    Not actually driving, but insists on commenting / taking control.

    - The 'Commuter'
    Looks down at all the other drivers who don't know all the short-cuts on his daily journey. Hates being overtaken, cut across or drivers of a better model.

    - The 'BMW Driver'
    Owns the road, especially the fast lane.
    Franck.

    There's an A.P.P. for that!

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    The Born-again Cyclist. Doesn't drive anymore, as he now has a far superior method of transportation - and he smugly makes sure you know it . His bike can be found at many a Salsa or Lindy club. Identifiable by his black & white cycle clips.

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    So what types of lady are there

    The Mercedes - smooth, refined, but a bit soulless

    The BMW - like a mercedes, but better to drive

    The Skoda - everything works, but somehow the overall effect is lost

    The VW Beetle - a triumph of style over technique

    The Rover - been dancing for years, but still can't do the basics

    The MG - A Rover that has done 1 style workshop

    The Ferrari - can't wait to be let off the leash

    The 4x4 - always gets in the way of everyone else

    The Land Rover - doesn't matter what you do, will always come back for more.

    The Aston Martin - the ultimate

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    Re: Driven wild or to distraction?

    Hmmm I'm thinking motorbikes now but that could get a bit racy...

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    Re: Active or passive?

    Quote Originally Posted by Lou
    The Born-again Cyclist.
    Does that mean that Lindy chicks and Salseras are all bikes?

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    Quote Originally Posted by JoC
    Hmmm I'm thinking motorbikes now
    The Harley Davidson - Big, heavy and doesn't do turns (just like me )

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    Re: Active or passive?

    Quote Originally Posted by DavidB
    So what types of lady are there

    The Mercedes - smooth, refined, but a bit soulless

    The BMW - like a mercedes, but better to drive

    The Skoda - everything works, but somehow the overall effect is lost

    The VW Beetle - a triumph of style over technique

    The Rover - been dancing for years, but still can't do the basics

    The MG - A Rover that has done 1 style workshop

    The Ferrari - can't wait to be let off the leash

    The 4x4 - always gets in the way of everyone else

    The Land Rover - doesn't matter what you do, will always come back for more.

    The Aston Martin - the ultimate
    Don't forget........

    The Renault Megane - A slightly out of proportion booty with a lot of hip action.

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    Re: Active or passive?

    Quote Originally Posted by DavidB
    So what types of lady are there

    The Mercedes - smooth, refined, but a bit soulless

    The BMW - like a mercedes, but better to drive

    The Skoda - everything works, but somehow the overall effect is lost

    The VW Beetle - a triumph of style over technique

    The Rover - been dancing for years, but still can't do the basics

    The MG - A Rover that has done 1 style workshop

    The Ferrari - can't wait to be let off the leash

    The 4x4 - always gets in the way of everyone else

    The Land Rover - doesn't matter what you do, will always come back for more.

    The Aston Martin - the ultimate

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    Re: Active or passive?

    Quote Originally Posted by DavidB
    So what types of lady are there
    Ford Escort - does the basics relatively competently, no bells and whistles, gears will crunch if you try to change too quickly

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    Re: Active or passive?

    Quote Originally Posted by DavidB
    So what types of lady are there

    The Mercedes - smooth, refined, but a bit soulless

    The BMW - like a mercedes, but better to drive

    The Skoda - everything works, but somehow the overall effect is lost

    The VW Beetle - a triumph of style over technique

    The Rover - been dancing for years, but still can't do the basics

    The MG - A Rover that has done 1 style workshop

    The Ferrari - can't wait to be let off the leash

    The 4x4 - always gets in the way of everyone else

    The Land Rover - doesn't matter what you do, will always come back for more.

    The Aston Martin - the ultimate
    Then there's the vintage Roller....a timeless classic

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    Re: Active or passive?

    Quote Originally Posted by Cruella
    Anyone think of anymore?
    Boy Racer

    Quote Originally Posted by DavidB
    So what types of lady are there
    I would like to think of myself as an old classic car such as a 1950 FORD BUSINESS COUPE

    (note the lovely smooth rounded curves )
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    ... pedestrian ...

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    Re: Driven wild or to distraction?

    So instead of asking a gentleman, 'may I have this dance?' how about singing

    'a car this fine, don't pass your way, everyday, don't you wanna...etc...'

    (for self-confident motors )

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    Re: Active or passive?

    Quote Originally Posted by DavidB
    So what types of lady are there

    The Mercedes - smooth, refined, but a bit soulless

    The BMW - like a mercedes, but better to drive

    The Skoda - everything works, but somehow the overall effect is lost

    The VW Beetle - a triumph of style over technique

    The Rover - been dancing for years, but still can't do the basics

    The MG - A Rover that has done 1 style workshop

    The Ferrari - can't wait to be let off the leash

    The 4x4 - always gets in the way of everyone else

    The Land Rover - doesn't matter what you do, will always come back for more.

    The Aston Martin - the ultimate

    Also, The Hot Hatchback - Sexy little motor beloved by Boy Racers

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    Last edited by Daisy Chain; 27th-July-2005 at 07:20 PM.

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    Re: Driven wild or to distraction?

    Quote Originally Posted by JoC
    So instead of asking a gentleman, 'may I have this dance?' how about singing

    'a car this fine, don't pass your way, everyday, don't you wanna...etc...'
    And what would the correct reply be?

    Back to drivers...

    Jeremy Clarkston – He thinks he knows everything about cars, and how to drive them, and he might even do so, but it's still Jeremy Clarkston.

    Long-distance Lorry Driver – be prepared for the long haul!

    And cars...

    Rental Car – you've only got this car for a weekend, so it's capable of moves that other cars can't manage... or at least it will be made to do moves that other cars can't manage.

    Smart Car – small, elegant, remarkably nippy and capable of tight manoeuvres. Just don't mess with the bigger cars when driving it!
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