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torrenova · 07-12-2007, 06:29 PM

Went to bangers today to pick up a pushchair, car seat and all the associated crap for the baby.

Expecting a bad trip, I had one 2 weeks ago to Swampypoon, I was amazed to get into Bangkok in less than 2 hours. I was even more amazed to not even need a map to get to Sukhumvit (I wanted Ploenchit) and mentally thanked all those taxi drivers who had taken me to that area from good old Don Muang over the years. Follow Din Daeng, then Din Daeng etc. then Suk, off round the back of Bumingexpensiveograd, up Soi 3 and Straight to NEP. No, not today !

So I was not expecting plod to stop me and mumble something about äbout Bt500 fine". I said bugger off in my best Thai and showed him my license. I then told him that my miss was anbout to give birth and I needed to get back to her promto. No, he wanted me in the glorified portaloo that is on the edge of Suk / Expressway. Kept mumbling about maybe ticket then babbling about Bt500 then all in Thai. I took my license back and fucked off back to the truck. He just remained in the cabin. I had declined to give him Bt500 and was ready to call 1155 (tourist police) but didn't know if that worked in Bangers. Anyway, off I went.

Sorted everything out, then went to get back on the expressway. Fucked that up a little but was heading in the right direction in no time.

Joy phoned and said she was not feeling good so I thought now is time to see what this baby of a 3.0L turbo can do. Pulling 140 and I'm doing just over 2200 revs. Seems like loads in reserve. 160, 170 and still on 3000 with red line at 4250/4500. Had to back off then.

Got back in less than 90 minutes from Suk !!!!!

Averaged a great near 13km/ltr on the way there and about 10.5/11 on the way back at warp speed.

Interesting day out.

07-12-2007, 06:43 PM

Why did he stop you ?

old crust · 07-12-2007, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torrenova

Got back in less than 90 minutes from Suk !!!!!

Hilly would have done it in 80.

Chuck_Wao · 07-12-2007, 07:34 PM

Good luck to both of you and fingers X'd !

Chuck Wao

Bilbobaggins · 07-12-2007, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torrenova

Averaged a great near 13km/ltr on the way there and about 10.5/11 on the way back at warp speed.

Interesting day out.

You've been there too long Andy, whats that in miles to the gallon?

Baggins...:D

Thebomb · 07-12-2007, 09:18 PM

took me 2 1/2 hrs in a taxi last week....sheer hell.....ill phone andys taxi's next time

Figjam · 07-12-2007, 11:20 PM

You needed Boss Hoggs Sat Nav

So where's the Bub's? still baking??????????????

Bob · 07-13-2007, 12:38 AM

All the best for you, the missus and baby there Andy...

torrenova · 07-14-2007, 05:48 PM

Missus is shill baking Fig, if not out by Monday we'll have to get her cut open me thinks. 3.4kg already

Miles to the gallon ? fuck knows, google it. Around town I only got 8 last week !

Mr Plod stopped me beacuse he wanted cash, I have red plates, not a Bangkok car (plates are from Korat) and I'm not Thai.

Fork Handles · 07-14-2007, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torrenova

Went to bangers today to pick up a pushchair, car seat and all the associated crap
.

Can you drop them off at the Nirun Grande when you're finished?

07-12-2007, 06:29 PM	#1
torrenova Babysitter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pattaya Posts: 3,598 Shouts: 1161 Thanks: 0 Rep Power:	My drive to Bangkok and back Went to bangers today to pick up a pushchair, car seat and all the associated crap for the baby. Expecting a bad trip, I had one 2 weeks ago to Swampypoon, I was amazed to get into Bangkok in less than 2 hours. I was even more amazed to not even need a map to get to Sukhumvit (I wanted Ploenchit) and mentally thanked all those taxi drivers who had taken me to that area from good old Don Muang over the years. Follow Din Daeng, then Din Daeng etc. then Suk, off round the back of Bumingexpensiveograd, up Soi 3 and Straight to NEP. No, not today ! So I was not expecting plod to stop me and mumble something about äbout Bt500 fine". I said bugger off in my best Thai and showed him my license. I then told him that my miss was anbout to give birth and I needed to get back to her promto. No, he wanted me in the glorified portaloo that is on the edge of Suk / Expressway. Kept mumbling about maybe ticket then babbling about Bt500 then all in Thai. I took my license back and fucked off back to the truck. He just remained in the cabin. I had declined to give him Bt500 and was ready to call 1155 (tourist police) but didn't know if that worked in Bangers. Anyway, off I went. Sorted everything out, then went to get back on the expressway. Fucked that up a little but was heading in the right direction in no time. Joy phoned and said she was not feeling good so I thought now is time to see what this baby of a 3.0L turbo can do. Pulling 140 and I'm doing just over 2200 revs. Seems like loads in reserve. 160, 170 and still on 3000 with red line at 4250/4500. Had to back off then. Got back in less than 90 minutes from Suk !!!!! Averaged a great near 13km/ltr on the way there and about 10.5/11 on the way back at warp speed. Interesting day out.

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07-12-2007, 06:43 PM	#2
ROLAND Posts: n/a Shouts: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Why did he stop you ?

07-12-2007, 07:34 PM	#4
Chuck_Wao Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ChillyJockoLand Posts: 573 Shouts: 393 Thanks: 3,073 Rep Power:	Good luck to both of you and fingers X'd ! Chuck Wao

07-12-2007, 09:18 PM	#6
Thebomb liddle bit poster nearly non poster Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,684 Shouts: 13197 Thanks: 4,672 Rep Power:	took me 2 1/2 hrs in a taxi last week....sheer hell.....ill phone andys taxi's next time

07-12-2007, 11:20 PM	#7
Figjam 5k Legend club Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Not far from Arseboy unfortunately Posts: 3,595 Shouts: 2820 Thanks: 1,610 Rep Power:	You needed Boss Hoggs Sat Nav So where's the Bub's? still baking??????????????

07-13-2007, 12:38 AM	#8
Bob Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 127 Shouts: 164 Thanks: 281 Rep Power:	All the best for you, the missus and baby there Andy...

07-14-2007, 05:48 PM	#9
torrenova Babysitter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pattaya Posts: 3,598 Shouts: 1161 Thanks: 0 Rep Power:	Missus is shill baking Fig, if not out by Monday we'll have to get her cut open me thinks. 3.4kg already Miles to the gallon ? fuck knows, google it. Around town I only got 8 last week ! Mr Plod stopped me beacuse he wanted cash, I have red plates, not a Bangkok car (plates are from Korat) and I'm not Thai.



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