Thanks guys – it was worth the hassle (and unplanned extra expense) just to live that dream. I know it must seem odd to you OC guys, but for we 'Euro-Brits', this is something special. To make it happen, I sold a lot of my memorabilia, eBay'd some other trinkets and generally went without for some months. In case anyone thinks different, I don't earn a fortune (probably less than the supposed 'national average' these days!), don't smoke, never go on holiday and have a list as long as my arm of work still to do on my house. I just determined that I was going to make this happen, somehow, someday. Without the kick up the backside from Russell and, then, Jo, it would probably still not have happened. But it did.
All I can say is, if I can do it, then so can anyone. It just takes determination and sacrifice. Be prepared to give up a little to gain a lot. Unless you're somebody 'fortunate' enough to inherit money, or be given big lump sums for birthdays, it's down to each of us as individuals to make our dreams come true. The gain will always outweigh the pain…
Now roll on VW Classic…
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