edgy Posted 30August, 2021 Report Share Posted 30August, 2021 Hello all, hope you're alright? Just curious what others are doing during lockdown to try and keep their interest with cars, other than logging on here & keeping in touch with their peers in the car community? I don't want to do the wrong thing and go for a drive, even if its for "essential reasons", and you can only wash & look at the the car so much! So I am certainly at a frustration point... I've not driven it in 3 months now! I can however go recreationally boating, so maybe I need to just put my attention into other things with motors tomo and AndrewM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 30August, 2021 Report Share Posted 30August, 2021 3 hours ago, edgy said: So I am certainly at a frustration point... I've not driven it in 3 months now! I can however go recreationally boating, so maybe I need to just put my attention into other things with motors Yep, Hear what you are saying, A day on the water gives you some freedom. edgy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luzzo Posted 30August, 2021 Report Share Posted 30August, 2021 3 hours ago, edgy said: Just curious what others are doing during lockdown to try and keep their interest with cars Constantly scouring Carsales and Auction sites, looking for P-Cars that I don't need, I shouldn't buy, and I am not allowed to drive. But still looking... Naldz88, Stepo, Joz and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naldz88 Posted 30August, 2021 Report Share Posted 30August, 2021 I am scratching my head about how I’ll get to a major City for my next service. I am booked in at PCM in November but Dictator Dan won’t let me into Vic (I live in Wagga). Car has a full Porsche service history! Anyway here’s hoping I can get to Sydney in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAP911 Posted 30August, 2021 Report Share Posted 30August, 2021 Watching the rain for three hours in Belgium .................those poor fans JWM and tomo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 30August, 2021 Report Share Posted 30August, 2021 I sold my boat to buy my car... 58 minutes ago, Naldz88 said: I am scratching my head about how I’ll get to a major City for my next service. I am booked in at PCM in November but Dictator Dan won’t let me into Vic (I live in Wagga). Car has a full Porsche service history! Anyway here’s hoping I can get to Sydney in the near future. Is there a Porsche Dealership in Canberra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc968cs Posted 30August, 2021 Report Share Posted 30August, 2021 Don't worry - I don't think you can use the boat recreationally in NSW lockdown either! 34 minutes ago, Fishcop said: Is there a Porsche Dealership in Canberra? yes there is - Gulson Porsche i think is the name of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 30August, 2021 Report Share Posted 30August, 2021 1 hour ago, FAP911 said: Watching the rain for three hours in Belgium .................those poor fans I would love to be able to sit in the rain in Belgium ; ) Dalai, Steve996 and FAP911 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 30August, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 30August, 2021 53 minutes ago, Fishcop said: I sold my boat to buy my car... Any regrets right now? 18 minutes ago, mc968cs said: Don't worry - I don't think you can use the boat recreationally in NSW lockdown either! Had to check that, as its shifting sands to say the least, all good provided you adhere to the guidelines & don't leave your LGA or exceed 5km's to access Marina or boat ramp ... https://roads-waterways.transport.nsw.gov.au/maritime/covid-19-update.html tomo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 30August, 2021 Report Share Posted 30August, 2021 I’m doing bits and pieces in the garage - but flatbed in and flatbed out to get any work done externally is wearing thin. edgy and Fishcop 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 30August, 2021 Report Share Posted 30August, 2021 1 hour ago, edgy said: Any regrets right now? Minor pangs - especially as the weather up here has been gorgeous, and it is seen as a legitimate activity in our LGA. With all this bench-racing going on, I feel the insurers out there should be offering up some discounts... edgy and tomo 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 30August, 2021 Report Share Posted 30August, 2021 1 hour ago, OBRUT said: I’m doing bits and pieces in the garage - but flatbed in and flatbed out to get any work done externally is wearing thin. And BMX bikes 😁 Seriously though, I really feel for all of you in lockdown. Hope you're all ok That's all I'll say on here OBRUT and wilburforce 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 30August, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 30August, 2021 53 minutes ago, Fishcop said: Minor pangs - especially as the weather up here has been gorgeous, and it is seen as a legitimate activity in our LGA. With all this bench-racing going on, I feel the insurers out there should be offering up some discounts... Me too, we’ve had some glorious days here lately, and I get salty as fuck if I’m honest when I’m on my morning or afternoon walks by the beach/river with my wife and people are out in their boats living their best lives! 😂 ditto on the insurance!!! Fishcop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 30August, 2021 Report Share Posted 30August, 2021 Fast & the Furious marathon. On repeat. Living lockdown 1/4 mile at a time. LeeM, OBRUT, Shedpest and 4 others 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted 30August, 2021 Report Share Posted 30August, 2021 Polaris side by sides are the only thing getting me through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 30August, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 30August, 2021 1 hour ago, hugh said: Fast & the Furious marathon. On repeat. Living lockdown 1/4 mile at a time. Nothing is stronger than “Family” 😛 OBRUT and hugh 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 30August, 2021 Report Share Posted 30August, 2021 9 hours ago, edgy said: Nothing is stronger than “Family” 😛 FAMILY edgy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 30August, 2021 Report Share Posted 30August, 2021 10 hours ago, hugh said: Fast & the Furious marathon. On repeat. Living lockdown 1/4 mile at a time. I must be one of the only car buffs that has never seen even one Fast & Furious movie......... tomo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 30August, 2021 Report Share Posted 30August, 2021 6 minutes ago, TwoHeadsTas said: I must be one of the only car buffs that has never seen even one Fast & Furious movie......... No, you are not alone…saw the start once and turned it off. tomo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 30August, 2021 Report Share Posted 30August, 2021 None for me either. I've been at work every day but have been kept busy doing landscaping at my place. Diesel gardening is the best gardening. GC9911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 31August, 2021 Report Share Posted 31August, 2021 1 hour ago, TwoHeadsTas said: I must be one of the only car buffs that has never seen even one Fast & Furious movie......... Don't bother Pete. 3 minutes in you'll want to throw something at the tv Naldz88 and Fishcop 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 31August, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 31August, 2021 2 hours ago, OBRUT said: FAMILY 2 hours ago, TwoHeadsTas said: I must be one of the only car buffs that has never seen even one Fast & Furious movie......... I think it resonates if you were 20 in the year 2000 +/- 10 years. 31 minutes ago, Uncle said: Diesel gardening is the best gardening. Agreed, but I downsized my yard significantly so no bueno OBRUT and hugh 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 31August, 2021 Report Share Posted 31August, 2021 I'm looking at add a Posi-Track to the team as the wheeled Bobcat has been stuck in a few places now that took some getting out. I just keep tellilng myself when I'm done I can sell all the machines and buy another nice car. No speed cameras in the back yard though.. GC9911 and edgy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted 31August, 2021 Report Share Posted 31August, 2021 1 hour ago, edgy said: I think it resonates if you were 20 in the year 2000 +/- 10 years. Agreed, but I downsized my yard significantly so no bueno 22 in 2000. IMO unwatchable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepo Posted 31August, 2021 Report Share Posted 31August, 2021 On 30/08/2021 at 13:04, edgy said: Just curious what others are doing during lockdown to try and keep their interest with cars You need another Porsche in your life but something older than the GT3 so you can continuously work on what's breaking down or needs upgrading to get your fix Fishcop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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