Embarrassment

[banjo]

YAY a bit cooler today & some light rain over night..Mite get more rain today :D

[101RRS]

Previous post was 6000th post on this thread - a record??

[Ausfree]

Yeah, wouldn't have been many Threads that have run this long.........How long did the old "Skulls" thread run before it was closed down?????:)

[Landy Smurf]

maybe the pictures and the interesting and maybe the jokes have got more, but this definately is up there without a doubt. It is nice to have a bit of a cooler day, wish we did get some more rain. I am sick of watering the vegies so much.

[JohnF]

Hey Jase, my camera has arrived in Sydney, I am guessing it might arrive Tuesday, would love to have it to photograph the Catalina Fair at Rathmines next Saturday, would love to get a shot of the Catalina landing on the lake!!!:D

I have always loved seaplanes. My desktop photo on my old Laptop was a Russian BE-103 Seaplane which had landed on water, and I had a video clip of a BE-200 demonstrating dropping water, as in dropping it on bushfires.

Cannot work out how to change the background picture on my current Laptop-- Windows 7 starter.

[banjo]

Hey Jim did you see the catalena landing on the lake , on the news tonight..Hey i thought they had one out there already for the museum that they flew out here a few months ago..The one on the news was a white one , i thought they where grey with military insignia on them..

[banjo]

Well we brought Fred a little car this week & picked it up this evening..Its a 1993 ford Laser AUTO..always been serviced & we brought it off the second owners who also had it serviced regulary..
The pics are'nt the best as it was getting dark but we will take some more tomorrow..Karen will be using it aswell for work & Fred works with Karen 2 days a week so she will be driving those days..

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/11/1321.jpg

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Has rego till the end of feb.. Fred also starts a TAFE course next year in vetanary nursing & Has a place at glendale for her work placement to forfill the 8 hours a week needed..

[Ausfree]

Hey Jim did you see the catalena landing on the lake , on the news tonight..Hey i thought they had one out there already for the museum that they flew out here a few months ago..The one on the news was a white one , i thought they where grey with military insignia on them..

The traffic was terrible and I got there too late to actually see it land but I have some great photo's of it moving through the water, what a big aircraft, they are huge. Will post some photo's when I get some more time, we are going out to Christie's (youngest daughter) for a BBQ and to meet her new boyfriend. The laser looks good mate!!:D

[Ausfree]

Here is a couple of teasers untill I get more time, I took 102 piccies.:o

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[banjo]

Well spent the day with Fred cleaning her car up as it had'nt been done before we brought & i dont think it had been done for some time..

Before we washed & polished it..

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OOPS COULD'NT HELP MYSELF.

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These are the pics after washing polishing & cleaning all the inside.

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We put some cheap new seat covers on it aswell..

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Thats Freds little car she loves it , Karen took her driving this afternoon when we where finished for an hour..

When we where cleaning it 4 biplanes flew over 3 yellow ones & a grey one all in formation & then the grey one backed off.. I guess they where also to do with the catalena fair aswell.Was good to see..

Have seen an old spitfire flying over aswell on weekends for the last 3 or 4 weeks..

[banjo]

Will be cleaning up the green one over the next week or so ready to be sold.




All expressions of intrest WELCOME..:D:D:D:D:D:D

[Ausfree]

This is probably what you saw, Jase!!!:D

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Four Tigermoths from Luskintyre near Lochinvar. It's a place worth visiting as they refurbish old Tigermoths and it is a real eyeopener. They flew several times over Rathmines!!:D

[Ausfree]

This WW2 vintage Wirraway also made several passes over Rathmines. I love the sound of those old Radial engines!!!:D

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[Ausfree]

Another pass over Rathmines!!:D

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[Ausfree]

A close up of the Catalina showing the forward facing machine gun!!!!

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[Ausfree]

A view showing the 'blisters" and machine guns in the middle of the Catalina!!

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[Landy Smurf]

my neighbour did his work experience in yr 10 at the hangar at Luskintyre, he enjoyed every minute of it.

[Landy Smurf]

jason realistically what do you think your green one is worth? what engine does it have?
also how did you go searching for another car?

[banjo]

jason realistically what do you think your green one is worth? what engine does it have?
also how did you go searching for another car?

The green one has a 202 fully worked & rebuilt about 4 years ago at the most by me.Runs great has all the normal landy noises.Very reliable as we use it everyday.Has the PTO winch, duel custon fuel tanks. seats in the back , duel batteries in the back , hilift jack on the back.The only thing i want out of it is the UHF as its an older modle & a very good one ..Seen cheaper ones available now that would fit the hole..I want to reseal the roof before its sold as its started to leak .Looks like i'll have to repaint the roof to..Has all engineers papers for engine & power steering & the seats front & rear..So i have a little to do to it before its sold I cant sell it the way it is at the moment..I HONESTLY DON'T KNOW WHAT TO PUT ON IT..I was thinking when all sorted maybe $7000 ONO.I may part trade it aswell for something of interest maybe an old BRITISH bike Norton, BSA, Triumph.no idea realy.
Use tell me what use think its worth ?????????????


Searching for another car ?? Have'nt was told about freds car by my cousin we brought it off people she goes to church with & were the 3rd owners..

I am interested in a stage one if the guy still has it but its not addvertised anywhere i just know he has it as he used to stop in at old place to chat. But of late have seen him driving a little car so i'd say he has parked the landy up..Fred need hours for driving so sending them to where he lives to find him & find out if its still around..

[banjo]

jason realistically what do you think your green one is worth? what engine does it have?
also how did you go searching for another car?

Funny thing is i rarely search for cars they seem to find me..

[banjo]

The green one has a 202 fully worked & rebuilt about 4 years ago at the most by me.Runs great has all the normal landy noises.Very reliable as we use it everyday.Has the PTO winch, duel custon fuel tanks. seats in the back , duel batteries in the back , hilift jack on the back.The only thing i want out of it is the UHF as its an older modle & a very good one ..Seen cheaper ones available now that would fit the hole..I want to reseal the roof before its sold as its started to leak .Looks like i'll have to repaint the roof to..Has all engineers papers for engine & power steering & the seats front & rear..So i have a little to do to it before its sold I cant sell it the way it is at the moment..I HONESTLY DON'T KNOW WHAT TO PUT ON IT..I was thinking when all sorted maybe $7000 ONO.I may part trade it aswell for something of interest maybe an old BRITISH bike Norton, BSA, Triumph.no idea realy.
Use tell me what use think its worth ?????????????


Searching for another car ?? Have'nt was told about freds car by my cousin we brought it off people she goes to church with & were the 3rd owners..

I am interested in a stage one if the guy still has it but its not addvertised anywhere i just know he has it as he used to stop in at old place to chat. But of late have seen him driving a little car so i'd say he has parked the landy up..Fred need hours for driving so sending them to where he lives to find him & find out if its still around..


Maybe i'm dreaming i dont know..i hate selling cars for that reason..

I spent over $10,000 when i built it 4 years ago & have most of the reciepts also a disc of the build..

[banjo]

Tell ya what i'll give it a good clean up this week , take some good pics & i'll put it in the markets where it says whats it worth & see what people say ??????

[banjo]

Dunno maybe Ebay mite be the go ....

[banjo]

GEES we where starting to doubt saying $7000 ONO & i'm HAPPY to part trade for an old bike NOT registered but has to be atleast 90% complete..
Just had quick look on ebay

landrover series 2 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/landrover-series-2-/321013865967?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item4abdeaddef)


Land Rover Series 3 SWB Soft Top | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Land-Rover-Series-3-SWB-Soft-Top-/290804085956?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item43b54634c4)

1975 LAND ROVER SERIES 3 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1975-LAND-ROVER-SERIES-3-/170923027181?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item27cbce6aed)

Land Rover Series 2 A SWB (4x4) 1973 LANDROVER | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Land-Rover-Series-2-A-SWB-4x4-1973-LANDROVER-/121000405549?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item1c2c2faa2d)

land rover series 3 ,4 door station wagon | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/land-rover-series-3-4-door-station-wagon-/251177081611?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a7b521b0b)

Mines got alot more for the $$$$$$ then those ones

[Landy Smurf]

it is at least worth 5k so 7kono would be a good start, soe people might not like the engine and then some might, but because you have all those other extras it definitely is an attractive buy

[Landy Smurf]

alot of people are asking big bucks for them, but they are on there week after week aswell

[banjo]

it is at least worth 5k so 7kono would be a good start, soe people might not like the engine and then some might, but because you have all those other extras it definitely is an attractive buy


Yeah id sell it as is for $5k and someone else can clean it up & reseal the roof

[The ho har's]

Jason, for a running registered vehicle I would put top dollar on it, you can always come down in price;)

Remember that one the other week for $5700.00 with rust and an unknown history. Oh I questioned the owner and he said the plate on the firewall said series 2a, well you and I know the doors hinges/rad support panel etc said it was a series 3.

So go for the top end dollar and see what you can get:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[banjo]

Hey Jim i took these for Mrs Aus..

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Also been cleaning & Painting & polishing..

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[Ausfree]

Thanks Banj, Mrs Aus loved the Peewee. The Greenmachine looks nice and shiny, hope you get what you are asking for it!!!:D

[JohnF]

Good luck in selling it. Put on top dollar as you were told above, and if it does not sell then drop a little.

[Landy Smurf]

it looks really good. I think you will get close to 7k

[banjo]

Thanks Banj, Mrs Aus loved the Peewee. The Greenmachine looks nice and shiny, hope you get what you are asking for it!!!:D

I'll have to get some pics of the peeWee when i have some meal worms for her..She knows the container & as soon as she sees it she lands on my head & stamps her feet till i give her one..Funny little thing, She was banged up & walking round the yard & would eat the dog biscutes so i started getting them for her & she just jumped on my hand oneday ..If i'm in the shed she stands at the door sqarking till i come out, I swear she likes the company .She walks round everywhere i go , is used to the dog & the dog leaves her alone..NOW the miner birds are a differant story they are dive bombing everything & anything in the back yard..:mad:

[banjo]

it looks really good. I think you will get close to 7k

I'm not done yet..Recovered the rear seats today & fully resealed all the roof..Put some more of that foam stuff i had to rip out when i did the clutch about 6 months ago..When i'm finished i'll give it another good wash & clean all the inside..

[Ausfree]

Hey Jase, has the Peewee ever crapped on your head???:angel::twisted::p

[Landy Smurf]

my grandparents have a ren or a willywag i cant remember that comes in and eats there crumbs when they have morning tea and afternoon tea. Mind you the ren or willywag has a nest on the veranda and they have there breaks/meals like clockwork

[banjo]

Hey Jase, has the Peewee ever crapped on your head???:angel::twisted::p
Nup not yet ..Give it time i'm sure she will

[banjo]

Here it is so far..

Bullbar painted

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All that foam stuff reglued in..All new not the old stuff..

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Rear seats all done..

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:D:D:D:D:D I been busy

[Landy Smurf]

looks awesome jason

[Ausfree]

Yep, should bring top dollar, Jase!!:D

[Landy Smurf]

where does that speaker cushion thing go that is sitting in the middle of the back?

[banjo]

where does that speaker cushion thing go that is sitting in the middle of the back?

Thats the over head consol..Speaker at each end ..

[Landy Smurf]

cool!

[JohnF]

Jason, ask for $9999.oo. If no one is interested then drop the price a little bit.

[Ausfree]

Yeah, drop the price to $9998.50, but only if you have to!!!:p[bigwhistle]

[Landy Smurf]

and that way it gives you more time to think about if you really want to sell it

[banjo]

and that way it gives you more time to think about if you really want to sell it

Yeal i'll sell it or part trade it or even swap it..If i dont i'll never get anything done to the wagon or Harry..I only have to fix the overhead consol & give it another wash & go over all the inside with armourall..

Someone asked what would i SWAP it for ..
A early range rover.
A disco
An early fender
A county
A triumph bike or old iron head harley
A ute
A bus of some sort
Part trade for a small ride on lawn mower
Pretty nuch anything of interest but NO BOATS

If i keep it i'm just going to want to put parabolics on it & look into disc brakes & so on..

PLUS i HATE selling cars.

[Landy Smurf]

would you consider a v8 disco or county or does it have to be all diesel?

[banjo]

would you consider a v8 disco or county or does it have to be all diesel?

ANY.. V8s are fun..

[Landy Smurf]

there are a few v8 countys in newcastle that are for sale and both are registered one is 4k the other 4.5kono

[banjo]

there are a few v8 countys in newcastle that are for sale and both are registered one is 4k the other 4.5kono

SWEET :D:D:D

[banjo]

Well Pretty much got the car done today.Just need to wash & go over the inside with armourall.Then i'll have to take the camper round for an inspection for rego as the green one is the only car to tow it..BUT It will be sold with the car as well.With the fridge freezer & most of the camping gear..Keeping me swags & the 9 quart dutch oven..But i will still swap it aswell..Depends what anyone has to offer.All should be done & finished by the weekend & on the market..Someone has a range rover in the markets that i'd be interested in..Both car & camper are $9500 ONO . . Let me know if use know anyone that mite be interested in buying or swapping..

[Landy Smurf]

you should advertise on gumtree as well as it is free and easy to use.
best of luck with it!

[JohnF]

..Someone has a range rover in the markets that i'd be interested in.. . Let me know if use know anyone that mite be interested in buying or swapping..[/SIZE]

Banjo, You can get a very nice Range Rover classic very cheap. I recently got a 1991 Range Rover V8 Auto, roof Rack Bull Bar, rear step, Mag Wheels, Cooper Tyres 90% tread. Three Fuel Tanks, etc. Good uphostery, New Discs, for only $1200-- unregistered.

Slight insignificant Radiator leak [or hose, have not checked yet].

Needs New Disc Rotors front and back. Easy to repair-- I have had Rotors off a LR before now. A couple of hours work will do it.

So do not pay too much for a RRC. And they are the most comfortable 4wd, though looking at your Avitar you will definately want to convert it to leaf Springs in order to make it into a real Land Rover :D

Oh V8 is expensive on Petrol. We are going to convert it to an Isuzu/MSA/Lt230/2 inch body lift--see my threads in the Isuzu section.

For others a 300TDI may be a better conversion perhaps [if you are not going LPG that is, and do want to convert]. Convert I say Convert-- oops this is not the "Does God Exist" thread :)

You do not need to spend much to get a very nice RRC.

[JohnF]

I know people who got Isuzu Counties for 2.5K. It is possible. More Toque than a v8. And 10Litres per 100km, half the fuel of a V8.

[banjo]

Its done car is in the markets

[Judo]

I know people who got Isuzu Counties for 2.5K. It is possible.

:o Where?! How?! ;)


Secondly, HI EVERYONE! :D
I stumbled upon this thread a few weeks back. Never seen it before then! I read the first page or two, then skipped a few hundred and have been secretly following since. :p

Jase - incredible story and well done posting and for everything that happened in the last 600 pages (I only saw good stuff). hehe

I often find myself procrastinating on AULRO while at work, so I might drop in with comments here and there.... Like for instance: you would swap the series Landy for a BUS of some kind? Why a bus? The rest I totally get. :)

[banjo]

:o Where?! How?! ;)


Secondly, HI EVERYONE! :D
I stumbled upon this thread a few weeks back. Never seen it before then! I read the first page or two, then skipped a few hundred and have been secretly following since. :p

Jase - incredible story and well done posting and for everything that happened in the last 600 pages (I only saw good stuff). hehe

I often find myself procrastinating on AULRO while at work, so I might drop in with comments here and there.... Like for instance: you would swap the series Landy for a BUS of some kind? Why a bus? The rest I totally get. :)

Hi Judo , yeah drop in often :) ..As for a bus anything like a kombi would do..I hate selling cars would be happy to swap if someone did have something i liked..it would have to realy grab me..A disco or RR on atleast 33s & have a bullbar..

[Judo]

Hi Judo , yeah drop in often :) ..As for a bus anything like a kombi would do..I hate selling cars would be happy to swap if someone did have something i liked..it would have to realy grab me..A disco or RR on atleast 33s & have a bullbar..
Ahhh a kombi! I have a mate who's slowly been fixing one up (as it keeps breaking down). It has been going well lately and internally it's a camper. It's very nice indeed. Last weekend I saw a kombi towing a boat on a trailer! It was going as well as it could...... I overtook in a 300TDI, so they weren't going fast. :p

[Disco Muppet]

G'day Banjo :)
I, much like Judo, have lurked for a while, and Mate I'm blown away, an inspiring story, I wish you the very best :thumbsup:
I tend to keep my eye on the markets for LRs, just to see what pops up.
The condition of your landy, and the life it's lead puts it so far above the ones sitting in paddocks with "ran well when last started 8 years ago" in the description it's not funny :D
You should be able to get your asking price or close to it, and there are some decent rangies and discos you could trade it for as well :ohyes:
There's a rebuilt county with galv chassis, rebuild and upgraded 4.6 motor, etc on carsales asking 10, could be an interesting project :angel:
Best of luck with whatever you pick, personally I'm backing the Disco :twisted: :angel: :D
Cheers
Muppet

[banjo]

Well got a shock today, just finished lunch & heard a truck pull up out the front everyone said what was that but no one got up to see , so i gets up & just about to open the front door when i heard Jim out back sing out HEY banj ya home..So went out back & he says i brought someone over that you have'nt met yet.V8Ian was with him in his truck..Was great a truely nice bloke & we had a cuppa & yaked for a couple of hours was great..Did'nt get nervouse although i was shaking as i was bloody cold , was ok while i had me cuppa then it got cold..Karen & cody took some pics of the race car in his truck .Will post up later if is ok i'll make sure with Ian first tho..& that stupid bloody dog of mine kept jumping on everyone GGGGRRRRR got no brains i tell ya..Thick as a london brick & just as stupid . . .

[Judo]

Sounds like a pleasant afternoon! Have you considered getting a cat? Cat's are way better than dogs. :p

[banjo]

Sounds like a pleasant afternoon! Have you considered getting a cat? Cat's are way better than dogs. :p

Had one but it got wheels disease & left us with 3 kittens to raise till they where old enough to palm off..Plus Fred (daughter ) has a ferret running round the house which thinks its human..Bloody lives better then me to Has a 3 story house cage that it sleeps in..

[Ausfree]

Yeah mate, was quite a surprise in Ian's truck, very impressive. I noticed you shaking, that's why I suggested we go, because I thought maybe you had about enough, I know you don't like long meetings with people!!:D

[banjo]

Yeah mate, was quite a surprise in Ian's truck, very impressive. I noticed you shaking, that's why I suggested we go, because I thought maybe you had about enough, I know you don't like long meetings with people!!:D

Na was all good i think it was just cold.Had to put jumper on wen use left..This weather is shocking stinkin hot oneday then bloody freezing the next..

[Landy Smurf]

always good to meet more people especially aulronians. I have abit of free time now if it is okay with you jason i would not mind coming down one day for a bit of a yack and look around your rovers. If you don't want to that is ok you do not need to explain

[banjo]

always good to meet more people especially aulronians. I have abit of free time now if it is okay with you jason i would not mind coming down one day for a bit of a yack and look around your rovers. If you don't want to that is ok you do not need to explain


Yeah that should be good. Pretty much anyday after lunch is good..

[Judo]

Had one but it got wheels disease & left us with 3 kittens to raise till they where old enough to palm off..Plus Fred (daughter ) has a ferret running round the house which thinks its human..Bloody lives better then me to Has a 3 story house cage that it sleeps in..

lol I can only begin to imagine a ferret that thinks it's human. We have 1 cat that thinks she deserves special treatment - like all cats do! My g/f has had her since a kitten, but we've only been living together a a year. A great cat and surprisingly obedient! Comes when you call her. Understands when we tell her off. Doesn't leave our yard at all and sleeps on her bed when we tell her to. Amazing.

The best thing I've seen though is a perfectly house trained and obedient rabbit! Hilarious and cute! :D

[Landy Smurf]

Yeah that should be good. Pretty much anyday after lunch is good..
well i might be going down next week but i will give you plenty of notice. I am looking forward to it though

[banjo]

well i might be going down next week but i will give you plenty of notice. I am looking forward to it though

We will have to let Jim know when your coming as he would like to meet you aswell..

[Landy Smurf]

sounds good, i have not seen him for a few years now, well overdue

[Ausfree]

Yeah, young Tony and his Dad and I have already met at the LandRover Expo, the year before last. Wouldn't mind having a yack to him again.:D

[Landy Smurf]

i should know later today if i am coming down on monday or not, I have a few things to do down there

[JohnF]

:o Where?! How?! ;)



There was an Isuzu on Gum tree [Brisbane] a few days ago for $2800--.

They do not come up every day at that price, but sometimes do come up at that price.

But Banjo would have to change his "Real Land Rovers have leaf springs," if he got a County :)

[Landy Smurf]

may be coming down tomorrow now instead but i will let you know later tonight if i am

[banjo]

may be coming down tomorrow now instead but i will let you know later tonight if i am

Yep..just turn up its best that way .So i dont think about it.If i think about it thats when i start worrying :(

[Ausfree]

Yep..just turn up its best that way .So i dont think about it.If i think about it thats when i start worrying :(
Yep, that's what I do. I did that yesterday when I brought V8Ian over to meet Jason!!!:D

[Landy Smurf]

well i wont be coming tomorrow, can you pm me your address and then one day i will pop in after lunch oh and it wont be a weekend

[V8Ian]

'Twaas great to meet the entire family Jason, all lovely people (even the dog too :D) And Gentleman Jim too.
I went on to Melbourne and had dinner with Mick_Marsh and Frog, from the other forum. Then I went to Ballarat and picked up six new FPV V8 engines. They're to wide to fit into a Land Rover :(:angel:. From there it was back to Brisvegas, the only problem I had was with my new Navman My Escape (top of the range) :mad::mad::mad: It keeps freezing and stalling. :censored:

[Ausfree]

Yes Ian, you can be a regular on all Forums, you can call yourself an Aulroian or a Landytownian but when you regularly post on this Thread you reach the dizzy heights and can call yourself..................an "Embarrassment", you are in elite company here, mate!!:thumbsup::p:D

[JohnF]

Yes Ian, you can be a regular on all Forums, you can call yourself an Aulroian or a Landytownian but when you regularly post on this Thread you reach the dizzy heights and can call yourself..................an "Embarrassment", you are in elite company here, mate!!:thumbsup::p:D

Never realised I may be called "an Embarasment." Come to think of it my wife too often calls me "an Embarasment."

[The ho har's]

hm mm, embarrassment, I will think about this one:D

Great to hear you have met Jason as well Ian.

Now who is left on the team to met you Jason ?

Mrs hh:angel:

[Landy Smurf]

speaking of meeting i am trying to convince pappa and grandpappa for a trip to toowoomba in late january. how far is it from there to your place and would you guys be available in late january early feb.

[The ho har's]

speaking of meeting i am trying to convince pappa and grandpappa for a trip to toowoomba in late january. how far is it from there to your place and would you guys be available in late january early feb.


Been a couple of years since we met you:) Always happy to meet:)

Toowoomba is about 1 and a half hours from here, If you time it right you can go to the REALLY BIG Towoomba swap meet;) we go most years:) Thats where Glen got his 80" from;) Let us know closer to the time:)

Mrs hh:angel:

[Landy Smurf]

i will let you know when it gets closer what date is the swap meet?

[The ho har's]

Toowoomba Swap is on the 2/3rd Feb 2013. $12.00 for 2 days, $8.00 for 1.

There too much to see on 1 day:o It is well worth the visit:)

Mrs hh:angel:

[Landy Smurf]

if we go i will try and make it then

[Ausfree]

Never realised I may be called "an Embarasment." Come to think of it my wife too often calls me "an Embarasment." John, the title is just not handed out to anyone, you must be a regular poster on this Thread to become an "Embarrassment" and when you qualify, the title is handed out with great reverence.:angel::p:whistling: Many have tried and few have succeded, so make it part of your "to-do" list!!

[Landy Smurf]

i know what this thread started out as but what is it the general gist of it now?

[Ausfree]

i know what this thread started out as but what is it the general gist of it now?
Support for Banjo!!!:D

[Landy Smurf]

ok so it is what it started out as i just wasnt sure as i missed most of the convo

[JohnF]

John, the title is just not handed out to anyone, you must be a regular poster on this Thread to become an "Embarrassment" and when you qualify, the title is handed out with great reverence.:angel::p:whistling: Many have tried and few have succeded, so make it part of your "to-do" list!!

My first post on this thread was somewhere around page 10--have not looked at page 10 or so for a while. never thought this thread may have so many pages, but have always followed it, except for some time when I lost where it was--the Soap Box, and for a long time did not know how to find the soapbox--I do know now after you AUSFREE did tellme how to find the soapbox. I have always tried to support Banjo, but sometimes have been caught up with other things. But I think I have read every post on this thread.

I did miss a few posts on banjos Build of Harry thread, but got most of those.

[banjo]

Well i got a shock today. Young Tony called in.Totally did'nt expect it as it was about 3 pm & thought na be to late for Tony to call in now.& i even had lunch :) .I must be getting the hang of this meeting people cause Tony did'nt leave till a bit after 7 pm.BUT i think thats more our fault as we (Karen & I ) talk the ear off an elephant to poor Tony for 4 hours so we appologise for that Tony..I have to say though for a young fella you really do have your head screwed on & seem a lot older then your age..A GOOD THING.I was actualy worried we would'nt have much other then the landys to talk about BUT i was wrong had heaps to talk about.Thats probably the longest first visit i have ever had..But i was comfortable as i was talking , If i was'nt i would'nt of spoken to much for long..We TOTALLY enjoyed ourselves Karen & I so thanks for coming Tony..It was a pleasure..






Now we have met
John F
Jim
Didge & Daughter
Brian
Jerry D
The HO HARS
Sleepy
The guy with Jerry & the ho hars (Shane i think )
Dale
Tony
V8 Ian

I cant think of anyone else. i hope i have'nt left anyone out.

OOPS & drifter

[Landy Smurf]

i was thinking when i left , hey i was there for a bit over 4 hrs. i must admit i too was a bit worried that we may not have had much to talk about but i think if we had the time we would have been there until midnight chatting away.
I am already looking forward to my next trip down there and it only took 1hr 20mins to get home( i did have a good run though).
you can tell Karen that i do not have a headache...yet lol

[Didge]

Champions Jason and Karen, you guys have met more AULRO people than most of us. We should really organise a day or weekend doing some real off road driving with you guys, eh? Watagans ain't far from home for you is it? :) :)
And believe me, you guys are so pleasant and easy to talk to, it's no surprise people yak on for a while when they call in. Hey, from memory I was there for at least an hour and I was in a real hurry to get home cos my daughter had to be somewhere at a certain time.
cheers gerald

[Ausfree]

Glad you could make it, Tony. Shame I couldn't be there, but as you can see Jason is a talker, he has come a long way since starting this Thread and not knowing anybody on the Forum. I think it does Jason a world of good, to put faces to names of people he meets on AULRO!!:D:D

[Landy Smurf]

well i am thinking a trip down there soon when you are not working. i dont mind driving down as it is not that long of a trip.
a day trip out would be great and remember Jason you guys are welcome anytime to come up for a trip or camping

[The ho har's]

Tony,

I am so glad you made the trip to meet Jason and Karen.. they are terrific arn't they:D

they will talk your head off about Land Rovers:D

I hope more make the effort

Mrs hh:angel:

[The ho har's]

Now we have met
John F
Jim
Didge & Daughter
Brian
Jerry D
The HO HARS
Sleepy
The guy with Jerry & the ho hars (Shane i think )Dale
Tony
V8 Ian

I cant think of anyone else. i hope i have'nt left anyone out.

OOPS & drifter


That would be Daniel / LRO on the forum;)

Mrs hh:angel:

[Landy Smurf]

we did talk a bit about land rovers but in general we spoke more about other things.
yes they are really nice easy going people.
ps. i am still trying to persuade dad about toowoomba late january for a week

[Ausfree]

Any joy selling the "Green Machine", Jason???:)

[banjo]

Any joy selling the "Green Machine", Jason???:)

Nup had it on ebay & had 50 watchers on it .. Not one bid or offer , got one question..


I'm thinking i mite take the parabolics outa wagon & put em in green one.

Take the engine & gearbox out of wagon for Harry.

Take the heater for the green one..

Then i mite GIVE AWAY the wagon without an engine or box or i could sell a rebuilt engine & gear box for it cheap to go with it..Oh & the seats will come out for Harry aswell..

I cant afford to build 2 cars & engineer them..Now that fred has a car they would only be in the green one when & if we get a chance to get away, not daily..But i want the wagon GONE ASAP so i have some room back to get some work done..
Are ya interested Jim ??? :D:D:D

The wagon with the engine i'll sell for $500 ONO i think ..
The green one is very reliable now.The wagons not it needs a NEW carby that $400 on its own ..Plus with work on Harry it would take so many years to get them both done & with no shed they will fall apart quick..
Although the wagon would make an awesome duel cab..But then i would'nt get Harry done at all..& would'nt get anything for it to sell it & i could'nt work on wagon here without a shed to make a duel cab as the roof would be off for quiet awhile to do everything..

Anyone got any ideas ??????????????????????????:(

[banjo]

Or i could just burn the bloody lot of em..

[banjo]

Hey Tony you know thos doors we where talking about the other day.Could you do me a favour & find out about 4 front ones, Please if you have time , dont go out of your way though..

[Ausfree]

You could try to re-advertise the "Green Machine" at say $5,000 ONO and see how you go.:) By the way, you had 47 watchers on E-Bay, I had a look 3 times.

[banjo]

You could try to re-advertise the "Green Machine" at say $5,000 ONO and see how you go.:)

Na would be giving it away.& would'nt get enough to do either of the ones still here..I spent between $10,000 to $12,000 on green one..Dont realy want to add all the receipts up.Last time we did that it was just over $10k

[banjo]

Gee i tell ya i could crawl into a hole & stay there awhile at the moment..:(

[banjo]

Na would be giving it away.& would'nt get enough to do either of the ones still here..I spent between $10,000 to $12,000 on green one..Dont realy want to add all the receipts up.Last time we did that it was just over $10k

I do realise i wont get anywhere near that back..But realy wen we think about it its only been used daily for about 12 months here,Karen still had the crapota for awhile & befor that it only got used once a fortnight if that as i dont go out much or far so it has'nt realy been used much...Dunno

[banjo]

You could try to re-advertise the "Green Machine" at say $5,000 ONO and see how you go.:) By the way, you had 47 watchers on E-Bay, I had a look 3 times.

50 on the last day & 49 just before it ended:p

[Ausfree]

Try other places to advertise like Gumtree for inst.:) Or, if push comes to shove try to auction it through E-Bay with the highest bidder winning. Start at say..........$2,000. Now, if you only get $2000 that's better than nothing.

[Landy Smurf]

what doors?? i thought the only doors we were talking about was the rear door. was it the front doors or the door tops?

[Landy Smurf]

I would be surprised if you did not get 6k for it. i would definitely put it on gumtree as it is free and you could put a ow starting price on the green on ebay and just put a high reserve around 6 or 6.5 as this sometimes gets more people interested

[Ausfree]

Thanks Tony, forgot to mention, put a high reserve on it, that way you may get some bites and if two or more people are interested, they might start bidding against each other.:D

[banjo]

what doors?? i thought the only doors we were talking about was the rear door. was it the front doors or the door tops?

The windy window ones you was saying about ..Cant remember where it was..

[Landy Smurf]

oh yeah i remember can i give you his contact number or a link to his add

[Landy Smurf]

here is a link to one of his adds you can fins his hone number on there LAND ROVER SERIES 2 EX ARMY SWB 1959 COMMAND RECONISANCE | Engine, Engine Parts & Transmission | Gumtree Australia Hawkesbury Area - Colo Heights (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/colo-heights/engine-engine-parts-transmission/land-rover-series-2-ex-army-swb-1959-command-reconisance/1009421486)

[Ausfree]

Totally off the subject, but I'm almost a "Topic Toaster":BigThumb:

[Ausfree]

Now I am!!!!:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[Landy Smurf]

LOL good on ya Jim

[JohnF]

congrats Jim.



Now I am hungry. Could you please toast me a topic :D

[banjo]

Well done Jim :D:D

[The ho har's]

Congrats Jim, you will be catching me in no time:angel::p

Mrs hh:angel:

[Ausfree]

congrats Jim.



Now I am hungry. Could you please toast me a topic :D
I'm game if you are John, but be warned, I have a habit of burning things. My wife has banned me from the BBQ!!!:p

[Ausfree]

Congrats Jim, you will be catching me in no time:angel::p

Mrs hh:angel:

Am I allowed to add my 5100 posts on LT to my total Carolyn:p I think you're pretty safe!!:D:D Nearly forgot, I have 19 posts on REMLR, that should bolster my total!!

[Landy Smurf]

Jim what car do you drive now?

[Landy Smurf]

what is happening with your landys jason?

[banjo]

what is happening with your landys jason?
Well im taking the engine & box outa wagon eengine is out already box to come.parabolics are going in green one.engine & box going into Harry taking the roof off wagon for gteen one..took heater out for green one..the baulkhead in wagon is bad it has has fibro or aspestos covered it..& some of it is actualy made of it now engine is out can see it all . No engineer would pass it like it is let alone a blue slip..then i may just give whats left away.if someone will come get it straight away..;)
Having trouble with owner & realestate about a shed..they wont get us one so was going to get a shiping container for up the back but they giving us heaps about that to.they want us to get writen permission off council for it.plus have to take lots of pics of the slab which is absolutly stuffed broken & very uneven..we have to get insurance for it.& i have to put timber down for it to sit on..But the slab is so ****ed already.& if it marks it or scratches the slab we have to replace it..

[Landy Smurf]

no rest for the wicked. so your keeping the green one and doing harry up and stripping the wagon, keeping what you want and getting rid of the rest?

[banjo]

no rest for the wicked. so your keeping the green one and doing harry up and stripping the wagon, keeping what you want and getting rid of the rest?

Yep thats it. Have'nt the time money or the room to build the & now that fred has her little car we arent in the green one so much..So should be good for when we finaly get to go away..

[Landy Smurf]

there is some parts i would not mind buying from the wagon but then it does leave you with the rest of it there

[banjo]

Look where not greedy people never have been , got no money & happy without it..But we have been here in this house for close to 3 years , when we first moved in we where paying $270 pw now we pay over $300 a week thats fine.But we asked if we could have a garage or atleast a carport the owner just said straight up NUP.He has a few rentals & is very addement that he doesnt want us to move out as we are the only people to look after the yards & the house & we always pay our rent so he deffantly doesnt want us to move BUT we cant even have a carport..Yet we have had to go with out hot water for well over a week cause when the hot water system went he kept ringing plumbers to see if they could just weld it up..The stove is very dicey ya get shocks from some of the power pionts. All taps in kitchen & bathroom are stuffed not the washers i replace them regulary just the taps themselves , the owner said we could fix them if we like..He has now started to ring us here not go through the realestate & turns up when he wants to check on things..So i dont think it unfair that we asked for atleast a carport..He wont replace the TV aerial for the digital , we use a set top box but without the aerial its not the best & goes in & out of tune so quick..our rent is due to go up at Xmas as it goes up every 6 months so we are just waiting for the letter to get here..I would like to keep the wagon for a latter project & make a duel cab ute out of it as that would be great for us.But Harry is more practical & is more inportant as i received it as a gift so it comes first for that reason..So its getting the V8 & 5 speed from the wagon..I do have a fully rebuilt gearbox & 202 engine i rebuilt for Harry that i could sell to who ever gets wagon..if i can get about $350 for them id be happy.engine still needs a carby & dizzy thats all..
Things are starting to fall to **** for us at the moment bigtime..so as usual we go 2 steps forward to go back 50 gggggrrrrrrrrr..


Rant over now.

[banjo]

there is some parts i would not mind buying from the wagon but then it does leave you with the rest of it there

What bits you after & i may just think about it..

Can get one of those mobs that pay for scrap to get it they give ya from $50 woohoo :D:D:D:p

[Landy Smurf]

that sucks jason, I wish i could help you guys out.
Unfortunately the parts off the top of my head are the front guards but then that would make the rest of it a little unsellable most likely.
If you sell the whole thing go for it.
I will try and come back down in a few weeks if i can and hopefully jim can come over and we can have another chat session.

[banjo]

that sucks jason, I wish i could help you guys out.
Unfortunately the parts off the top of my head are the front guards but then that would make the rest of it a little unsellable most likely.
If you sell the whole thing go for it.
I will try and come back down in a few weeks if i can and hopefully jim can come over and we can have another chat session.

I honestly dont think anyone will buy it as i want things off it aswell.roof maybe the rear side panels with the slidy windows. brake booster.exhaust system to mok up one for Harry then can get one made to match the mok up..So ya just mite be in luck Tony..front door tops arent the best very wobbly

[banjo]

Hey Tony i can see why you have smurfs as avitar pic after seeing your face page pics But dunno how the party or the blue body paint came about.:p

[banjo]

I mite get Fred to inflict some hurting pain to my left shoulder & lower neck in the next couple of days that will take me mind off cars & crap about this place, But i have to do all the drawing for her.:(:(:(



Oh Fred got offered another chair at a differant Tattoo shop the other week starting on $75 an hour..Its a real shame she has my problems aswell plus she hates drawing ..after a yaer she would be on full % which is about or upto $160 an hour..But if she took a job in tattooing id have to go with her to do all her drawing & set up the machines as she hates that part so i end up doing it here.Mind you Fred is an awesome drawer to..& most apprentaships in tattooing are 2 to 3 years & most of that is just drawing & setting up the machines for the others & if your lucky they mite let you touch some skin a little. But fred can already do that & knows all the skin types & the correct needle depth on all types of skin & is just a natual at it & has been told so many times that she is in a very few who can do that , & told that by very good tattoo artists ..

[Ausfree]

Trying to follow all this Jason.:confused: Let's see, as I understand it, you are now keeping the "Green Machine", stripping the Series 2a for parts and selling the rest off. Keeping "Harry" using some of the stripped parts. Do I understand you correctly??;):confused::)

[Landy Smurf]

it was for my brothers 21st, he had a joint party with a girl called sharnee and his name is greg so they had a dress up with the theme being S and G so i dressed up as a smurf

[banjo]

I mite get Fred to inflict some hurting pain to my left shoulder & lower neck in the next couple of days that will take me mind off cars & crap about this place, But i have to do all the drawing for her.:(:(:(



Oh Fred got offered another chair at a differant Tattoo shop the other week starting on $75 an hour..Its a real shame she has my problems aswell plus she hates drawing ..after a yaer she would be on full % which is about or upto $160 an hour..But if she took a job in tattooing id have to go with her to do all her drawing & set up the machines as she hates that part so i end up doing it here.Mind you Fred is an awesome drawer to..& most apprentaships in tattooing are 2 to 3 years & most of that is just drawing & setting up the machines for the others & if your lucky they mite let you touch some skin a little. But fred can already do that & knows all the skin types & the correct needle depth on all types of skin & is just a natual at it & has been told so many times that she is in a very few who can do that , & told that by very good tattoo artists ..

& the job is very long hours & you end up with a bad back & very bad or very poor eye sight after years at it..Plus she hates doing it & complain about giving us tattoos & ya really feel it when shes had enough as she get real rough on the skin :o:o:(:(:eek::eek:

[Landy Smurf]

did she turn it down or is thinking about it?

[banjo]

Trying to follow all this Jason.:confused: Let's see, as I understand it, you are now keeping the "Green Machine", stripping the Series 2a for parts and selling the rest off. Keeping "Harry" using some of the stripped parts. Do I understand you correctly??;):confused::)
Thats it..:D:D

[banjo]

it was for my brothers 21st, he had a joint party with a girl called sharnee and his name is greg so they had a dress up with the theme being S and G so i dressed up as a smurf

LMAO & ya got your girlfriend to go along with it ..LOL

[Ausfree]

OK, I understand, I had to read through some of your posts a few times to get a handle on it!!:D

[banjo]

did she turn it down or is thinking about it?

Really not to sure about it.But i can understand not wanting to do it for a living as you do burn out quickly ..

[banjo]

OK, I understand, I had to read through some of your posts a few times to get a handle on it!!:D

Yeah i just cant stretch to do the 2 .If i had more room & a garage id say yes to both..But even just doing Harry is pushing it with no garage & as use know i'm very fussy about the work i do.If something does'nt look good enough i will do it all again till i'm happy with the result..

[Landy Smurf]

money does not buy happiness

[banjo]

money does not buy happiness

So very true..

She starts her tafe next year in vetanairy nursing & has her job placement at the little pet shop at argy near glendale.& its what she really loves ANIMALS..

[Landy Smurf]

if that is what she loves doing then follow that is my best advice

[Ausfree]

money does not buy happiness
Maybe not there young Tony but by gee........it gives you a lot more options!!!:p

[Ausfree]

Hey Jason, why don't you put the 253 donk in the "Green Machine", make it a real goer!!!:D

[banjo]

Hey Jason, why don't you put the 253 donk in the "Green Machine", make it a real goer!!!:D

Na . But i would if i didnt have to reengineer it :D

[Landy Smurf]

i was going to say , money doesnt buy happiness....but it sure helps.

[Landy Smurf]

may be heading down newcastle way again soon

[Brian]

Me too

[Landy Smurf]

roughly when Brian?

[banjo]

HHHHHMMMMMMMMMMMM & i wanted $7000 for mine.

Land Rover Series 3 SWB, Built 1975, Original Engine, Holden Carby, Petrol | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Land-Rover-Series-3-SWB-Built-1975-Original-Engine-Holden-Carby-Petrol-/251190947355?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item3a7c25ae1b)

[banjo]

Hey guys if use call in at this time of year we just ask for short visits, As we BOTH hate this time of year bigtime.Please..:D

[Ausfree]

HHHHHMMMMMMMMMMMM & i wanted $7000 for mine.

Land Rover Series 3 SWB, Built 1975, Original Engine, Holden Carby, Petrol | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Land-Rover-Series-3-SWB-Built-1975-Original-Engine-Holden-Carby-Petrol-/251190947355?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item3a7c25ae1b) Jeez. it's a roughy, Jason........Tell him He's Dreaming!!;)

[101RRS]

Crikey this saga on the series vehicles has more twists and turns than a suspense novel. ;)

Garry

[Ausfree]

Crikey this saga on the series vehicles has more twists and turns than a suspense novel. ;)

Garry
That's why this Thread has lasted for so long, you don't know what's around the corner!!:BigThumb:

[Brian]

roughly when Brian?

About a week or two before xmas. Which is only about two weeks away. Far out the days are goin quick.
Probably share my time between Newcastle Penrith and Belmont, being retired, may stay 4-5 weeks.

[Landy Smurf]

i wouldnt mind having a look at that one but yes he is dreaming if it is mechanicaly good he might get 2.5k

[banjo]

Pulled the Parabolics out of wagon today & threw in some old ones.gearbox next..then the exhaust..I want to take the second roof off & use on green one as it did have one when i got it but used it elsewhere..& the vents in the roof & the windows in the roof aswell . i would of just taken the whole roof but the gutter channel is stuffed where someone has cut it so will just use what i want.Green one already has the holes for the second roof just got rivets in em..I'd like to keep the rear side panels with the slidy windows as i could use them when Harry is finished. also the rear door maybe..But then the roof has to come off for that & i really dont want it all just sitting around till i get rid of what i dont want.Dont want bit here & there laying around as such.

[banjo]

Thats if it stops raining ..

[Landy Smurf]

ah yes the rain , it has been raining decent here for over an hr well needed too. :)

[banjo]

Well i have a few stressfull days ahead of me , I lost an aunty this week Wednesday night . The funeral is this week & it going to be a big turn out & we're going so a little worried as we dont know where it is , could be at Berisfield cremo or worldsend (wallsend) or somewhere in town & i have to get there..She wasnt a real aunt she was my god fathers wife but we where close ..So not looking forward to that..:(:(:(

On a bit of a brighter note the green landy has undergone a bit of a face lift .Ive had this car for 4 years plus the 3 to build it , Ive never had a car that long before so a change was needed .Will post up some pics tonite when i have finished it :D:D:p:p

[Landy Smurf]

sorry to hear that Jason all the best with it.

[DT-P38]

Or i could just burn the bloody lot of em..

Insure them first, get an alibi second, then light the match!!!

[The ho har's]

So sorry to hear about the loss of your Aunt, Jason.

[banjo]

The funeral is at Berisfield on Wednesday at 12pm. . Its going to be a really big turn out i think..PLUS OH JOY I GET TO SEE MY OLDMAN :(:mad::(.
My Anut was the only Balcomb girl & had 4 brothers . They was a big name around here in scrap metal..

[Landy Smurf]

you will be ok with it, just remember why you are there and who you are there for. I am sure Karen will be very good support for you.

[JohnF]

Well i have a few stressfull days ahead of me , I lost an aunty this week Wednesday night . The funeral is this week & it going to be a big turn out & we're going so a little worried as we dont know where it is , could be at Berisfield cremo or worldsend (wallsend) or somewhere in town & i have to get there..She wasnt a real aunt she was my god fathers wife but we where close ..So not looking forward to that..:(:(:(

On a bit of a brighter note the green landy has undergone a bit of a face lift .Ive had this car for 4 years plus the 3 to build it , Ive never had a car that long before so a change was needed .Will post up some pics tonite when i have finished it :D:D:p:p

Sorry to hear of your loss. Chin up & God bless, John.

[JohnF]

On a lighter note, I get a Canoe Paddler's Newsletter by E-mail [paddle.net]. It had a T-shirt for sale which had a Canoe paddle on it and said,

"Paddle Faster, I hear Banjos."

Very Funny :D

[Ausfree]

I'm thinking of you and Karen too, mate!!!

[The ho har's]

Stay strong tomorrow Jas, we are all behind you:)

Mrs hh:angel:

[banjo]

Well went to the funeral today up at Berisfield Cremo..Standing room only , we ended Karen & I standing outside at a side door. Was a realy good service .Seen lots of people that i knew family friends from when i was a kid.Seen some people i have'nt seen for 20 years & seen some i thought had already passed away..


I think alot of people where shocked to see me..


We did'nt see my oldman before the service but seen him after. He was walking around talking to people & ignoring Karen & I to the point it was obviese.So after seeing everyone we wanted to see. I said to Karen come on lets go see the oldman ( Karen was'nt happy about it )..But we did anyway & i tell ya he is a small old man now seems to have shrunk & so has his voice.Didnt really talk much. he was going to ignor us wen we walked upto him so i stuck me hand out & waved in his face as such , Shook his hand & said hey how are ya going he said good , Sad day today & theres not to many of us left. I said the kids where going to come but Cody decided to goto school & Fred decided at the last minute to stay at home. THEN he left in a hurry :D Karen recons it would of rattled him that i went & SPOKE to him cause he would'nt of expected it..I have'nt seen him since my Grannys funeral i think..
& i think he was very shocked as i have fattend up a bit since then & am covered in tattoos..
Karen said cause i have put on a bit of weight & the tattoos & well i was in me jeans & Johnny REB boots & well i looked like a bikie just a clean bikie..


I think he was worried more then me :o:D;) ..



I was'nt nervous before the day really which is differant.I already knew in my head before going that if he started anything on me i was going to finish it this time no if no buts..


But he is just an old small man with cancer , Looks like a joky with a joky's voice..


I'm not afraid of him anymore..


Like DALE said ... So the tables got turned today ???


I think he may just be right.


But it was real good to catch up with everyone there..

[Ausfree]

Well Done, Jason!!!:D:D You stared down one of your demon's and won......Mate, that is good news, when you started this Thread over two years ago, you would not have done that, now you have built up confidence and looked your father in the face.:D:D
Keep going, that is one small step to regaining your confidence!!:MileStone:

[Ausfree]

Actually, having a further think on this, Jason, that was not a small step but a BIG STEP:arms::arms:

[JohnF]

Well went to the funeral today up at Berisfield Cremo..Standing room only , we ended Karen & I standing outside at a side door. Was a realy good service .Seen lots of people that i knew family friends from when i was a kid.Seen some people i have'nt seen for 20 years & seen some i thought had already passed away..


I think alot of people where shocked to see me..


We did'nt see my oldman before the service but seen him after. He was walking around talking to people & ignoring Karen & I to the point it was obviese.So after seeing everyone we wanted to see. I said to Karen come on lets go see the oldman ( Karen was'nt happy about it )..But we did anyway & i tell ya he is a small old man now seems to have shrunk & so has his voice.Didnt really talk much. he was going to ignor us wen we walked upto him so i stuck me hand out & waved in his face as such , Shook his hand & said hey how are ya going he said good , Sad day today & theres not to many of us left. I said the kids where going to come but Cody decided to goto school & Fred decided at the last minute to stay at home. THEN he left in a hurry :D Karen recons it would of rattled him that i went & SPOKE to him cause he would'nt of expected it..I have'nt seen him since my Grannys funeral i think..
& i think he was very shocked as i have fattend up a bit since then & am covered in tattoos..
Karen said cause i have put on a bit of weight & the tattoos & well i was in me jeans & Johnny REB boots & well i looked like a bikie just a clean bikie..


I think he was worried more then me :o:D;) ..



I was'nt nervous before the day really which is differant.I already knew in my head before going that if he started anything on me i was going to finish it this time no if no buts..


But he is just an old small man with cancer , Looks like a joky with a joky's voice..


I'm not afraid of him anymore..


Like DALE said ... So the tables got turned today ???


I think he may just be right.


But it was real good to catch up with everyone there..

Do not forget that Jason. You are not afraid of him any more. Do not be afraid anymore.

[banjo]

Well i'm over this bloody rain . Dont like having to sit around :(:mad:.

[Landy Smurf]

The rain is annoying but we need it so bad, so this time I will let it have this round.
But why does it have to be so bloody cold with, agh brrrrr.
how is xmas preparation going Karen and jason

[banjo]

The rain is annoying but we need it so bad, so this time I will let it have this round.
But why does it have to be so bloody cold with, agh brrrrr.
how is xmas preparation going Karen and jason

Yeah it is a bit cool..
We dont realy do Xmas..

[Landy Smurf]

either do we now,much

[banjo]

Well Fred got accepted into her Tech course for Vetanarry nursing.Which starts early next year..

[Landy Smurf]

tell her i said congratulations

[The ho har's]

Well Fred got accepted into her Tech course for Vetanarry nursing.Which starts early next year..

THIS IS FOR FRED......................











Congradulations, you go Girl:D



Mrs hh:angel:

[Ausfree]

Congratulations from me too!!:D:D

[The ho har's]

Thanks for the chrissy card Jas & Karen:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[Ausfree]

We got one too, already had one ready to send to you, Jason, probably got it now!!:D

[banjo]

We got one too, already had one ready to send to you, Jason, probably got it now!!:D

Not yet :D:p

[banjo]

Well we have had some run ins with the owner over the last month or so over a carport or a garage..Was'nt a good out come even though he is aderment he doesnt want us to leave as we are the only tenants he has had to look after the house & we pay our rent on time every week..Also had a run in with him this week over a blocked bathroom floor waste .I was standing in an inch of water & it flooded right out to the kitchen. He was trying to tell me it was a water board problem cause he is such a tightarse its not funny..& since i stretched myself a little far with the wagon & the troubles with the owner we desided to get rid of the wagon.I completely gutted it & took the engine & gearbox out for Harry & have fitted the tropical roof to green one.& i took the gaurds & bonnet & the 1 piece rear door.& sold the rest for scrap..IT WENT TODAY :(:(.BUT i'm happy as i have well & truely got my moneys worth out of it..

[banjo]

OH Yeah the green one looks totaly differant now to..Will post pics when i have finished.Gotta put the paras in & cut the side roof windows in :D:D:D Also have painted the windscreen frame & all the gal cappings.& put new GRILL on..

[Landy Smurf]

that is a shame about the landlord being a bit of a *****. I am looking forward to hearing reports about the safari roof on the green machine

[Ausfree]

Not yet :D:p
I tied it the leg of a carrier pigeon, it must be coming to you the long way!!!:p

[banjo]

Well i put all the parabolics in the green one today with all the procomp shocks .:D .Been bloody hot out there today..The green one sits higher in the rear now which is ok by me cause when the camper is hooked on & fully loaded it should sit level..Need to take the wheels off & check the brakes see how much meat is left on the shoes , Hopping theres a bit so i can just adjust them all up . . There getting a bit squeeky & the pedal a little soft with more travel so yeah hopping they just need adjusting..


Pics will come but i want to get all the things done first :p:p:p..

Oh yeah the driveshaft rubs on the loop same as it did in the wagon but only just so its an easy fix this time

[Landy Smurf]

so when are you going camping next? and just wondering where have you taken the camper since you have it and any photos of it set up?

[banjo]

so when are you going camping next? and just wondering where have you taken the camper since you have it and any photos of it set up?

Have only used it once when my parents had there big house at thornton.They had a spare block as such.Was still in there fence at side of house but big enough that you could build a big house & shed on..So we took it up there to see how to put it up..Have set it up here a few times now as i have been adding things to it..Its unregistered now but thats ok as it was due today so will rerego after Xmas so its not so close to Xmas..I've been doing work to it aswell.I'd like to build a new kitchen as this one is old.

I would like to get back upto Barranton tops , used to go up there every 2nd or 3rd weekend as a kid I i really like it up there..I was just reading an artical in a 4x4 mag & white rock camping area is now closed which is a shame as i wanted to take the kids there as there is a natural slide in the rocks..But i'm hoping i can still get to a place on the opposite side of the creek so we can walk over to it..

Some pics..

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/555.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/556.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/557.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/558.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/559.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/560.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/561.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/562.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/563.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/564.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/565.jpg

Its been painted Black now & the boat rack has gone..

[Landy Smurf]

is the white rock one you talk about at the upper allyn?
looks like a good setup

[banjo]

is the white rock one you talk about at the upper allyn?
looks like a good setup

Yeah i think it is actualy . .Was a big camping area with pit loos..now its gone aparently..But i'll see if i can get oposite side of the creek theres a small camp area there just bid enough for one family..Gets really crowded up there nowadays i'm told..seems everyone goes camping these days.I can understand why to with some prices for holidays , Even staying in a caravan park can be expensive..

[Landy Smurf]

we have been there a few times the last time i went with school but that was 6 years ago and i know the natural slide you are talking about.
It does get very busy there now and has been for sometime , i know a lot of underage people go drinking there

[Ausfree]

Hey Guys, if I hadn't mentioned it before......

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL EMBARRASSMENTS!!!:D:D:D

[The ho har's]

Merry Christmas also:D

I didn't think I was an embarrassment:( *shuttles off*;)


Mrs hh:angel:

[Ausfree]

All regular posters on this Thread (yes, you Carolyn) are "Embarrassments".:D:p

[banjo]

Yes Merry christmas to all & everyone..


























OR in our case merry ****mas.We think we will be getting an eviction notice very soon as we have really upset the owner & the realestate .As we got a letter stating that next time pipes get blocked we have to pay it we let them know we not happy we tenants an not responsible for this to find out that no rules have changed bottom line we put it there so is our responsibility to make sure no foreign stuff goes down the only thing they interested in is to replace our smoke detectors that dont work and have wiring checked only things that they could be liable for anything else is up to us door handles us because they not here when we moved in moss and slime on back ramp because no guttering us again buy cement paint and non slip paint..So we found out today that the owner will not spend any MONEY on the place even if he has to & the REALESTATE are only worried about fixing illegal stuff like our smoke alarms which are illegal if not working in NSW & dangerous stuff like the power points that ZAP us or the light bulbs the you change even with the power off they still light up when i change. Had to change one in freds room the other day & it lit up even thow the power was off & expoded in my hand..& the back enterance which dangerous as it really slippery when wet cause of moss & slim which Karen has come arse up a few times & the last time wasnt that long ago which she hurt herself & nearly broke her ankle well guess what thats not dangerous enough to them .:mad::mad::mad:. So we gave them a letter yesterday about everything that needs fixing which we do every inspection . Well it hasnt gone down very well at all ..

[banjo]

OH YAY & its my birthday on sunday i think.23rd..I turn woohoo 41..














Ya know one year eventualy we will look forward to my bday & Xmas ..MAYBE but i aint holding me breath..

[banjo]

All regular posters on this Thread (yes, you Carolyn) are "Embarrassments".:D:p

I'm going to get some embroided patches made up next year for us all in here. I hope ..They will be in the landy badge style with Embarrassments on then or with Embarrassments & user name under with the landy slash like the badge ..Except for Tony i'll put Tony on his :D..

[sheerluck]

OH YAY & its my birthday on sunday i think.23rd..I turn woohoo 41...

Whoa, that means we are only 4 days apart Banjo. 41 today for me!

Happy Birthday for the 23rd.:D

[Landy Smurf]

ah rough trot there Jason. it seems 2012 has been quite doosy all round. maybe a sea change or in your case a de-sea change is in store.
It does sounds like your landlord is very closely related to the fish's bumhole.
I was hoping to get down there before your bday and xmas but i think it will have to be after the new year now as i flat out like a lizard drinking.
an embarrassment badge , sounds good. I think i too fall into the category but thanks for thinking i dont. I will send a xmas wish soon just need to finish working

[banjo]

Whoa, that means we are only 4 days apart Banjo. 41 today for me!

Happy Birthday for the 23rd.:D

& happy birthday for today Dave..

[banjo]

ah rough trot there Jason. it seems 2012 has been quite doosy all round. maybe a sea change or in your case a de-sea change is in store.
It does sounds like your landlord is very closely related to the fish's bumhole.
I was hoping to get down there before your bday and xmas but i think it will have to be after the new year now as i flat out like a lizard drinking.
an embarrassment badge , sounds good. I think i too fall into the category but thanks for thinking i dont. I will send a xmas wish soon just need to finish working

Na i was just meaning that your user name to long for a badge /patch thats all..Yeah your in the click as such..:D:D

[Landy Smurf]

gosh you are so usernamist

[Landy Smurf]

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[JohnF]

I have not been on this thread for several days. My son got a spark from welding overhead in his ear, and it got infected--so he's been off work, so I have not driven him to work and gotten tyo the Library where I use their wireless Internet.

Thank you for the Christmas Card Jason.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE<
AND ESPECIALLY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY JASON.

[Ausfree]

Wow, this Thread got a sudden move on.:D I reckon with the "Embarrassment" patches, young Tony should have "Smurf" on his, because his user name is too long!!:p

[Ausfree]

Happy birthday to Jason and Dave!!:D:D

[banjo]

Wow, this Thread got a sudden move on.:D I reckon with the "Embarrassment" patches, young Tony should have "Smurf" on his, because his user name is too long!!:p

Hey now thats an idea .& theres a pic of him all painted BLUE on his facepage..:D:D

[The ho har's]

In Inc's thread about "behave" he said he was shutting down 'the cantina':o

I nearly had a heart atttack:o

Then he said he remermbered us:D "Embarrasment Thread":D:D

So staying around for now till someone else stuffs up and post religion or politics:mad:

Mrs hh:angel:

[Landy Smurf]

maybe if the cantina closes a new category can open hmmm if only i could think of a name...

[banjo]

Well that letter we put into the realestate the other day made waves.Had the owner RING me again today.Really don't know why he pays an agent to look after the house as he rings here when he feels like it & turns up when he feels like it.& by law he is'nt allowed to cause he uses a realestate its not a private rental..Starting to really **** me off him ring & turning up when he feels l;ike it..Realestate dont care about it , Karen rang them today about him ringing again but they did'nt really care..:mad::mad::mad::mad:

The owner is a real pain in the arse & useless so is the realestate & we've been renting through this realestate for 20 years & they have'nt changed any in that time.Would of gone through another realestate & found another house but all the rules have changed & you cant just transfer your bond between agents anymore..& they have changed aswell concerning all the drains & pipes we are now responsable for anything that goes down the drains including soap & hair..Thats why out floor waste in the bathroon blocks Karen & fred have longish hair & when you wash & the soap goes down the drain cause we have old cast iron pipes going into the old terracota pipes the soap that sits in the S bend congeels sitting in the cold old pipes..& cause there where no internal doorhandles on the inside doors when we moved in here he does'nt have to get us any BUT we can buy them if we want them..From what we can gather of all the new rules we have to pay rent & matainance on the house aswell as water usuage which is realy high through this realestate we get to pay his house off & all the matanance on & when its paid for we get kicked out so he can sell it..Which is all good & that is why people buy rentals BUT why the hell do tenant have to maintain it as well. used to be if something was wrong the owner had to fix it not nowadays ..

[Landy Smurf]

go nomad style

[Brian]

To all embarrassments, I wish you a very safe and happy festive season.
To Jason and Jim, I am at present in Penrith, and will be in your area soon, daughter has an invite to The Lord Mayors New Year's Eve function at Mrs Macquarie's chair for the 9PM fireworks, so have to go to that. Will be 'down south' for a few weeks yet, so will get to visit.
Brian

[banjo]

HHHHMMMMM yeah i wonder where this thread would end up if the cantena closed like the soapbox..Back to general chat i guess ??

[Landy Smurf]

over 6200 posts, now that kind of effort can not just get thrown away

[Ausfree]

To all embarrassments, I wish you a very safe and happy festive season.
To Jason and Jim, I am at present in Penrith, and will be in your area soon, daughter has an invite to The Lord Mayors New Year's Eve function at Mrs Macquarie's chair for the 9PM fireworks, so have to go to that. Will be 'down south' for a few weeks yet, so will get to visit.
Brian
G'Day Brian, looking forward to having a cup of coffee with you.:D Mrs Aus and I will be flying up to Bundaberg on the 9th Jan to visit one of our daughters and returning on the 16th. So anytime outside of those dates is fine with me!!:D:D

[Ausfree]

In Inc's thread about "behave" he said he was shutting down 'the cantina':o

I nearly had a heart atttack:o

Then he said he remermbered us:D "Embarrasment Thread":D:D

So staying around for now till someone else stuffs up and post religion or politics:mad:

Mrs hh:angel:Too many people with "attitude" post in the Cantina, Carolyn and one has just been banned for a month. I really think it is only a matter of time before Admin lose patience and close the Cantina down and I can understand that. This Thread which does not offend anybody happens to be caught up in the turmoil. I certainly hope that the Admin move this Thread to another area, where we do not have a heart attack, everytime certain people with "attitude" say things they shouldn't and cause a "kerfluffle"!!:D:D

[Ausfree]

On a lighter note, Mrs Aus and I have been married for 37 years, today!!:D:D:D

[Landy Smurf]

:MileStone:

[banjo]

On a lighter note, Mrs Aus and I have been married for 37 years, today!!:D:D:D

Happy anniversary Jim & Mrs Jim

[Ausfree]

Happy anniversary Jim & Mrs Jim
Yeah. I had forgotten!!!:oops2: Mrs Aus reminded me, but all is OK!!!:D

[Landy Smurf]

so what are you fellow embarrassments doing for xmas? or during the xmas/new years week?

[Ausfree]

Just had a look at the "Civil War" thread.....crikey, it's aptly named, I see another Forum user has been banned.:o Why can't people have a decent debate without slinging mud??? I used to get a little bit involved in debates, but no more, when people start slinging mud, I imeadiately lose interest!!:(

Tony, we are having a family get together, as we normally do and then in early Jan, Mrs Aus and myself are flying up to Bundaberg to visit another daughter...what are you doing????:D:D

[Landy Smurf]

i see that oerson or whatever his name got banned, i dont know what for as i kinda gave up on reading it all.
dads 50th bbq with family on the 22nd(his bday) xmas lunch on the 24th with mum one brother and his partner, working xmas eve, working 9hr shift on xmas day. dads family and my other brother and his family are coming up next weekend and dads 50th party on the 29th. in the between all that add abit more work and trying to sell land rovers and parts nd have a general clean up before i leave. oh sorry did you want the short story

[The ho har's]

On a lighter note, Mrs Aus and I have been married for 37 years, today!!:D:D:D

You share the same anniversary as Zulu Delta 534, Glen and Patsy:D not sure how many years they have been married tho:)

Happy Anna Aus and Mrs Aus:D:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[incisor]

Too many people with "attitude" post in the Cantina, Carolyn and one has just been banned for a month. I really think it is only a matter of time before Admin lose patience and close the Cantina down and I can understand that. This Thread which does not offend anybody happens to be caught up in the turmoil. I certainly hope that the Admin move this Thread to another area, where we do not have a heart attack, everytime certain people with "attitude" say things they shouldn't and cause a "kerfluffle"!!:D:D

it is in the parking lot to stay.

i have to alter some other settings so it doesn't show up in searches but that wont affect it being in here..

what the hell is in the water?

[The ho har's]

so what are you fellow embarrassments doing for xmas? or during the xmas/new years week?

Least we are safe in the parking lot:D I HOPE:)

Chrissy....My youngest daughter is flying in from Melbourne on Sunday, other daughter her partner and flatemate are coming on Chrissy day here, as well as my mum and step father, and 1 sister and her family:D. They all live local but are bringing there campers so are staying a few days:o:D

Twill be a merry time here:D:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[Brian]

I have to say that I give a lot of credit to the regulars who post here.
Management have also seen that this thread conforms to the owners rules such that Inc has seen fit to allow the thread to continue to exist.
A huge thank you as I regularly read posts and try to keep up with everyone here. I don't need to name people as you all know who I am referring to.

It is a most intriguing thread.

Looking forward to meeting up with you all in the near future.

Kindest regards
Brian.

[The ho har's]

[QUOTE=incisor;1820016]it is in the parking lot to stay.

i have to alter some other settings so it doesn't show up in searches but that wont affect it being in here..

what the hell is in the water? [QUOTE]


It's Christmas Time, it's Christmas Time lalalala:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[sheerluck]

In Inc's thread about "behave" he said he was shutting down 'the cantina':o

I nearly had a heart atttack:o

Then he said he remermbered us:D "Embarrasment Thread":D:D

So staying around for now till someone else stuffs up and post religion or politics:mad:

Mrs hh:angel:

I read here frequently, but post....well almost never. The regular posters say everything that needs to be said. Keep the other buggers out I say!

[Ausfree]

it is in the parking lot to stay.

i have to alter some other settings so it doesn't show up in searches but that wont affect it being in here..

what the hell is in the water?

'Tis the silly season Inc. and a lot of people have been sipping too much Christmas Cheer, methinks.;) It's not a full moon is it??????????????

[jerryd]

[/B]
'Tis the silly season Inc. and a lot of people have been sipping too much Christmas Cheer, methinks.;) It's not a full moon is it??????????????

Not a full moon here........but did I ever tell you about the time I was shooting tigers in India or cooked Shirley Bassey lunch ;)

[Landy Smurf]

Least we are safe in the parking lot:D I HOPE:)

Chrissy....My youngest daughter is flying in from Melbourne on Sunday, other daughter her partner and flatemate are coming on Chrissy day here, as well as my mum and step father, and 1 sister and her family:D. They all live local but are bringing there campers so are staying a few days:o:D

Twill be a merry time here:D:D

Mrs hh:angel:
sounds like a busy and exciting xmas you are going to have a lot better then mine :(

[Landy Smurf]

it is in the parking lot to stay.

i have to alter some other settings so it doesn't show up in searches but that wont affect it being in here..

what the hell is in the water?
what is in the water, what is not in the water I say.
btw way i have now found a new water source...I hope

[Ausfree]

This Thread has now been moved twice, is that some sort of record on AULRO????:)

[Landy Smurf]

it seems we are being fostered waiting to finally be adopted somewhere for good

[Ausfree]

it seems we are being fostered waiting to finally be adopted somewhere for good
That's a thought, we are just little orphans, with no place to call home, in other words we are an EMBARRASSMENT!!:arms::arms::arms:

[V8Ian]

Oh my GOD, we have a Federal ELECTION next year! ;) :wasntme:

[Landy Smurf]

no we dont

[V8Ian]

Yes we do Tony, it has to be held by the 30th of November. It should be the first Federal election that you can vote in.

[Landy Smurf]

lol i meant no we dont as in not in this thread hehe. and yes it will be my first federal election but i will be overseas so i have to work something out ah grrr

[Landy Smurf]

had my dads 50th yesterday and now working for the ext 3 days and then this week family are coming, i cant wait until the new year. Oh jason i sold one of the land rovers just one more to go. how are you going with the heat?