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2008 resolutions/goals

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 11:31 am
by ryallm
End of the year is nigh, so just wondering what resolutions or goals y'all have for 2008. Things I really want to do next year:

- Use and enjoy the Exige more - did a lamentably low mileage in 2007.

- Get my formation skydiving qualification (off jumping in Florida in 3 weeks time :D ).

- Skydive amongst big mountains (trip to Switzerland booked for June)

- Get up to the Highlands more often for kayaking/walking - always find the Scottish mountains and coastline a tonic for the soul.

- Get my swimming fitness back - spent most of this year nursing a shoulder injury.

- Juggle all the above to make as much time as possible for my wee boy Max - he'll be 2 this time next year so it is a special time.

Needless to say work doesn't figure too highly on my priority list :)

Mark

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 11:39 am
by Shug
I think everybody will relate to making better use of free time. I plan to re-focus (dump useless cars & free some money) to getting the Elise back to the top of it's game and then do two or three big events this year.

Le Mans is a priority.

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:12 pm
by meatball
Get new job.
Get new house.
Have more fun.

Hope y'all have a good one guys.....

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:26 pm
by ExigeKen
Mark,

Very impressive list, I hope that 2008 brings them all along to you.

I will go for take my son to a Grand Prix as he is 21 in the summer, get back on a track now I have broken my duck and have better health than in 2007 oh and a few other things that I don't want to air in public :wink:

Very Best Wishes to all in the SE family for 2008 :cheers

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:51 pm
by r055
v. impressive indeed mate...

For me, its looking like the beginning of this year is going to be better than the fecking mess at the beginning of 2007 which did get a whole lot better :wink:

This year is going to be a year tying up loose ends...
-Constructing a garage at my new house is a must for '08
-Finishing my part-time Uni course (which has been on hold for over a year)
-Keeping the elise away from garages (other than getting a service!)
-Spending more time with family and friends in Scotland instead of over on the emerald isle!

anyway, hope you all have a good one
All the best in 2008! :cheers

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 1:07 pm
by Dominic
Last year for me was to survive the first year in self employement... managed that... and moved house.

Next year.. (I know I have said this last year- but then bought house).. next year, I will try and start saving for a caterham I think,... although me and saving don't mix very well :oops:

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 1:39 pm
by Mandy
Live life to the max - its too short not to....
Be a success in everything I do - dog showing/track days/driving
Don't let work rule my life like it did this year
spend more time with friends
Support Mac in everything he does with that silly car
Drive my car more both on the road and track
TUT TOWERS 2008 !
<BG> :lol:

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 1:42 pm
by Lazydonkey
Well in 2007 I ......
- left my gf of 6 years
- sold our house and bought myself a flatin glasgow
- changed job
- didnt use my VX enough
- spent too much money on lawyers
- got a bit fatter

In 2008 i intend to.....
- start my new for '08 job and stay in it more than 2 mins :roll: :lol:
- spend less money on lawyers*
- spend more time in vx
- get fit (which means more time on MTB VXJON!)
- ensure i (ahem) make the most of new gf
- go to more trackdays / autotests / SE beers events

I'm thinking 2008 should be a cracker 8)



* taking my old employer to a tribunal might not help this :lol:

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 1:51 pm
by k12chu
2007; what a year
resolution 2008; try and be same as last year

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 2:34 pm
by Karen
Right at this moment in time Derek and I would like to feel like we belong in this world instead of being stuck with lemsip, paper hankies and anadin extra in our hands! We've certainly ended 2007 on a low (been in bed ill since the 27th), so hopefully tomorrow and the rest of the year can only get better! :D

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 3:33 pm
by kenny
Move house
Do trackdays

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 3:43 pm
by BiggestNizzy
Fix Car

or am I being to ambitious :?:

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 8:07 pm
by Rag_It
Own a Lotus...... :D
Get a payrise
Start own company make millions in first 6 months, float company and fark off to Canada skiing for the other 6 months of the year! Come back, decide on my hypercar garage!

Top 2 will do, although said i would do the 3rd before i am 30!

D :D

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 8:08 pm
by Gareth
Rag_It wrote:Own a Lotus...... :D
Get a payrise
Start own company make millions in first 6 months, float company and fark off to Canada skiing for the other 6 months of the year! Come back, decide on my hypercar garage!

Top 2 will do, although said i would do the 3rd before i am 30!

D :D
Start off with getting a life!!
In NYC for New Year and you're on SE....FFS!!!
:D :D

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 8:11 pm
by Gareth
1) Use the 7 more or sell it
2) Ring or Spa
3) Spend less time on here