Introduction of a recovery fee

[Yabbie]

As we all know there are repeat offenders when it comes to being recovered.

Perhaps the introduction of a recovery fee may stem those who are alittle to eager amongst us.
Similar to the rules of an army mess(Or atleast the ones I have been in).We had quiet a large wooden spoon which hung on the wall, the rules were quiet simple. Touch the spoon in anyway the company(those present) chipped in to fill it(generally 6-8 cans worth)You had to drink every drop not spilling any, failure to do so resulted in you buying those present a drink of their choice. Resulted in quiet a few hangovers for those present.:D
I wonder if the use of recovery gear will reduce amongst us if this rule is introduced:twisted: :twisted:
Get stuck then you have to suffer the consequences failure to comply could be expensive depending on how many there are in the group.

[dobbo]

I like it though I think I better start brewing my own and build a still

How would you grade it though, would a snatch or tow be less expensive as a more time consuming winching or shovelling excercise?

How man stubbies for each?

[Yabbie]

One drink per person. regardless. If people have to get out you pay the penalty.

[Michael2]

But Yabbie, then we'd need a different kind of recovery vehicle (ambulance) for when your pancreas screams in agony or your blood turns to syrup.

Look at the upside - the use of recovery gear - especially a shovel for some road building - leads to a good cardiovascular workout and helps reduce your weight.

Maybe getting bogged should be what the doctor orders ;)


What we need is a GP and a physiotherapist to run 4WD trips as a rehab program, then we can get a medicare rebate on our fuel bills.

[George130]

But Yabbie, then we'd need a different kind of recovery vehicle (ambulance) for when your pancreas screams in agony or your blood turns to syrup.

Look at the upside - the use of recovery gear - especially a shovel for some road building - leads to a good cardiovascular workout and helps reduce your weight.

Maybe getting bogged should be what the doctor orders ;)


What we need is a GP and a physiotherapist to run 4WD trips as a rehab program, then we can get a medicare rebate on our fuel bills.

I like that option

[Yabbie]

But Yabbie, then we'd need a different kind of recovery vehicle (ambulance) for when your pancreas screams in agony or your blood turns to syrup.

Look at the upside - the use of recovery gear - especially a shovel for some road building - leads to a good cardiovascular workout and helps reduce your weight.

Maybe getting bogged should be what the doctor orders ;)



What we need is a GP and a physiotherapist to run 4WD trips as a rehab program, then we can get a medicare rebate on our fuel bills.



Perhaps I should have replaced the word "BEER" with the word "LATTE".
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
Sounds more and more like a CWA meeting everyday.

Sorry got to go Fillip is telling me it's time for my Manicure

[Ace]

When i was working down in the riverina harvesting the rice when ever you go bogged you had to buy the person who pulled you out a bottle of rum, that got a tad espensive for me cause i was always the one who had to drive through the soggy crap to get out of the paddock and with a bin full of 12T of rice. I think a bottle of rum is a bit steep but i think we could introduce some sort of a fee. Will work out well cause now scouse has to supply all the grog every time we go off road. :D

[Yabbie]

I would have been happy with the beer idea Ace but a bottle of rum sounds good

[Ace]

I would have been happy with the beer idea Ace but a bottle of rum sounds good

nah, i dont drink rum and scouse would go broke. It should be 1 beer for up to an hour, for the second hour of the recovery process you have to chip in a carton for the recovery team and another carton for the third and so on. Matt

[Yabbie]

Are you allowed to make it drag out???

Good recoveries take time, well at least thats what Iv'e been told.

And for those who don't drink I am more then happy to exchange their share for a tea bag. :)

[dobbo]

Yabbie could be on to something here. I you abide by the directions on the snatch straps the say to dispose of after around 5 - 10 snatches. Straps cost on average $50.00 - $100.00. Therefore a snatch could cost between $5 - $10 bucks a go. Why not get re-imbursed with alcohol.
I'd be broke in the first 30mins but imagine finding a Cruiser or Patrol stuck in a situation. Charge them the standard recovery fee, then a fee for your time, a surcharge for not driving a Land Rover in the first place, a fee for initiating undue stresses to your vehicle. Hire of your equipment, hire of your vehicle, insurance costs assoiciated with the recovery.

WHERE DO YOU END.

Just be a good samaritan, and use there straps.

[Yabbie]

Only said one beer Not a keg!!




Thanks for making me stay up last night 4:30 not a beer left and the liquior cabnets dry as well.

Gall bladder might be dodgy but the kidneys and liver work just fine. :)

[dobbo]

just flush everything out mate you'll be right. I didnt keep you up, how could I, I was at work.

[Yabbie]

LOL your a bad man dobbo.

What was the out come with the other signal box attendee??

I'm still waiting for the Photo's ....haha

[dobbo]

not in the general forum, I can here the ban bus already, no joy, no photo's. Try again tonight though, if I get photo's they'd be straight into the mudpit you know that

[sschmez]

I like the beer idea........... bottle of bourbon is better



Why not get re-imbursed with alcohol as well and too and also

don't forget the rules:

you're stuck = your recovery gear/snatch strap/tow strap.
works well with the usual crew I drive with........ no free rides for those too tight to buy a strap after the first couple of trips.

beer / bourbon would be a bonus though ...
I'd always recover the others ...................................because I drive a Land Rover :D :D

[dobbo]

Anyone wanna go part shares in a pub?

This could get costly.

Ace
Scouse
anyone?

[sschmez]

You and me..............

NO WAY ! ! !

we'd just drink the profits:D :D :D

[CraigE]

I do not mind helping someone out with recovery for nix, but a beer and a chat after is nice. The ones that annoy me are the ones that just jump back in their cars and rack off. Dont help pack up or a thanks or nothing.:mad: Had one a couple of years ago that launched straight back in their 4x4 and charged off up the beach without even a thanks. It was funny though on return they were bogged to the diffs, gave them the bird as we went past. :D

[RobHay]

Perhaps I should have replaced the word "BEER" with the word "LATTE".
http://www.dairyfarmers.com.au/internet/s14_crema/images/recipes/latte2.jpg
Sounds more and more like a CWA meeting everyday.

Sorry got to go Fillip is telling me it's time for my Manicure


I will bring the pumpkin scones :D :) ;)

[Yabbie]

Only if they are made to Aunty Flo's receipe!!!

[LandyAndy]

At work we have a carton system,basicaly pluck up in any way and you owe a carton.Works pretty good but they are a couple of blokes who dont pay up but dont mind drinking other peoples misfortunes.
Andrew.

[Scouse]

When i was working down in the riverina harvesting the rice when ever you go bogged you had to buy the person who pulled you out a bottle of rum, that got a tad espensive for me cause i was always the one who had to drive through the soggy crap to get out of the paddock and with a bin full of 12T of rice. I think a bottle of rum is a bit steep but i think we could introduce some sort of a fee. Will work out well cause now scouse has to supply all the grog every time we go off road. :D


nah, i dont drink rum and scouse would go broke. It should be 1 beer for up to an hour, for the second hour of the recovery process you have to chip in a carton for the recovery team and another carton for the third and so on. Matt
No wonder my ears were burning all weekend !!
:twisted: :twisted:

Maybe I should charge for this recovery training I provide.

[dobbo]

No wonder my ears were burning all weekend !!
:twisted: :twisted:

Maybe I should charge for this recovery training I provide.

Mate you'd be a bloody millionare:D

Mind you I cannot talk either

[Ace]

No wonder my ears were burning all weekend !!
:twisted: :twisted:

Maybe I should charge for this recovery training I provide.

If you charge as much as the weekend courses you would be able to buy everyone on the trip a carton and still have fuel money to get home.

And dobbo i am not buying a pub with you mate, i have already made one business mistake that i am still paying for, not making a second. :D