david_killick Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 Some lovely pictures on this thread. I too enjoy manual cars especially classics - in theory - but drive a newish one. I also have an autobike and a French Motorbecane moped which is decidedly alternative. And I'm looking for a classic watch, but not sure what kind. I just like the style. I am impressed by some modern technology -- I enjoyed being lent a Nikon Coolpix for example -- but I reckon the old should be integrated with the new, rather than just being replaced every five minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesrani Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 My bicycle is manual, but my computer isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_belden Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 My cameras are manual ( M's ). I drive a manual shift pick-up truck. I do use the electric start on my motorcycle. This year I finaly bought a snow thrower after 20 years of shoveling snow. We get a lot of it here in New Hampshire. We live on a lake and we only use a canoe. I am a machinist by trade and still make parts on manual mills and lathes a couple times a week. And I still prefer to do my printing in a wet darkroom. <p> Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_kneen Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 Nobody drives Auto cars in the Uk,except old people and the disabled! <p> My car-Volvo 850 T5-manual Nikon F5 and F100-always in manual modes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesrani Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 Tony - still tongue-tied? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_chan2 Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 I guess I'm kinda a MANUAL guy too. <p> I drive a MANUAL 2001 Corolla <p> I use MANUAL M cameras (although not exclusively as per my Canon digital postings) <p> I have a turntable setup with a MANUAL tonearm <p> I read many MANUALs at work everyday... <p> ...but above all that... <p> I use a MANUAL Gilette Sensor Excel in the morning and occasionally a loafa sponge that I MANUALLY exfoliate my back with. <p> Someone should write a MANUAL on leading a proper MANUAL lifestyle someday. It might be a best seller like "How to crap in the woods" is at the local Nature store. <p> ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesrani Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 Yeah, except how to crap in the woods assumes you'll be driving to the camp site with a digger and soil-testing equipment - not very MANUAL, although it's a good MANUAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtodrick Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 John - it's already been done. It's a book put out by 'The Lead Pencil Club" (yes it really does exist. A tongue in cheek book about living in todays society with the minimal use of modern conveniences. As a note they will only accept letters written with a lead pencil - a hoot that is well worth reading......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert_smith Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 Bob, <p> What is the website adress for the "Lead pencil club"? ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert_smith Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 Cars - all manual transmissions, and all manual windows and seats too. <p> Cameras - Leica M's (manual of course), Twin lens Rollei's (manual), and Nikons (manual or at least used as manuals). <p> Exercise - (manual), weights (no machines), road work... on the road (no treadmils). <p> Shaving - (manual) blade and cream. <p> Sex - (manual)... I hate my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giles_poilu Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 "Nobody drives Auto cars in the Uk,except old people and the disabled!" <p> Errrrr? What an odd statement! <p> For the record I have a 20 year old Landrover with four (very manual) gearlevers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_fleetwood Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 I ride a track bike to work, which is more manual than a regular bike, if that makes any sense. Oh yeah, I use a manual toothbrush, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesrani Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 Giles, I think he means with automatic gearboxes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesrani Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 "Sex - (manual)... I hate my life. " <p> Proof that manual is more reliable... ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giles_poilu Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 Rob, yes I know - but it's a strange sort of generalisation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_kneen Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 No it's not odd at all.....nobody in the UK drives a car with an auto gearbox...what's odd in that statemment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_kneen Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 You having a Landy with a manual(very manual?)gearbox just strengthens my statement.....surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giles_poilu Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 Phil, I'm confused - you said "Nobody drives Auto cars in the Uk,except old people and the disabled!" <p> and now you are saying "nobody in the UK drives a car with an auto gearbox" <p> What happened to all the old and disabled people? <p> The reason I found your original statement odd is that it simply isn't true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_kneen Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 Auto car-automatic gearbox.OK? How many people in the UK drive a car with an Auto gearbox? not many.You even have to take a diffrent test to drive an auto(automatic gearbox). <p> You seem to be taking this very seriously considering this is a Leica forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giles_poilu Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 Not really old boy, just thought I would verify your comments - got to look out for a fellow countryman, what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas k. Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 My truck's got stick shift, but only 'cause it was cheaper. And I wind my watch rather than sticking in batteries. And also, I've got no microwave nor food processor (hey, there's no room -- I print in my kitchen). And the cameras? Even those with auto modes get used on manual 90% of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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