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Old 6th April 2017, 10:41 AM
Ricky22buk Ricky22buk is offline
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Default Anyone live in Bolton ????

Guys.... need to ask some advice from someone who lives in or near the Bolton area.

So if you happen to live in Bolton and wouldn't mind giving me some advice asap, I would appreciate a pm as I need help with a car.

Thanks in advance guys !
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Old 6th April 2017, 10:48 AM
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Isn't Ray in Wigan - not far?
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Old 6th April 2017, 10:54 AM
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I'm fairly close also, but I'm away the next few days....
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Old 6th April 2017, 12:23 PM
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Hi Paul...... pm sent !!!!!

Thx !
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Old 6th April 2017, 12:58 PM
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I'm fairly close to Bolton too.

Depending on what advice it is you need, I may be able to help.
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Old 6th April 2017, 02:07 PM
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Hi Mark...... pm sent !!!!!

Thx !
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Old 6th April 2017, 10:39 PM
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Any others reside in this area ?
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Old 7th April 2017, 08:19 AM
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As HP says, Ray (tc4332) is in Wigan.

There's a chance Ray might know the place. Partly because it's quite local to him but also because Ray knows everyone!
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Old 7th April 2017, 08:21 AM
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Cheers guys !!!!!

PM sent to Ray !!!

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Old 7th April 2017, 09:27 AM
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Thanks for all your rather nice comments.
Mark is slightly wrong in his comment about "everyone", there was a chap on the train the other day that I had not met before, but I did know both the driver and guard. Quite nice when the driver pokes his head out his window and shouts "Morning Ray".
I have answered the PM but have no personal knowledge of the company but have some feelers out.
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