Once the decision was made, I was then faced with far too many Nomad options - most of which were easy for me: 15" or 18" wheels? Silly whips? Unnecessary winch? Roof lights? Under body protection? I took them all.
The hardest part by far was the colour scheme. During my 10 month wait, I printed out every conceivable colour combination and poured over them for weeks. Every single one was at the top of my list. If I recall, it would have cost something like 3/4 Million Pounds to scratch the itch - and a garage larger than the house.
No way I'd get that past the quarterly project budgeting meetings...
So instead, I opted for a gunmetal grey frame with a gunmetal engine cover to match, with 2 bonnets that would become my very own little splash of colour through the medium of wrapping.
The first 2 were summer matt chrome green and autumn matt chrome orange. After 3 months, I've changed the green for gloss baby blue and orange is currently being changed to a white pearlescent.
So far so good. I get the feel of different colours (I only see the bonnet when driving) without buying 20 different Nomads.
Except...
I bought the blue home today and the boss said she really liked the matt chrome green, "why did I get rid of it?". She even suggested I get another couple of spare bonnets to broaden the range.
So what have I learned???
Well firstly, the boss wants me to spend money on the car - she's a keeper! Secondly though, if I'm not careful, I'll end up with a Nomad Pride. Or worse still, a Nomad Paul Smith.
This is before I experiment with XBox logos; urban camouflage and bling gold chrome.
I think I've created a monster!
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