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Old 05-08-2008   #1 (Post Link)
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A new start for me!

Hey everyone. You guys n gals have been there for me through what has been, quite frankly, a really sh1t time in my life. (the cheatin boyfriend, gettin made redundant etc). You have helped me with great advice and moral support when i needed it.

Well, things are now looking up. Today I got the news I was hoping for - I have landed a cracking job with Mercedes Benz. I have a good feeling inside - this is the start of a new era for me.

Thanks for supporting me you lot! This is soooo much more than just a car forum. Mmmwwwwwaaaaaahhhhh! x


Gone to the big car heaven in the sky
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Three stars up. Well done, Shaz.: Sorry, three pointed stars up I meant.:P
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Great News!!! well done !!!






(sorry about the job though ... there weren't any openings at Alfa then??? )
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Great news I wish you all the best in your new job
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Vorsprung Durch Techknik, Eh Shaz? Teutonic Qualitats Autos huh?
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LOL! I did apply to Alfa in Edinburgh, but didnt hear back from them. Its Merc, but hey, it'll pay the bills and then some! I will be earning almost double what I did with Barratt! Wooohooo!

A new Brera for me in a few months maybe? Sod the Merc company car! haha!
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Who needs to mess with serpents, when one can play with the stars?:
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Fantastic news Shaz.... Knew you'd get there
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Well done!
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Well done Sharon.

As you say this has not been the best time in your life BUT - observing your posts over the last few months your strength and determination have shone through.

You are inspiration for the rest of us and it is so good to see that your positivity is begining to pay off.

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that's brilliant news! I'm chuffed for ya, really
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Nice one Shaz Great news
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Hey Shaz that's great news. Hope Mercedes give you a nice company car so you can keep the 147 polished up for the meets
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She'll always make it in a Merc, where ever it is. Not many 'up bonnets' in my second Heimat, Bestimmt Fraulein?
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Thrash the pants off the Merc company car and lets see how reliable they really are!

Well done Sharon and god luck with the fresh start!
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My 220A a 1956 model never let me down, and when the wind was blowing chill in the Harz Mountains, I just pulled the chain to raise the rad blind, started her up, switched the heater on, and carried on snoggin' me Fraulein in minus 20degrees.

Don't think I could of done that in me' old 147 Sele' in 2008, or? Dinnae' knock the Mercedes, this side of the wall.
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My 220A a 1956 model never let me down, and when the wind was blowing chill in the Harz Mountains, I just pulled the chain to raise the rad blind, started her up, switched the heater on, and carried on snoggin' me Fraulein in minus 20degrees.
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Brilliant news

Congratulations on the new job