Happy 75th Birthday to AlanHo (Tuesday 20th March 2012)

Dazzler · **March 19, 2012, 20:55:04**

Happy 75th Birthday to one of our most popular Members...

I am sure most would agree that the site just wouldn't be the same without your humour and succinct mechanical observations, so I for one hope you have many more Birthdays to come Alan and that you remain in good health for a long time into the future...

I also hope that you are delighted with your new 2012 CRDi when it arrives

Three cheers for Alan

Asterix · **Reply #1: March 19, 2012, 21:05:28**

Congratulations Alan.

Just keep your informative and entertaining posts coming...

Shambles · **Reply #2: March 19, 2012, 21:15:13**

Yep, Happy Birthday [for tomorrow]

Keith · **Reply #3: March 19, 2012, 21:47:18**

And Congrats from me for tomorrow too Alan!

Ugly Mongrel · **Reply #4: March 19, 2012, 22:01:11**

Happy Birthday, Alan. It's been wonderful to read your posts and spend so much time with you in the HOS. I've baked a cake for you. Please call by the HOS and I'll serve you up a piece.

Surferdude · **Reply #5: March 19, 2012, 22:09:20**

All the best Alan.

See. It's true.
Engineers do have more fun.

asathorny · **Reply #6: March 19, 2012, 23:23:43**

Happy birthday Alan.... have a nice day :-)

Phil №❶ · **Reply #7: March 19, 2012, 23:44:02**

Quote from: Dazzler on March 19, 2012, 20:55:04

Happy 75th Birthday to one of our most popular Members...

I am sure most would agree that the site just wouldn't be the same without your humour and succinct mechanical observations, so I for one hope you have many more Birthdays to come Alan and that you remain in good health for a long time into the future...

You left out sarcasm, Dazz

I also hope that you are delighted with your new 2012 CRDi when it arrives

Three cheers for Alan

I'm sure these wishes are shared by many, Alan. Happy birthday too.

rustynutz · **Reply #8: March 20, 2012, 00:55:48**

HAPPY 75th BIRTHDAY, ALAN! HAPPY 75th BIRTHDAY, ALAN!HAPPY 75th BIRTHDAY, ALAN!

AlanHo · **Reply #9: March 20, 2012, 08:08:21**

THank you all for your good wishes. My wife organised a surprise trip down to Devon for 3 days in a rather splendid country hotel spanning my birthday. I am banned from using my laptop today but she overlooked the fact that my phone has wifi and it works in the bathroom.

So thanks again - we will be home tomorrow evening so normal service will be resumed.

PS
This will most probably be my last long motorway trip in the present car so I will be re-checking the accuracy of my odometer and fuel consumption on the trip home over the 166 mile sections of the M5 and M42 we travel. We will be returning here in June in the new car which will enable a direct comparison.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #10: March 20, 2012, 08:37:42**

Have a great birthday Alan & I hope your warranty never runs out.
I look forward to reading more of your gems.

2i30s · **Reply #11: March 20, 2012, 10:26:35**

happy birthday Alan.

Seoul-mate · **Reply #12: March 20, 2012, 10:30:35**

Quote from: AlanHo on March 20, 2012, 08:08:21

This will most probably be my last long motorway trip in the present car so I will be re-checking the accuracy of my odometer and fuel consumption on the trip home over the 166 mile sections of the M5 and M42 we travel. We will be returning here in June in the new car which will enable a direct comparison.

Stop it Alan.........ever the statistician........just go along and enjoy your birthday!!!!
Happy Birthday

eye30 · **Reply #13: March 20, 2012, 11:10:29**

All the best for your 75th.

Still a youngster at heart I believe...... with those flip flops, denim cut offs, sleeveless T-shirt and foster Grant shades as you wander thro' the streets of Solihull

kittikat · **Reply #14: March 20, 2012, 11:14:16**

Happy birthday Alan.

meehalych · **Reply #15: March 20, 2012, 11:25:49**

Happy Birthday, Alan

I wish you many, many, many, many happy years of driving your i30 or whatever car you'd like

P.S.: give me my piece of cake

accim · **Reply #16: March 20, 2012, 15:38:33**

Happy birthday from me too. Wish you all the best, but most of all, I wish you (and us all) good health

Mad Dog · **Reply #17: March 20, 2012, 16:49:27**

Happy Birthday!

bumpkin · **Reply #18: March 20, 2012, 18:11:51**

Many Happy Returns Alan

AlanHo · **Reply #19: March 20, 2012, 22:38:03**

I would like to thank you all for your kind congratulations posted here and to those who have sent me a PM.

It is a timely reminder that it is possible to make great friends around the World simply by joining and participating in such a wonderful forum which just gets better by the day.

I will admit that I have enjoyed a splendid birthday My wife sprung a surprise dinner party on me. I was expecting a quiet dinner with just my wife whilst we were 160 miles from home - and was certainly not expecting to be joined by friends who had travelled many miles to celebrate with us. Much food and wine was enjoyed by all - something I might just regret a little tomorrow morning.

You may not hear from me for a few hours....hic

Dazzler · **Reply #20: March 21, 2012, 00:25:48**

Quote from: AlanHo on March 20, 2012, 22:38:03

I will admit that I have enjoyed a splendid birthday My wife sprung a surprise dinner party on me. I was expecting a quiet dinner with just my wife whilst we were 160 miles from home - and was certainly not expecting to be joined by friends who had travelled many miles to celebrate with us. Much food and wine was enjoyed by all - something I might just regret a little tomorrow morning.

You may not hear from me for a few hours....hic

That's great Alan.. and try and forget about your fuel economy for a day at least

Phil №❶ · **Reply #21: March 21, 2012, 00:43:28**

Quote from: Dazzler on March 21, 2012, 00:25:48

That's great Alan.. and try and forget about your fuel economy for a day at least

We'll expect a detailed report on the return journey though.

Don't forget to measure air temp, density, humidity etc.

Glad you had a lovely surprise dinner.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #22: March 21, 2012, 00:57:53**

What was the noise level like at dinner?
I hope you had your db meter with you so you can report on main course compared with desserts

Glad you had a great day Alan.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #23: March 21, 2012, 01:57:43**

TrishCW · **Reply #24: March 21, 2012, 06:04:34**

Happy Birthday Alan