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  1. Gakubuchi

    Gakubuchi New Member

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    Well, I already made some posts but I wanted to introduce myself to the Prius Chat community.
    Sadly, I don't have a Prius yet, but it is my dream and I'm sure it will come true sooner than later.
    I currently have a Volkswagen Polo but after testing a Prius in two ocassions, I felt in love with it. Now, everytime I drive a regular car (non hybrid) and I stop in a trific light I can't understand why the engine keeps wasting fuel.
    I also wanted to mention that I am from Catalonia (a nation inside Spain) and my primary language is catalan, so please forgive me if I make some mistakes writing in english. I don't want to make somebody angry with a bad writen sentence :)
    So here I am! I hope I will contribute a bit to this great forum!

    Thank you everybody
     
    #1 Gakubuchi, Jan 2, 2009
  2. Rokeby

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    Gakubuhi,

    Welcome to PriusChat.

    Come in, take off your coat, sit down, and stay awhile. There is much to
    learn about the funny ways of this futuristic little Japanese jewel.

    When do you expect to get your Prius? The wait can be frustrating.

    When you get your car, the positive experience will only be increased by
    your knowing what to expect.

    Don't worry, your written English is as good as most native speakers.

    Catalonia, I wonder now... could you be as worldly and wise as the storied
    Dr. Stephen Maturin?

    No matter, you are welcome here.
     
    #2 Rokeby, Jan 2, 2009
  3. Gakubuchi

    Gakubuchi New Member

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    I don't know. Maybe in the second half of this year, but first I have to find a proper job and save some money. But I will work hard for it!

    Thank's! Well, in December I did a First Certificate in English exam for the Cambridge University. I hope i'll pass it. I won't know the marks until february :eek:

    Wow! You made me search the Wikipedia to know Stephen Maturin, hehehe... I haven't read Patrick O'Brian's novel, sorry... But I'm glad to see you know catalonia!

    BTW, you can take a look here to learn about catalonia.

    Thanks
     
    #3 Gakubuchi, Jan 2, 2009
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    Sir,

    I salute you, and extend my most heartfelt wishes for your success.

    O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin series of novels includes 21 works. Some of the
    more script-worthy scenes were gathered together to make the Master
    and Commander film with Russel Crowe. Few people have read the whole
    series. However it is an entertaining and highly educational journey, and
    well worth the effort.

    What little I know about Catalonia does come from O'Brian's work, some
    brief exposure in the televised Velta de Espagne (sp?) a few years back,
    and a recent episode of the TV show, No Reservations, with cook,
    traveller, and raconteur Tony Bourdain -- I can't get enough of that guy.

    Thank you for the site. Some day I would like to visit your country.
    You live in Catalonia and look forward to owning a Prius. I have a Prius,
    beloved Amapola, and look forward to visiting Catalonia. Now, if we only
    had a teleporter...
     
    #4 Rokeby, Jan 2, 2009
  5. Gakubuchi

    Gakubuchi New Member

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    I suppose you have read the entire series, isn't it? I am not a good reader, but I think I should, at least, see the movie! I'll take a look...

    hehehe... here we have good gastronomy and nice places to visit!

    Yes! A teleporter would be very nice, but then we won't need a Prius!! So I'm going to stay without teleporters so some day you'll visit Catalonia (I'm sure you'll like it) and I'll have a Prius!

    Nice to meet you!
     
    #5 Gakubuchi, Jan 7, 2009
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Stephen Maturin is a great character and makes a good literary ambassador for catalonia.

    Welcome to PriusChat. Don't worry about your English - it's better than most of the native posters.

    Tom
     
    #6 qbee42, Jan 7, 2009
  7. Rokeby

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    I have a plan... When you get your Prius, then I should come to Catalonia.
    I could bring a ScanGauge, and show you how it can help you get the
    best mileage in all of Spain... Magnifico!
     
    #7 Rokeby, Jan 7, 2009
  8. Gakubuchi

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    :rockon: Great! Now the only thing missing is my Prius! When will it be available in Spain? I'm sure if I go to ask a Toyota salesperson here in spain he/she will say "what? a new prius? what's that??". Well, I'm sure not every salesperson is like this, but in my experience I always met very uninformed ones...
     
    #8 Gakubuchi, Jan 7, 2009
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    You'll make me go to buy the book! I have to read it :)

    Thancs abaut your comennt abaut may englis :D
     
    #9 Gakubuchi, Jan 7, 2009
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