Embarrassment

[Ausfree]

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?

Hey Tony, pass on my best wishes to your Dad for his half century birthday!!!!:D:D:D

[Ausfree]

Just another thought......................is this the most popular Thread in the Parking Lot!!!!!!:D

[Ausfree]

Just checked........YES!!!!!!!!:banana::banana::banana: ....................

[Ausfree]

Not bad for little Orphans......are we????

[banjo]

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?

Copin with the heat set camper up in backyard today. So been sitting under the awning in shade with a little breeze..Sweet bout the landy. Whats the one you selling now? ??
Hey yeah tell ya oldman happy birthday havent seen him on here in ages

[banjo]

Got spoilt for my birthday with prezzies..i'll put some pics up later. On tablet at the moment..

[Ausfree]

My daughter ( who lives in Bundaberg) turns 44 tomorrow, mate!!!:D:D 1968 was a year I remember very well!!!:D:D

[banjo]

My daughter ( who lives in Bundaberg) turns 44 tomorrow, mate!!!:D:D 1968 was a year I remember very well!!!:D:D


NO COMMENT ..I'LL LEAVE THAT ALONE :p:twisted::wasntme:

[Ausfree]

Heyyyyyyy......I'm still young!!!!!!:p

[banjo]

Well i got these off my cousin (Vickie) A couple of Tshirts & chockies

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/381.jpg

Got this off Karen & the kids..Its one of thos portable burners that take the cans of butane..

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/382.jpg

& this of them to.


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/383.jpg

& these aswell I think there trying to tell me its time to go back to building street cars.& my favorite street car all hotted up is the mighty EH holden..

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/384.jpg
I got the head lamp off DALE i think he sic of hearing me swearing while under the car screaming i cant see i need a light

[banjo]

Heyyyyyyy......I'm still young!!!!!!:p


OH i thought it mite of been the last time you threw a leg over :eek::eek::wasntme::wasntme:

[Ausfree]

Actually I remember the EH Holden very well indeed.:D When I first saw them I thought they looked very modern and very American.:D
Holden EH - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I think the EH was one of the best looking Holdens ever brought out by GMH!!!:D:D

[Ausfree]

OH i thought it mite of been the last time you threw a leg over :eek::eek::wasntme::wasntme:
Cheeky Bugga!!!:p

[banjo]

Actually I remember the EH Holden very well indeed.:D When I first saw them I thought they looked very modern and very American.:D
Holden EH - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holden_EH)

I think the EH was one of the best looking Holdens ever brought out by GMH!!!:D:D

IMHO it was the best they ever built..I love the shape of them..& the HR was the first holden to have seatbelts fitted as the standards where all changed in 1966 the same year as the HR..

[Ausfree]

Yep, the HR was another goodun' I remember trying to buy a HR second hand back in the 70's, they wanted $1500 for a goodun' and I couldn't afford it , so I bought a HD with a 149 motor for $1290.:D The HD was in top condition and it served me well, but it doesn't compare to a HR!!:D

[Ausfree]

Mate, my first car was my favourite, had it for nearly 10 years, it was in immaculate condition when I sold it (needed some work on the motor) and I regret it to this day because the new owner flogged the daylights out of it within six months of buying it, I literally cried when I saw it.:(


What was it............It was an FJ Holden in a two tone green colour........boy I wish I hadn't sold it. But, I needed money to buy the HD!!:)

[Ausfree]

I eventually traded the HD in on a Holden HQ Station Wagon, terrible car, I finished up writing it off when I went to sleep out near Toronto and went of the road, rolled it and wrote it off, lucky I wasn't killed, I was knocked out and when I recovered, I crawled out through the windscreen. The HQ was upside down!!:)

[The ho har's]

We had an interesting day today:)

There was a call from a Vic member with turbo trouble, few phone calls and the nanocom he was after, sorted:D

A drive with him to get it and it turns he needs a new MAF for his D2a:(

While away a friend turned up collecting parts we previously arranged, his mate is brand new to the forum:D which we welcomed the other day:D

Another day in the life around here:D:D:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[Landy Smurf]

I sold the yellow series one and now i just need to get rid of the blue s2a i am thinking i might take the overdrive out and sell it separate to make the sale of the car easier. after new years i am sorting through all my parts and selling what ever i dont need and i will strip the s3 swb out the back of the shed and sell and keep whatever then the rest is going to the scrappie along with 2 chopped up s1 chassis

[Ausfree]

Well, another Christmas done and dusted, so what did everybody do today.??:D

We had a family Christmas dinner at our eldest daughters place at Belmont!!!:D:D

[Landy Smurf]

stayed up last night after work to tal to my gf and then slept woke up watched some xmas tv and then had a quick lunch and cooked a pizza to take to work for my dinner. worked then came home and decided to go onto aulro just like i always do and search the new posts. when got up i was home alone and when i got back i am home alone, so as far as xmas's go this has probably been the worst

[Ausfree]

stayed up last night after work to tal to my gf and then slept woke up watched some xmas tv and then had a quick lunch and cooked a pizza to take to work for my dinner. worked then came home and decided to go onto aulro just like i always do and search the new posts. when got up i was home alone and when i got back i am home alone, so as far as xmas's go this has probably been the worst
Sorry to hear that Tony, nothing like having family/friends around to enjoy Christmas!!:DMerry Christmas to you!!!

[banjo]

Well, another Christmas done and dusted, so what did everybody do today.??:D

We had a family Christmas dinner at our eldest daughters place at Belmont!!!:D:D

Had mum & stepfather call in in the morning then vickie called in for lunch (maccas) YUK .. & that was it..Karen & Fred are back at work today..

[Landy Smurf]

maybe next year will be better. I think the highlight was that it rained all day with the occasional clap of thunder.

[banjo]

I can honestly say none of us here ever rearly like or enjoy Xmas..Been like that for every.The KIDS are the ones that have missed out the most cause its been like it since they where born..ITS just OUR families.Cause to all of our families mine & Karens I DONT have a problem its just all in my head & im just all full of bull**** theres nothing wrong with me..So we hate this time of year..When we went to the funeral & i said that i was fine & if my father started anything i was going to finish it no IFS NO BUTS..
He is the sort of person who would start something at a thing of importance.He would get you a side & say stuff then get you so burd up so you say something or go off THEN he would go back to everyone & say **** dunno whats wrong with him only went over to say G'day..He make himself look the best guy in thw world to everyone else..When i had my 21st birthday he put on a surprise party (which i knew about) then probably halfway threw it while karen & i where siting there eating he came & sat in front of us with his plate mind you he was ****ed before the party started well he lifts his foot & puts his heel in me groin not hard & probably just mucking around (in his mind that would be mucking around) WELL i said hey be frigging carefull well that was it he threw his plate FULL of food all over the table where they set out my pressents & covered everything in food & knocked a candle over which burnt what was'nt covered in food.THEN said get outside so we goes outside so he can realy abuse me & had me in tears while some people where still turning up then he gets me inside & keeps going & keeps going on about how i would'nt work in an iron lung & wanting to belt the **** outa me .Then we could have a beer he used to say..Karen & i where to be MARRIED a few months after & had put our deposites on all the stuff for the wedding & reception well after my 21st Karens family which where at my 21st said well if he's going (my father ) then we are'nt which i cant blame them..Well use all know me buy now & i dont like crowds & i realy dont like speaking to crowds well that didnt matter he MADE me make a speach to everyone there ...GGGGRRRRRRRR

When the kids where young he expected us to still run after him at Xmas .& to me it was easier for them to come see the kids as we would have to load the kids & there prezzies in the car & unload them everywhere we went so the kids could show off what they got like most kids want to .Well i thought it would be easier to just have the grandparrents come to see us as they only had to get themselves in the car PLUS i have 2 sets of parents to go see plus Karens parents..Well that just wasnt on he was to good for that..

Its funny i am the only one who doesnt go see him & i have the problem BUT he still gets everyone to run after him & they all do then complain about it.& its even worse with him now he has cancer (mellinoma) he dieing every year for the last 10 years so he now gets step mum to ring everyone aw it could be his last Xmas so everyone runs to him then after xmas by mirrical he's still here & doing fine..

They dont ring us anymore.But **** i tell ya he has a good winge about us , so everyone says..Funny thing is no one ever says anything to him.No one said anything to him at my 21st while he was going on & abusing me..

I remember we used to invite em over for T sometimes & there was this time they came over & Karen went to heaps of trouble for T got all the stuff he like & spend most of a day arvo prepairing it , they turned up & didnt even end up eating as he got the ****s with one of me step sisters & threw em all the the car & said **** this where going home..Karen was dumb founded as she had cooked so much food that he likes to eat & we had all this food left over , gees the dog ate well for a week..
Like i said we moved out at 18 i still felt i had to run after him for so long & would go there every day to every second day till i was about 27..
This is what he carried on like for all my life till i stoped going there..When i said i was moving out i remember his exact words aslong as its not that bitches idea he said..
I wrote a mini off & was sent to work with broken ribs .When i got to work the boss said hey wheres ya car i told him what happed , he said go home ya not working & posably hurting yourself more & then need compo..So they took me home in one of the trucks when it went out on a delivery. So when i gets home he says what the hell are you doing home so told him what they said to me & so on..his words where well the bitch aint coming over while ya off then..
Hurt me back once at work cant remember how wasnt seriouse but but told to take a few days off..He went right off again over that , but it was fine to help him pull a gearbox outa me sisters mini..
I remeber buying our first car together Karen & I. well i brought the car from a caryard near his work But i didnt trade my car we just brought it..So when i picked it up i left my car at his workplace so he could drive it home as i had to pick him up everyday anyway..well that went down bad as i brought a car without him knowing & i left him my car to drive home.& we only brought a peice of **** anyway we was told for ever..Then when i was selling my onther car an old AP6 val. i was working on my sisters car with him & i sliced me finger bad enough to need stitchers so Karen i headed to the hospital to sit for ever to get it stitched up , Well that didnt happen as he rang the hospital & they told me i had to ring home so i did.He said where going out & someone rang about ya car so ya better get home to show em..So we left no stitches..

Karen was the one who diognosed my problem after ready a big story on a lady who going threw the same things as i was suffering.The docs didnt know what was wrong with me for some time they thought it was ullsors & my oldman said there just worry ullsors youll be fine..Then when my doctor diognosed me with agoraphobia my oldman was bull**** its all just in ya ****ing head theres nothing wrong with you ..

So yeah we hate this time of year bigtime..Worste part is our kids have been the ones who have suffered the most as the parents wouldnt come at Xmas for ages , now they do but the kids are grown now..

All the parents thought the same as oldman as he bashed it into them aswell..

Ahwell thats just our ****ty life.Everything is going down hill for us at the moment & have had a lot go wrong for us in the last couple of months & seems to be getting worse everyday..
Mostly having trouble with the owner & the realestate . Thats one of the biggest reasons that the wagon had to go .I would of loved to keep it..

[Landy Smurf]

i do like this time of the year if surrounded by good family and friends. Jason it saddens me every time hearing your story about your father, i wish for all your family a better and brighter 2013

[Ausfree]

I hear you about your father, Jason. Mine was the same, liked to sit on his "Golden Throne" and have everybody run after him. After mum died in 1994, he got worse and then he moved in with another woman and I did not see him from 1998 until he died in 2007. I couldn't put up with it any longer.

We didn't even know he was sick in hospital and we only found out he died the day after his funeral when there was a small funeral notice in the paper. None of the family were at his funeral (sad really) and to this day my younger brother and myself have not visited his grave. We have NO intention of ever setting foot inside that cemetary again. I might add, that if he had phoned us to say he was very ill, I would have visited him, as my personality is vastly different to his, I am more like my mother, and boy did she have some crap to put up with from him, including bashings in the 1950's and early 60's.

So mate, I hear you loud and clear, remember you have your own family who love you, Karen and the kids, I am sure will support you through the good times and bad.

Don't forget you have your good mates on the Forum who are supporting you all the way.........I will get over to visit you as soon as I get a chance.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND KAREN AND THE KIDS!!:D:D:D

[Landy Smurf]

so what is everyone's plans for new years and what is your new years resolution ?

[banjo]

so what is everyone's plans for new years and what is your new years resolution ?

Nothing & none

[Ausfree]

First job is to help daughter No. 3 shift house, that'll take up tomorrow and then I work on Sunday and as I have mentioned before mrs Aus and myself will be flying to Bundaberg to visit daughter No.2 on 9th Jan.:D:D

[Ausfree]

Hey Smurf, you have changed your smurf!!!:p

[Landy Smurf]

what about daughter number one Jim?

[Landy Smurf]

yes i changed it i thought about time to do the 'ol avatar swap. This is the closest I could get to a landy smurf( which is what I am thinking about changing my name too, just on aulro not in real life...or am I?)

[Ausfree]

what about daughter number one Jim?
She lives at Belmont, we had Christmas dinner there!!!:D They are in numerical order, according to age, Daughter No.1 being the oldest!!!

[Ausfree]

Just noticed, you are now a "Forum Sage", congratulations there Tony!!:MileStone:

[Landy Smurf]

thanks Jim, I have been posting like crazy since the Fiance left and I am not doing uni.
I must admit f it was not for this thread I probably would have left aulro with all the crap going on and some of the more interesting series threads drying up.

[Ausfree]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/214.jpg

That's daughter No.1 on the left side front.:D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/215.jpg

That's daughter No.3 on the right side second in and Mrs Aus is on the left 4th person in!!:D:D

Obviously daughter N0.2 couldn't be there as she is in Bundaberg!!:D:D

[Ausfree]

thanks Jim, I have been posting like crazy since the Fiance left and I am not doing uni.
I must admit f it was not for this thread I probably would have left aulro with all the crap going on and some of the more interesting series threads drying up.

You are right there, I am amazed at the amount of people who just want to agrue for the sake of it. I was a member of a Pommy LandRover site (not Landytown) and gave it away completely, because the Forum was so Toxic. At least the Admin/Mod team here are trying to restore balance!!:D

[Landy Smurf]

You have a beautiful family Jim

[Ausfree]

That's what I am trying to impress on Jason, I too had a rough upbringing (Mum was great, despite what she had to put up with) and what I am trying to say to Jason is,"life goes on, live it, you only get one chance, the past is the past" as you know I am a lot older than Jason and I have managed to create my own life with my kids and grandkids and extended family.

As Jason grows older and his kids grow up and have kids of their own his father's influence will gradually disappear into the background and become of no importance any longer!!!:D

[Landy Smurf]

I think it would be great for Jason to move into a smaller town or somewhere a bit more rural but I can understand how hard and complicated something like that would be.
I always try to think about " you only get one life , so live it',
Maybe when you get back from QLD Jim we could have another meet and greet at Jason's,
Dont worry Jason we will invite you to your place lol

[Ausfree]

Love to have a cup of coffee with you young Tony.:D On another track, looks like another Thread (Boys,Boys,Boys) has been pulled, fair dinkum, some people just don't get it do they!!!;)

[Ausfree]

Tony, I'm on holidays from Jan 5 to Jan 21 and I will be in Bundaberg from Jan 9 to Jan 16. So we can meet at Jason's place or my place or in Singleton, if that suits you better. I have never had a problem with travelling, which seems to be part of Jason's demons!!!:D

[Landy Smurf]

I am more then happy with any of those 3 places but I guess we will leave that one up to Jason

[Landy Smurf]

As soon as that thread started I thought it would be like the Cantina.
There is a few people who like to always have an argument and they always seem to find each other in the same threads.
I just wish people would learn the difference between a debate and a argument

[Ausfree]

I am more then happy with any of those 3 places but I guess we will leave that one up to Jason Jason, has been here, but it is with great difficulty, he WOULD NOT travel to Singleton, so I guess if the three of us meet with any degree of certainty, it would have to be at Jason's. I haven't been over there for a while, been too busy and I would like to see what he has done to the "Green Machine"!!:D:D

[Ausfree]

As soon as that thread started I thought it would be like the Cantina.
There is a few people who like to always have an argument and they always seem to find each other in the same threads.
I just wish people would learn the difference between a debate and a argument
I think it's like Inc. said..'some people take things as a personal insult" or similiar words, that's why I don't get involved anymore. I tend to post and then let them go at it!!!;)

[Landy Smurf]

actually i do need to take some things and pick some things up from his place, so his place it is.
I am trying to sell a car and hopefully it will be gone by the 5th of January.
I should know by early next week what the go is but I would probably like to go before you head off just as it is closer to Jason's bday, do you have any preference?

[Landy Smurf]

that is one of the problems when chatting online as you don't get the tone of the voice and sarcasm can be hard too pick up on.

[Ausfree]

that is one of the problems when chatting online as you don't get the tone of the voice and sarcasm can be hard too pick up on.
Well, I guess it has a lot to do with the temprement of the person doing the posting, there is an extensive list of Icons you can use to indicate if you are serious or not, but yes the Internet is a difficult media to conduct a debate. I must admit though, rather than be offended and take it personally on some replies to my posts, I just have a laugh!!!:D:D

[Ausfree]

Gotta go now Tony, I'm on afternoon shift, I'll get back to you about a meeting date!!!:D

[Landy Smurf]

when replying or posting do you click post reply or do you go quick reply?

[Landy Smurf]

Gotta go now Tony, I'm on afternoon shift, I'll get back to you about a meeting date!!!:D
no prob Jim good Chatting I too need to go to work after lunch

[banjo]

That's what I am trying to impress on Jason, I too had a rough upbringing (Mum was great, despite what she had to put up with) and what I am trying to say to Jason is,"life goes on, live it, you only get one chance, the past is the past" as you know I am a lot older than Jason and I have managed to create my own life with my kids and grandkids and extended family.

As Jason grows older and his kids grow up and have kids of their own his father's influence will gradually disappear into the background and become of no importance any longer!!!:D

I am trying guys. I'm doing the best i can..

[banjo]

I think it would be great for Jason to move into a smaller town or somewhere a bit more rural but I can understand how hard and complicated something like that would be.
I always try to think about " you only get one life , so live it',
Maybe when you get back from QLD Jim we could have another meet and greet at Jason's,
Dont worry Jason we will invite you to your place lol

The only thing stopping us from moving to a small town is the FINANCIAL side of things..I'd go in a heart beet..I'd be fine cause it would be one way & i'd have nothing here to come back to..So would need a removalist to do it.There is no way on earth i would ask anyone on here to help us move & do it by trailer & cars cause theres noway i could repay the favour..

[banjo]

The only thing i want outa my life is to have a house with a GARAGE so i can work on landrovers in any weather.The kids are grown enough to do there own thing.Karen has her work & will find work anywhere.& If i had to go back to work then i guess id find the work anywhere .Theres trucks everywhere..

I am getting on with my life as best i can to my abilities.But to be honest i realy dont want for anything other then a GARAGE .We have never been greedy people & only worry about our bill & food for the table thats it..

PS yes i know use never ment anything in what use have said....

[drifter]

Hey Dingleberry

Thanks for the card and my best wishes are with you, Karen and the kids.

I see you have already moved - got drunk in the Cantina? I bet it was that AusFree character - I reckon he's be a bit of a stirrer with a gut full of sangria... :)

[drifter]

And if you ever go looking for a place with a garage - look for a bloody BIG one - this one here is supposed to be big enough for two cars - and you would have trouble putting a push bike in it... Even the lawn mower stays outside.

[banjo]

Hey Dingleberry

Thanks for the card and my best wishes are with you, Karen and the kids.

I see you have already moved - got drunk in the Cantina? I bet it was that AusFree character - I reckon he's be a bit of a stirrer with a gut full of sangria... :)



:Rolling::Rolling::Rolling::Rolling::Rolling::Roll ing:

[banjo]

And if you ever go looking for a place with a garage - look for a bloody BIG one - this one here is supposed to be big enough for two cars - and you would have trouble putting a push bike in it... Even the lawn mower stays outside.

You sure its got nothing to do with a certain FAT ARSE in there all the time :wasntme::p;);)

[drifter]

this fat arse only takes up 25% of the space (including desk, chair and computers) so that would make it a 1.5 car garage... but it's not - I reckon I need to get rid of all the Series 2 and 2a spares....

[drifter]

this fat arse only takes up 25% of the space (including desk, chair and computers) so that would make it a 1.5 car garage... but it's not - I reckon I need to get rid of all the Series 2 and 2a spares....

... and the Foxtel and the couch and the beer fridge and the engine crane and engine stands and the gas powered heater....

[The ho har's]

First job is to help daughter No. 3 shift house, that'll take up tomorrow and then I work on Sunday and as I have mentioned before mrs Aus and myself will be flying to Bundaberg to visit daughter No.2 on 9th Jan.:D:D


Hey contact 'pop058' in Bundy, you will love him and Ronnie) great friends of ours:)

Mrs hh:angel:

[Landy Smurf]

Jason if you ever need to move and I am in the country I will be more then happy to help, I like doing those kind of things

[Landy Smurf]

What is the main reason you want the garage for, shade, security or to have walls

[banjo]

What is the main reason you want the garage for, shade, security or to have walls

Shade shelter security So i can work in all wether..I HATE siting around.I think to much if i sit around..PLUS with some new tools i really cant afford to have them stolen..Id spend 7 days in a shed if i had one & i could work till late like i used to..

[Landy Smurf]

hypothetically speaking here, but lets say you had a 2 bay garage so you could be there all the time, if you had the opportunity to do basic services for people would you do it?

[banjo]

hypothetically speaking here, but lets say you had a 2 bay garage so you could be there all the time, if you had the opportunity to do basic services for people would you do it?

I do that now when i can weather allows it..Had a Mazda astina here a couple of weeks ago.Wasnt driving in any gears I couldnt fix it, it needed a complete box (auto) so they got ATS to get one & fit it..I do that as much as i can..I only charge people the cost of parts or the fluids needed no labour..

[banjo]

I adjusted the brakes on the green car today as they needed it..Also belted the driveshaft loop with big hammer Ballpein where the shaft was hitting..Karen went down the road then called in at Betty's a couple of doors down from old place..So i ended up driving there to check brakes & drive shaft..Well i gotta say those springs (parabolics) Are great love em.Brakes are still a little squeaky so will have to look further..The drive shaft rubs hits the loop still & worse under brakes, So i'll have to cut it so it does'nt hit..BUT the parabolics are great .noticed as soon as i drove out the drive .as its steep it clunks with old suspension these are quiet & soft ridding..Also i went the long way to Bwtty's so it was'nt just a few hundred meters down the road ..Was more like a double figure 8..Cause i wanted to see how the para's went round corners..

[banjo]

Hey Tony does your dad need or want some springs for his landy.I got the ones outs the green one there still good i just did'nt like them..Only going to scrap them..

[banjo]

hypothetically speaking here, but lets say you had a 2 bay garage so you could be there all the time, if you had the opportunity to do basic services for people would you do it?

I used to do full services at the old place.did body work aswell.I had regular people who came to me for the service & others for panel work.The only thing i dont do is timing belts as a lot of cars need special tools to lock things in position..ON older cars i would with chains not belts.I did lots outa that crapy garage..I used to do all of old Toms services on his car & his daughters.& lots of people from the kids school use to come to me aswell as there families..Used to do small welding jobs for most of them.not always on there cars.But there trailers..used to do small spraypainting for them on touch ups..anything really if i could do it i did it..

[Ausfree]

Well, Mrs Aus and I spent the day helping our youngest daughter move from one house to another. The daughter and her partner are renting a place over at New Lambton, not far from the Lambton pool. An old place, but it has been done up, the owner has spent close to $100,000 on it and it looks very nice inside and out.:D

Being an old bloke I am now "pooped" to say the least after lifting, fridges, washing machines, clothes dryers, lounge suites, etc, etc, etc. Just as well there were some younger blokes there so I could "supervise" later in the day when my "puff" ran out.

Mrs Aus, helped our daughter with the crockery,cleaning up and organising us "useless males":bangin:

Mrs Aus will be back tomorrow, to help with the clean up of the old digs, I will be back at work!!:D:D

[banjo]

Well, Mrs Aus and I spent the day helping our youngest daughter move from one house to another. The daughter and her partner are renting a place over at New Lambton, not far from the Lambton pool. An old place, but it has been done up, the owner has spent close to $100,000 on it and it looks very nice inside and out.:D

Being an old bloke I am now "pooped" to say the least after lifting, fridges, washing machines, clothes dryers, lounge suites, etc, etc, etc. Just as well there were some younger blokes there so I could "supervise" later in the day when my "puff" ran out.

Mrs Aus, helped our daughter with the crockery,cleaning up and organising us "useless males":bangin:

Mrs Aus will be back tomorrow, to help with the clean up of the old digs, I will be back at work!!:D:D

Ya should of came & got the trolley Jim.:p

[Ausfree]

Thanks for that Jase, but my daughters partner, rented a small truck, with a tail lift (whew, thank God) and also rented a trolley. I have one here also!!:D

[Ausfree]

One of our grandkids is a "bit of a comedian" Jase, so he thought he would "horse around" at our Christmas get together!!:D:D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/158.jpg

Thats Mrs Aus, walking to the door behind him!!

[Landy Smurf]

I will ask him

[Landy Smurf]

Hey Tony does your dad need or want some springs for his landy.I got the ones outs the green one there still good i just did'nt like them..Only going to scrap them..
I will ask him

[Ausfree]

Well Smurf,

did you ask him
did you ask him:p:p:p

Sorry just having a dig!!:twisted:

[Landy Smurf]

LOL i did not ask yet.
I wish we could delete our own posts sometimes.
I was down newcastle way today with family.
we went to caves beach then to pippys followed by blackbutt reserve which was really good

[Ausfree]

So, what's everybody doing to see 2013 in?????:D

We are having a quiet one at home!!:BigThumb:

[Ausfree]

Hey Tony, I see your little green light is on, should'nt a young bloke like you be out painting the town red on New Years Eve????:p

[Ausfree]

LOL i did not ask yet.
I wish we could delete our own posts sometimes.
I was down newcastle way today with family.
we went to caves beach then to pippys followed by blackbutt reserve which was really good
Did you see the caves down at the south end of the beach, you can walk right inside them at low tide!!!:)

[Ausfree]

Ooops, his little green light is not on anymore, maybe young Tony has gone out to party!!!:D

Oh well, HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL THE "EMBARRASSMENTS"https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://freesmileyface.net/free-laughing-smileys.html)

[Landy Smurf]

I am working tomorrow morning. just watching tv now and try and go to bed in a while.

[Landy Smurf]

we did not go right down to the caves as it was high tide

[Landy Smurf]

Happy new year to all, I know my fingers are crossed for a better year, even though i did do quite a lot of things

[banjo]

Did you see the caves down at the south end of the beach, you can walk right inside them at low tide!!!:)

Hey Jim do you mean the ones at the end of moony beach..There great spent many weekends playing in them as a kid

[banjo]

Happy new year to everyone..













Hey whats going on when ya post with all the icons on the side..:eek2:

[Ausfree]

G'Day, Jason, this seems to be the new icon system. I don't like it either, could live with it if I have to I suppose. There is a Thread about it in the General Chat Area.:D The caves I mean are right at the southern end of Caves Beach, you can't see them from the beach itself, you have to walk down to the cliff area, before you see them!!:D

[banjo]

Yep my mistake i know where ya mean ..i was thinking of Catho beach

[The ho har's]

Happy New Year Everyone:D

May you all have a terrific 2013

[Landy Smurf]

So what did everyone do today?
I got the pleasure of seeing hungover people come into work

[Sleepy]

Happy New Year you lot!

Hope you all have a good one!

(I'm 50 this year - Wh-hoooo!:D:D:D:):mellow::(..........:rolleyes:)

[Ausfree]

I went over and visited Jase, Sharon and family.......:D........Oh, I bought a new lawn mower, there is a Thread about here somewhere!!:D

[Landy Smurf]

hey Jim and Jason I only have the 7th and 8th off before you/Jim goes away, is this any good? otherwise there is after

[Ausfree]

hey Jim and Jason I only have the 7th and 8th off before you/Jim goes away, is this any good? otherwise there is after

All good for me, I leave on the 9th!!:D

[Landy Smurf]

to Jim and Jason:
ok if one of those days suits you better feel free to say so :)

[Steve223]

So what did everyone do today?
I got the pleasure of seeing hungover people come into work

packed for table land trip and drove up to dugong sitting next to the river here after a quick swim and enjoying the warm evening

happy new year to everyone

[Landy Smurf]

I wish i had a pool or that the creek had just a bit more water in it

[banjo]

I went over and visited Jase, Sharon and family.......:D........Oh, I bought a new lawn mower, there is a Thread about here somewhere!!:D

:Rolling::Rolling::Rolling::Rolling:

[banjo]

to Jim and Jason:
ok if one of those days suits you better feel free to say so :)


Anyday..Just turn up.Karen is back at work but usualy home by lunch.Mondy they home bout 10.30 ish & off tuesdys..

[banjo]

I went over and visited Jase, Sharon and family.......:D........Oh, I bought a new lawn mower, there is a Thread about here somewhere!!:D

Although with that dressing gown on she could pass for a SHAZZA

[Landy Smurf]

Ok then I will try and decide in the next few days which would be better

[The ho har's]

So what did everyone do today?
I got the pleasure of seeing hungover people come into work

I also got the pleasure of drunk and hungover people come into work:eek::mad:

Mrs hh:angel:

[sheerluck]

I also got the pleasure of drunk and hungover people come into work:eek::mad:

Mrs hh:angel:
You still working at the clown hut in the big JB, Mrs HH?

I was a little surprised to see it open when I drove past at about 8pm.

[banjo]

SHAZZA said she has 2 apointments on tuesday one in the morning & one in the arvo.monday after 10.30 or tuesdy between 10.30 to 1.30 ish..what ever we will see use when use get here.

[Landy Smurf]

righteo jim and I will pm each other and work it out then

[Ausfree]

Tuesday morning seems fine with me (have to talk to the "boss" first) I am on holidays and I don't fly out until the next day. I will have to talk to the "boss" because we do have various things to do, but I can't see it being a worry!!:D

[The ho har's]

You still working at the clown hut in the big JB, Mrs HH?

I was a little surprised to see it open when I drove past at about 8pm.


Yes I do:) The only day we are closed is Christmas Day:( Should be closed Good Friday and Anzac Day as well, two important days for various people.

Mrs hh:angel:

[Ausfree]

Brian from Queensland has phoned, Mrs Aus took the call as I was at work. He will be in the area to visit his daughter and would also like to see Jason on Tuesday.:D I know you monitor this Thread Brian, I would love to have a cup of coffee with you.

Hey Jase, you are becoming a star mate, everybody wants to meet you!!!:p:D:D

[Landy Smurf]

tuesday it is,tell me a time and i will be there

[Ausfree]

Morning sometime, no particular time just rock up!!!!:D:D

[Landy Smurf]

righteo

[banjo]

Any time in the morning is fine.Karen has a docs appointment at 10.30 but i'll be here..BUT please we need everyone gone by around 1 as we have to do some stuff & an appointment .Please.:D

[Landy Smurf]

I think we can manage that

[Ausfree]

10.30am sounds fine by me, but we have a heap to do as we are leaving next day, so I'll probably leave around 11.30 to noonish!!!:D:D

[Landy Smurf]

I prob will leave around 12-1230

[Landy Smurf]

is brian coming around as well?
and what is his forum name

[Ausfree]

Brian, that's it, for his Forum name. He has been on the Forum for a long time but does not post much, he regularly comes to Newcastle because he has family here.:D
He runs around in a white D2!!!!

[Brian]

Yeah gday Tony. I will be there too. See you about 10.30
I was going to just surprise Jason, but U think he is aware I'll be there. Looking forward to it.

[Landy Smurf]

Brian I don't think he knows you are coming yet so the surprise will still work

[Landy Smurf]

Hey Brian do you see or speak to the ho hars or anyone in the gold coast land rover club?

[The ho har's]

Hey Brian do you see or speak to the ho hars or anyone in the gold coast land rover club?

Yes we have met and camped with Brian before:) Why?

Mrs hh:angel:

[Landy Smurf]

I thought I might send those few little things up with him as australia post wont send them

[Brian]

No worries Tony, but it wont be for a couple of weeks before I return to QLD.

[Landy Smurf]

That is fine, It is just that going through a courier was a bit of an overkill for delivery.

[Landy Smurf]

I was hoping it was going to be cooler on tuesday but they are saying it is going to be really hot eek

[Landy Smurf]

looking forward to tuesday oh and jim i like the new avatar

[Sleepy]

Enjoy your day guys. Say hello to Shazza for me...:)









(Who's Shazza?:confused:)

[Ausfree]

Enjoy your day guys. Say hello to Shazza for me...:)









(Who's Shazza?:confused:)

Umm, yeah, who's Shazza????:confused:

Hey Tony, I like to change occasionally, had no avatar for a few months but actually this one is recycled from a couple of years ago.:D:D

[banjo]

I went over and visited Jase, Sharon and family.......:D........Oh, I bought a new lawn mower, there is a Thread about here somewhere!!:D


SHAZZA :D:wasntme:

[drifter]

I don't reckon she looks like a Shazza :D

[The ho har's]

I don't reckon she looks like a Shazza :D

I don't think so either:)

Mrs hh:angel:

[Ausfree]

SHAZZA :D:wasntme:





Oooops sorry Karen,:oops2: I don't know why I said Sharon, must be having a grey moment.:( Our next door neighbour is called Sharon!!!:p

[Landy Smurf]

It confused me too that is why I did not comment about it

[Ausfree]

Don't be too hard on me Tony, I have worked long and hard to earn the privilege of having "Senior Moments"!!:p I couldn't believe I posted that, I had to go back and check my post because I thought people were pulling my leg!!http://freesmileyface.net/smiley/surprise/surprised-038.gif (http://freesmileyface.net/free-surprise-smileys.html)

[Landy Smurf]

ah looking forward to tomorrow regardless of the heat and the fact that the air con in the trusty ol' vectra doesnt work.
note to self pack deodorant

[Ausfree]

Well, the four of us met for the first time face to face, by that I mean some of us had met before but not everybody together!!:D:D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/01/1240.jpg

For those of you who ocassionally look at this thread, that is me (Jim or Ausfree) on the left, Jason (or Banjo) behind, Tony from Singleton (his Forum name is too long, but you know who I mean:p) and finally Brian who is visiting from Queensland.:D:D

Tony surprised us all with a Christmas present for each of us which consisted of a T-Shirt with the "LandRover" logo resplendent over the front.:D That was very thoughtful of you Tony, the gift was very much appreciated.:thumbsup:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/01/1241.jpg

I know I'm not the ideal male model, but the T-Shirt fitted very nicely, thanks again Tony!!!:D:D


We talked about various things before I had to leave as I'm flying out to Queensland tomorrow and things had to be done!!!:D:D

[banjo]

Well Jim & Brian & Tony turned up today.Although we was getting worried about young Tony he was late..He got lost his bloody dopey dorris broke..But he got here & baring gifts.Landrover Tshirts for us all & a landy magnet..AWESOME thanks tony..& i got a disc with every model of landy workshop manual..Plus i got a bag full of paper workshop manuals for some parts he & his dad are going to come back & get before Tony heads back to Sweden..There AWESOME. especialy since i colect them..One was one that i have been after for a very long time..& one was a military one , that i have never seen but have heard of..Absolutley great Tony so thankyou very much..I had a great time meeting up with everyone..Jim & Brian got some pics of us so hopefully they put em up.Jim will if he gets time before they leave..Have a good safe trip Jim & Mrs Aus seeing your daughter..

[banjo]

HAHAHAHAHHAHA we must of been typing at the same time Jim..Thanks for the pics.

[Landy Smurf]

I was lucky to have Brian to gps tow me to Kotara where I found myself in safe territory.
That was one of the worst days driving I have ever done, still sweating and the air con is on

[Landy Smurf]

strut it Jim :p
You are the perfect model, dont let anyone ever tell you any different :p

[Landy Smurf]

What was the one you were after Jason?

[Landy Smurf]

I was going to wear my landy shirt but i thought no then it wont be a surprise well I forgot Psychic Jim was there lol just joking Jim. Probably better off I did not wear it though it would of shown the pool I was swimming in off more

[Ausfree]

I was going to wear my landy shirt but i thought no then it wont be a surprise well I forgot Psychic Jim was there lol just joking Jim. Probably better off I did not wear it though it would of shown the pool I was swimming in off more

Yeah, when Tony rocked up bearing gifts I opened my BIG mouth as he was handing the presents out ( they were wrapped in christmas paper)and said "Looks like T-shirts with Landy Logo's there Tony" !!:oops2:

Mrs Aus always says I open my mouth too much!!!:p

[Landy Smurf]

I wont comment on that one :p

[Landy Smurf]

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[Landy Smurf]

double post ^ just practicing with the pc I got photobucket video up before but for some reason it is not working unless you click on the link. I am also having a fiddle with video settings and how to best capture the one above is just a camera so not very good. But that is what I arrived to at Jasons place, I am thinking it was good I was late

[The ho har's]

Glad you all had a terrific catch up:D

Tony, I don't supose you have any series 80" manuels you don't wan't:angel: I would love a workshop and parts manuel:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[Landy Smurf]

I only have 2 original s1 manuals one is for the 86 and 107 and the other 1948-1953 I think and me keeping those, sorry. I printed the original manuals out from disc and laminated them so I could put them in folders and touch them with my greasy hands :)

[Landy Smurf]

here is me with mine on
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/01/1226.jpg

[Ausfree]

Look a bit slimmer than me there ,young Tony!!!:p

[Landy Smurf]

well mine is a medium Jim. I bet we dont weigh much different though

[Ausfree]

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:Rolling::Rolling::Rolling:Love it Tony, shame you can only get it on the link. Keep working on it. By the way when you do, take some of the "suntan" off my face will you??:p

[Landy Smurf]

LOL I will have a crack at it later, I did also do you doing gangnam style I wish the website for those did not cost so much otherwise I would subscribe

[Landy Smurf]

just trying another video
well that did not work gosh

[The ho har's]

we're getting a present from Tony, we're getting a present from tony,:banana::arms:


Can't wait:D:D:D Hurry home Brian:p:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[banjo]

What was the one you were after Jason?

The series 3 owners manual.& its got the australian content booklet with it.Also with no writing in it..


That one & the one in the black folder which is a full MILITARY one..I've never seen one but have heard of them..

I'll cherish those 2 till the day i die..


I collect workshop manuals & that top one i have been after for a long time.I see them on ebay but are usualy in poor condition & greasy & fetch way to much.This one looks like its in an original plastic slip..
All the others are great but those 2 will be my favorite for some time..

I have'nt taken pic of me shirt yet as ive been all sweaty..Hope the M fits or it will stretch in the front :D:(:p

[Ausfree]

we're getting a present from Tony, we're getting a present from tony,:banana::arms:


Can't wait:D:D:D Hurry home Brian:p:D

Mrs hh:angel:
Tony is looking for a new Forum name, I reckon it should be "Santasmurf":p

[banjo]

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:Rolling::Rolling::Rolling:Love it Tony, shame you can only get it on the link. Keep working on it. By the way when you do, take some of the "suntan" off my face will you??:p


OMG that was so funny we nearly fell off the chair laughing at that..Hey Jim make sure ya show Mrs Aus that..

Took me a bit to work it out & click the link..:(

[Landy Smurf]

That owners manual came with my 1977 s3 swb that I am dismantling

[Landy Smurf]

I will change jims tan tomorrow and there is a good one of jason and jim that I think some of you might like.
so far though the best way to film/copy the video is through the digital camera :(
I am going to try another program besides photobucket so fingers crossed that will work

[Landy Smurf]

trying again for video
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[Landy Smurf]

Now we all know that Jim and Jason have a special bond but seriosuly....
and in advance i am sorry Jim and Jason
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[Brian]

we're getting a present from Tony, we're getting a present from tony,:banana::arms:


Can't wait:D:D:D Hurry home Brian:p:D

Mrs hh:angel:

Hi Mrs HH, sorry to advise that I will be another week or so before I head back up, shouldnt be too far from your place. Could you PM me your address, or we could arrange to meet up somewhere, doesn't matter much to me, but would love to see your collection of mighty vehicles.
Wasn't initially sure I could fit your pressie in, but it is in and safe.
Tony has it well wrapped up.

[Landy Smurf]

Well the day after I got back I turned the gps on and of course it works fine now

[banjo]

Well the day after I got back I turned the gps on and of course it works fine now


:Rolling::Rolling::Rolling:

[banjo]

Hi Mrs HH, sorry to advise that I will be another week or so before I head back up, shouldnt be too far from your place. Could you PM me your address, or we could arrange to meet up somewhere, doesn't matter much to me, but would love to see your collection of mighty vehicles.
Wasn't initially sure I could fit your pressie in, but it is in and safe.
Tony has it well wrapped up.

How did you get on with the noise in your car..

[Landy Smurf]

i bet you though as soon as the warranty period is over it will die for good

[Brian]

How did you get on with the noise in your car..

Jason and Tony, It was the front transfer case output shaft had come loose, and when removed had to be replaced as badly worn. They also reckon that the transfer case needs to be stripped down and overhauled, but they wanted an extra $1000 to do that so it can wait, my mechanic said he could do it for much less.
Anyway, alls good now and will get me home.

Had a great catch up with all you guys, must do it again someday.
regards
Brian

[Landy Smurf]

They can be a bit expensive there.It was definitely good to meet you.
Maybe when I come back from O/S you might be down this way permanently so we can catch up again :)

[Landy Smurf]

So what has everyone been up to.
I just got my full licence this week pretty much fully stripped a s1 on thursday and now I am looking at making more shirts up and next week probably booking a ticket

[Landy Smurf]

I have been thinking what logo would be good for the embarrassment thread. just for a laugh

[banjo]

So what has everyone been up to.
I just got my full licence this week pretty much fully stripped a s1 on thursday and now I am looking at making more shirts up and next week probably booking a ticket

Well i did the front Brakes this morning swaped the drums around.Gees the brakes where really glazed up..I also did the drivshaft loop earlier this week..So tok Karen for a drive after i did the brakes on the worst roads around here for potholes..Well she now wants the green one back as hers.Those parabolic springs are so good.You dont get thrown around on bumps now NICE & SMOOTH.Good on corners to..Just finished mowing the front lawn & having lunch then back out to put anything i can out for the rubbish colection we having soon then mow the back lawn.

[banjo]

I have been thinking what logo would be good for the embarrassment thread. just for a laugh

NA NA not for a laugh.But we could do some shirts or embroided badges or even like those magnets you did Tony.

[Landy Smurf]

I am getting some shirts done and i could get magnets but i dont know about the embroided badges i will check. But i have to have the order in by the 16th so start flinging some ideas around

[The ho har's]

Hi Mrs HH, sorry to advise that I will be another week or so before I head back up, shouldnt be too far from your place. Could you PM me your address, or we could arrange to meet up somewhere, doesn't matter much to me, but would love to see your collection of mighty vehicles.
Wasn't initially sure I could fit your pressie in, but it is in and safe.
Tony has it well wrapped up.

PM sent:) it will be nice to catch up again Brian, see you soon:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[Landy Smurf]

Brian: if for some reason you lose there address i wrote it on the present on a sticky note

[Landy Smurf]

so jason any ideas for the logo yet?
I am stumped

[banjo]

so jason any ideas for the logo yet?
I am stumped



No idea. I was going to get a badge made up for everyone in the style of the landrover badge with user name on top & embarracment under with the landy slash at the end inbetween but i have no way of designing it on poota..Could use for a shirt or magnet aswell or even a cap..Or even a sticker..

[Landy Smurf]

I had just a quick fiddle before going to bed and is this roughly( i say that as this design is very basic and would not be good enough) what you meant

[banjo]

I had just a quick fiddle before going to bed and is this roughly( i say that as this design is very basic and would not be good enough) what you meant

I like the first one & the last one..First ones good.

[Landy Smurf]

I think the problem would be the forum users name as it changes everytime.
so who are our regulars
JohnF
Banjo(duh)
Brian
Ausfree
The Ho Hars

[Landy Smurf]

drifter
sleepy
anyone else I didnt search through many posts and I am sure there are a few who watch as well

[banjo]

Stuuu

I cant remember

[Landy Smurf]

hopefully someone that is good at graphics on the computer

[Landy Smurf]

I would like some colour on the badges but every time i put colour on it just looks crap

[banjo]

LOL yeah ..







Hey Tony you be carefull not to short change yourself with that overdrive..

Theres none on ebay at the moment & when there is they always sell for good money in poor condition & yours is in great condition.

[Landy Smurf]

I would be happy with $450 but i suppose it is not very big and if I dont get what i want for it , it can just stay in the shed. I am off now to take some photos be back tonight

[banjo]

Well I got the keyboard working for my tablet..it came with a. Case with inbuilt keyboard , could'nt. Work out. How it worked but. Its working now fine..& a mouse would be good for it.

[Landy Smurf]

been busy all day cleaning out the sheds of land rover parts I will post some photos tomorrow

[Landy Smurf]

got the gear off the gearbox for the overdrive and it is in perfect condition :)

[banjo]

got the gear off the gearbox for the overdrive and it is in perfect condition :)

I knew it would be after seeing the overdrive all cleaned up..

[Landy Smurf]

I have 90 photos uploading at the moment onto photobucket of parts but they are taking forever to upload for some reason

[banjo]

I have 90 photos uploading at the moment onto photobucket of parts but they are taking forever to upload for some reason

Hey what fender parts you selling ?

[Landy Smurf]

Maxidrive hubs, Cargo barrier and maybe 1 or 2 other little bits but I cant remember

[Landy Smurf]

finally changed the forum name and I subscribed today as well

[Landy Smurf]

I am going to order more shirts and stuff tonight or early tomorrow do you think I should get more land rover shirts and sell them for say $12 delivered?
It is just the more I order the cheaper they are and if I spend so much then I get free delivery and I have a few others things to get

[banjo]

I am going to order more shirts and stuff tonight or early tomorrow do you think I should get more land rover shirts and sell them for say $12 delivered?
It is just the more I order the cheaper they are and if I spend so much then I get free delivery and I have a few others things to get

Its upto you .I dont think you would have trouble selling them..

[Landy Smurf]

I might get 3M, 3L and 3XL and sell them on ebay or something

[banjo]

Well its been hot here today but i got some work done to Harry.Updated Harry's thread so wont repost it here..Going to be hot tomorrow aswell but they say we are going to have a scorcher again on friday in the 40s again they say..The last really hot day we had was 40 plus in the house & i took the thingy me bob outside onto the grass for a few minutes in the sun it went to 50 with ease & it wanted to keep going , :(:(..


Hey Jim gets back today.Hope they had a good time..He back at work on sunday..

[Ausfree]

Now we all know that Jim and Jason have a special bond but seriosuly....
and in advance i am sorry Jim and Jason
100_1417.mp4 video by tonysmera - Photobucket (http://s948.photobucket.com/albums/ad324/tonysmera/?action=view&current=100_1417.mp4)
I'm Baaaaack!! Hey everybody had a great time in Bundaberg, meeting one of my daughters and her family. Great to be back and Tony, I love this clip you made up, both Mrs Aus and I had a good chuckle at it. Love your new Forum name it is not as "bulky" as the previous one. Yep, Jason and I are great mates!!!:D:D:D:D

[Ausfree]

Hey Tony, that T.Shirt you gave me made it to Bundaberg.:D

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[Landy Smurf]

very nice Jim I hope you liked the shirt and it fits ok. any more photos from your trip

[Landy Smurf]

I just watched teh clip again I dont know why everytie I make these things I cantstop laughing.

[Ausfree]

Yep....261 actually!!! Give me time Tony and I will feed the appropriate ones into the system. Be careful with the Logo idea if you are going to use the word AULRO, you would have to get Inc. approval on that.;) I would suggest get agreement from fellow "Embarrassments" and maybe have a Logo with the words "LandRover" and "Embarrassments" somehow worded (I don't know how, maybe the LandRover Logo, but making it obvious we are LandRover enthusiasts) and the names of the "Emarrassments" who are supporting with a donation to the cost of the T-Shirt.:D I would be happy to contribute, provided all approvals are granted.

By all means contact Inc. seek his approval or otherwise if you want to use the words "AULRO".:D

[banjo]

Hey Jim how was the weather up in Bundy was it real hot..Did you end up catching up with Ian..

[Ausfree]

I just watched teh clip again I dont know why everytie I make these things I cantstop laughing.
I think it's a great clip........well done!!!:arms:

[Ausfree]

Hey Jim how was the weather up in Bundy was it real hot..Did you end up catching up with Ian..
Weather was bloody hot mate and unfortunately Ian had to work so......no go!!!!:(

[Ausfree]

A few more piccies!!:D

My daughter and her husband live one street back from the beach, hows this scene after a 100 metre walk!!:D

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Mrs Aus and my son in law enjoying the pool in the backyard of my son in laws house!!:D By the way, Mrs Aus is wearing a LandRover cap!!

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Photo of Bundabergs airport taken as we left, I was surprised at how open it is, obviously to let the air circulate!!:D

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More photo's to come as I get the time!!:D:D

[Landy Smurf]

looks like a top spot.
re. to the logo I doubt it will happen and If I/we do decide to use aulro in it I will ask inc first

[Ausfree]

I love this, we went to Bargara Beach and had a cup of coffee right on the waterfront when I spied this kiddies playground in the shape of a turtle on the other side of the road.:D

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Looking at it from the rear was even more fascinating, two fish looking at each other!!:D

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This is the view looking down Bargara Beach!!:D:D

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Mrs Aus and myself at Bargara Beach, don't we look the tourists???:p

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[Landy Smurf]

I wish when we were there we had a better look around as we just stopped at the brewary and kept going.
You definitely look the tourist Jim

[Ausfree]

We also visited the Bird Sanctuary about 50k's north of Bundaberg!!:D

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The colours of the parrots was absolutely amazing!!:o

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We saw the house that Bert Hinkler was born in. He was the famous aviator of the 1930's.!!
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A picture of Mrs Aus and myself in the Chinese Gardens, near Bert Hinklers house!!:D

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Boy are we the tourists!!!:p

[Landy Smurf]

it is fun being a tourist you completely forget about the rest of the day to day life and just enjoy...well most of the time

[Landy Smurf]

Jason this whole selling business is a PITA

[banjo]

Jason this whole selling business is a PITA

I know thats why i said you could have all my good stuff cause i HATE selling cars & parts

[Ausfree]

This is funny, gotta tell you guys about this, I spied this "crane" down the back of the Bird Sanctuary!!:D

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So I wanted a close up photo, so I walk down warily,,,,,sneaking,,,,,sneaking,,,,,sneaking,,,,z ig zagging to see if it's head would follow me. If it had of moved I would have run like the dickens, anyrate....sneaking...sneaking.....zigzagging until I get right up to it....


It was a bloody fibreglass model:o Mrs Aus. my daughter and son-in-law were watching and they cracked up laughing. I didn't live it down for the rest of the day!!:eek:


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I noticed, none of them came down with me!!11:p

[Landy Smurf]

i HAVE ONLY SOLD 2 THINGS AND THOSE PARTS FOR YOU oops caps was on.
I am not asking much for most parts as I just want them gone , I was hoping i wouldnt have to take much if anything to the scrappie but it looks like I will be taking quite alot there it is a shame but I need the space

[Landy Smurf]

LMAO
My cousin had some of his dutch cousins out to australia for a few weeks and they went shooting for roos and the dutch guy said oh look there is one and snuck up on it and shot it and couldnt understand why it did not fall down... it was a wooden post.
ps. i wish i was there to see you sneaking and zigzaging

[Landy Smurf]

Hey Jason I might be coming down on wednesday or thrusday are any of these days any good

[banjo]

Hey Jason I might be coming down on wednesday or thrusday are any of these days any good

Yeah Tony either day be fine im home all the time..

[Ausfree]

Betcha not getting any work done today, Jase. Flippin' heck it's hot, just checked the outside temp. 42*:o

[Landy Smurf]

I woke up at 9 and left home at 930 by the time i got into town at 10 it was just over 38 it wouldnt be so bad if it wasnt windy oh how i hate that dry hot wind

[Landy Smurf]

I have also found out I must be one of those sweaters( no not the jumper that you wear) but gee wiz no matter what time of the day it is if i am outside, raindrops keep falling down my head.

[banjo]

Betcha not getting any work done today, Jase. Flippin' heck it's hot, just checked the outside temp. 42*:o

Did'nt even open the shed today..We have 40* in the house right now & its still climbing :(..I not even going to put the temp thingy out on the grass cause i know its hot all the grass has gone brown today.

[banjo]

Hey Jason I might be coming down on wednesday or thrusday are any of these days any good

Karen said she's off on thursday to

[Landy Smurf]

I have to talk t papa first to organise what day is better

[Landy Smurf]

I am guessing you are making the most of todays weather Jason.
I know it is going to be a very busy week this week coming up, so much to do in such little time

[banjo]

I am guessing you are making the most of todays weather Jason.
I know it is going to be a very busy week this week coming up, so much to do in such little time

Na have'nt done anything yet..The wether changed so quick lastnite me ended up with quiet a few down poors..Just got the engine & box tarped in time before it flogged down..I dont have any baulkhead bolts for the bottom where it bolts to the chassis ggggggrrrrrrr ..Have found some long enough just not thick enough but they will do for now, there front shocky top bolts..
Very overcast here today & have had a small light shower of rain this morning..

[Landy Smurf]

Oh ok no rain here really, a bit of a shower last night and plenty of lightning.
Do you want me to have a look to see if we have any bolts for the bulkhead?

[banjo]

Shame we dont live closer to each other cause i would of swap that engine out for you & got it all up & running..

[banjo]

Oh ok no rain here really, a bit of a shower last night and plenty of lightning.
Do you want me to have a look to see if we have any bolts for the bulkhead?
N its ok i'll find some i'm in no hurry really.

[Landy Smurf]

yeah I have thought that a lot if we lived close by we could help each other out and get more things done. I hate working by myself sometimes especially doing simple things when you need that extra set of hands and then it takes you forever to do.

I just had a thought I could adopt you and you could come to sweden.. ah what an adventure

[Landy Smurf]

another busy weekend. what did you fellow embarrassments do yesterday and what do you have planned today. I played cricket yesterday and went to work and I am today I am going fishing and doing more land rover clearing out crap

[banjo]

another busy weekend. what did you fellow embarrassments do yesterday and what do you have planned today. I played cricket yesterday and went to work and I am today I am going fishing and doing more land rover clearing out crap

Well we had misty rain most of the day yesterday till the afternoon the we got good heavy rain right through the night now we have heavy misty rain , so i have'nt done anything..I cant win its either to bloody hot or wet to work..

Wore this yesdy it fits.

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Karen has to goto a tyre place today as they have a tech screw in the rear tyre on freds car & i dont have the tool or the plugs to do it..

[banjo]

Hate not being able to work on Harry..I'd work in the heat if i had a garage i'm just having trouble working in the sunlight & getting sunburnt bad.

[banjo]

We had 42 degree heat in the house most of the day on friday, even when it rained in the evening it was still 38 in the house till about 11pm ..This house is terrible for a brick house.In summer its so hot inside & winter is so cold..

[Ausfree]

another busy weekend. what did you fellow embarrassments do yesterday and what do you have planned today. I played cricket yesterday and went to work and I am today I am going fishing and doing more land rover clearing out crap

Yesterday we took Mrs Aus's mother out to celebrate her birthday, nothing big we just went down to the "Iron Horse" at Cardiff and shouted her dinner.:D:D Today was a routine day.......BACK AT WORK.:(

[Landy Smurf]

Looks good on you Jason.
I know this weather is all over the place I have been trying to do land rover stuff but I dont like using power tools in the wet and it was just to wet to try and get the engine and gearbox clean but it is getting there.
Moving land rovers around today trying to get everything together before I leave.
I was covered in **** so I had a shower and now to start sorting out the parts that are in the garage so I can move Sofia in there.
Thinking about putting the parts on ebay seperate to try and sell them so I dont get as many tyre kickers.
Oh and if we come down this week it will be thursday

[drifter]

Buggerall Landy stuff happening here - I have been working 7 days a week since September - even worked Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Took New Years Day off, though. Took today off, too. You'll see why in a bit.

Thanks for the Christmas card Jas - much appreciated.

The Aussie Bride had a wheel bearing go on her crappy Citroen - God I hate that car. I managed to get the wheel bearing sorted - the cheats way - the bearing is pressed into the rear brake drum - so I bought another drum with the bearing in it and just threw that in.

Coming home last Wednesday night I felt the engine nip up a couple of times on the Disco. Looks like I ran out of water - I found a pinhole in the top radiator hose when I looked on Thursday. It had been rubbing on a power steering pipe. I noticed the replacement hose has a webbed cover around that area - maybe there have been a few of these mishaps...

Let me tell you - that top hose goes all over the place - strangest hose I have seen - and the bottom connector is a real pig to get to. Finally got it done and just put water in it for now. Took it for a ~13km run in the heat of the day and the water level didn't drop any further. No white **** in the oil and the inside of the oil filler cap is not looking like the top of a cappuccino. I'll take it in to work tomorrow and see how that goes. If it's all working without leaks I will drain and flush the cooling system out and put in some new OAT fluid I have here - maybe next weekend.

[drifter]

Oh - and a guy called around yesterday and bought $100 of Series 2 parts off me.

Take-away Chinese for dinner last night :)

[Ausfree]

Hey Drifter, I work six days a week, couldn't work seven days, I don't know how you do it.:confused: I need at least one day off to recharge the batteries.:)

[banjo]

Hey Drifter, I work six days a week, couldn't work seven days, I don't know how you do it.:confused: I need at least one day off to recharge the batteries.:)


See what happens when ya get OLD John.:wasntme::angel:

[Ausfree]

See what happens when ya get OLD John.:wasntme::angel:



Oi...... Don't be cheeky!!!:p

[Landy Smurf]

Gotta love being young :P

[Ausfree]

Gotta love being young :P
Well, I have to say this...YES and NO......the body is a lot stronger with no aches and pains etc when you are younger......but experience and lifes adventures mean a lot when you are older than 60.:D

Now,,,,,if there was some way you could join the two up!!!:p I might mention.....without the aches and pains.

[Landy Smurf]

sorry jason I cant do this week as I am working now I will try and make it sometime next week

[banjo]

sorry jason I cant do this week as I am working now I will try and make it sometime next week

Yeah no worries Tony..Hey how much you got on that landy engine. ???

[Landy Smurf]

the 2.25l in the shed?