What do you do for a living?

[Marti]

It's an ultra long life anti-foul. So while it tends to be used on high end craft such as super-yachts, if anybody on here has a boat of any size, I can help. It may be the most expensive litre of paint on the market, over the long term it provides the best value.

And you only sell in 1L cans!.......blimey that be lots of cans to do even a small boat.

 

[Parisien]

....yeah....but you get a £1 back when you return an empty can......


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[Team GCR]

I dream about winning the lotto one day, chucking it all in and managing my own GT racing team.

Racing is addictive but it is also hard work and we are only a part time team but it doesn't stop any of us doing it!

 

[Team GCR]

north of MK (round-about city)

Can't be far from me then. I have a car or two that might need detailing

Can't be far from me either, I am only 15 miles from Silverstone so must be reasonably close to both of you.

 

[Team GCR]

Health scare so chucked in the job and bought a restaurant . That was 10 years ago!!!!

Lifestyle business. Enough to enjoy & buy toys but never make a fortune out of it!

Where abouts in Warwick, I am in Leamington Spa and/or Warwick most weeks as it is only a short drive being on the Northamptonshire/Warwickshire border?

 

[Team GCR]

When I left school I worked for a family friend selling Rolls-Royce and Bentley in Berkley Street, W1 until he closed the showroom following a divorce.

I then went to help out answering the phones at my dad's business when his first book was featured three days running in the Daily Mail and the phones went mad. Ended up running the business and his affairs for him so he could concentrate on his patients (he was a doctor) for the next 18 years until we had to close the business after he had a stroke age 92, sadly three days into training his potential successor. It was a fascinating place to work and met some really interesting people (famous and otherwise) and had some fantastic experiences as a result.

In 2008 I also set up my own race team with a friend. Things are a bit quiet right now but we have run cars in the Ginetta G50 Championship and the FIA European GT4 Championship in the past.

From end of 2010 to end of 2012 was partner in the local pub, B & B (some forum members visited whilst we were there) but not helped by the daft hours we were putting in had a bit of a health scare so had to pack that in.

For the last year I have been concentrating more on selling a few classic and sports cars (in addition to my own small collection) and project managing ongoing building work at my house to get it just the way I want.

Now I am largely on the mend also looking out for the right opportunity to get my teeth stuck into again!

 

[CliveP1]

full time carer for my wife she has MS and is confined to bed and chair. she now has no use of her limbs, talking/swallowing and quite a few other problems.

but we try to Keep Calm and Carry On

sorry for being the downer.

 

[bigbob]

Not a downer at all. Credit to you.

 

[Arfa]

With shades of the Sopranos I could say I'm a Waste Management consultant and make you an offer you couldn't refuse or even just call myself a glorified bin man. I own and run a waste management and recycling business based in Wetherby, North Yorks. Been in this game for more years than I care to remember having already built up and sold one business. Still whilst it's not sexy it is an area of significant opportunities for business growth which is unusual in the present economic climate.

 

[rossyl]

Not a downer at all. Credit to you.

Much agreed, all credit to you Clive.

 

[CatmanV2]

Much agreed, all credit to you Clive.

Thirded

C

 

[Parisien]

Indeed, great respect for you Clive.

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[CliveP1]

cheers all

its not been easy, from being able to do what ever we wanted travel were ever we wanted then 9 years ago we was given the news she had MS it still angers me the way the doctor said "go away and re-evaluate your life it will change".

getting out of the house has been a problem for the last couple of years I now have allotted time to get out as carers now help us more after I had a break down. still not 100% ok but slowly improving.

 

[Team GCR]

Indeed, great respect for you Clive.

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Agreed again, much respect from me also and can empathise as I looked after my dad for a year after his stroke until he passed away.

 

[Parisien]

Unforgivable Clive......caring professional indeed!

Human life and health are so precious........hope things improve steadily and you get access and mobility issues sorted for you both


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[MAF260]

Clive, you probably have the most honourable 'job' of us all. Something very challenging you do out of love and for no pay. Very humbling.

 

[hodroyd]

Clive,
Ultimate Respect to you, that is a real full time job and a half and I have every admiration for that love and attention you have freely given..!!
Best Regards
R

 

[Catalan3200]

Where abouts in Warwick, I am in Leamington Spa and/or Warwick most weeks as it is only a short drive being on the Northamptonshire/Warwickshire border?

Hi- main road in Warwick - Catalan Restaurant on Jury Street. Been here almost 10 years. You must give me a call and drop by when you are in the area and have a moment. PM me and I'll send you my mobile number. We could arrange to join up at the Stratford Festival as well!


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[Flagpole]

Own and run a building company in Surrey. Specialise in refurbs, extensions and loft conversions. Have worked in some amazing houses and also won an award for the renovation of the year for London from the Federation of Master Builders, which my company is a member of. Love my job but want to get back into developing as some customers are just too much.