Comments for The Tarragon Times

Comment on Humber Super Snipe by John

John — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:50:55 +0000

Hi Rob,
Thank you for your latest comment. Unfortunately you have written some of it in your own language, which I presume is Dutch. I don’t know any Dutch language, nor would most of my readers I expect.

However, because of similarities between European languages I will have a guess at what your wrote, for the benefit of my other readers (if any).

“Hello John,
Thanks for your response.
My father was a Rootes dealer from 1946 to 1982.”

I’m a little unsure of the next sentence, but I’d guess that you are saying you own more cars that the Sunbeam Talbot on your website. And then you list them.

Wow! What a spectacular collection of some of my favourite classics.

Regards,
John

Comment on Humber Super Snipe by Rob Arijjansen

Rob Arijjansen — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:06:45 +0000

Hallo John,
Bedankt voor jou reactie.
Mijn vader was Rootes dealer van 1946-1982.
Ik heb nog meer Rootes auto”s.
Singer gazelle convetible serie3 1958,Hillman minx estate
serie 3 1958,Sunbeam Talbot dhc 1952,Sunbeam Talbot alpine
1952,sunbeam alpine 5 1968,Humber pullman landaulette,
Humber super snipe Convetible serie 2 1949.
And more than 500 hundred scale models.
Best regards
Rob Arijjansen.

Comment on Humber Super Snipe by John

John — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:07:40 +0000

Thanks for your comment, Rob. I see on your website that you are a Rootes Group Service specialist in The Netherlands (and SAAB also).

On your website I noticed several photos of a deep burgundy colour Sunbeam Talbot. When I was a teenager (in the 1950′s) I used to admire the advertisements for it in magazines – hand drawn sketches showing the Sunbeam speeding along the road. In those days it was common practice to use an artist to create detailed and lifelike drawings of cars for magazine advertisements. And of course the artist subtly adjusted the length and lines of the car to make it look as beautiful as possible. I thought the Sunbeam looked stunning in the advertisements.

Here’s a photo of the convertible model, taken in Bermuda during the Queen’s 1953-54 six-month round-the-world tour. You won’t often see a Sunbeam Talbot with no number plate, the royal crown, and the Queen’s personal standard fluttering in the breeze.

Best Regards,
John Hill

Comment on Humber Super Snipe by Rob Arijjansen

Rob Arijjansen — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:48:49 +0000

The Humber is beautiful.
I have the same model,the last one is build.
One of the 12 cars are make.
There are 3 cars known,one in canada,tonga and I have one.

Best Regards
Rob Arijjansen
The Netherlands

Comment on Cuisinart Soup Maker – Hot & Cold Blender – 2 by John

John — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 08:11:53 +0000

Thanks for your comment, Laura. I’m pleased that my review has been helpful to you.

John

Comment on Cuisinart Soup Maker – Hot & Cold Blender – 2 by Laura

Laura — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:17 +0000

A very helpful review. I was about to buy the soup maker and your post made me think twice. I’ve decided the pressure cooker and hand held are probably better options.

Thank you.

Laura