Embarrassment

[Ausfree]

Na its not a headache its just a landrover thats why we all love them so much.well thats my excuse ....
BANJO BANJO BANJO did you just call a Freelander a .............









LANDROVER........choke........cough....:MileStone:

[DeanoH]

You are being cruel, the car is running great at the moment, but descisions have to be made, because as I have already said the gearbox will not last!!!:(. Six months tops according to those who "know"!!;)

At the risk of being cold hearted.
You've got a 4WD with with a knackered transmission and a flaky engine, but it has great bodywork. Have I missed something here? At some stage you need to take a deep breath and make a decision from your head and not your heart, or somewhere lower!

"The time has come," the Walrus said,
"To talk of many things:
Of shoes--and ships--and sealing-wax--
Of cabbages--and kings--
And why the sea is boiling hot--
And whether pigs have wings."

The Walrus and The Carpenter, Lewis Carroll
(from Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There, 1872)

Unfortunately, when pigs fly your FreeLander will be a good reliable 4WD that is economical to run and a joy to own. :(

Have a think about trading it in on a Disco, before it's too late.

Not trying to be hard here, but I think you need to bite the bullet.:)

Deano

[Ausfree]

No mate, you are not missing anything, I read you loud and clear, the motor has had a major rebuild before I bought it, so I would expect some service out of it yet, the make or break will be the cost of a transmission rebuild, the results of that will determine the fate of the vehicle. It really boils down to the cost of the rebuild. Body is great as you mentioned, engine is as new and runs great, so my wife and I have descisions to make in the next week or two.:(:)

[banjo]

Hey its got a landrover badge all be it plastic...
I cant talk some dumb ass stole the badges of mine so i got none at all...:eek:

dont worry aus it will come good..after all it does have the badge. i'll back you up ,i havent seen a freelander in the bush & yours mite be the first..

[Ausfree]

Hey its got a landrover badge all be it plastic...
I cant talk some dumb ass stole the badges of mine so i got none at all...:eek:

dont worry aus it will come good..after all it does have the badge. i'll back you up ,i havent seen a freelander in the bush & yours mite be the first..
Mate, you can get new ones off Fleabay, do a search on this Forum, there was a thread about two months ago discussing Landrover name badges you can stick on!!!:):)

[Ausfree]

Hey, Banjo have you noticed this thread is now second most popular behind "The Temple of Grockle" in the number of views by Forum users. 5287 on this one to 12152 on the "Grockle".!!!:D:D You must be popular mateeeee!!:D:D

[banjo]

Mate, you can get new ones off Fleabay, do a search on this Forum, there was a thread about two months ago discussing Landrover name badges you can stick on!!!:):)







HHHHMMMMMMMM that little saying come to mind..
its a classic NOT p l a s t i c ..

[DiscoMick]

Yeah, $10-15k would get you a nice Disco. Easy to drive and a real Landy!

[banjo]

Hey, Banjo have you noticed this thread is now second most popular behind "The Temple of Grockle" in the number of views by Forum users. 5287 on this one to 12152 on the "Grockle".!!!:D:D You must be popular mateeeee!!:D:D

I had noticed that AUS,& to be realy honest i thought i would of been laught off the site with tail between me legs & even more embarrest...Then i thought well i mite get a reply or two & that would be the end of it..
The surport of everyone is so incredible & overwhelming & has helped me so much i cant even begin to tell use how much..I am more relaxed happier ,& interacting more with the kids i now go out in the yard & throw the footy around with cody & doing more with fred (cayla) Karen & i are getting on even beter than before..I said in an earlier post that i was going to use this thread as a diary ,witch i have & when i get down or have a bad day i go back to page 1 & read all that i have done & the encourigment i have received & it picks me up like nothing else, & i thought no one would be interested in reading it as it is a little dumb that what i have done is so little to most people it is such a HUGE thing for me..
I am having the time of my life with this thread & site in general..like i said happier,relaxed,wanting to try & do things is awesome for me.
I now have to find a goal to work towards ,something that is acheavable to me ... i realy want to get to be able to take the kids camping even if its only overnight,its just the getting there bit that frightens me, i dont want to tell the kids we going camping & then get halfway there & then panic & have to come home...i think thats a bit much to ask just yet but that is my big goal for one day..
And i realy want to be able to meet some people off the site eventualy & shake hands & say G'day..
I have had a couple of people text me & i texted them back witch is as awesome as anything as i can chat with someone other than Karen..
We had to deliver the papers this mornin as they came in late yesterday & i was feelin crap & didnt want to go do it but i pushed threw & got it done. if it had been a day like that before being open on here i would of just stayed at home & karen would have to do it on her own so i try harder to push threw now & make an effort..its working slowly..
I am just happy to have people to talk to me .i get excited to see an email to say that there is a reply to my post how dumb is that it is a learning cerve for me & i like it...
I'm happy to know people are interested enuff just to keep reading it all..



THANX
Jason & Karen..

[Ausfree]

Mate, I am really and sincerely happy for you, I really mean that. You know something Jason, next time you are in Cardiff, stand on a street corner and watch people going about their business, they will be rushing here and there, just watch them, mate. You know what, EVERYONE of them has a story to tell. Most of them will be interesting stories too!!!

I have always thought of that ever since my first wife died at the age of 27 in 1974.:o

Go for it mate, keep going.!!!!!!!:MileStone:

As you know I am having troubles with my Freelander at the moment, but in the overall scheme of things it is nothing compared to what I have been through.:D:D

My day off today I am now heading down to Edgy Pub for a few cleansing ales and to solve the worlds problems with the regulars down there!!!

Cheers Mate!!!!:D:D

[banjo]

people watching.......they all in rush just like fatty she never slow down i keep telling her too ....enjoy your day off

[banjo]

Your game drinking at the edgy pub arent you..
AH they mite of cleaned it up now that they built yuppyville behind it..LOL
na just kiddn...

[DeanoH]

............I am more relaxed happier ,& interacting more with the kids i now go out in the yard & throw the footy around with cody & doing more with fred (cayla) Karen & i are getting on even beter than before..
............I am having the time of my life with this thread & site in general..like i said happier,relaxed,wanting to try & do things is awesome for me..
............how dumb is that ......


THANX
Jason & Karen..


Yeah, mate dumb as!

Have been meaning to ask you a question as you've got more experience in this area than me.
Is it possible to be 'agraphobic' and claustraphobic' at the same time? :confused:
Might seem a silly question but here goes. For many years (20 or so) I was unable to go out where there were groups of people, even to events I really wanted to go to, kids school concerts, stage shows, singers and bands. I'd tell Kaye I'd go but as the time approached I'd get more and more stressed until at the last minute I'd cave and pull out. Many the time one of the boys has stood in for me and partnered Kaye to some event or other. The up side is that it opened their cultural horizons to go to Slim Dusty, Eric Bogle, MSO and other events whether they liked it or not.:) Kaye never cracked it, but it was usually a disapointment for her which made it even worse for me. I've sort of got over it now, still feel a bit uncomfortable sometimes but not a drama, a bit like going to church.
On the other hand, I get really stressed if I have to sit in the middle or window seat in an aeroplane and if the people in front of me tilted their seats back I'd probably freak out. It's the aisle seat or nothing for me.
A couple oy years back took the family up to Brampton Island for a holiday and thought I'd have a go at snorkelling. Hadn't used a face mask and flippers since I was a kid so went for a practice in the pool.
Put the facemask on, snorkel in mouth and ducked under water. Well, this was the strangest experience I've ever had. The whole world closed in on me, it was like I was in a cupboard and the walls were collapsing. :eek::eek:Talk about panic attack!. It took me 4 hours in the pool slowly increasing the depth of water on the facemask till I could get my head under and it was still uncomfortable as hell. Got there in the end but only 'cos I was'nt gunna give up. Tried to go snorkelling the next day, gave it away, far too uncomfortable.
So there you go, is it possible to be 'agraphobic' and 'claustrophobic' at the same time? :)

Deano

[banjo]

Hey deano i think it would be, i hate crowds & i start to panic in unfermilular places i have to know the way out & the fastest way out i sit next to a door way leading out or the toilets.the later for some where to hide. i have had karen goto places before i go so she can tell me where everything is, exits ,toilets,desk that sort of stuff.i would rather be in a broom closet on my own, atleast no one else could get in there so i would be fine knowing i would be on my own..I feel 'claustrophobic' in crowds & that everyone is watching me..I went to my brothers wedding reseption not the church , i got there last so i could sit at the door & my car wasnt to far away from that.& it took me three days to get there as i had to have dry runs as such plus i didnt eat, in case i felt sick,if i didnt eat there wouldnt be anything there to be sick with, that was just to get there & it was only 10 mins away from my place ,Then i had the trouble of the crowd & family & my family are all truck drivers the rough type & i knew i was going to cop heaps of flack off then all night..i stayed for most of the knight i just kept going outside for a smoke & a walk & i felt so much safer out side .
If i go to the docs wich is very rare as karen picks up my scripts i stand at the door & my doc comes & gets me from there, scared i mite catch something if i sit in the waiting room,the docs have told me to use the back door & sit in one of the rooms but i cant do that in case they need it so i wait at the front door & he comes gets me, its good i just wave at the ladies at the desk & they know i am there to see my doc & get everything i need to sign & i do all that while in with the doc that way i can just walk out & keep going ..
see i'm petrifide of throwing up so i always make sure theres a toilet or basin or i can get outside ,just incase i'm sick & can get out & know one would see me if i was sick..
So yeah i think it is possable to be 'agraphobic' & suffer claustrophobia at the same time.

[Ausfree]

Your game drinking at the edgy pub arent you..
AH they mite of cleaned it up now that they built yuppyville behind it..LOL
na just kiddn...
Nah, not in the middle of the day, only us old blokes there. Might be different on a Friday or Saturday night though.:D:D they've spent a lot of money on the Edgy Pub, done the place up, you would not know it is the same pub when you wlk in the door, they literally gutted the place internally, started from scratch and redesigned it completely.:):)

[Ausfree]

They where cuting my hair when i was a kid when there where up the back opposit the pub..hes a nice bloke ,i keep geting his & his brother from walsends names mixed ,paul & david..
The bloke at Cardiff is Paul!!!:):)

[banjo]

The bloke at Cardiff is Paul!!!:):)



Thats right & david is at walsend & murry is in the nineways...

[Ausfree]

Freelander is running well at the moment, off to Maitland tomorrow to have a chemical flush of the coolant system carried out,:D also hope to find out the price of an auto tranny rebuild!!!:(:D

[banjo]

I recon most of the cost will be in labour ..hope you get it sorted..
Atleast if you get it fixed up now like you say it wll be a realy good car alround & you wont be worried about the tranny in the future..will just be able to enjoy it...up the bush , beach, caravaning, camping,fishing,shoping..

[Ausfree]

I recon most of the cost will be in labour ..hope you get it sorted..
Atleast if you get it fixed up now like you say it wll be a realy good car alround & you wont be worried about the tranny in the future..will just be able to enjoy it...up the bush , beach, caravaning, camping,fishing,shoping..
Yeah, I listen to Deanoh on this and I must admit I agree with what he says. Problem is, its such a nice car, really nice condition, has had $10,000 spent on the motor before I bought it, if the tranny rebuild is closer to $3000 than $5000 I will think about it. If it is closer to $5000, it goes, no argument. the engine rebuild was done at ALL4X4 and they know the history of the car as it is a local one since new!!!:) as I have said before, Bob Hunt recommends that if I do a rebuild, he would install an aircooled tranny cooler, rather than a coolant cooled one which would eliminate any further problems that I have at the moment.

[Ausfree]

Hey, Banjo betcha didn't see I am now a subscriber, getting good value out of the Forum, guess I had better give something in return to support the site!!!:D:D

[banjo]

Na i didnt notice,thats good.
$5000 wouldnt be to bad if you plan on keeping the car for awhile & it could be your last car ,as you said before it suits the whole family with your elderly inlaws so realy $5000 & you wouldnt expect to have any more trouble so it could be worth it,it just depends on how long you want to keep it..
But then again thats coming from someone who spent inexcess of $10,000 on a series3 over 3 & a bit years..
i doubt i would get rid of it..but i'm sure it will cost me to keep, but worth it...

[banjo]

Hey, Banjo betcha didn't see I am now a subscriber, getting good value out of the Forum, guess I had better give something in return to support the site!!!:D:D

you will have to add a signature with a pic of your freelander..

[banjo]

So where you hidin sleeps havent heard from you for a couple of day..
how you & the family travelin..

[Ausfree]

you will have to add a signature with a pic of your freelander..
Nah, happy with the "Landrover" logo. You're right Sleeps has been very quite, might have gone to sleep!!:zzz::zzz:

[timaus13]

You folks are amazing, I suffer from Manic Deppression caused by abuse as a child also.
Stay true too yourself and listen too the inner you, I take my hat off too you both Takes Guts too post what you have by telling our stories and opening our hearts to others we can all let the comunity and our loved ones understand better were we are and how we feel.

Too get through every day for me is a battle , it starts when I get up and I just take every minute and every hour as it comes.

My biggest issue is anxiety and panic attacks, they really can leave me crippled and hidden away for weeks at a time. I am very fortunate that some members of this forum know were I am in my life and talk and visit me regulary.

Without these people in my life I would be very lonely.

You know who you are and I thank you from the bottom of my Heart.

Keep the faith and most off all talk and communicate how you feel.

Get it out of your mind and then read 4x4 everything, Camping, Driving, Fishing, doing this helps me no end.


Regards

Tim

[banjo]

Hi Tim thanx for your kind words & i hope you can post some more in here,i would love to chat some with you.I know all to well the crippling effect panic attacks are i still get them & i hide in the bath room in cold sweats ,heart in my throat, shaking & completely scared of throwing up or passing out or worse peeing or craping myself & wont come out till i am ready witch can be hours,it is a very lonly place to be your lucky to be able to have people to visit you i havent done that yet..I'm looking forward to the day i can meet someone from this site as we all share a comman interest,but if i arrange to meet someone i would get so nervouse as the time got closer to them getting here & i would hide & cancel .it is best for me if someone just turns up & only stays for a little while & then the next time they could stay a bit longer & then each time it would be longer ..i feel more comfortable if people do that & understand thats how i work & if they willing to work that way with me it all goes good..
How old are you, & are you able to work, i cant work unless its from home..
THANX
Jason & Karen

looking forward to hearing more from you..

[DiscoMick]

You're not alone.
I'm normally fine with crowds and like mixing with people. But there was one time, shortly after I arrived to live in Bangkok, when it all got a bit too much, the complete unfamiliarity and the populaiton and congestion and change. I remember standing on a corner of a massive intersection in central Bangkok, surrounded by tall buildings, two huge roads each with 6-8 lanes of traffic going in each direction, plus one with an elevated motorway down the centre, plus the elevated light railway. People everywhere, and the amount of personal space over there is so much less than here. So there I am in the middle of 12 million people, holding on to a pole for a street sign, literally frozen to the spot. I didn't panic, I just stayed in position, let it all flow past me, and let my mind adjust. After about half an hour I was OK and was able to walk across the road and go for a coffee at Starbucks!
So it can happen to anyone.
The good thing is that I did adjust, and eventually felt safer in Bangkok than I do in Sydney. Now, Brisbane seems small by comparison.

[Ausfree]

Hi Tim thanx for your kind words & i hope you can post some more in here,i would love to chat some with you.I know all to well the crippling effect panic attacks are i still get them & i hide in the bath room in cold sweats ,heart in my throat, shaking & completely scared of throwing up or passing out or worse peeing or craping myself & wont come out till i am ready witch can be hours,it is a very lonly place to be your lucky to be able to have people to visit you i havent done that yet..I'm looking forward to the day i can meet someone from this site as we all share a comman interest,but if i arrange to meet someone i would get so nervouse as the time got closer to them getting here & i would hide & cancel .it is best for me if someone just turns up & only stays for a little while & then the next time they could stay a bit longer & then each time it would be longer ..i feel more comfortable if people do that & understand thats how i work & if they willing to work that way with me it all goes good..
How old are you, & are you able to work, i cant work unless its from home..
THANX
Jason & Karen

looking forward to hearing more from you.. Yeah, mate, I drove past your place this arvo in my Freebi at about 3pm and I saw your Landy out and it looked like a bit of activity was taking place, I didn't stop because I didn't know if my sudden appearance would cause problems. Next time I WILL stop and say "Hello"!!!:D:D

[Sleepy]

So where you hidin sleeps havent heard from you for a couple of day..
how you & the family travelin..

Hey Fatty and Jase :)

Yeah not too bad for an old fella. Thinking about all the jobs I need to do to get my S3 ready for the big trip in May. Quite a list when you write it down :o
Work is a bit trying at the moment - as you may know. But working my way through it. Wish I was as brave as you sometimes Jas :) But as you also know - you take the good with the bad.:(:):(:)

[banjo]

Good to see ya back sleeps,,Dont stress & fatty said dont forget her pic...

[banjo]

Yeah AUS its best to do that ,stay for 10 or so minutes & let it build up works for me. as long as you dont have a problem with that.. Did you toot at me today,so many people have gone past today & tooted must of been something going on i didnt know about...
Yeah was workin on the sparewheel carrier.I will feel like shid tomoz was welding gal, i hate the stuff but it all i had laying around.. i'll be coughin me hole out for a week,did i mention i hate the stuff the fumes get into everything,nose,mouth you cant get rid of the taste........

[Ausfree]

No, mate didn't toot, just drove past, I had to go to work for five minutes and I thought I would detour on the way back!!!:):)

[banjo]

You're not alone.
I'm normally fine with crowds and like mixing with people. But there was one time, shortly after I arrived to live in Bangkok, when it all got a bit too much, the complete unfamiliarity and the populaiton and congestion and change. I remember standing on a corner of a massive intersection in central Bangkok, surrounded by tall buildings, two huge roads each with 6-8 lanes of traffic going in each direction, plus one with an elevated motorway down the centre, plus the elevated light railway. People everywhere, and the amount of personal space over there is so much less than here. So there I am in the middle of 12 million people, holding on to a pole for a street sign, literally frozen to the spot. I didn't panic, I just stayed in position, let it all flow past me, and let my mind adjust. After about half an hour I was OK and was able to walk across the road and go for a coffee at Starbucks!
So it can happen to anyone.
The good thing is that I did adjust, and eventually felt safer in Bangkok than I do in Sydney. Now, Brisbane seems small by comparison.


That would do my head in for months..i have seen on tv how crowded it is i couldnt handle that..,.:eek:

[banjo]

Freelander is running well at the moment, off to Maitland tomorrow to have a chemical flush of the coolant system carried out,:D also hope to find out the price of an auto tranny rebuild!!!:(:D





Whats the verdict,how was the clean out, does it make a differance at all...But the BIG question is does it stay or does it go....

[bblaze]

Yeah AUS its best to do that ,stay for 10 or so minutes & let it build up works for me. as long as you dont have a problem with that.. Did you toot at me today,so many people have gone past today & tooted must of been something going on i didnt know about...
Yeah was workin on the sparewheel carrier.I will feel like shid tomoz was welding gal, i hate the stuff but it all i had laying around.. i'll be coughin me hole out for a week,did i mention i hate the stuff the fumes get into everything,nose,mouth you cant get rid of the taste........


drink milk (lots of) when welding galv, helps nuetralize it
cheers
blaze

[Ausfree]

Whats the verdict,how was the clean out, does it make a differance at all...But the BIG question is does it stay or does it go....Now the cooling system has sprung a bloody pinhole leak, the flush must have stirred something up. Back to the radiator guy on Monday for a pressure test. Does it ever end!!!:mad::mad:

[banjo]

Na never its a bloody LANDROVER ,repco sell this putty stuff that works great i had to get some for my fuel tank as a weld leaked hasnt since i used this stuff,its like putty but sets like steel its great,,...

[banjo]

How did you get on with the tranny the one for the car not the other sort :p:p sorry couldnt help myself..:no2::o (rebuild)

[Ausfree]

Still a descision to make!!!!:)

[banjo]

GO ON you know you want to keep it...rebuild it ,it will last for years ..

[Ausfree]

GO ON you know you want to keep it...rebuild it ,it will last for years ..
Yeah, mate, I must admit I do because it is in such good nick and the motor has already been rebuilt. Motor runs like a dream, I am aware of the horror stories with regards to K series engines.

I bought some 'Bars Leaks" this morning down at Super Crap and put that in. The leak had sealed itself up before I put it in so it is only a pinhole one. I put the Bars Leaks in and let the car idle for half an hour and then took it for a couple of drives around the block and all seems OK. I would say what happened is the previous owner had the leak and put a radiator stop leak in and the chemical flush with a pressure clean has disturbed it. With a bit of luck all should be OK on that front.:)

Wifey is now down at Aldi's at Glendale, she wanted to go yesterday but I could'nt do anything about the car because I was working, so I would'nt let her take it. She was suffering shopper withdrawal symptoms real bad, and when I said it should be right to take down to Glendale, you should have seen it ZZZZOOOOMMMMM out the door, with me yelling after her, keep an eye on the coolant level, thankfully she does have brains in that department,:) unlike a lot of women who would'nt have a clue on things mechanical.:wasntme: I will still take it back to the radiator guy on Monday for a pressure test, I will also ask on the cost of fitting a low level coolant alarm, ALL4X4 want $200 to fit one on top of $200 to buy the alarm, if I am having radiator problems I am playing with fire driving without one as the temperature guage is quite useless I am led to believe.

[banjo]

Hey AUS super crap sell those alarms .they have them for all things doors open,lights left on.low coolant there idiot proof they even come with instructions on how to fit them the sencer goes in the bottle & the box thingy goes on your dash they work good ..it will save you some dosh & you could do it yourself..

[Ausfree]

Hey AUS super crap sell those alarms .they have them for all things doors open,lights left on.low coolant there idiot proof they even come with instructions on how to fit them the sencer goes in the bottle & the box thingy goes on your dash they work good ..it will save you some dosh & you could do it yourself.. Thanks for that I will have a look next time I am down there, much appreciated.:D:D Hey, for a bloke who doesn't come out of the house much, you sure have some "smarts" up under the dandruff.

[DiscoMick]

That would do my head in for months..i have seen on tv how crowded it is i couldnt handle that..,.:eek:

Strangely enough I soon got used to it, it was just the unfamiliarity. We Aussies are used to lots of space and a large personal space. Thais are very careful not to touch each other when walking in crowded situations, unlike in Beijing where I got elbowed all the time! Come to think of it, I get elbowed in Myer more than I did in Bangkok...

[banjo]

Thanks for that I will have a look next time I am down there, much appreciated.:D:D Hey, for a bloke who doesn't come out of the house much, you sure have some "smarts" up under the dandruff.

When they opened out there i was going out a bit more & i loved it there because they opened at 7 am so would get the kids & karen up early & get out there before anyone else...but those alarms are a new range to them but you can get them from most places repco,auto pro,aoto1..
but we do the pamphlets so i see alot in them aswell.

[Ausfree]

Yeah, I was down at ALL4X4 last week buying a new coolant cap ($30:o) because the tranny fluid had softened the rubber on the old one and it wasn't holding pressure. I saw them on the counter for $200 and I asked the bloke "how much to install" and he said $200, which I think is a bit rich for a job that should take no more than an hour for an experienced guy!!:)

[banjo]

Yeah, I was down at ALL4X4 last week buying a new coolant cap ($30:o) because the tranny fluid had softened the rubber on the old one and it wasn't holding pressure. I saw them on the counter for $200 and I asked the bloke "how much to install" and he said $200, which I think is a bit rich for a job that should take no more than an hour for an experienced guy!!:)

Na you would be able to do it yourself in an hour with basic tools but if you need any tools your welcome to use any of mine that you mite need..
only prob is you would have to pick them up & drop them off as i dont go to far..

[Fluids]

We Aussies are used to lots of space and a large personal space.... unlike in Beijing where I got elbowed all the time!

... and how! We were there for the Olympics. 4 days at the Olympic Games, then 7 days living in southern Beijing in a dinky little backstreet hotel ... wow! A real eye opener. Living in the Chinese 'burbs ... no other westerners. We really enjoyed it (but it's not for everyone).

Felt like goldfish in a bowl (actually, it's so crowded it was more like a pill bottle than a bowl!) :)

Kev..

[Fluids]

Hey Aus ... look at the enginesaver units sold via the banner at the top of this page.

Low Water Alarm Sensor (http://www.enginesaver.com.au/)

I think they can do one for a Freeby. Email them and ask.

Kev..

[Ausfree]

Hey Aus ... look at the enginesaver units sold via the banner at the top of this page.

Low Water Alarm Sensor (http://www.enginesaver.com.au/)

I think they can do one for a Freeby. Email them and ask.

Kev..
Thanks Kev, EMail sent!!!:D:D

[banjo]

Thanks Kev, EMail sent!!!:D:D

Hey AUS i just had a look at those alarms looks the goods simple to fit & simple to use not like the rest of the freelander....

[Ausfree]

Have'nt had an answer from them yet, they say you can phone them 7 days a week though, must'nt apply to EMails. Oh, well, I will wait to business hours next week and see if they reply!!!:):)

[banjo]

Oh dear i think this is going to hurt...Where to start
Well i have been on a pension for a few years now because i have AGROPHOBIA servere panic disorder.i have trouble going out to the point where i have locked myself in the bathroom in colds sweats with my heart in my throat thinking i would passout or pee or crap myself..i also have done this when i have had people coming over to visit or in this case (people offering to come & help )..it has ruined my life & my immediate family (wife & kids)..you know we used to go up to our local bush (hillsborough ) when we had a nissan SWB kids loved it but it sometimes could take me an hour to get there & we only live literaly 5 min drive from it..
its been realy hard for us because our families think its a big joke .they seem to think its funny to take the micky out of me ..but 27 years of abuse mentaly,physically,mentaly sexualy..
So i dont deal with people to well cause if i have to leave or (hide)as such they dont understand so we just dont do it but its now realy taking its toll on the wife & kids..
we had to file bankrupt a few years back now & the way this rover is going it could send us there again..wife (karen is realy worried )
i had a friend who i used to do stuff with because he didnt care that if we where going some where if i needed to turn round & head for home he didnt say anything i would just settle myself down & then turnround again & keep going & catch up to him & this could happen a few times before i got there & sometime i couldnt get there but he was ok with it so we got on real good but he went & died on me & i have taken it hard & since then i havent been able to do anything realy & we used to go bush alot just for the day out to sugarloaf & out the back of glendale & up hillsborough man i miss those days we all had fun me the kids & wife plus my friend..we used to work for ourselves i am a diesel mechanic by trade havent touched tools since i done my trade 20 years ago but we used to wash & grease trucks that kept us going was good money cause we used to do about 20 trucks a week..
Now the best i do is going down to the local shops again 5min drive away but i do go for a walk round aldi the cheap shops & the paper shop gotta get me rover mags..but this rarely happens .karen does all my running around picking up parts & the like..
i seem to get on better with woman the shrink says its because most of the abuse i suffered was from my father..
hence the reason we only see a few family members ..
we thought it bout time i told use as we have had offers of help with the car..
dont know how i would handle it..but if it wasnt for karen i know i would be dead she saved me..
the best thing so far is my kids..
& i have to say i have never found so many people to offer to help when they havent even met us ..thats cool.
i can only hope that when the car is sorted i can get some part of our life back & start going back to the bush...
So we would like to say many many thanks to everyone who has offered to help...
Not trying to be sobby just thought if use new the problem it mite make it easier to understand why i cant except the offers of help but i (we) really appreciate them i dont know how i would handle people here for the time it could take...
THANKS Jason & Karen..



Over 16 years ago i tried to make an effort with my problem when it was at its worst i only had to have the phone to ring & that would send me running to the bathroom in cold sweats thinking i mite be sick or passout or worse crap or pee myself,i would think it was my father ringing before i even new who it was,,so i rang a surport group in newcastle for agrophobia,well the lady on the other end of the phone was extreemly rude & abrupt to me, as my mother & stepfather had asked me to go somewhere well guess what i paniced so i rang she was telling me just go just do it you idiot (i'm not joking) then laughed at me,that was it i felt so small & humiliated i hung up & never ever spoke about my problem ever again to anyone,not even family . Untill this origanal post was the first time & we have to say we where so shocked just to have 50 odd people click the thanx button..& now we have close to 6000 veiws & 300 replies we are enjoying it so much.we never ever thought we would have so much surport from people we havent even met .People offering advise ,encouragement , surport, we never expected any of this.It is so AWESOME there are no words to describe how much it has helped me we thankyou all so much..
Gee i even got a shock when so many people looked at my posts on my wheel carrier, i'm not the best welder but i enjoy doing that sort of stuff & its only for me so i not to concerned on how it looks ,Paint cover my welding..We have been trying to find some way i could work from home just to earn a few bucks to help out , well someone asked if i would be interested in making one for them & i thought that pretty good since i didnt think my work was upto other peoples standards,so i'm looking into it...
On another note Karen went out on wednesday for her lunchon & totaly enjoyed herself & wasnt worried for the first time about me at home alone stressing because of being on my own.fatty always rushes everywhere so as not to leave me to long by myself & now wednesday is going to be a weekly thing with the lady she went with as now i have all use to annoy now & keep me ocupied woohoo lookout wensdys lol..I have tried to use the chat thing at the top of the page but i think i am doing it wrong as i seem to be the only one there when i open it so i just talk to meself for awhile then give up..What ever happened to the little chat box thing that used to be at the top...We now have so many FRIENDS to chat with...

THANX
Jason & Karen

[Sleepy]

You are a good bloke Jason and you have lots of friends here.:D. The good thing is you can turn us on or off depending how you feel.
I read your words (which would be much easier with punctuation:p) and I'm amazed at how brave you are to share your pain with us. We all enjoy your happier posts too.



I was going to ask you to make me a wheel carrier too, but your welding is crap:p





















(Only kidding mate, well done - on all fronts:ohyes: - I can't even weld!...yet You may have to teach me one day)

[banjo]

PROBABLY both by now ..thanx rabbits

[banjo]

which would be much easier with punctuation... ihavenoideawhatthatmean.















i'll do you a wheel carrier if you want one...there not the best looking but they work & dont fall apart..

[Sleepy]

PROBABLY both by now ..thanx rabbits

Geez you crack me up Jason !:lol2:

What have you done to him Fatty!

[banjo]

I should of said i own a series landrover so its probably both..
Actuly i have fond another one or i should say one of fatty friends have found me one ..
& its a GAME just sitting in someone front yard & hasnt moved for years as he drives past it a few time a day to drop his wife at work.
he is deaf & wont stop in for me as people have trouble understanding him.& fatty just said NO i'm not going to look at it & ask them to sell it for you..
its at Mayfield....

[banjo]

You are a good bloke Jason and you have lots of friends here.:D. The good thing is you can turn us on or off depending how you feel.
I read your words (which would be much easier with punctuation:p) and I'm amazed at how brave you are to share your pain with us. We all enjoy your happier posts too.



I was going to ask you to make me a wheel carrier too, but your welding is crap:p





















(Only kidding mate, well done - on all fronts:ohyes: - I can't even weld!...yet You may have to teach me one day)

it, has. helped, me ,so, much, just, telling, you, guys ,so ,its ,getting, easy, to, tell ,&, its, such, a ,releif, just, to, get, it, out, of, me, head,,,see i can use a commer.

[Ausfree]

I should of said i own a series landrover so its probably both..
Actuly i have fond another one or i should say one of fatty friends have found me one ..
& its a GAME just sitting in someone front yard & hasnt moved for years as he drives past it a few time a day to drop his wife at work.
he is deaf & wont stop in for me as people have trouble understanding him.& fatty just said NO i'm not going to look at it & ask them to sell it for you..
its at Mayfield....
Actually, now you come to mention it, there is somebody who lives up at Morpeth has about half a dozen old Landies sitting in his yard. He might even be a member of this Forum, anybody know of him???:confused::)

[Sleepy]

:Rolling::Rolling::Rolling:

or should I say


:Rolling: , :Rolling: , :Rolling: .

[Sleepy]

Hey Jason - Get the GAME - They are:cool::cool::cool: IMHO.

[Narangga]

it, has. helped, me ,so, much, just, telling, you, guys ,so ,its ,getting, easy, to, tell ,&, its, such, a ,releif, just, to, get, it, out, of, me, head,,,see i can use a commer.

That's a pommy truck.

, - that is a comma :D:wasntme:

[banjo]

Actually, now you come to mention it, there is somebody who lives up at Morpeth has about half a dozen old Landies sitting in his yard. He might even be a member of this Forum, anybody know of him???:confused::)



One of my sisters lives at metford i'l see if i can get her to take a drive & a look ..

[banjo]

Actually, now you come to mention it, there is somebody who lives up at Morpeth has about half a dozen old Landies sitting in his yard. He might even be a member of this Forum, anybody know of him???:confused::)

Hey you should stop in & ask if they will sell you one then you could become a real owner...LOL
















just kidin..

[banjo]

Hey Jason - Get the GAME - They are:cool::cool::cool: IMHO.













Fatty said NO we got no money & NO means NO,says shes putting her foot down...
I keep telling her~ but its a landrover...

[Sleepy]

OK, yeah better find somewhere to live first.:angel:
Bloody logical Fatty:mad:Spoil all the fun:D

[lardy]

Hey there banjo,
What have you got in your story to be embarassed about?
What a funny choice for a title.
You have laid your cards out on the table so eloquently there mate, that shows real courage and guts.
The fact that you have enough trust in us lot to tell your story, you should be proud mate, i am proud to be part of a forum that allows like minded people who have one love (namely a brand of car) but we can still take the time to be touched by intimate glimpses of each others lives, now that is truly amazing in this day and age.
This forum is definatley special because of the people in it.
Send my kindest regards to your good lady she is made of stirling stuff it would seem, we all need that in a relationship i believe.

[Ausfree]

One of my sisters lives at metford i'l see if i can get her to take a drive & a look ..
Yeah mate, its in High St, Morpeth on a corner block, I think its corner High and Robert St. That could save a bit of driving around. I am not an expert on old Landies like you, but I think they are old series types. They are parked all over his front lawn, you can't miss them.:):) Next time I am up that way (which is not often) I'll take a couple of pictures!!!

[banjo]

Hey Jason - Get the GAME - They are:cool::cool::cool: IMHO.

hey sleepy karen here please excuse my stupidity but what does IMHO mean? Jas trying to tell me that your telling everyone your a I M a HO i don't think so lol

[banjo]

Hey there banjo,
What have you got in your story to be embarassed about?
What a funny choice for a title.
You have laid your cards out on the table so eloquently there mate, that shows real courage and guts.
The fact that you have enough trust in us lot to tell your story, you should be proud mate, i am proud to be part of a forum that allows like minded people who have one love (namely a brand of car) but we can still take the time to be touched by intimate glimpses of each others lives, now that is truly amazing in this day and age.
This forum is definatley special because of the people in it.
Send my kindest regards to your good lady she is made of stirling stuff it would seem, we all need that in a relationship i believe.

hi this is karen here thanks for writting means a lot

[Sleepy]

hey sleepy karen here please excuse my stupidity but what does IMHO mean? Jas trying to tell me that your telling everyone your a I M a HO i don't think so lol

LMAO :Rolling::Rolling::D:eek2: - What have you done to me fatty!

IMHO = In my humble opinion.


I use this Urban Dictionary, February 20: Noted. (http://www.urbandictionary.com/) to help understand my teenage daughters.

No pics yet - keep cracking my lens:p

[banjo]

LMAO :Rolling::Rolling::D:eek2: - What have you done to me fatty!

IMHO = In my humble opinion.


I use this Urban Dictionary, February 20: Noted. (http://www.urbandictionary.com/) to help understand with my teenage daughters.

No pics yet - keep cracking my lens:p

I thought mine sounded beter & i nearly had her convinced...LOL

[Sleepy]

I thought mine sounded beter & i nearly had her convinced...LOL
Yeah but then you'll get me in trouble:(

[banjo]

OK, yeah better find somewhere to live first.:angel:
Bloody logical Fatty:mad:Spoil all the fun:D

Its funny you say that, karens best friend my cousin Vickie (chuckie) ,she got the nickname at school on a bus trip she get motion sickness bigtime but she now gets CHUCK WADDLE as she is short & round..anyway when i was building the rover i needed some doors ,well i found this guy down at WYONG who had heaps of parts & he was in behind the train station & with me not going that far in my dreams CHUCKIE said i'll take karen down & get them for you sweet i thought...Well when they got there it was on a couple of acres & the bloke with the parts owned it but was letting some of his friends live there.Well there was an old caravan & some old shiping containers everywhere & heaps of landys all over the place .ITS now known to us as feralville as the couple that lived there had no power no water nothing & the lady was walking around in a serrong & bikini top & looked as if she hadnt washed in months.there where living the van but fatty & chuckie said it looked like they had the backs off the landys as ,one as a loungroom one as a kitchen didnt have a bathroom anywhere that they could see so the two of them wouldnt walk anywhere as they recon there could of been human landmines around not just the dogs...
SO we have been coping heaps off chuckie ,AAAAHHHHHH use will be right use will end up on someones property living in old landys one as a bedroom one as a loungeroom one as a kitchen & so on..I'm never going to live it down that i got then to goto feralville to get some parts....

[banjo]

I wasnt going to get on this mornin had a crap night .i said the post didnt bother me & it didnt at the time .but when i went to bed it hit me like a ton of bricks & i just wanted to die or for the floor to open up & just swallow me.The mind is a wonderfull thing, But it can be so cruel at times i was starting to second guess myself maybe i shouldnt of started this thread maybe i should just stop & just go back to reading the site witch is what i did for so long, maybe people are just being nice & i realy am a nut job & people are laughing on the inside. I REALY REALY hate the way my mind works sometimes.. So with about an hours sleep i got up & had me cuppa & smoke & just sat there waiting for everyone else to get up.I know i hear it all day everyday from Fatty its bad but its like a crutch it keeps me sain & relaxed ..smoking..
I know beter but thats just how the shid between my ears works cant control it ....
theres a bit of insite as to how my crapy world works ..

So after everyone was up i turned the computer on & checked me emails & there was some replies MMMMMM do i look well i did & all you guys make me laugh so much,karen cant beleave how quick all of use change me from way down in the dumps to laughing & happy...
So after our showers I did something so out of carater for me that fatty shid i walked to the shop with her to get the paper & i never ever under any sircumstances walk anywhere have to drive so i can get home quick if need be..But i do need the exsercise...
Hey sleeps fatty said it had to be of the two of you,said you would know what she ment..

[banjo]

LMAO :Rolling::Rolling::D:eek2: - What have you done to me fatty!

IMHO = In my humble opinion.


I use this Urban Dictionary, February 20: Noted. (http://www.urbandictionary.com/) to help understand my teenage daughters.

No pics yet - keep cracking my lens:p

thanks this is now my best friend just like my gps that goes everywhere with me when i have to go anywhere lol......karen

[Sleepy]

Hey Jase - We are all nuts here :woot:. It's just some of us don't want to admit it.

Keep posting.
I think you may have realised already - you are helping many others too.
I think I have said it a few times now, but you are a very brave guy. The way you lay your soul down is inspiring to many of us. I am sure there are another dozen or so "Jasons" out there in internet land who read this and feel better because they learn from your example.

Hang in there mate, life is like a 4wd trip. Low range steep hills, muddy bogs, bone jarring crunches, occasional accident damage - but the view at the top of the hill is always worth it.

So when the going gets tough, air down those tyres, lock the hubs, select low range and let's get on with it. (P.S. I've got a winch if you get stuck;))

Nice to see you challenge yourself with a walk to the shop. How did you feel after?

[banjo]

STUFFED it was hot..na real good havent done that for some time.mind you its only a couple of hundred meters from home..
I'll probable keep posting the good times & the bad ,i just like the felief to get it out of me head as i havent had that before & it helps so much...
I think fatty got more of a shock that i went than me..
Fatty said how did you get on earlier this week is it all good..Just think holidays in a series 3 wagon..
So tell me what you have to get done to the wagon for the trip it looks ready to go to me...Are you sleepy in it or tenting it..
I recon Dinga would love it out there if you could talk her into going...

[WhiteD3]

I'll probable keep posting the good times & the bad ,i just like the felief to get it out of me head as i havent had that before & it helps so much...

Yes, do that:). Keeping stuff locked up in your head leads to trouble. You have to articulate your thoughts, verbally or in writing (ie posting here), to see if there's any sense in it.

[Sleepy]

So tell me what you have to get done to the wagon for the trip it looks ready to go to me...Are you sleepy in it or tenting it..
I recon Dinga would love it out there if you could talk her into going...

I'll be sleeping in the back. Yeah she would love to come but has to stay home to look after the rugrats.

Not a lot of jobs that are essential, but I haven't traveled too far in Scruby, so need to do a few preventatives.

I will need to ensure cooling system is ok. New rad hoses and thermostat and I'll get the radiator flushed and tested - maybe even a rodding to make sure. New fan belt. (Probably don't need all that, but will carry the old bits as spares)

Full service - all fluids replaced.

Fit new tubes (I am running tubless Michelin XZLs but should really have tubes fitted on the old rims) Find a second spare (I may just carry a extra tyre and tube rather than a complete rim - haven't decided on that yet)

Fit HF radio (I have an old CODAN that will give me a bit of "peace of mind")
Fit CB radio
Fit GPS (I have an old GARMIN - no maps but works great )

Other bits and pieces that I can think of but no major work (I hope:angel:)

[Ausfree]

Hey Karen, just a thought, why don't you join the Forum under your own name. That way you don't have to say "Karen here" User Name could be Fatty or Banjomrs or something like that, we will soon get used to it and we will know straight away if it is Jason or Karen posting. Cheers mate!!!:D:D

[Ausfree]

Hey Banjo, I saw this clip on UTube, I think the driver is a bit ambitious with his Freelander, but then again if he didn't stop he might have made it!!!:):)
YouTube- Getting bogged while 4WDing the sand dunes at Stockton Beach

The embarrasing thing is being dragged out by Japcrap!!!

[Mrs banjo (fatty)]

hey guys i have listened my usernane is mrs banjo (fatty) so you can know when its me

[Mrs banjo (fatty)]

ok i now a member i have visited the introductions page cause jas told me i be in trouble if i don't so make sure you go have a look and answer me.

[Sleepy]

Welcome to the forum Mrs Banjo Fatty:D, may I call you Fatty?:lol2: (now he asks:Thump:)

[Mrs banjo (fatty)]

no worries i been answering to that for a long time thanks

[banjo]

Oh gees thanx for telling her that,now i'm hearing no one has answered me why,& how come i put just as many post as you but i only a member & your a wizard,i posted in here as well ..& i thought my mind worked in wierd ways...

thanx guys
so much

[banjo]

I'll be sleeping in the back. Yeah she would love to come but has to stay home to look after the rugrats.

Not a lot of jobs that are essential, but I haven't traveled too far in Scruby, so need to do a few preventatives.

I will need to ensure cooling system is ok. New rad hoses and thermostat and I'll get the radiator flushed and tested - maybe even a rodding to make sure. New fan belt. (Probably don't need all that, but will carry the old bits as spares)

Full service - all fluids replaced.

Fit new tubes (I am running tubless Michelin XZLs but should really have tubes fitted on the old rims) Find a second spare (I may just carry a extra tyre and tube rather than a complete rim - haven't decided on that yet)

Fit HF radio (I have an old CODAN that will give me a bit of "peace of mind")
Fit CB radio
Fit GPS (I have an old GARMIN - no maps but works great )

Other bits and pieces that I can think of but no major work (I hope:angel:)

Hey sleepy you realy must be short what is it between the rear door & rear seat 3 maybe 4 feet...

yeah carry hoses little bit of wire if you dont need it for electricals you can always tie things back on with it & some basic tools ,a little oil & other fluids,belts water for the car not just yourself.
is yours got an alternator

[banjo]

Hey Banjo, I saw this clip on UTube, I think the driver is a bit ambitious with his Freelander, but then again if he didn't stop he might have made it!!!:):)
YouTube- Getting bogged while 4WDing the sand dunes at Stockton Beach (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej5UXYNtlDc)

The embarrasing thing is being dragged out by Japcrap!!!

thats the first time i have seen a freelander used off road..

[Narangga]

I wasnt going to get on this mornin...

..But i do need the exsercise...


Had trouble reading through this one mate - the 'rain' between my eyes and my glasses got a bit heavy.

Thanks for being so honest - most of us have trouble saying how we really are cos we either don't want others to know or we think they may not like us.

Keep reading the good stuff on this thread cos that's what's real - not what the 'black dog' or past experiences would want us to think or feel.

Sorry things are busy with me and I can only add a few words of support here on a weekend.

when you get a chance keep the photos of the tyre carrier coming too.

[Ausfree]

thats the first time i have seen a freelander used off road.. Yeah they are quite capable, within reason of cause. They don't have a low range gearbox. What mine has is a five speed auto box with what they call "Hill Descent Control" for going down really steep hills. They are capable enough to go along Stockton Beach but as I said what that guy in the clip was doing was a bit ambitious.!!:):)

[Ausfree]

Oh gees thanx for telling her that,now i'm hearing no one has answered me why,& how come i put just as many post as you but i only a member & your a wizard,i posted in here as well ..& i thought my mind worked in wierd ways...

thanx guys
so much Never mind, Karen when you get to 10 posts you'll be a "Regular":D

[Sleepy]

Hey sleepy you realy must be short what is it between the rear door & rear seat 3 maybe 4 feet...

yeah carry hoses little bit of wire if you dont need it for electricals you can always tie things back on with it & some basic tools ,a little oil & other fluids,belts water for the car not just yourself.
is yours got an alternator

It's a 1978 109 Hartop Jas, I got 6 feet to relax in. (Only got front seats;)). Yeah the alternator is still pumping out the amps. Looks pretty old, but it aint broke. I guess thats the good thing about a 2.25 Diesel - it will run all day without any electricals. (once you get it started!:eek:)

I knew a bloke who slept in the back of his 88". He'd removed the bulkhead and he could get his leg's in between the 2 front seats.

[banjo]

Ah ha i thought it was a 5 door wagon & you only had the little bit behind the rear seat....& i thought that would be just the right size for a sleepy.... & being a 78 its nearly a new one.....LOL

[DiscoMick]

I continue to appreciate this thread. Thanks. Welcome Mrs Banjo (I'll leave out the Fatty bit to be polite).

I saw a movie last night that reminded me of you Banjo, although the situation was actually quite different.
Its 'The Soloist' starring Jamie Foxx and Robert Downery Jr.
Foxx plays a musically brilliant kid who gets a scholarship in to Julliard musical school for the cello, but becomes so obsessed with his music that he starts hearing voices and loses it and drops out, becoming one of the 90,000 homeless in Los Angeles, where he lives on the street, endlessly playing Beethoven on an old two-strong violin.
There he eventually meets Downey, who plays a newspaper columnist, and they develop an interesting relationship, sometimes great and sometimes rocky, which stretches and benefits them both. I laughed out loud at some scenes and was deeply moved at others.
As I said, its quite a different situation to you, but still interesting. Unlike most Hollywood pics this is real and the ending is not some happy clappy scene. Apparently its based on a true story written by the real columnist with the Los Angeles Times.
The reason I thought of you was at one stage Downey is telling a social worked he should get Foxx diagnosed by a psychiatrist and the social worker tells him to look at the troubled people in the room who have all been diagnosed by shrinks and it hasn't done them any real good because the biggest thing most of them need is a real friend. So I remembered your comments about this thread helping you to find friends.

Anyway, you might enjoy it...

[Sleepy]

I am becoming a bit of a post whore here. :angel: (Now IM-a-HO!)


I was watching a movie today and thinking of you too Jas. "Analyze This" - you know with Billy Crystal as the shrink and Robert DeNiro as the gangster with panic attacks. Classic:lol2:

"Your good you!"

[Gillie]

Haven't posted in here for a whilst but still enjoy reading this thread and the progress you have made in a relative short period of time it would seem. Good on you both! I guess the upcoming move will be a challenge for most people alone and was wondering how are you going to handle it?

[banjo]

Haven't posted in here for a whilst but still enjoy reading this thread and the progress you have made in a relative short period of time it would seem. Good on you both! I guess the upcoming move will be a challenge for most people alone and was wondering how are you going to handle it?



Hey Gillie good to hear from you again,,Yes i'm worried about the move greatly as we still have nowhere to go to,But we applying for a housing commision house & fatty went & seen our local member of parliment & they are going try & help as much as they can as we have never used any government help before ,never thought we where bad enuff off but apparently we where intiteled to lots of help didnt know that so we are useing some now..but it worries me as we have only just got a trailer small not very strong,but in the past when we have had to move fatty & i usealy get most of it done in one day & only leave small stuff behind so i dont have to come back after the last load as such & we have most of the cleaning done & fatty just has to meet them at the old place to do the carpet cleaning...

[banjo]

I continue to appreciate this thread. Thanks. Welcome Mrs Banjo (I'll leave out the Fatty bit to be polite).

I saw a movie last night that reminded me of you Banjo, although the situation was actually quite different.
Its 'The Soloist' starring Jamie Foxx and Robert Downery Jr.
Foxx plays a musically brilliant kid who gets a scholarship in to Julliard musical school for the cello, but becomes so obsessed with his music that he starts hearing voices and loses it and drops out, becoming one of the 90,000 homeless in Los Angeles, where he lives on the street, endlessly playing Beethoven on an old two-strong violin.
There he eventually meets Downey, who plays a newspaper columnist, and they develop an interesting relationship, sometimes great and sometimes rocky, which stretches and benefits them both. I laughed out loud at some scenes and was deeply moved at others.
As I said, its quite a different situation to you, but still interesting. Unlike most Hollywood pics this is real and the ending is not some happy clappy scene. Apparently its based on a true story written by the real columnist with the Los Angeles Times.
The reason I thought of you was at one stage Downey is telling a social worked he should get Foxx diagnosed by a psychiatrist and the social worker tells him to look at the troubled people in the room who have all been diagnosed by shrinks and it hasn't done them any real good because the biggest thing most of them need is a real friend. So I remembered your comments about this thread helping you to find friends.

Anyway, you might enjoy it...

After the shinks that i have seen that didnt realy do to much .I'm starting to belive that posting up here & making some friends is the best thing for me..Its a good thing differant in that its all new to me in a good way.I am learning lots as to comunications & chating.I like it making friendships..
As to the movie we have heard alot about it & we new that it was a true story..
Thanx
Jason.

[banjo]

I am becoming a bit of a post whore here. :angel: (Now IM-a-HO!)


I was watching a movie today and thinking of you too Jas. "Analyze This" - you know with Billy Crystal as the shrink and Robert DeNiro as the gangster with panic attacks. Classic:lol2:

"Your good you!"

Yeah sleepy we have seen that movie its funny we liked it..Who would of thought a murderer with panic attacks...

[Ausfree]

Hey Banjo, how's the house hunting going? Got a quote from that mob in Queensland on a Low Level Coolant Alarm, $180 delivered, guess thats $20 cheaper than AL4X4. Went to Super Crap as you suggested and when I asked for one of those alarms, the staff looked at me as if I had come from Mars. THEY DID NOT HAVE A CLUE WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT!!!!:o so I upstakes and went over to ISP, behind the Redrooster shop at Glendale and the guy there knew what I was talking about but said they didn't keep them, he suggested a Four Wheel drive shop.;) Freelander is booked in next week to have the tranny repaired, will take a major, major hit in the wallet.:( SWMBO and me had a big discussion about this during the last few days and we decided to go ahead.:)

[banjo]

Hey Banjo, how's the house hunting going? Got a quote from that mob in Queensland on a Low Level Coolant Alarm, $180 delivered, guess thats $20 cheaper than AL4X4. Went to Super Crap as you suggested and when I asked for one of those alarms, the staff looked at me as if I had come from Mars. THEY DID NOT HAVE A CLUE WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT!!!!:o so I upstakes and went over to ISP, behind the Redrooster shop at Glendale and the guy there knew what I was talking about but said they didn't keep them, he suggested a Four Wheel drive shop.;) Freelander is booked in next week to have the tranny repaired, will take a major, major hit in the wallet.:( SWMBO and me had a big discussion about this during the last few days and we decided to go ahead.:)

Thats great about the tranny..super crap have an alarm for low water for your wipers..i know repco has them i seen the in one of there catalogues we done a couple of weeks ago.its the same thing when the water doesnt touch the sensor it goes off it would do the same for coolant & i think it was $19.95 or $21.95...they have variety of differant one for all thing..

[Ausfree]

The thing that worries me about using one of those alarms is maintaining pressure in the coolant system. In theory you could put the sensor in the overflow container, but how would you seal it off?:confused: Oh, and when I get the Freeby back lookout Stockton Beach!!!!!!

[banjo]

The thing that worries me about using one of those alarms is maintaining pressure in the coolant system. In theory you could put the sensor in the overflow container, but how would you seal it off?:confused: Oh, and when I get the Freeby back lookout Stockton Beach!!!!!!

I think you would have to make sure it was ascrew in type & it would be ok then i think..

[banjo]

Hey AUS sorry just cant think at the moment..You know the bloke at the realestate that said he would find us something well we just got a letter in the mail we have 30 day to vacate the premises & we cant get our bond back till we hand the keys back in..STRESSING BIG TIME NOW BOTH OF US.& to top it off the little drug infested ***** across the road desided he would take a swerve at our kids in his car lastnight & cliped cody's scooter if it wasnt for young ashley grabing him by the shirt & reefing him up the cutter he would of got hit & the cops where well if the kids are ok & not hurt theres nothing we can do,so i am going to have that sorted before we go as its not the first time this ***** has done it ...OH boy our day has just got so much beter should of stayed in bed..Cant get in to my doctors till the 24th this month to get my medical forms filled it to take to the housing department...

[banjo]

Oh, and when I get the Freeby back lookout Stockton Beach!!!!!![/QUOTE]


Dont forget to take your camera so as you can post it on U TUBE....:oops2::woot::Rolling:

[Ausfree]

Yeah mate, sorry to hear about your housing problems, the stress must be terrible. As far as druggies are concerned I had enough problems on that front years ago with my step son, it was a terrible time and it was a battle we lost and the drugs won. We brought up five kids (all adults now, of cause) and every one of them has a different personality, the other four managed to stay away from drugs after seeing the damage it causes. Although I do suspect my daughter did some experimenting.:(

I wish I could help you on the housing front, but unfortunately as the Landrover is keeping me broke I don't have any investment properties to rent out. Also bringing up five kids tends to keep you broke.:) Willing to supply labour to help you shift if you need help though!!!!:D

As far as taking the Freeby on Stockton Beach is concerned, I am not an experienced person on that front, but a neighbour let me drive his Jeep on the beach a few weeks ago. So when I do go (being a novice) I will go with experienced people until I build up confidence!!!:)

[banjo]

Hey AUS sorry just cant think at the moment..You know the bloke at the realestate that said he would find us something well we just got a letter in the mail we have 30 day to vacate the premises & we cant get our bond back till we hand the keys back in..STRESSING BIG TIME NOW BOTH OF US.& to top it off the little drug infested ***** across the road desided he would take a swerve at our kids in his car lastnight & cliped cody's scooter if it wasnt for young ashley grabing him by the shirt & reefing him up the cutter he would of got hit & the cops where well if the kids are ok & not hurt theres nothing we can do,so i am going to have that sorted before we go as its not the first time this ***** has done it ...OH boy our day has just got so much beter should of stayed in bed..Cant get in to my doctors till the 24th this month to get my medical forms filled it to take to the housing department...





Sorry guys just wanted to vent a bit of steam nothing more

[Ausfree]

Don't worry about it, you said yourself that this thread is helping you, so think of it as meditation!!!:D:D

[Fluids]

Hey Aus' ... the overflow is not the place to put the Enginesaver. It has got to be installed in a pressurized part of the cooling system. Like a top radiator hose. Did enginesaver have a freeby kit where the sensor replaces a bleed plug, or fill plug ??

... spent yesterday arvo down Stockton ... had to recover a Toymota HiLux stuck 1/2 way up the back (soft side) of a really steep dune ... nothing to much out of the norm, except the d*&k was towing a trailer !! He tried to back down & jack knifed the trailer around and under the back of the Hilux .... :angel: ... the Hilux was sitting about 30deg to the left, sideways :angel:

... using the trusty camp shovel, we dug out the trailer & lifted it square to the back of the Hilux and he backed down and jack knifed AGAIN ! :eek: (the trailer drawbar was past 90deg to the towbar! I tried to convince him to a) let his tyres down (NOPE!), and b) unhitch the trailer and wheel it down by hand (NOPE!) ... then he goes forward with LOTS of loud pedal and swings around to drive out the way he came in and dug himself a grave ... instead of stopping he just gave the poor 'lux a caneing and eventually clawed his way out going forward and back numerous times for about 10min, past where we were parked ... we just drove out, no wheelspin while this turkey was throwing up his own personal sand storm :confused:. No idea.

Now, towing a trailer down the beach is ok, but I wouldn't have even tired that dune without a trailer ... it was about 40deg of soft power sand (one look at the dune would tell you it wasn't going to happen). He was right at the back of the sand dunes, and if we hadn't happened along, he'd still be stuck there! What was he thinking!! ??

We WON'T be trying that out when we get you on the beach :)

Kev..

[Ausfree]

Thanks for that Fluids I have EMailed them again to ascertain whereabouts the sensor is fitted for a Freeby, they say on their site that for other Landrovers it is a screw in type. What I want to know is:
1) Is the Freeby also a scew in type?
2) If it is, where does it screw in?

I guess there must be a plug somewhere in the system, up high of cause.
As far as dimwits towing trailers in the dunes is concerned, did he thank you for your time and effort. I bet he didn't!!!:mad: Actually a slab of beer would be the least he could do to show appreciation!!!

[Fluids]

Aus' ... yeah, he DID thank me with a hand shake and lots of grattitude ... unfortunatley, there's no bottleshop at that point on the beach! :)

I was happy to help ... what goes around ... by the time I stopped, walked over to ask if he needed help (and he did!) and walked back to the disco, my 9yr old had the recovery bag out of the back and had the shovel out ready to go ! :)

Look for a screw in plug up high in the hoses, pipes or header tank.

Kev..

[Ausfree]

Just reread your earlier thread Fluids, the expansion tank in the Freeby is pressurised and I have read articles where people have drilled holes in the side of the expansion tank to put the sensor in. I am not sure I would be happy to do that though. There is a small bleed hole in one of the heater hoses where it goes into the firewall. Its to be used if you are flushing the system out to let air pockets out. It has a plastic bung that you unscrew to let air out and screw back up when coolant starts to flow.:):) As far as the dimwit on the beach is concerned, at least he showed some gratitude even though it appears from what you are saying, he learnt nothing from the exercise.:mad:

[Ausfree]

Hey Banjo, when you are feeling down have you tried chilling out with music. I have just spent half an hour listening to Roy Orbison (showing my age now) as I am home alone at the moment and I find his music quite relaxing.
Do you have a favourite singer, being younger your tastes may be different to mine, but if you just put a CD on sit down and listen and become involved in the music when you are by yourself, you can relax and just let the music wash over you. Works for me!!!!:D:D

[JohnF]

hey guys i have listened my usernane is mrs banjo (fatty) so you can know when its me

And I made it a principle never to call any one "Fatty" so I will have to call you Mrs Banjo. Glad to see you have joined the forum. Would not have called you fatty from your picture in a earlier post.

[banjo]

Hey AUS i love country music from smokey dawson to the new stuff & love old roy as well.my mobile has an MP3 on it so its full with country,roy,elvis,slim dusty i would have to put johnny cash on top though i have every song he ever recorded.so i plug me earphones in & away i go sometimes for hours & sometimes while i'm on the puter..

Both the kids love country specially fred but they do listen to the new modern crap aswell..

[Ausfree]

Hey AUS i love country music from smokey dawson to the new stuff & love old roy as well.my mobile has an MP3 on it so its full with country,roy,elvis,slim dusty i would have to put johnny cash on top though i have every song he ever recorded.so i plug me earphones in & away i go sometimes for hours & sometimes while i'm on the puter..

Both the kids love country specially fred but they do listen to the new modern crap aswell.. Being an old bloke, I don't know much about MP3,s and I am surprised you like Smokey Dawson and Slim Dusty, not my cup of tea I'm afraid. I am more into Dire Straits, Led Zepplin, Fleetwood Mack, AC/DC in other words more of the rock stuff of a few years ago. So there you go, each to their own!!!:D:D It all depends on my mood at the time, I do like some Country and Western, but the more upbeat type!!!:):) Now when you talk about modern crap, the worst "music if you can call it" is Rap, Yuk!!! If it comes onto the radio I immediately change stations!!!

[Ausfree]

Talking about AC/DC they have been in Sydney and the cheapest seats where $90, I was talking to a bloke who paid $150 for a seat and he was that far away from the stage (It was held at ANZ Stadium) he could hardly see them. They had these giant screens so people in the "cheap seats" could actually see them.:o When I said to him "Why bother, just get a DVD and watch it at home", he said it was worth it for the "atmosphere". Some people have too much money!!!!:mad::)

[banjo]

2000 pamphlet done today , that was fun (not)...:eek:

[Ausfree]

2000 pamphlet done today , that was fun (not)...:eek:
Woohoo, another achievement completed.:MileStone: I have been home all day, I had to go to Eastern Creek Speedway last night with a Minibus to pick some young people up from a rock concert. Got home at 2.30am this morning. Thank God, they had been out in the hot sun all day, it was a nice quiet trip home.:)

[banjo]

Woohoo, another achievement completed.:MileStone: I have been home all day, I had to go to Eastern Creek Speedway last night with a Minibus to pick some young people up from a rock concert. Got home at 2.30am this morning. Thank God, they had been out in the hot sun all day, it was a nice quiet trip home.:)
i only folded them have to do another 400 papers tomorrow then we can deliver them .....YAY

[Sleepy]

Sorry guys just wanted to vent a bit of steam nothing more

:(


2000 pamphlet done today , that was fun (not)...:eek:

:)


i only folded them have to do another 400 papers tomorrow then we can deliver them .....YAY

:D



Nice work Jason. Hang in there mate - you and Fatty will work in out.
I had one of these today :(:(:(
Looking forward to one of these tomorrow.:):):)
And hopefully by the weekend :D:D:D



Fatty,
It's funny how people don't want to offend you by using your nickname.
I work with a guy we call "Crash" which is funny in my occupation.:lol2::o He doesn't mind.
I call you fatty cos that's what you and Jas call you - and I know he loves you too much to offend. So fatty it is for me. :) I know you aren't offended.
I still remember all those pages back when Jas proclaimed "What have you done to me fatty!". I laughed out loud.

Keep us posted on the house hunting and whatever.

You guys are great. Stick together and keep spilling your guts.

Don't worry too much about the loser across the road - he is bad but don't let it divert you from the goal - It is wasted energy - Find a place. In footy parlance - keep your eye on the ball!



This is your thread Jas so don't be EMBARRESSED!:D:D:D

[banjo]

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:D



Nice work Jason. Hang in there mate - you and Fatty will work in out.
I had one of these today :(:(:(
Looking forward to one of these tomorrow.:):):)
And hopefully by the weekend :D:D:D



Fatty,
It's funny how people don't want to offend you by using your nickname.
I work with a guy we call "Crash" which is funny in my occupation.:lol2::o He doesn't mind.
I call you fatty cos that's what you and Jas call you - and I know he loves you too much to offend. So fatty it is for me. :) I know you aren't offended.
I still remember all those pages back when Jas proclaimed "What have you done to me fatty!". I laughed out loud.

Keep us posted on the house hunting and whatever.

You guys are great. Stick together and keep spilling your guts.

Don't worry too much about the loser across the road - he is bad but don't let it divert you from the goal - It is wasted energy - Find a place. In footy parlance - keep your eye on the ball!



This is your thread Jas so don't be EMBARRESSED!:D:D:D



Guess what i was stuff assing around on the computer today when i heard the front door shut,then fatty comes in.
me where you been didnt even know you went out ?????
Fatty i went across the road & gave that little BLEEP a piece of my mind.
me ok how did that go then,,,,the steam coming out the ears is more noticable now.
Fatty I gave him some the little F bleep & bleep he is just a F bleep little Fbleepin coward i was lettin him ave it & the little bleep is saying to me theres no problem & i'm saying that our Fbleepin house is sold you mongel so i dont want any bleeping trouble out of you ,you bleepin little ****** stay away from my kids or have the balls to say something to us bleeping dick..
me so it went well then
Fatty no but i bleeping feel so much bleeping better..

[lardy]

hi this is karen here thanks for writting means a lot

No worries Karen, i reckon i am not alone in thanking you for having the strength of character that you obviously possess and amazing understanding to boot.
Ever thought of running for the P.M.'s job by chance?

[Sleepy]

Yeah good idea Lardy or should Fatty be the Minister for Defence:D:D:D:p

[banjo]

Hey aus i replied to your pm i hope you got it ,not sure if i hit the submit button.if you did get it you cant say i didnt warn you on the last two numbers,....LOL

[Narangga]

..You know the bloke at the realestate that said he would find us something well we just got a letter in the mail we have 30 day to vacate the premises & we cant get our bond back till we hand the keys back in..STRESSING BIG TIME NOW BOTH OF US.

..Cant get in to my doctors till the 24th this month to get my medical forms filled it to take to the housing department...

Was it signed by the boss fella you talked to before mate?

No chance of getting into the doc's earlier due to the housing issue then?

Thanks for have the rant before - helps us all to vent the phuffer valve every now and then. :D

[Mrs banjo (fatty)]

you guys are funny i think jas left some bleeps out earlier but i can take it you all understood.Even with his bad spelling lol.Stuu it was signed by the secretary who has been there as long as we been with them at least they gave us an extra 5 days because they posted it ,that was SO nice i thought.
Can't get in any earlier to docs thats ok wednesday 4.15 will have to do still waitting on school councillor and the psychologist letters for fred for her same problem when she was having trouble i am willing to use anything i can at the moment.
On a lighter note something funny Jason's medication was a nightmare to get he didn't want anything addictive so our doc an i looked and we found one non addictive it is given to kids to help anxiety it stops bedwetting so i never have to worry about that .....now if the doc will just let me keep giving it to him when he gets old......hehehe

[Sleepy]

Hi Guys,
Just sat down with dinga and showed her your thread. We went right back to the start (just over a month ago:o - seems like I've known you much longer).
Makes an amazing read. It really is cool how this site has sooo many kind people .......i hope it is not just "talk"... I don't think so.
We all have our fingers and legs crossed that you will find a place real soon.

Best wishes.

Paul (& Dinga)


I would have loved to be a fly on the wall when you gave it to the feral across the road:twisted: :bangin:

So it went well then?

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
you.....your good you!

[banjo]

Hi Guys,
Just sat down with dinga and showed her your thread. We went right back to the start (just over a month ago:o - seems like I've known you much longer).
Makes an amazing read. It really is cool how this site has sooo many kind people .......i hope it is not just "talk"... I don't think so.
We all have our fingers and legs crossed that you will find a place real soon.

Best wishes.

Paul (& Dinga)


I would have loved to be a fly on the wall when you gave it to the feral across the road:twisted: :bangin:


http://artfiles.art.com/images/-/Robert-DeNiro---Analyze-That-Photograph-C10102490.jpeg
you.....your good you!



Na sleeps its not all talk who would be honest enuff to tell there life story as bad as what it has been .,i could only wish to have a life like half of use all....
as sorry as mine is unfortunatly its true....

[banjo]

you guys are funny i think jas left some bleeps out earlier but i can take it you all understood.Even with his bad spelling lol.Stuu it was signed by the secretary who has been there as long as we been with them at least they gave us an extra 5 days because they posted it ,that was SO nice i thought.
Can't get in any earlier to docs thats ok wednesday 4.15 will have to do still waitting on school councillor and the psychologist letters for fred for her same problem when she was having trouble i am willing to use anything i can at the moment.
On a lighter note something funny Jason's medication was a nightmare to get he didn't want anything addictive so our doc an i looked and we found one non addictive it is given to kids to help anxiety it stops bedwetting so i never have to worry about that .....now if the doc will just let me keep giving it to him when he gets old......hehehe



Thats just loverly fatty thanx ,i thinks me mite turn the puter off when i go for a shave & shower from now on...
Last winter fatty laybied some electric blankets as our house is old with tall ceilings its very hard to warm.well when she puts them on the bed she says to me your right these are those new type that can WET & washed ,,HAHAHAHA i'm never going to live it down while ever there is breath in her i think..
Ask fatty about my favorite mobile phone it WAS an Iphone & i loved it....haha..

[banjo]

How did Dinga like our life up till now....HAHAHAHAHAHAHHA your in trouble off fatty she never got that pic......

[Sleepy]

Na sleeps its not all talk who would be honest enuff to tell there life story as bad as what it has been .,i could only wish to have a life like half of use all....
as sorry as mine is unfortunatly its true....

Nah you misunderstood me mate. I would never question your story or honesty:no2: - Geez, Jas this is about you guys not us.
I was questioning all the well wishers sincerity, which is kinda a stupid thing to do, now I write it again. I am sure we all wish you and fatty well.




Tell fatty I'm camera shy.:blush:

[banjo]

Nah you misunderstood me mate. I would never question your story or honesty:no2: - Geez, Jas this is about you guys not us.
I was questioning all the well wishers sincerity, which is kinda a stupid thing to do, now I write it again. I am sure we all wish you and fatty well.




Tell fatty I'm camera shy.:blush:



Oh ok i thought i was in trouble again...no worries..
told use i mush between me ears,,

[Sleepy]

How did Dinga like our life up till now.

You know I think she was a little surprised. She thought I was just talk diff ratio's, sidewall ply ratings, debating the best Land Rover or bagging toyotas.

I decoded each of your posts (Punctuation man - I'm gonna wear you down eventually :p:p) , my replies and what I was thinkin when I wrote stuff.

Yeah I think she was a little surprised. Both by your honesty, Fatty's support and everyone else's comments of support.

She also wants me to paint my 109 Green!:angel:


Ask fatty about my favorite mobile phone it WAS an Iphone & i loved it[
I can feel another chapter coming on....

OK Fatty hit it! Tell us about Jason's iPhone.:)

[Didge]

Hi Sleepy, definitely not "just talk" from my camp. I'm fully appreciative of Banjo's situations and the others who've told their story but I do understand where you're coming from. Nothing like someone who's being a bit condescending (right word? I think it is) to put you off.
cheers Gerald

[Sleepy]

Hi Sleepy, definitely not "just talk" from my camp. I'm fully appreciative of Banjo's situations and the others who've told their story but I do understand where you're coming from. Nothing like someone who's being a bit condescending (right word? I think it is) to put you off.
cheers Gerald

Yeah not sure why I said it Gerald. Kinda stupid really - I just type and stuff comes out that I was thinking.

I hereby retract any doubt about anyones sincerity on this thread.

:oops2:Now who's embarrassed. :blush:

[Ausfree]

PM received, Banjo, I am up early, (its bloody 2am) 'cause I have an early morning pickup from Rankin Park to Sydney Airport.:( Oh, well its means I get to finish early!!!:):)

[banjo]

Well guy i had one of my crappiest nights last night i went to bed upset sounds wussy i know but i was more ****ed off with myself than anything i havent slept yet just laid there i dont get back up as i make to much noise & i dodnt want to wake the others.It seems my ****edup brain is doing me in again i dont realy know how to convers well i ****ed dave off in my canoe thread & he was the first person to pm me with his number, i didnt mean to ,i took sleeps post the wrong way,i cant think i have been walking around in the house feeling useless & i know i'm starting to get to fatty & she is stressing & doesnt need it..i hate my life i hate what i do fatty i am so scared its not funny.i hate what happend to me cause i have only ever spoke to older people & it was 90% all about sex thanx to my father so i am haveing trouble trying to speak with you guys i class all of use as friends & use have all helped me so much & fatty.i get PMs off sleeps & aus so i feel a little closer to those two i dont mean to offend any of use thats just how i feel & i know use are all friends.i have no idea what to do what to say or what to write without upsetting anyone..I'm **** scared for young cody as he is a sensative kid & all his friends just **** on him i can see him ending up like me i"m worried micayla mite relaps back to panic attacks if we have to move away & she wont be able to get back to school & again end up like me . I am worried for fatty as she has the bigest shoulders she carries this family every where & it to much for her..I used to get on with my brother to some degree but it was all his way & it work as he treated me like my father did & i just did what ever he wanted .i used to go to his place everyday that way he wouldnt call in at our place ..he was allways drunk & everything was sex sex sex that probably why it worked as thats all i ****in know i use to send him all my rude pics jokes & he would send me some ..Again FATTY saved me by getting me away from it **** this woman is so strong..I think this will be my last post for some time as all i seem to do is stuff up i read things then take them the wrong way all the bloody time & write thing that dont seem to be the right way allway come out the wrong way.. Fatty use to have a friend no we use to have a friend her name was gail i trusted this lady with my life outside of karen that is & we where close & i realy miss her & the friendship we had a falling out never been the same since she never came back to our place & we never went back to her place. The lady that karen went out with on wednesday has aked her to clean her house on fridays so thats good she get $50 for it & she is trained for it she use to work at the wallsend hospital done all th training there before it closed down.& i feel like crap as i cant help to get some extra cash in i use to do up cars & sell them & it was good money for us but to do that again i would have to sell the rover & we just wont do that not this one we did it with our last one & it has taken to long to get here with this one & it will probably be our last car..,So i think this will be my last post for some time i will just read some & stay out of things....
I wish use all well
THANKYOU ALL GUYS FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART JASON take care guys.

[banjo]

Stuffed up again now its not in here twice...

[banjo]

I know i dont know what happend it just put it in twice ah well use can just read it twice hahahahhahha,..

[DiscoMick]

Hang in there mate and take it day by day. Life goes on. You can't change tomorrow by worrying about yesterday. Please keep posting.

[Mrs banjo (fatty)]

jason loves technology in mobile phones nothing else no big ass tvs no blue rays (not that we could afford them) but phones OMG he drives me crazy.To me its just a means of keeping in touch .To him it's like a lifeline.
we have been with optus for a long time on plans so when he can he upgrades,no worries.Just before christmas he got an iphone the local dealer (who is great he knows about jasons problem and lets me sign the contracts even though it's in jason's name) said he will love it .No suprises there.
Contacts,music,games and more games .Seriously i think he loved it more then me lol.It helped to occupy him when i had to go out .
Now the sad bit we had to sell it i ran into a ladies car in the toyota i pulled out of our driveway and she was parked opposite in the bus stop was only goin slow so was only minor damage and paint transfer but we needed to put a claim in so the iphone went.
Everyday we hear i miss my iphone.
Not long after i could update my plan no extra payments on both so i got him another one .:D Happy days again .
Then i received our next bill it was over $500 :o usually they less then half that .Our daughter who was also on our bill on a plan had gone WAY over texting.I have learnt my lessen she is now prepaid.So again the new iphone went.Still i hear the i miss my iphone ,yes i know i answer.At least we are not paying extra for them both still just our cap plan.

[banjo]

jason loves technology in mobile phones nothing else no big ass tvs no blue rays (not that we could afford them) but phones OMG he drives me crazy.To me its just a means of keeping in touch .To him it's like a lifeline.
we have been with optus for a long time on plans so when he can he upgrades,no worries.Just before christmas he got an iphone the local dealer (who is great he knows about jasons problem and lets me sign the contracts even though it's in jason's name) said he will love it .No suprises there.
Contacts,music,games and more games .Seriously i think he loved it more then me lol.It helped to occupy him when i had to go out .
Now the sad bit we had to sell it i ran into a ladies car in the toyota i pulled out of our driveway and she was parked opposite in the bus stop was only goin slow so was only minor damage and paint transfer but we needed to put a claim in so the iphone went.
Everyday we hear i miss my iphone.
Not long after i could update my plan no extra payments on both so i got him another one .:D Happy days again .
Then i received our next bill it was over $500 :o usually they less then half that .Our daughter who was also on our bill on a plan had gone WAY over texting.I have learnt my lessen she is now prepaid.So again the new iphone went.Still i hear the i miss my iphone ,yes i know i answer.At least we are not paying extra for them both still just our cap plan.

well done fatty but i STILL MISS my iphone got no games on this old crap phone....:angel:

[banjo]

Hey f a t t y i still miss my IPHONE..

[bblaze]

crappy night aside (we all have nights like that from time to time), I like a phone that I can ring up and answer, no extras. The best mobile I ever had was my first, commonly called a brick, about the weight of a house brick but a little bigger. When there was poor reception you could through the lot on the middle of the car roof and away you go. Worked better than any phone I have since.
I know
"FATTY" I miss my phone.
cheers
blaze

[banjo]

Hey FATTY did i mentsion i still miss my iphone...

[lardy]

Hey Banjo,
Have you thought of seeing a trick-cyclist (pshychiatrist) god you must be suffering a huge amount of depression in your situation not going out feeling aggro, not sleeping it must all add up at the end.
As well as dealing with the cockhead across the way there.
And maybe they could advise you on coping skills as well which may well give you some more capability of getting a grip on life rather than it having a grip on you like it does, As it just isn't fair me old mate you guys need a life outside of your illness as it is obviously very controlling of what you guys do and it leads you to stressing about the kids and how they will cope with life,
It could be good all round.
You definatley need to compute what happened to you previously at the hands of your old man, and they can help with that, i am not sying it would be easy but wouldn't it be a beaut thing to be able to move beyond that at least and get you in a more positive place.
Now i want you to know what happened to you was not your fault and it's important for the other members whom you talk to just let you know that as well, it just re-affirms the value you lack in yourself(but we know you have heaps to offer), You have things to offer the planet Banjo, you have the skills i don't to overhaul my engine so we want you to get up and at em and on them spanners at some point lol !!!!
Sent with sincerity mate regards Andy.

[Mrs banjo (fatty)]

Yep got it in one he has no confidence in himself what so ever.everything he does isn't good enough just look at his car he thinks its crap .he doesnt know how to except a compliment,you give him one & he says na its crap,everything has to be perfect.He does have a grip on it its just every now and then he has a tizzy usually only last a couple of hours at most & usually not bad at all, I think it might be because he is finally getting it off his chest for once instead of telling me all the time , he hasnt even began to scratch the surface of his life but i doubt he will tell you all everything but he will tell you some ,he has spoke to me about telling you some more .The first was when his granfather died,The second was when his grandmother died & now today the third.. he is just like most parents where there kids are concerned..This is probably the third time in 22 years that i have seen him this low, i didnt even know he posted it today for awhile, i was out he usually tells me but must of felt comfortable with you all as he told you before me thats a huge step guys he doesnt tell anybody..most of the time he controls it & we go about our stuff as usual the kids & i ,i mean & sometimes he does to..
Well we are going to look at a house tomorrow afternoon its a 4 bedroom place but it doesn't have a garage so i can see him saying no before we even get inside..

[Sleepy]

Hey Jas,
Just got in from work. What is the first thing I did?

(Poured a scotch and coke)

OK,OK,...what is the second thing I did...

Logged on to see how Jason is. I thought I confused you last night with my waffle...I was a bit crapola too.

The thing is, mate, we won't always understand each other - (especially after my third scotch!). That is the thing about relationships. Its a bit of a bumpy ride. I am sure you and Fatty arent always on great terms (although it would be hard to not love her for long!:ohyes:)

Its like that with friends too. You say shid you dont mean or stuff gets taken the wrong way. Doesn't mean things are bad it just means you gotta talk more.

You may not feel like posting for a while - thats ok too. But when you are ready - we will be too. And it might not be me, or ausfree or fatty or lardy, or all the others here it might be someone new to this thread. We all care about you mate.
I've got a good friend I've known since 1976. We dont see each other as much nowadays but when we do its like it always was. Friends!

We wont judge you mate....we're just here to talk....about whatever you like....remember there is no EMBARRASSMENT here.

I wish I had something I could say to make you feel better.

Its ok to be sad Jason.

Go and give fatty a cuddle....Ive got a sneaking suspicion she has the hots for you!:D

Your friend

Sleepy:)

[banjo]

thanks for setting my mind at rest (as much as can be) at least you drink a decent drop we drink that occasionally we not big drinkers fatty only needs half a glass a bottle lasts 2 years or more lol can you tell fatty typed this .We just found a REAL nice flat right next to bi-lo over the pawn brokers big 3 bdrm carport only we think so have to look into it cause we won't be building any more cars or tinkering being a flat least he might come grocery shopping maybe but he would probably ****** about the walk NEXT DOOR lol.Have 2 other houses to look at tomorrow will let you know how we go fingers crossed.

[banjo]

this is the flat what do you think...

In The Heart Of Cardiff - Fred Andriessen (http://profa.com.au/properties/378966/details)

[Sleepy]

That looks like a nice place - Clean too. The bathroom is a bit weird colour scheme but also looks nice and clean - which is the important thing.

Good luck :D

You have mail!!!

[banjo]

That looks like a nice place - Clean too. The bathroom is a bit weird colour scheme but also looks nice and clean - which is the important thing.

Good luck :D

You have mail!!!

I know the bathroom vanity its a bit of a shocker we could get used to it but jas said when i get in the shower it will all look good

[banjo]

Night all we off to bed to sleep nothing else thats it really (maybe):):angel:

[Sleepy]

:spudnikdaddyo::wub::wasntme:

[banjo]

You guys crack us up its good we need to laugh a bit more..

[Sleepy]

we need to laugh a bit more..

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[lardy]

this is the flat what do you think...

In The Heart Of Cardiff - Fred Andriessen (http://profa.com.au/properties/378966/details)

not a bad spot and you get to watch all the action on the street during the day, i love that kind of place it's different.

[banjo]

Hey your a funny bugga sleeps how did you get all those smile in there..
Big day for me today in & out like a ducks bum....:eek:

[banjo]

Well thats one trip out done, we went & drove past 2 of the places the unit in the link is out no room for a landy anywhere, why can't all people be landy friendly..The next place was just up the road its a 4bdrm place plenty of room for a landy small storage area, no carport or anything so it a posability ..But no fences around the back & i have a little dog he's me best mate..We have a cat to but that is easly run over before we move,but the dog wont like that as he wont have anything to hump...

[JohnF]

you guys are funny i think jas left some bleeps out earlier but i can take it you all understood.Even with his bad spelling lol.Stuu it was signed by the secretary who has been there as long as we been with them at least they gave us an extra 5 days because they posted it ,that was SO nice i thought.
Can't get in any earlier to docs thats ok wednesday 4.15 will have to do still waitting on school councillor and the psychologist letters for fred for her same problem when she was having trouble i am willing to use anything i can at the moment.
On a lighter note something funny Jason's medication was a nightmare to get he didn't want anything addictive so our doc an i looked and we found one non addictive it is given to kids to help anxiety it stops bedwetting so i never have to worry about that .....now if the doc will just let me keep giving it to him when he gets old......hehehe

I think it is good to be cautious about what medications you do take. Last time I was with my GP I told her that I questioned a medication she had put me on, so I told her I did not like taking medications, upsetting her, and she said to me "Do you want to find another doctor." I said no--I know most are worst than her, and if I found a better GP I would happily change doctors without telling her.

I have a book that doctors & Pharmasists have called Mims Annual that lists all side effects of various medications. The first one I had I got from my GP down in Sydney 25 years ago. He would still be my GP if he moved up this way, as we moved out of Sydney in 1990. Best move we ever made. We have since up dated our MIMS with a later one we saw second hand in a second hand op-shop. The other day my GP gave me a smaller up to date one but sadly a less comprehensive issue of Mims.

As I have Pseudo-gout ["Pseudo" means false] that hits me in feet or knees regularly, I have been using "Indocid" for over 15 years. My GP wanted to put me on something different. Indocid can have nasty side effects so there isgood reason to change. However, I asked her about side effects of this new medication that she wanted to give me, and that is what upset her.

Trouble is I was a Pathology Technician, and am very aware of kick backs to doctors. Drug companies will give very big kickbacks to doctors to prescibe a lot of heir new wonder drug.

So I was not sure of changing, from what works.

The only other medication i do take is for the stent in my heart [aspin & plaxix to stop clotting] & blood pressure, and am stopping the blood pressure medication, Coversyl, when I run out of it, but will regularly check blood pressure. I had surgery last November, and they put me on this medication while I was in hospital, as my blood pressure was high. But now I am going to stop that one.

So anyway I do agree with Jason being careful to get something that is non-addictive, and spending time getting the right stuff. I think that is very smart move. And bed wetting may not be such a problem in old age. Just wear nappies :D:D:D . I did work in a Nursing home for a while, and did have to change a few people who wet themselves, but would never have wanted them to have medications to control wetting themselves.

[banjo]

Well the unit is defanetly out now your not aloud to park in the carport between business hours as the pawnbroakers pay more rent plus theres no storage for my tools...or me dog..The big 4bdrm place is ok only has offstreet parking all on concrete witch is all of the backyard has a small storage shed no security in the backyard,,its a weird shape in side as you have to back track threw the house to get to some of the rooms its got wires coming down alot of the walls as it used to be a call centre (no not that kind) i wish.
The 3bdrm brick place at the end of our street is so small if you farted in one of the rooms you would blow the windows out fatty said...Got in to my doctors,one of the funniest bastards you will ever meet for a doctor swears like you've never heard fatty rools up with me papers to be filled in & he straight away goes oh great fking housing papers the most stupibest form around so he startsfilling them in & its f this f that,but he did fill them in to make out i am worse than i am to help,then as fatty is leaving he goes yeah good luck with that sarcasticly....

[banjo]

I used to have a cattle x corgie blue she was just a little shorter than a standard cattle dog i had her for 13 years..She was a good dog well trained & behaved , but towards the end she started to get very agresive towards fatty & the kids not to bad with the kids but fatty she growled alot & was happy to bite fatty..she was full of canser tumers thats what caused her to get agresive so we had to have her put down her name was matilda, great dog she was more my dog than the others as i was home all the time & she kept me company through the day while everyone was out..
Well after she was gone i got very depressed & lonely.Well about a week or so later karen & the kids brought me a pup home ,tiny little thing he fit in one hand was great no more lonely & he was in the shed with me everyday building the rover you can see him in some of my pics.He is a jack russel x sheet in your shoe i have had him now for nearly 2 years, he is well trained as he was with me all the time ,if you put your fingers like a gun & go bang he plays dead ,gives you hi 5 & shakes hands.A couple of time i have told him to stay & forgot that i said it & can go back & he is still there half hour later..
he loves the car & i never used to say anything to him when we got out of the car to go into a shop well oneday i said dont let anyone in or near the car so everytime someone walked past he would stick his head out & bark ,never used to till i told him that..He loves playing with kids & play hide & seek with them he stays till they all hide & they yelll out ready & off he goes to find them all & he realy like being on the trampoline with them dont know why he just does even when they jumping hard he just goes with them..
he listens to me to much i tell him go get the kids so he does & bites them not hard just playing, But he willnot listen to fatty at all unless she says go on bugger off & he takes off down the side of the house with his tain between his legs..fatty hates him with avengance.. Anyhow heres Squirt..

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://img196.imageshack.us/i/sdc10610o.jpg/)

My mate..

[Mrs banjo (fatty)]

told you never smiles looks like a mug shot hey:D:p

[Sleepy]

Goood Evvvvvvening Mr and Mrs Fatty.

Cute dog Jas. He loves you Landy so much you could have called him Rover.:lol2: OK, I gotta stop laughing at my own jokes.

Looking for houses is a pain, but sounds like you have a few to look at. Hang in there.

Here is our dog Max. (He only has 3.5 legs) He is a Border Collie.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/02/283.jpg

[banjo]

told you never smiles looks like a mug shot hey:D:p













I'm smiling on the inside realy i am....

[banjo]

[QUOTE=Sleepy;1189861]Goood Evvvvvvening Mr and Mrs Fatty.

Cute dog Jas. He loves you Landy so much you could have called him Rover.:lol2: OK, I gotta stop laughing at my own jokes.

Looking for houses is a pain, but sounds like you have a few to look at. Hang in there.

Here is our dog Max. (He only has 3.5 legs) He is a Border Collie.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/02/283.jpg[/QUOTE





NICE series 1. Pore tripod you didnt hit him with the
rover did you..


Sorry max.

[Sleepy]

Nah, when I said 3.5 he still has his forth leg it's just missing the top part of the bone - he snapped it when he was a pup and it never got better so the vet took the top of the bone out. He get's around ok- just can't jump.

[banjo]

Well kind people i am off to bed i have another full day tomorrow i have to start unbolting all my benches & tools in the morning....

[lardy]

I used to have a cattle x corgie blue she was just a little shorter than a standard cattle dog i had her for 13 years..She was a good dog well trained & behaved , but towards the end she started to get very agresive towards fatty & the kids not to bad with the kids but fatty she growled alot & was happy to bite fatty..she was full of canser tumers thats what caused her to get agresive so we had to have her put down her name was matilda, great dog she was more my dog than the others as i was home all the time & she kept me company through the day while everyone was out..
Well after she was gone i got very depressed & lonely.Well about a week or so later karen & the kids brought me a pup home ,tiny little thing he fit in one hand was great no more lonely & he was in the shed with me everyday building the rover you can see him in some of my pics.He is a jack russel x sheet in your shoe i have had him now for nearly 2 years, he is well trained as he was with me all the time ,if you put your fingers like a gun & go bang he plays dead ,gives you hi 5 & shakes hands.A couple of time i have told him to stay & forgot that i said it & can go back & he is still there half hour later..
he loves the car & i never used to say anything to him when we got out of the car to go into a shop well oneday i said dont let anyone in or near the car so everytime someone walked past he would stick his head out & bark ,never used to till i told him that..He loves playing with kids & play hide & seek with them he stays till they all hide & they yelll out ready & off he goes to find them all & he realy like being on the trampoline with them dont know why he just does even when they jumping hard he just goes with them..
he listens to me to much i tell him go get the kids so he does & bites them not hard just playing, But he willnot listen to fatty at all unless she says go on bugger off & he takes off down the side of the house with his tain between his legs..fatty hates him with avengance.. Anyhow heres Squirt..

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/6006/sdc10610o.jpg (http://img196.imageshack.us/i/sdc10610o.jpg/)

My mate..

reason why he don't listen to her he thinks he is higher in the pecking order the cheeky bugger...until she gives him both barrels

[lardy]

Banjo biggest pain in the arse about house hunting is finding something that does it for everyone in your household ...think you'll have your work cut out with that one matey lol!!
I have added a picture of Tracey she is my american staffy total Daddies girl the bone is bigger than her head looks like she is playing a flute lol

[banjo]

OMG where do it start & where the hell am i going to put all this stuff...

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/2627/sdc10613q.jpg (http://img51.imageshack.us/i/sdc10613q.jpg/)

Some progress 1 bench down & some stuff jamed in the corner..

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/4599/sdc10614h.jpg (http://img534.imageshack.us/i/sdc10614h.jpg/)

Doesnt look like i am getting anywhere..

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/732/sdc10615c.jpg (http://img715.imageshack.us/i/sdc10615c.jpg/)

Now for some lunch & then its back into this one,I'll leave the middle one till we move that way i can just empty it off & chuck it in the trailer ....

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/2157/sdc10616n.jpg (http://img683.imageshack.us/i/sdc10616n.jpg/)

Hey aus are you sure you gave me the right number i texted you but never got a reply or are you still learning how to use a mobile cause of age LOL hahaha

[banjo]

Well this is all i got done .dont want to do the first bench yet as it has all my paints,thiners,hardeners & prep wash..

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/6619/sdc10617qj.jpg (http://img39.imageshack.us/i/sdc10617qj.jpg/)

[p38arover]

I wish my garage had as little as yours in it!

[banjo]

I wish my garage had as little as yours in it!

i'll be giving some of it away soon ,still cleaning.i have a chainsaw & welder i cant take with me..& some parts.

[Ausfree]

Hey Banjo, i have calmed down now, (you know what I mean) I thought after everybody was posting pictures of their doggies I would do the same, so here goes, I hope!!:confused:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/02/134.jpg
The little dog is a Japanes Chin cross called Misha and the big dog is owned by my youngest daughter but she can't keep her because she is renting. She is a Cattle Dog cross called Bindi.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/02/267.jpg

Banjo, this the photo that got them upset on the Pommy site because i am driving a J**p. It was taken about three weeks ago and a neighbour was showing me (I am a novice) how to do beach driving.

Cheers Mate,Ausfree

PS It was really good to meet you and Karen.

[banjo]

Well i had a great day today got half the garage done,& we got all our paper work ready to take to the housing commision first thing in the morning..That should be good ..And to top the day off i finaly got to shake hands & talk to another AULROIAN in person for the first time & i didnt even get nervouse or panic it was AUSFREE & great even fatty thought so.It was a pleasure truely nice bloke we will have to do it again..The only thing that happend to me was my own fault my mouth & throat got so dry standing in the sun,i left me drink bottle on the front step...
Hey aus i have been told to ask if its ok to call you aus inperson instead of just doing it. (bloody woman).


PS I read your post aus on your doggies & scrolling down i thought gee thats a funny POODLE standing next to the j j j j na cant say it....

AAHH then i read the bottom bit HAHAHAHA


just kidin

Karen still says gee he looks good for his age..:p;)

[banjo]

Hey aus the email you sent me awesome you will have to put it in here ..that first pic, i had the same thing happen to me not long after i got my liecenes i was coming home around the bendy bits from crowderse bay to warnersbay & in front of me was a tooheys truck well the first bendy was ok the next one well all the kegs came off you could tell the empty ones they where bouncing everywhere not one of em hit me got the car behind me though & everthing coming the other way, i was in a mini...

[Ausfree]

Gee, Shucks, Gosh, tell Karen thank you very much for the "age" complement. Actually I got up on the roof this morning to clean out the gutters and I tell you what, when I got down again after clambering over the roof for half an hour I felt every bit of my 60 plus years.!!!:):)

[banjo]

The day you turned up i had to be in my raty old work clothes covered in crap & wearing a filthy hat..

[Sleepy]

raty old work clothes covered in crap & wearing a filthy hat..

My favourite garb. :) I only feel comfortable with crappy old clothes, covered in Land Rover juice.:D

Evening all. Nice photos Aus. Love that one on the beach.
Your shed was so organised Jason - I hope your next one will be as good.

I am having a better day too :) :) I gave the boss my true feelings. He let me vent, expressed his support for me and we agreed to move on. Not a win for me but he let me have my say, which is good. I will learn to "let it go":angel:

[Narangga]

Pity you have to stuff around shifting everything out of the Shed Banj.

I should get to come and organise mine like you have yours - mines a mess.

Do you have a new place lined up yet?

Sorry I can't pop down and give you a hand to pack up.

[Ausfree]

G'Day Paul, yeah that one on the beach is Stockton beach, well known to the locals up this way, the wreck in the background is of the"Sygna" which was wrecked in a big storm in May 1974. (I remember it well). It was a bulk carrier, I think about 54,000 tonnes (could be wrong). Anyhow when I get my Freelander going again (Going in next week to have a transmission rebuild, cost to do OUCH!:o. Anyway, I will replace the photo of the J**P with one of a Landrover, even though the purists think a Freelander is not a "proper" Landrover.:):)

[banjo]

Pity you have to stuff around shifting everything out of the Shed Banj.

I should get to come and organise mine like you have yours - mines a mess.

Do you have a new place lined up yet?

Sorry I can't pop down and give you a hand to pack up.

Still looking puting an aplication tomoz though..

[banjo]

My favourite garb. :) I only feel comfortable with crappy old clothes, covered in Land Rover juice.:D

Evening all. Nice photos Aus. Love that one on the beach.
Your shed was so organised Jason - I hope your next one will be as good.

I am having a better day too :) :) I gave the boss my true feelings. He let me vent, expressed his support for me and we agreed to move on. Not a win for me but he let me have my say, which is good. I will learn to "let it go":angel:

Glad to see use have agreed to disagree as such.& move on of sorts..

[banjo]

Hey aus you got those boigy boigy springs not real ones ,to steel a line .......

[Ausfree]

No, that is a real Landy has leaf springs not "boingy boingy" springs!!!!:D:D

[banjo]

How did you get on with you thingy majigy for the coolant did you end up ordering one..

[Sleepy]

You guys beat me too it. Then again I could say anything with a plastic grill is not a real land rover:p
Seriously though aus - once your transmission is fixed it will do you for quite a few years.

[banjo]

Thats it i'm getin rid of me grill i'll get one off of a series 2a,,...:cool:

[Ausfree]

Yeah talk about plastic, you didn't notice Banjo but even the front mudguards on the FL1 are plastic, don't know why they did that. Anyway I sent another EMail with a question regarding the Low Level coolant sensor and they haven't answered. They quoted $180 delivered to the door, and there is full fitting instructions, as I said before ALL4X4 wanted $200 for one plus $200 to fit, can't be that hard to fit. I will get the tranny out of the way and then look at it, anybody who knows FL1's recommends the fitting of a low level alarm. Have you got one fitted to your series?:):) To answer your question Paul, the motor has been rebuilt before we bought it, thats the main reason why we decided to rebuild the tranny, otherwise we would have unloaded it, motor runs like a dream.:D:D

[Sleepy]

Thats it i'm getin rid of me grill i'll get one off of a series 2a,,...:cool:

Funny you say that Jason - I really like the late 2a (Lights in guard) grill.
(Like Rangier Rovers ex Leyland Bros one below.)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

They aren't that common so not easy to find. I'll get one eventually - looks much better than the silly rattly plastic thingo. I love the look of the older ones like my S1 above.:cool:

[Ausfree]

Hey, old AYI077 there is another thread here on that isn't there?:o:)

[Sleepy]

Hey, old AYI077 there is another thread here on that isn't there?:o:)

Yeah I know - I borrowed Tony's picture :angel:

[banjo]

Yeah talk about plastic, you didn't notice Banjo but even the front mudguards on the FL1 are plastic, don't know why they did that. Anyway I sent another EMail with a question regarding the Low Level coolant sensor and they haven't answered. They quoted $180 delivered to the door, and there is full fitting instructions, as I said before ALL4X4 wanted $200 for one plus $200 to fit, can't be that hard to fit. I will get the tranny out of the way and then look at it, anybody who knows FL1's recommends the fitting of a low level alarm. Have you got one fitted to your series?:):) To answer your question Paul, the motor has been rebuilt before we bought it, thats the main reason why we decided to rebuild the tranny, otherwise we would have unloaded it, motor runs like a dream.:D:D

Dont need one in a real landy.HAHAHAHA
I was going to get one for wipers then i remembered i dont have a water bottle or squirty thing.......
Your freelander has got a real nice exhaust note to though for a V6...

[banjo]

Hey sleeps i know where there is a couple of those grills,I prefer them than the plastic ones my yelloow one was a 2a with wire grill & lights in the gaurds.I'll find out some more about the grills after we move if your interested in one ..I know exactly where they are & they wont be going anywhere.....


I scored a series 1 grill for free a few years back ,this bloke was using it for is BBQ & when i had a closer look sure enuff series 1 grill he says to me you can have it we dont use the BBQ anymore with all the fire bans...Sweet i had it sand blasted & regalvanised good as new..He used to be a neighbour..

[banjo]

Funny you say that Jason - I really like the late 2a (Lights in guard) grill.
(Like Rangier Rovers ex Leyland Bros one below.)

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/projects-tutorials/22883d1267006090-ayi-077-leyland-brothers-s11a-109-p1110024.jpg

They aren't that common so not easy to find. I'll get one eventually - looks much better than the silly rattly plastic thingo. I love the look of the older ones like my S1 above.:cool:

I've been geting there series on dvd from BCF .$4.95 a disc i think theres 5 epesodes on a dvd..

[banjo]

Hey aus you gotta put that email in here everytime i check me emails i cack meself laughing at the tank & the duck.......

[Sleepy]

Yeah - keep me posted on the grill Jason - I would like one. :)

[Mrs banjo (fatty)]

hey everyone just stopped in to say hello no luck with houses yet. Something will come up still have a month to go we packing lots keeping busy started cody's room today OMG boys what is it with them everything everywhere only got 1 garbage bag out so far but have only done half still have to brave under the bed i don't remember when floors became the new wardrobe lol off to bed now big day again tomorrow talk to you all later fatty

[Mrs banjo (fatty)]

hey everyone just stopped in to say hello no luck with houses yet. Something will come up still have a month to go we packing lots keeping busy started cody's room today OMG boys what is it with them everything everywhere only got 1 garbage bag out so far but have only done half still have to brave under the bed i don't remember when floors became the new wardrobe lol off to bed now big day again tomorrow talk to you all later fatty


WOW i now a regular how cool is that:cool::D

[Sleepy]

Hi fatty
Hey, whilst your clearing the decks , maybe a good chance to flog some unused stuff off on ebay and make a few extra bucks - just an idea:angel:

It's amazing how much stuff I have found lying around and made a couple of hundred especially the stuff kids have outgrown, old toys etc.

One good thing about moving (not too many) is that you can chuck out all the rubbish that we all seem to carry around. I also tend to find stuff that I haven't seen for a few years.

Good luck with it all.

[Ausfree]

Hey aus you gotta put that email in here everytime i check me emails i cack meself laughing at the tank & the duck.......
Yeah I'm trying to figure out how to do it, you might have to do from your end. I can EMail to EMail but haven't figured out how to EMail to website yet.:confused::)

[banjo]

Yeah I'm trying to figure out how to do it, you might have to do from your end. I can EMail to EMail but haven't figured out how to EMail to website yet.:confused::)

ME either have i, i cant ever copy & paste properly yet.I dont even know where my address book is in my emails with windows 7 so i have to keep peoples emails that i want to reply to so that i have there email address for later...

[Ausfree]

Well, I will keep working at it, I can copy and paste ok, but there is more to it when you want to go EMail to Website, I might have to go through Photobucket!!!:):)

[banjo]

Well fatty just got back from the department of housing where on the books thats all they can't help more than that ,the member of parliment said he would help & he is the minister for housing but he wont be able to get us a house any quicker as there are 50,000 people waiting for housing in NSW alone...We can fill out some aplycations for houses but because we cant transfer the bond between realestates now the department of house can help with the full bond if its thruogh another realestate but they said don't be surprised if you get knocked back because when we submit the aplication we have to get then to also fill in the form for the bond help..Well most realestates think if you need this then they think you are not going to be able to afford the rent amount...LOVELY cant win.

[Fluids]

Yeah talk about plastic, you didn't notice Banjo but even the front mudguards on the FL1 are plastic, don't know why they did that. Anyway I sent another EMail with a question regarding the Low Level coolant sensor and they haven't answered. They quoted $180 delivered to the door, and there is full fitting instructions, as I said before ALL4X4 wanted $200 for one plus $200 to fit, can't be that hard to fit. I will get the tranny out of the way and then look at it, anybody who knows FL1's recommends the fitting of a low level alarm. Have you got one fitted to your series?:):)

Hi Aus' ... fwiw, look at this link ... Brass Plugs (http://www.lrautomotive.com.au/contents/en-us/d632.html)

Does your FL1 bleed screw look like the black plastic one in the picure at the bottom of the page (with the brass screw) ?? If so, it's the same as the one in my D2 ... (even says "Discovery Series 2 and Freelander") ... I replaced my plastic one with a brass one (failed just like described on that web page ... new hose & brass bleed screw to fix it). Brass one cost me around $13 from Karcraft in Sydney (+ a new hose). Fitted the brass one until I get an Enginesaver, or other (EMS1) fitted up ... don't trust the plastic ones !! :eek: I caught mine just as it failed ... could have been a cooked engine as SWMBO was driving :angel:

If it is the same, then the Enginesaver kit for the Td5 D2 will work for the FL1 ... as long as the bleed screw in the FL1 is at, or very close to the highest point in the cooling system.

Hope that helps a bit.

... and are the FL1 front mudguards really plastic !?? Go on ... :eek: ?? Wow!

Kev..

[V8Ian]

Phew,


Wow, just finished reading the whole thread, and had to restrain myself a few times, from replying til I got to the end. It's taken a few days.


Jason, I don't feel you have anything to be embarrassed about (except driving a green series ;):p), but I have enough empathy to see why you do. Just remember mate, we're all part of the Land Rover family here and as such support each other. You have had to face more personal challenges than most, but you have plenty of support from Karen. She must be one hell of a good mate. Do you trust her? I presume so, if she has enough confidence in you, why can't you take her word as to your value to your family, friends here and the world in general? I'm not trying to tell you how to think, more things to think about. We all have differing skills and problems, but as a team we need to play to each others strengths and weaknesses.


I don't believe that anyone here will judge you by your problems, I have gained an immense respect for you and Karen, both individually, and as a family.


Remember that the written word can be incredibly powerful, but has limited abilities to convey humour, sarcasm and other forms of wit. It is so easy to take things the wrong way in a forum such as this. Before hiding in humiliation at your words, or taking offence at others, seek clarification; good friends are too hard to come by, to lose over a petty misunderstanding. I'm glad you changed your mind about not posting, and hope we here can continue to help you with your problems, as I am sure you would help others in ways that you can. It would be wonderful to see you out wheeling with other AULROians some time in the future. In the meantime, perhaps you could fit Aus' low coolant alarm for him when he gets it.


I hope your life continues to improve and that the house hunting ends soon and to your satisfaction. As everyone here has expressed, if I can be of any help to you I would be proud do so.


All the best to you both.


PS I dont think that a low level alarm to suit a washer bottle could cope with the temperature of the coolant, and at $20 ish from Supercrap I wouldn't want to rely upon it.

[banjo]

Well i had a great day today got half the garage done,& we got all our paper work ready to take to the housing commision first thing in the morning..That should be good ..And to top the day off i finaly got to shake hands & talk to another AULROIAN in person for the first time & i didnt even get nervouse or panic it was AUSFREE & great even fatty thought so.It was a pleasure truely nice bloke we will have to do it again..The only thing that happend to me was my own fault my mouth & throat got so dry standing in the sun,i left me drink bottle on the front step...
Hey aus i have been told to ask if its ok to call you aus inperson instead of just doing it. (bloody woman).


PS I read your post aus on your doggies & scrolling down i thought gee thats a funny POODLE standing next to the j j j j na cant say it....

AAHH then i read the bottom bit HAHAHAHA


just kidin

Karen still says gee he looks good for his age..:p;)


I FORGOT to tell use all to top my day off lastnight i gets a phone call..This is bla bla bla is micayla ######### your daughter yes she is why we have just arested her for SHOPLIFTING, we wont be calling the plod but she will be entered into our data bank & is not to enter the shop unless she is with a parent, is it ok for her to sign the sheet without you or do you want to come down - na she did it so she can deel with it..OK thankyou very much sir..so when she gets home its on WTF was it you stole & why.. It was a chocolate bar i was hungry & use dont give us any money.....Mate i was ready to throttle her...like we need more stress..BLOODY KIDS..

[Sleepy]

I don't want to down play this Jas, but she might be feeling the pressure too.
Don't be too hard on her. By all means punishment is appropriate but don't be too angry. Hopefully she got the scare of her life and wont do it again.

I did that when I was 10:angel:
I'd like to think I learnt my lesson.

[banjo]

I don't want to down play this Jas, but she might be feeling the pressure too.
Don't be too hard on her. By all means punishment is appropriate but don't be too angry. Hopefully she got the scare of her life and wont do it again.

I did that when I was 10:angel:
I'd like to think I learnt my lesson.

I think she has she got a huge fright,,She's just at that age i think you know 15 going on 21. a couple of her friends fatty wishes she would'nt associate with but you have to let them make there own misstakes....




Hey i'm get'n good with those dot things......

[Sleepy]

I think she has she got a huge fright,,She's just at that age i think you know 15 going on 21. a couple of her friends fatty wishes she would'nt associate with but you have to let them make there own misstakes....




Hey i'm get'n good with those dot things......

Yes I've got one of those, 14 going on 21 except when she wants to be a 10.
Nice punctuation mate:D
Thanks.

[banjo]

Hey sleeps did you get a day off today i seen you where on this mornin & now early tonight...Your lucky...or was it the typical sicky...

[Mrs banjo (fatty)]

Phew,




Wow, just finished reading the whole thread, and had to restrain myself a few times, from replying til I got to the end. It's taken a few days.


Jason, I don't feel you have anything to be embarrassed about (except driving a green series ;):p), but I have enough empathy to see why you do. Just remember mate, we're all part of the Land Rover family here and as such support each other. You have had to face more personal challenges than most, but you have plenty of support from Karen. She must be one hell of a good mate. Do you trust her? I presume so, if she has enough confidence in you, why can't you take her word as to your value to your family, friends here and the world in general? I'm not trying to tell you how to think, more things to think about. We all have differing skills and problems, but as a team we need to play to each others strengths and weaknesses.


I don't believe that anyone here will judge you by your problems, I have gained an immense respect for you and Karen, both individually, and as a family.


Remember that the written word can be incredibly powerful, but has limited abilities to convey humour, sarcasm and other forms of wit. It is so easy to take things the wrong way in a forum such as this. Before hiding in humiliation at your words, or taking offence at others, seek clarification; good friends are too hard to come by, to lose over a petty misunderstanding. I'm glad you changed your mind about not posting, and hope we here can continue to help you with your problems, as I am sure you would help others in ways that you can. It would be wonderful to see you out wheeling with other AULROians some time in the future. In the meantime, perhaps you could fit Aus' low coolant alarm for him when he gets it.


I hope your life continues to improve and that the house hunting ends soon and to your satisfaction. As everyone here has expressed, if I can be of any help to you I would be proud do so.


All the best to you both.



PS I dont think that a low level alarm to suit a washer bottle could cope with the temperature of the coolant, and at $20 ish from Supercrap I wouldn't want to rely upon it.






thanks for the kind words this site has worked some small miracles jason is slowly learning to accept compliments. sometimes especially lately it seems that i think nothing else can happen then bam something wipes us out more.I know there are other people who have problems have things go wrong but it helps getting it off my chest i'm not like jason i think well people don't have to read this if they don't want to but suprise suprise lots do and all have only warm wishes it helps. Jason always worries that he say to much or the wrong thing or maybe people aren't that interested to hear our "sob story" and i always tell him there is plenty of other stories on this site they can look at and he is continually suprised at the support.Thanks everyone

[Mrs banjo (fatty)]

I FORGOT to tell use all to top my day off lastnight i gets a phone call..This is bla bla bla is micayla ######### your daughter yes she is why we have just arested her for SHOPLIFTING, we wont be calling the plod but she will be entered into our data bank & is not to enter the shop unless she is with a parent, is it ok for her to sign the sheet without you or do you want to come down - na she did it so she can deel with it..OK thankyou very much sir..so when she gets home its on WTF was it you stole & why.. It was a chocolate bar i was hungry & use dont give us any money.....Mate i was ready to throttle her...like we need more stress..BLOODY KIDS..


i'm with jason bloody kids think they know everything and we know nothing:mad:

[V8Ian]

thanks for the kind words this site has worked some small miracles jason is slowly learning to accept compliments. sometimes especially lately it seems that i think nothing else can happen then bam something wipes us out more.I know there are other people who have problems have things go wrong but it helps getting it off my chest i'm not like jason i think well people don't have to read this if they don't want to but suprise suprise lots do and all have only warm wishes it helps. Jason always worries that he say to much or the wrong thing or maybe people aren't that interested to hear our "sob story" and i always tell him there is plenty of other stories on this site they can look at and he is continually suprised at the support.Thanks everyone

If people don't want to read and/or help they won't read the thread. That's fine, if no one reads it, but writing it down helps Jason, bash that keyboard son. That doesn't seem to be the case, everyone who has posted has been willing to assist in any way possible. Sorry to hear about your daughter, bloody kids eh?:mad:;)

[banjo]

Hey sleeps do you smoke..?????

[V8Ian]

Hey sleeps do you smoke..?????
With a name like Sleepy, he probably doesn't have the energy to look.:p

[dobbo]

if your up to socialising next day i have off i might bring a sixpack around and say gday, feel free to decline if you want. apparently i can be a tad too much for some

[V8Ian]

if your up to socialising next day i have off i might bring a sixpack around and say gday, feel free to decline if you want. apparently i can be a tad too much for some
Surely not you Dobbo!!!!!!!!:o:p

[banjo]

if your up to socialising next day i have off i might bring a sixpack around and say gday, feel free to decline if you want. apparently i can be a tad too much for some

I'll pass for now dobbo but once we get moved & settled you never know.Thanx for the offer though..



How did you get on with your paint..

[dobbo]

I'll pass for now dobbo but once we get moved & settled you never know.Thanx for the offer though..



How did you get on with your paint..

no worries, i'm still trying to convince the wife on the paintjob the thought of bum prints is putting her off

[dobbo]

Surely not you Dobbo!!!!!!!!:o:p

apparently, you see I'm a very attractive man, women want me which leads their men to want to slap my head, apparently

[banjo]

no worries, i'm still trying to convince the wife on the paintjob the thought of bum prints is putting her off

YEAH & if a woman does it you get axtra prints .LOL

[banjo]

Fatty just said if you get it she is going to drop them & put her ass all over it,with extras.
Cause she can & cause its there she said.

[banjo]

So if you go shopping with it & come out & there is naked lady prints all over it ,you'll know she found your car..


I kid you not.

[Mrs banjo (fatty)]

i couldn't resist it i'd jump on your bonnet belly down and do a snow angel :D:p

[Mrs banjo (fatty)]

So if you go shopping with it & come out & there is naked lady prints all over it ,you'll know she found your car..


I kid you not.



go the jets

[dobbo]

i couldn't resist it i'd jump on your bonnet belly down and do a snow angel :D:p

umm i just hope for your sake the bonnet mounted spare is on or else the mounts could give you an unpleasurable experience

[Ausfree]

Hi Aus' ... fwiw, look at this link ... Brass Plugs (http://www.lrautomotive.com.au/contents/en-us/d632.html)

Does your FL1 bleed screw look like the black plastic one in the picure at the bottom of the page (with the brass screw) ?? If so, it's the same as the one in my D2 ... (even says "Discovery Series 2 and Freelander") ... I replaced my plastic one with a brass one (failed just like described on that web page ... new hose & brass bleed screw to fix it). Brass one cost me around $13 from Karcraft in Sydney (+ a new hose). Fitted the brass one until I get an Enginesaver, or other (EMS1) fitted up ... don't trust the plastic ones !! :eek: I caught mine just as it failed ... could have been a cooked engine as SWMBO was driving :angel:

If it is the same, then the Enginesaver kit for the Td5 D2 will work for the FL1 ... as long as the bleed screw in the FL1 is at, or very close to the highest point in the cooling system.

Hope that helps a bit.

... and are the FL1 front mudguards really plastic !?? Go on ... :eek: ?? Wow!

Kev.. Thanks for that Fluids, yup it is plastic (the bleed screw I mean), I wonder if ALL 4X4 would have the brass ones or would I have to go through Karcraft in Sydney?:):) Actually it would be easier to order it through your link, ALL4X4 charge like there is no tomorrow!!!:o

[Mrs banjo (fatty)]

umm i just hope for your sake the bonnet mounted spare is on or else the mounts could give you an unpleasurable experience


i might like it you never know:angel:

[Ausfree]

Ahem, I thought this was a "clean" thread!!!!:wasntme:

[drifter]

Ahem, I thought this was a "clean" thread!!!!:wasntme:


Snow Angels are known for their cleanliness :D


A good evening to all

[dobbo]

i might like it you never know:angel:

i know theres the pleasure/pain thing but you have to draw the line when an act of deviation could leed to a trip to see john hunter to get internal stitches

them 3 prongs, they aren't exactly tapered, although a bfg mud is ribbed.

[Sleepy]

Hey sleeps did you get a day off today i seen you where on this mornin & now early tonight...Your lucky...or was it the typical sicky...

G'day Jas

Nah rostered off today.
Spent most of it fiddling around with my new tyrepliers. Thought I'd try and learn how to change a tyre.Managed to break the bead but couldn't get the tyre completely off the rim. Ended up wacking myself in the head with a tyre lever:o Split my head just above my eyebrow:bangin: - looked like a scene out of Rocky. So I gave it away for another past time :beer:
No pics - its too embarrassing:blush: Would have made a good youtube video:lol2:
Novices:Thump:

Gave up the smokes a few months back - not doing all that good but try and keep off them.

[banjo]

G'day Jas

Nah rostered off today.
Spent most of it fiddling around with my new tyrepliers. Thought I'd try and learn how to change a tyre.Managed to break the bead but couldn't get the tyre completely off the rim. Ended up wacking myself in the head with a tyre lever:o Split my head just above my eyebrow:bangin: - looked like a scene out of Rocky. So I gave it away for another past time :beer:
No pics - its too embarrassing:blush: Would have made a good youtube video:lol2:
Novices:Thump:

Gave up the smokes a few months back - not doing all that good but try and keep off them.

No stitches i hope ..
i just had to take 5 tyres of there rims about 4 weeks ago,i dont have tyre plyers i just put the tyres on the ground near my car & drive on to the tyre only breaks the beads then use tyre leavers to get them off ..once you get the hang of it you will be able to do them in about 10 mins..

[drifter]

No stitches i hope ..
i just had to take 5 tyres of there rims about 4 weeks ago,i dont have tyre plyers i just put the tyres on the ground near my car & drive on to the tyre only breaks the beads then use tyre leavers to get them off ..once you get the hang of it you will be able to do them in about 10 mins..

Feel like coming down here and giving me a demo? I have 4 to do... ;)

Hello Jason and Karen. I have been reading your thread each day and, ya know what? I see progress every week. Well done to you.

I hope you find a nice home soon.

John

[banjo]

The quickest way to seat a tubeless tyre is a tin of morteen fly spay.
Once the tyre is on the rim spray inside with the morteen & around the rim edge walk back about 4 feet while spraying then light the spray while aiming at the tyre, it ignites & then pop its seated.

[drifter]

haha - I saw a video of someone doing that with WD40

[Sleepy]

Breaking the bead was easy enough but just couldn't lever the rim out from the tyre. Or tyre off the rim. Must be my wheezily little office arms :D
I lubed it up too but just couldn't get it off. :mad: The tyre was a 205R16 so nothing particularly truck like.:confused:
I know it should only take 10 mins. I gave up after bonking my head and 2 hours of buggerising around:mad:
Will give it another go tomorrow (Might wear my bike helmet:angel:) Pity your 1000km away - you could show me:)

[drifter]

If you have both sides off the bead - try to put the opposite side to where you are using the tyre irons down inside the centre of the wheel - that will give you a bit more 'gap' to work with.

[V8Ian]

Sleepy, make sure the beads (both sides) are in the well of the rim before levering it off. The tyre will only come off one side of the rim, usually the outside; unless the rims have been reversed on the centres. Do the tyres have tubes?

[Sleepy]

Yeah thanks drifter - I did that too.

YouTube- Tyrepliers Levers

This was what I was trying to do. He makes it look too easy. Got to 2.07 and just couldn't get the tyre to collapse on itself like he does. Could only get a few inches of bead over - then ouch:o:D

[Sleepy]

The tyre will only come off one side of the rim, usually the outside;

ahhhhhhhh, :whistling::whistling::whistling:

<<insert sound of penny dropping>>

Edit: Just checked again - I was trying to get it off the outside:( bugger

It is a tubeless D1 steel rim. (Not reversed)

[V8Ian]

Paul, once both beads are broken, lay the wheel on the ground, outside up (see my previous post). Prop the lower bead up with a piece of wood ,or anything handy, so the bead is level with the well. Push the upper bead into the well with your foot/feet/toes, at the same position, lets call that 6 o'clock; insert two levers side by side at 12 o'clock, where the valve just happens to be. Only the tips of the levers need to be in the tyre, and if there is a tube be careful you don't pinch it with the lever. When you have the levers pulled back across the rim, remove one lever. You may have to release some pressure from the lever to do this. Reinsert the lever you removed, about 2-3" from the lever still in the tyre, repeat until the bead is loose. It gets easier with each bite. Once the first bead is completely removed, take out the tube (if applicable) then stand the tyre and rim vertically with the remaining bead in the well of the rim. Insert a lever between the top of the rim and tyre and pull the lever to horizontal; this is usually easiest if you're standing on the side that you are removing the tyre from. You may need to put your foot against the top of the rim as you pull the lever. When you have the lever horizontal, bash the bead with a rubber mallet, alternating each side of the lever.

Hope this is some help to you, it's my first time cyber tyre changing. Let me know if it works for you, then we'll go on to lesson #2 .....putting the beggars back on. ;)

[Sleepy]

Paul, once both beads are broken, lay the wheel on the ground, outside up (see my previous post). Prop the lower bead up with a piece of wood ,or anything handy, so the bead is level with the well. Push the upper bead into the well with your foot/feet/toes, at the same position, lets call that 6 o'clock; insert two levers side by side at 12 o'clock, where the valve just happens to be. Only the tips of the levers need to be in the tyre, and if there is a tube be careful you don't pinch it with the lever. When you have the levers pulled back across the rim, remove one lever. You may have to release some pressure from the lever to do this. Reinsert the lever you removed, about 2-3" from the lever still in the tyre, repeat until the bead is loose. It gets easier with each bite. Once the first bead is completely removed, take out the tube (if applicable) then stand the tyre and rim vertically with the remaining bead in the well of the rim. Insert a lever between the top of the rim and tyre and pull the lever to horizontal; this is usually easiest if you're standing on the side that you are removing the tyre from. You may need to put your foot against the top of the rim as you pull the lever. When you have the lever horizontal, bash the bead with a rubber mallet, alternating each side of the lever.

Hope this is some help to you, it's my first time cyber tyre changing. Let me know if it works for you, then we'll go on to lesson #2 .....putting the beggars back on. ;)

Sorry about hijacking your thread Jason. My turn to be embarrassed:angel: (If only my issues were so simple, says banjo)

Thanks Ian, I followed this to the red bit. Just couldn't get that lever back further than vertical and a bit. No way was it moving back any further with my puny arms:angel: The tyre is a crappy bald thing and is old and hard so perhaps that is my problem.:confused: I figure I can do a bush repair if I can get it this far - even if I carry a tube. On my Bourke trip, I was intending to carry 5 wheels and a 6th tyre (to save weight) but I think I'll carry the 6th wheel and tyre (and a couple of tubes!):angel:

Oh, and this is a tubless rim. (D1 steel)

[V8Ian]

Anything past vertical should do the trick mate. If your taking a loose tyre and tube, insert the tube in the tyre and inflate enough to keep the dust out of the tyre.