In message , Chris Isbell
writes
I have just read your reply to my partner. She agrees that they are
ugly and she is not prepared to buy a mansion to house them. This is
an ongoing joke between us. She hates my existing Quad 57s and says
she will leave me if I ever double them up.

She suggests that you and I could share a house together. :-)
Your on, and we could get rid of both partners at the same time, what a
wonderful solution. However, one thing I forgot to mention in my last
email is that much as I "love" my big, grey, beautiful, (not ugly)
989's, I would swap them for my "dear old Dutch".

[snip]

BTW: If the OP is close to Southampton, I would be very interested in
having a listen to his speakers.

Unfortunately I am in Lincolnshire and could not be further away,
however, if you are up this way anytime send me an email and I would be
delighted to give you a demo.

Pity.

Jim lives in Scotland - even further away.

So much for our plans ;--(((

Seriously, the invitation is always there but I must decline (in
advance), any offers that might be proffered from you as I feel your
partner might have other ideas as to what to do with me after my
suggestions above.

Good wishes,
--
Derrick Fawsitt