MiketheBike Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Dear John Jack My wife has started to say I should sell the Ferret as it is impractical for taking stuff to the tip and doing the shopping. She says I should get something more practical that I would use more often. Is there any solution to my dilema, short of a shallow grave? Yours, Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Dear John Jack My wife has started to say I should sell the Ferret as it is impractical for taking stuff to the tip and doing the shopping. She says I should get something more practical that I would use more often. Is there any solution to my dilema, short of a shallow grave? Yours, Mick Dear Mick, Many thanks for your letter. This is not a new problem and my post bag is full of such letters. There is always a solution to a problem so please do not panic. Females are a strange thing and do respond well to TLC. You have two options a) romance b) money, you are going to have to throw one of those two things at it the problem - if it is a really bad case then be prepared to throw both options at it. If this doesn't work then I am afraid you have no other option but for your pride and joy to go. Which I am sure you will be very sad about seeing as you married her. I hope that is of help. Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Go to Halford's and buy a trailer!! Simple! You stick her in the trailer. :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzaw Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 There is another option that doesn't involve too much, put some cyanide in her Aquaban or favourite tipple. Might involve a short holiday at Her Majesty's pleasure but you will get 3 square a day, free TV, phonecalls and other services and your laundry will still be done for you etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 My wife has started to say I should sell the Ferret as it is impractical for taking stuff to the tip and doing the shopping. She says I should get something more practical that I would use more often. I dont know about being nonpractical as I just saw on a reputable motoring website this comment "Best of all you can park absolutely wherever you want to, and you no longer have to worry about shopping-trolley rash at the super-market". http://www.4wdonline.com/Mil/Ferret/Ferret.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Dear Mick, Many thanks for your letter. This is not a new problem and my post bag is full of such letters. There is always a solution to a problem so please do not panic. Females are a strange thing and do respond well to TLC. You have two options a) romance b) money, you are going to have to throw one of those two things at it the problem - if it is a really bad case then be prepared to throw both options at it. If this doesn't work then I am afraid you have no other option but for your pride and joy to go. Which I am sure you will be very sad about seeing as you married her. I hope that is of help. Jack. :bow: Jack, you're the consummate agony uncle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Dear Mick, You have two options a) romance b) money, Jack. Does not a) end up costing b) anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike65 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Does not a) end up costing b) anyway? I believe you are correct there and some very simple maths proves it and does not help the situation. A = B In order to get B you need proceeds from C C = ferret This is a no win situation unless you can sell the wife. In this case A is cancelled out and you are left with B which you can spend on C Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiketheBike Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 Dear Jack, I tried option a) when I bought the ferret, and she accused me of having an affair (not usually being the romantic type). When she found out the reason I was being romantic was that I had bought the ferret, she said she wished I was having an affair. Maybe I should just trade it in for a 101 or Saracen, they are more practical right? At least I could live in one of those? She thinks I am weird, and she is embarrased by the magazines in the loo. Should I tear the cover of an issue of FHM and staple it over my copy of Pathfinder? Your in desperation Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiketheBike Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 A = BIn order to get B you need proceeds from C C = ferret This is a no win situation unless you can sell the wife. In this case A is cancelled out and you are left with B which you can spend on C You are scaring me...that makes perfect sense!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 over here C is bad as they want 5 of them... or 5C's Credit Card Cash Career (= you are rich) Car (preferably a Mercedes) Condominium I think a more heavilly armoured vehicle could be more practical as can lock yourself inside with the Pathfinder magazine, with thick armour, some mood music you will be oblivious to the outside world for the sake of a happy marriage I would recommend this http://www.milweb.net/webverts/54808/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiketheBike Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 for the sake of a happy marriage I would recommend this http://www.milweb.net/webverts/54808/ yeh right, thanks for that, can I include you in the divorce proceedings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 The answer is simple. Buy something like a Chieftain or Challenger and demonstrate how practical the Ferret is in comparison! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 If your're going to throw money at the problem. Buy her one to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike65 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 yeh right, thanks for that, can I include you in the divorce proceedings? Now you are adding a D to the equation this is not good D cancels out A But D = -B -C or more simply D=0 (zero):-(:-(:-( Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris c8 fat Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Easy buy stowage cage that fits over rear of Ferret sngin deck Ie as fitted on Op Granby ect put all stuff for tip in then on way back stop at Tes++s and fill with shopping then return to see look of delight in your PRACTICAL hobby vehicle:-D. If this fails take old carpet with ttachment to tip:blush: and put basket on E- bay as you wont need it any more as your shoping for 1:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana and Jackie Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Jackie and I have a Ferret, we've even been to Asda Shopping in it, we had no problem, just we had to watch out for badly driven cars driven by men in flat caps, or should I say they had to watch out for us. Diana and Jackie.... Ps we wouldnt swop our Ferret for a man - no way! Dear Mick, Many thanks for your letter. This is not a new problem and my post bag is full of such letters. There is always a solution to a problem so please do not panic. Females are a strange thing and do respond well to TLC. You have two options a) romance b) money, you are going to have to throw one of those two things at it the problem - if it is a really bad case then be prepared to throw both options at it. If this doesn't work then I am afraid you have no other option but for your pride and joy to go. Which I am sure you will be very sad about seeing as you married her. I hope that is of help. Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiketheBike Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 Joking aside, it looks like the Ferret may have to go So my last outing will be at Brooklands, and maybe have a couple of trips out weather permitting. Upside is that I am allowed to replace with something more practical, so will be looking for a 101 of similar value. Question is...what do I pitch the Ferret at? Thinking of putting it on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 yeh right, thanks for that, can I include you in the divorce proceedings? character witness??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Joking aside, it looks like the Ferret may have to go So my last outing will be at Brooklands, and maybe have a couple of trips out weather permitting. Upside is that I am allowed to replace with something more practical, so will be looking for a 101 of similar value. Question is...what do I pitch the Ferret at? Thinking of putting it on ebay. Curious, why a 101? I do like them also but they have their quirks, what type of price range you looking at for a good one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiketheBike Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 I liked my old 109, the 101 is a bit different to your run-of-the-mill landy, and its practical...at least I can use it through wnter. I am guessing around the £5K mark. I would love a Pinzgauer, but my budget just would not reach that far, they do seem a more robust animal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 I guess I asked, as always liked 101's, especially a GS. Wanted to buy one before and got a Lightweight My thoughts were you can sleep in the back if at a show or on a trip Can't get them over here and it was blind luck on stumbling accross a Pinz which is really about the size of a 101 I think possibly the cheapest Pinz that I sent to UK went for 15k mind you that was a diesel (I have to say I dont sell them, it just gives me an excuse to visit the salvage yards here often to translate). The petrol ones are cheaper but are marginally more complicated than a 101 and I guess most parts, apart from diffs are fairly easy. I think before you could not get replacement chassis for 101's like all the other ones, has this changed? Anyway best of luck, if you get a 101 I'll email the books over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Get a Dodge...plenty of room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Get a Dodge...plenty of room. That would be going over to the dark side :nono: A 101 is just as different as a Ferret shame you had to sell it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axenige Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Oh Mick NO!!!!!!!!!!!! My misses started the same old ploy, about money and the fact I had a lot tied up in my jeep. So in the finish I got rid of the jeep to keep the peace, and then I gave her the elbow ten years latter for the same reason. So if you feel your being forced into selling your MV don't do it, you'll regret it in years to come. Nige H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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