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Post by PP on Feb 2, 2008 15:20:13 GMT
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Post by Wyvern on Feb 2, 2008 15:30:12 GMT
That would make sense, in one of his columns he talked about driving down to Devon to visit his parents. And I must say, if he has a place in Totnes, I'm very envious, as I've wanted to live there for years but can't afford it, though mum & dad live very near there so I pop through quite often! It's full of arty types with dodgy old Land Rovers and other characterful vehicles. And there are some very nice pubs, and shops that sell jumpers. It's a charmingly eccentric town  |
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Post by PP on Feb 2, 2008 15:36:29 GMT
Cool. Keep your eyes peeled for a nice Rolls/Porsche/Panda etc. the next time you pass through  |
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Post by Wyvern on Feb 2, 2008 15:41:09 GMT
Actually, that's a very good point. I hope he takes the Panda, the bigger cars won't get down the high street and the Porsche would make entirely the wrong impression, even though his is an older one. Totnes is rubbish for driving, the fastest road is the A38 and that's horrible so it's just as well he's Captain Slow and everything else is bendy (which can be entertaining) but features mud to a greater or lesser extent. But it's one of the loveliest places I know! I will keep an eye out for stripy jumpers in the high street and report back if I spot anything!!!
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Post by lew on Feb 2, 2008 15:47:30 GMT
He talks about going to Devon to visit parents there, and on his audible book interview he makes that comment and seeing as he hates the country, well lets see ......I love the rumour mill ;D will he stay at TG, hes gay etc, etc, oh well if he has, great |
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Post by Wyvern on Feb 2, 2008 15:53:03 GMT
Done a bit of scouting around online and apparently he's been spotted an awful lot. In fact, one of my dad's mates thinks he spotted him last week... (see, having heard this, I just had to phone mum and dad!!!)
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2008 16:08:03 GMT
Where have you found that wyvern? just want a nose myself |
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Post by Wyvern on Feb 2, 2008 16:11:31 GMT
If you google "James May" (in quotes or you'll get all sorts of things) and Totnes you find stuff popping up in people's blogs and a few other bits and pieces. Most of it isn't much use, but when you sift through, you spot things like "That bloke from Top Gear was in town again..."! All little interesting snippets that back up the rumour rather effectively!
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Post by beckstar on Feb 2, 2008 16:15:49 GMT
Hmmm... I wouldn't be surprised. His parents live down there, and you don't half get a nice pint...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2008 16:26:42 GMT
Thank wyvern, yes Devon is beautiful, not surprising really.
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Post by lindenchase on Feb 2, 2008 16:40:28 GMT
If you think of how much he likes the big-city life, I wonder if it´s true. He might have been spotted there a lot, but couldn´t he just have been visiting his parents? Maybe they live in Totnes?
*off to have a look at Google Earth to see where this place is anyway*
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Post by Wyvern on Feb 2, 2008 16:49:48 GMT
It did surprise me; maybe the family connection plus the good beer was enough to outweigh the mud. Also, Totnes (if indeed that's where he is) isn't *that* rural. It's absolutely not what you'd call a city, but it is definitely a town - just a rather small one!!! I did once try to put my finger on the pulse of Totnes, but I couldn't find it...
If your English geography isn't too bad, I can give an idea of where in this green and pleasant it's located. It's about 24 miles from Plymouth (which is on the border of Devon and Cornwall) and about 6 miles from Paignton (which along with Torquay and Brixham forms the "English Riviera"). It's a bit rubbish to get to any of these places because the motorway stops at Exeter, but never mind!
And for people who like vintage clothes, the best shop ever is called "Revival" and is right in the middle of town, conveniently near to cash machines and a pub ;D Last time I shopped there I got a pair of nearly-new New Rocks for £40!
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Post by lindenchase on Feb 2, 2008 17:15:45 GMT
Plymouth, Devon, Cornwall, Paignton, Torquay, Brixham, Exeter....  Oops, I'm afraid that when I lived in England, I never got much further than Kent.  |
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Post by lymaze on Feb 2, 2008 17:40:54 GMT
I am going on a little break to Totnes shortly. Well I am now.  |
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Post by stigalicious on Feb 3, 2008 1:31:35 GMT
love cornwall, dont see why a detour cant be arranged on the way for my annual easter vacation!!! muha...
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Post by Sloopy on Feb 3, 2008 10:14:19 GMT
I think an impromptu holiday to Devon is on the cards this year. ;D |
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Post by Eclair on Feb 3, 2008 11:18:24 GMT
Gosh you come up with some finds Porsche! Well, that would make sense why he went all cold on the Aston Martin Vantage - he bought the house in Totnes instead...  Mind you, if he keeps putting out books, DVDs, etc. and we keep buying them...he'll get the Vantage too.... ;D |
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Post by stigalicious on Feb 3, 2008 12:07:49 GMT
Mind you, if he keeps putting out books, DVDs, etc. and we keep buying them...he'll get the Vantage too.... ;D So, thats the plan ladies. Operation 'Buy James a Vantage' begins here. Anybody who hasnt already purchased one of the books or dvds needs to do so now, it'll all in the name of the cause... |
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Post by glam on Feb 3, 2008 12:19:23 GMT
I'll buy him a vantage if he gives me one of his other ones
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Post by cheeselova on Feb 3, 2008 13:26:25 GMT
I'll buy him a vantage if he gives me one of his other ones I'm glad you added the last four words onto the end of that sentence, Glam. |
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Post by lilith on Feb 3, 2008 13:40:23 GMT
Plymouth, Devon, Cornwall, Paignton, Torquay, Brixham, Exeter.... Oops, I'm afraid that when I lived in England, I never got much further than Kent. Kent's THE place to be though |
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Post by stigalicious on Feb 3, 2008 13:43:00 GMT
I'll buy him a vantage if he gives me one of his other ones I'm glad you added the last four words onto the end of that sentence, Glam. ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Post by glam on Feb 3, 2008 14:17:55 GMT
that would have been an intersting comment to put on the Telegraph site
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Post by Eclair on Feb 4, 2008 8:31:24 GMT
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Post by fusker on Feb 4, 2008 10:16:43 GMT
I suggest a James May Board day trip to South Devon....
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Post by Wyvern on Feb 4, 2008 11:42:30 GMT
That can be easily arranged Sleeping bags to mine, ladies?! |
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Post by fussycat on Feb 4, 2008 13:42:02 GMT
I adore Devon and Cornwall, I'd love to live down there.(Though I love my Yorkshire too!) |
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Post by lindenchase on Feb 4, 2008 16:50:58 GMT
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Post by lew on Feb 4, 2008 17:10:16 GMT
Ta linden  ......well a break in Devon calls ;D my boys prefer North Devon, Croyde Bay area with all the waves/surf, but it doesn't take long to nip down to the South ;D and Ilfracombe is not far from Croyde Bay ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2008 17:20:15 GMT
And remember a certain incident and driving in Devon in the dark without lights ROFL no wonder he loves Devon! |
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......well a break in Devon calls ;D my boys prefer North Devon, Croyde Bay area with all the waves/surf, but it doesn't take long to nip down to the South ;D and Ilfracombe is not far from Croyde Bay