Hello from a sunny but cold Holland

[MennoR]

Hello all,

Like so many before me, I'm coming over from the TR Register forum. I am sure that others already have written about what's standing practice is over there. No need to go into that.

About me personally: middle-aged bloke, semi-retired schoolteacher*), family and a great fan of cars, boats in general and sailing. Oh, and all garden equipment with a petrol engine!

I own:

• an every day VW Up, brilliant little runabout - I can park it everywhere I want!
• a MY14 Honda CR-V AWD for hauling boat trailers - best car I've ever owned. It goes on and on and on!
• an MY71 Saab 96, 55K kms since new. Found it the middle of Sweden, drove it home and now simply enjoy it
• a MY73 all original, unmolested, EU-specs Porsche 914, for sale but not seriously advertising it.
• a late '59 TR3A - fully restored - not for sale; my pride 'n joy

Browsing through the Sideways Forum got me on my toes from time to time with an "... oh, that's an interesting machine, want one!" etc. 

I will try to comment from time to time. Be aware though, English isn't my first language, so I might miss a few details from time to time. Bare with me!

 

KR 

Menno

*) Who retired from 40 yrs teaching last July, but was asked to make a come-back last September to replace a teacher with a burn-out; now teaching a class full of 'special needs' kids 12-14y/o - a bucket of frogs. Despite all their different 'operating manuals' they all outperform the expectations that came with them at the beginning of the school year!! *proud*

 

[Nick Jones]

Hi Menno, 

Welcome!  Certainly recognise your name from TRR.  As you can deal successfully with a class full of special needs kids, maybe we should make you a moderator!

Nick

[TR5tar]

Great to see you Menno. 

Cheers, Darren

Edited January 7, 2018 by TR5tar
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[4xdog]

Welcome, Menno.  A lot of the old gang on here over the last few days.

40 years teaching (or even teacher coaching) is a long time!  My father was pretty burned out after thirty-plus years in the classroom.  Good on ya for taking on a special needs class.

And the 914 is for sale, yet keeping the TR3A?  Your priorities are spot on!

[PeterC]

Hi Menno, Good to see you here. Our 2005 CRV is now two wheel drive after the rear diff seized. Its a common fault, the 'dual pump fluid' must be changed regularly. Peter

[Hamish]

I hope nick doesn’t get think  we are taking over. We are not. Just enjoying the relaxed welcoming atmosphere. 

H

[MennoR]

Great to meet you here guys! 

Don (4xdog here) and I are planning a Transatlantic GTG at the end of this month when he's in Holland. I am sure we'll keep you posted/annoy you with a few pics of that!  to be continued on another part of this forum!

Menno

[Pogo]

Hi Menno

Just arrived here - great to see you. Hope the meeting with Don went well.

Roger