ellis Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) It was 10 years ago today that I joined this forum. About 10 years and 5 days ago I drunkenly put a bid on a black NA on eBay for £3800 and then slid into a Becks Vier induced coma for many, many hours. Upon regaining consciousness eBay informed me that I should be congratulated on my purchase and ought to pay the guy and pick it up! From memory it was either in Wiltshire or Warwickshire (definitely began with a 'W' though). And so I did, with son in tow. Supra No. 1 After a few months of being on the forum asking the same old questions about NA power increases etc the general consensus was to get a TT so this one was sold locally (still around somewhere) and so a UK Spec TT was sourced in London. Bone stock at first it then acquired CW Suspension and a full decat which transformed the car. 19" Volks wheels followed as did a sale to a guy in France who turned up with a bag of cash and 2 big mates! How she looked when I bought her: How she looked before she went over the Channel. A quick play with an E46 330i bored me and so it was back to a Supra and No. 3 - sourced in Strathclyde! After a 600 mile round trip with a brown bag full of 50s this one made it's way home. How she looked when I bought her: And how she looks now (until next week!) I've made many, many good friends over the past 10 years and have had many great times at meets and, naturally, on the Dragonball. I've even grown to tolerate Burna!!! The burning question, still, after Dragonball 2011, is "What is in the big pipes?" Edited April 22, 2015 by ellis (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnPreece Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 some very tidy Supra's you have owned congrats on the anniversary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 It's been a real pleasure knowing you all these years Ellis And I still remember your UK Spec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnPreece Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 It's been a real pleasure knowing you all these years Ellis I wonder if the feelings mutual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add heywood Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Happy supra birthday Ellis... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 A massive credit to the club we are glad to have you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Sits perfect on those rims very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) Congratulations All 3 of your Supras have been stunning. I've just realized it's been 9 years since I bought my first one Edited April 22, 2015 by j_jza80 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Turism0 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 swear I saw you on the A1 a couple of Friday's ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 swear I saw you on the A1 a couple of Friday's ago Possible. It is my hunting ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Wow, that means I have known you for 9 years or so (Dragonball 2006 I believe was when we met?). I remember your UK spec clearly as it was in the best colour. I also remember the 3 lane race with the scooby and 2 supra's on the way back from DB 07 - You won I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I wonder if the feelings mutual Probably not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 What a lovely thread! It is seriously an honour knowing you, a credit to both this club & society. Strange how many people sell and keep coming back, I think that is partly to do with this club though and frankly some of the nut jobs in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 Probably not I soooooooooo love you!! What a lovely thread! It is seriously an honour knowing you, a credit to both this club & society. Strange how many people sell and keep coming back, I think that is partly to do with this club though and frankly some of the nut jobs in it. I agree - on the nut jobs bit! Wow, that means I have known you for 9 years or so (Dragonball 2006 I believe was when we met?). I remember your UK spec clearly as it was in the best colour. I also remember the 3 lane race with the scooby and 2 supra's on the way back from DB 07 - You won I believe Glad you can remember that - I struggle to remember where I live each night! The interesting fact is that this forum, you guys and ownership of a Supra itself, has lasted longer than all 3 of my marriages combined. I'm starting to see a pattern! I think owning a Supra is a lot like herpes - once you've got the bug, you've got it for life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 And I still remember your UK Spec. I still remember your 'rough cuddles'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I think owning a Supra is a lot like herpes - once you've got the bug, you've got it for life. Sig worthy quote right there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I still remember your 'rough cuddles'! You'll get a reminder in Rotterdam, awww it'll just be like the heady days back in 06! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 You'll get a reminder in Rotterdam, awww it'll just be like the heady days back in 06! I remember when we got back from DB06, you called me and asked me: " If you woke up one morning with grass stains all over your knees and elbows and a condom hanging out of your arse, would you tell anybody?" "Of course I bloody wouldn't!" I replied. "Oh good", you said, "want to go camping next weekend?" Heady days, heady days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I've got a feeling it's 10 years next month that i bought my first supra too. Time flies. Funny how supra prices are higher now than they were back then. I paid £8k for my uk manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 When's the party to mark this occasion happening then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 When's the party to mark this occasion happening then? There's a party going on in my pants right now - oooooh yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodec j Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Your the best cross dressing bloke I know lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ellis Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 It's a 'lifestyle' choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I remember when we got back from DB06, you called me and asked me: " If you woke up one morning with grass stains all over your knees and elbows and a condom hanging out of your arse, would you tell anybody?" "Of course I bloody wouldn't!" I replied. "Oh good", you said, "want to go camping next weekend?" Heady days, heady days! Hahahaha Quite a few members have fallen for that since! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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