[Trevor Legate]

Hi Nik

You beat me the drum-beating, aint-life-a-***** fact that we are truly shafted for 83% tax for every drop of go-juice we consume. As Rick points out - CRIMINAL and a few other words I could use but am far too well-brung-up. Why the hell we put up with is will remain one of life's mysteries. Although the truck drivers over here did stage a small revolt by blocking fuel depots and motorways, to the discomfort of our beloved leaders. Mind you, if you would like to know the price of our racing fuel of some 120-octane (?) you can multiply the above prices by a factor of six. The mind boggles. And, as correctly pointed out, its on a percentage basis, so each increase is factored up something 'orrible. Can I come and live in your country? Assuming I can get through immigration (now there's another topic)

I did base my 8mpg figure on that being returned by the lump in Gerry Hawkridges personal Kirkham 427. A (USA) figure of 18 is quite believable, however - I do not doubt your word.

We are, as a nation, going to be permitted to vote as to whether to join the beloved European Union (gee, thanks Tony) but join or not - we is stuffed on fuel prices. But come the glorious revoultion comrades.........

Yeah Rick - SUPERBLOWER!! What a classic. As someone pointed out, a cross between a garden implement and a sex toy (ah, now I see the appeal...)

OOpps time to go, for now