Embarrassment

[banjo]

Well this is from when Tony was at my place the other day.. Pics not the best as im now using an old iphone since the new ones don't like being thrown around..

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/90.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_0510_zps05bda415.jpg.html)

& this is what ive been building for the back of the disco..Dont look to hard there pretty rough.& im not happy with them , there heavy as I made them from 12mm MDF.& with the fridge & just them the back sits down & I still have to put the spare on & the second battery in there , the battery alone weighs 30ks..then the jack & just other stuff I think its going to sit real low..Mite have to swap the medium load springs for heavy load springs ..Hope not as I realy don't want to have to do that..

I don't like working with wood it never turns out out I want it , mind you I have a circular saw & I can cut circles with it that's how good I am with it.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/91.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_0513_zps2a71a8c4.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/92.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_0515_zps08a923e1.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/93.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_0521_zps005431d7.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/94.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_0527_zpsd29bd275.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/95.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_0538_zps714d38ba.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/96.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_0539_zps7831e7eb.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/97.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_0540_zps1efc6899.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/98.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_0541_zps057747b0.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/99.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_0542_zpse0293bfd.jpg.html)

I still have to make some small plates to go behind them to bolt them in. Also on the passenger side I am making a shelf to sit the second battery in there , it will be secured in there ..Plus another on the drivers side & the compressor will be mounted on that side..Still not happy with them though..

[drifter]

Same fridge as mine - just another name stamped on it.

Have you thought of making an angle-iron frame and bolting thinner wood on to it?

Moved the spare wheel on mine - again. Pic later.

[The ho har's]

That looks pretty good there Jason:D

Why aren't you happy with it?? besides the weight:)

Mrs hh:angel:

[drifter]

Jason

Higher:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/01/1202.jpg

Top Bracket:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/01/1203.jpg

Bottom Bracket:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/01/1204.jpg

Inside:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/88.jpg

Anything with bad brakes sees this:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/89.jpg

[banjo]

Yep that looks much better & will give you a heap more room..The bottom mount look good & strong..

[banjo]

That looks pretty good there Jason:D

Why aren't you happy with it?? besides the weight:)

Mrs hh:angel:

I don't work well with timber So they don't look to good.. But they work so they be fine for now..I think i'll do what John said & use angle & lighter timber or i'll make them all from alloy..

[banjo]

Same fridge as mine - just another name stamped on it.

Have you thought of making an angle-iron frame and bolting thinner wood on to it?

Moved the spare wheel on mine - again. Pic later.

These fridges draw a lot of currant it sent my last 100ah battery flat overnight . Though I think that the battery mite of had something to do with it as it was just about dead.. Will see how it goes on the new battery. Hopping it will be fine.. We're used to the weaco that's what we had before this one.. This one is a 55ltr ..

[Landy Smurf]

looks really good jason.

[JohnF]

darn, missed the fact this thread had reached 8000 posts, congrats.

[JohnF]

Well some things turned up today..

Winch

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/55.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_2190_zpseeffc998.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/56.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_2191_zps86ad7052.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/57.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_2192_zpse8a94352.jpg.html)

Awning

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/58.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_2193_zps6a64854e.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/59.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_2198_zps934f5500.jpg.html)

Redarc battery isolator it got here yesdy

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/60.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_2185_zps87eaa4d4.jpg.html)

MY BIG ASS TYRES

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/61.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_2194_zpsf5cdcbb1.jpg.html)

this pics not the best

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/62.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_2195_zps52d19e1e.jpg.html)

And I got an email off the guy with my rims, they have been sent today..

It looks much better than ours already. bought a Subaru the other day as a second car for the wife.

[banjo]

It looks much better than ours already. bought a Subaru the other day as a second car for the wife.

We got one of those to.:D

[banjo]

Sparewheel plate got here today & its all on.. Pics to come when im on the inside computer

[banjo]

Ok heres the pics of the sparewheel plate ..

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/20.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_2324_zps0e7640f9.jpg.html)


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/21.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_2327_zps9a09aece.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/22.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_2328_zpsb85cc1e5.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/23.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_2329_zps16615f9f.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/24.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_2330_zps7a692772.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/25.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_2331_zps6523f2ee.jpg.html)

So this pic next I have the fridge & the drawers in the back & the sparewheel is on , I still need to put the battery in & jack & just general stuff.. Do you think my BUM sits low. ??? Its probably not the best pic to ask I guess.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/26.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_2333_zpsfe04a02f.jpg.html)

[Landy Smurf]

I think your bum is perfectly fine




Please note to readers, I am referring to the discovery

[sheerluck]

I think your bum is perfectly fine




Please note to readers, I am referring to the discovery

Yep. I reckon that's what I'd have gone with too. ;)

[The ho har's]

I think your bum is perfectly fine




Please note to readers, I am referring to the discovery


yeah right;):wasntme:


I think your bum is perfectly fine Banjo....seen worse:o


Ohhh we are talking about the Landy:D


Mrs hh:angel:

[Landy Smurf]

yeah right;):wasntme:


I think your bum is perfectly fine Banjo....seen worse:o


Ohhh we are talking about the Landy:D


Mrs hh:angel:
There is one in every group

[JohnF]

Yes we are going to put 2 new headlights in & some driving lights.Plus my aerials on with my radios..
Just cant spend any more yet till me get Karens health back on track.. I think its going to be a long haul for her..

I too have kidney cysts, but my urologist isn't worried about these, and say they are common. cannot comment on Karen's liver.

[JohnF]

And to top all of that off I spent allday under the disco yesterday .. I put all the new brake pads in Then bled all the brakes YES correctly.. & when I started the car to try them out well there just as bad as before I did this.. The pedal is spongy as buggery & you need lots of pedal pressure to stop the car.. OH & the brake lights are still staying on.. I read on the forum about the lights so can fix that.. The Brakes are ****ing me off big time. I will replace the master cylinder Maybe tomorrow after Karen finishes work if we have enough money as we have to see the specialist on Tuesday.. The master cylinder was leaking out the 2 rubbers under the resivor so I replaced thos BUT I think its leaking elsewhere in the master cylinder.
I also read on here to check the flexable lines for swelling so will do that aswell. & replace if needed. other then that I have no idea..& i'm getting sick of being under this car already & just about had enough of working on it.. We just want a decant car that we can use for what we like , Up the bush & the rougher the better .. That why we got the rims & tyres the winch & everything else we bought so we could use it for & how we like to use them..I'm sure I will sort it eventualy I spose..

we had some disco brake problems. On our first disco we had rotors that were worn to under specifications. We replaced these with early range rover rotors from our wreck, which had to be drilled out bigger holes.

We also have a vacuum booster not working, hence high pedal pressure. just purchased an aftermarket one.

on our series 3 we had a total fail when the brake pipe burst-- rusted pipe. Was easy for a mechanic to fix. I watched him, as we did not have the tools.

[drifter]

... Do you think my BUM sits low. ???


Dunno but your arse certainly looks large in that... :wasntme:

[JohnF]

Not to much need to sort the brakes on the disco. I think it needs a new booster . I drilled the holes in the roof rack legs to bolt the awning onto But cant hold it by myself so couldn't finish that job either.. Still have to find a spot for the second battery & put all that in.. But other then that not much.. Took Karen to the specialists today. $205 for a 10 minute visit just to tell us to go get more blood tests which he thinks will show nothing more then they have , So Karen will have to go & have a liver Biopsy . We go in 3 weeks for the bloods results but its only $105 then.. The Biopsy is at John Hunter hospital & only take about 4 minutes BUT Karen has to stay there for 4 hours laying down after it.. So needless to say I wont be going to that one with her.. SICK PEOPLE GOTO HOSPITAL..

and healthy people getting horrible tests like colonoscopy. Hate them.

I spent 4 weeks as a volunteer guide at a local archaeology exhibition, Tutankhamen's tomb and death mask, dead sea scrolls, etc., so am behind on this thread. But will catch up.

[Ausfree]

We all hate colonoscopies, had more than more than my fair share!!!

[Ausfree]

Dunno but your arse certainly looks large in that... :wasntme:
Heh, heh, snicker, snicker!!!:twisted:

[JohnF]

Jase, apparently RRC seats fit with a little modification to the rails, and are more comfortable than the Disco ones. Worth finding one and having a sit in?

we have been thinking of putting RRC seats into our disco. But the disco seats are not too bad.

[banjo]

Dunno but your arse certainly looks large in that... :wasntme:


You should post that pic of the love bite ya got off the white tail.. It makes you LOOK SO MUCH BETTER.. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHASHSHSHSHSHSHSHSHHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHASHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAH AHHAAHHAHAHAHAHA:D:twisted::wasntme:

[drifter]

Check your email

[Landy Smurf]

I have the option of buying a defender it is a 1996 300tdi 110 station wagon. 196xxxKms and an engine rebuild 55xxxkms ago due to it over heating. I have talked him down well sort of to $12500, looks tidy just dont know if I want to spend all my money on a vehicle. It does seem like a good buy though

[banjo]

Check your email



:Rolling::Rolling::Rolling::TakeABow:

[banjo]

I have the option of buying a defender it is a 1996 300tdi 110 station wagon. 196xxxKms and an engine rebuild 55xxxkms ago due to it over heating. I have talked him down well sort of to $12500, looks tidy just dont know if I want to spend all my money on a vehicle. It does seem like a good buy though


Buy the green & save thousands :D:p.. & if you want a diesel You could always put one in it & still save thousands :p:p:p

[banjo]

I have the option of buying a defender it is a 1996 300tdi 110 station wagon. 196xxxKms and an engine rebuild 55xxxkms ago due to it over heating. I have talked him down well sort of to $12500, looks tidy just dont know if I want to spend all my money on a vehicle. It does seem like a good buy though


And for that price it would want to be in excellent condition & have all the bells & whistles on it..

[banjo]

I have the option of buying a defender it is a 1996 300tdi 110 station wagon. 196xxxKms and an engine rebuild 55xxxkms ago due to it over heating. I have talked him down well sort of to $12500, looks tidy just dont know if I want to spend all my money on a vehicle. It does seem like a good buy though

This one is a 90 but it has everything on it BUT it is petrol & id say its be ONO

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/vehicles-sale/175504-highly-modified-90-a.html

[Landy Smurf]

not very practical for me unfortunately

[Landy Smurf]

I am tossing up between that and another hilux but it would need to be a dualcab or an extra cab

[Landy Smurf]

I want to have something that doesnt require much maintenance which is why I like the hilux. I would hope the defender would be the same but if i did have to fix anything on it, it would cost me heaps

[banjo]

I want to have something that doesnt require much maintenance which is why I like the hilux. I would hope the defender would be the same but if i did have to fix anything on it, it would cost me heaps


The green one needs nothing & is very reliable with a strong engine :D

[Landy Smurf]

I probably should have taken it for a quick drive when I was there and had a better look, I must admit that

[banjo]

I probably should have taken it for a quick drive when I was there and had a better look, I must admit that

Yeah I never thought of it. But your welcome to drive it any time .. You'll love it as its got heaps of go..

[banjo]

We just don't want to have to advertise it. did that with the disco on gumtree all we got was people wanting it for a swap OR can I just pay it off.. Don't like dealing with people at best of time & then had those.. I think i'll just swap it for something.. Theres an add in the markets for a triumph a modern one not the early type I like BUT he is in Midwestern W.A...

Im sure someone will have something of interest to swap me for it.

[JohnF]

We just don't want to have to advertise it. did that with the disco on gumtree all we got was people wanting it for a swap OR can I just pay it off.. Don't like dealing with people at best of time & then had those.. I think i'll just swap it for something.. Theres an add in the markets for a triumph a modern one not the early type I like BUT he is in Midwestern W.A...

Im sure someone will have something of interest to swap me for it.

So do advertise it, as "Cash Sale only, no swaps or trades considered."

[Landy Smurf]

Ok so I need some help, your help may or may not make my decision but I am really confused and a few friends on facebook are saying different things to me.
I am not saying everything I did was right, but when feelings get involved sometimes decision making is hard.
Ok so as you know cornelia and I broke up in march and most of you know the circumstances in which things happened.
We had a joint account and I worked it out that in that joint account she had $5000.
Originally she said she didn’t want any because she didn’t deserve it or something after what she put me through.(not really an important point).
I gave her $2000 of the $5000. Those of you who not so great at maths that means I owe her $3000.
My flights cost $2500 and she said she wanted to pay for them after I gave her some money.
I think she should have, because I missed out on uni and was a wreck for a long time where she wasn’t.
That leaves $500 which I was going to use to send her things back to her.
She wants me to send everything of hers back.
I am ok with sending her things back to her. To send everything back to her will cost $1500. I would sooner fly over there and drop off her things to her and pick up a few things of mine and have a holiday.
We barely speak now probably for the last 3 months it has been just when are you sending things etc. Well she has called me many names etc.
One of my friends thinks I should just send all her stuff so she is out of my life etc.
Another thinks try and discussing things with her about how much it will cost
She is supposed to be going to Tasmania for exchange in February so I have suggested sending things to her down there. Most of the things she will just throw out anyway. A lot of clothes and books she has read and won’t read again and was only cheap anyway. And old clothe she rarely wore the whole time we were together.
I probably have left out a few details. But I am really confused about what to do and any opinions would be appreciated even if they are saying I am an idiot do this.

[banjo]

Ok so I need some help, your help may or may not make my decision but I am really confused and a few friends on facebook are saying different things to me.
I am not saying everything I did was right, but when feelings get involved sometimes decision making is hard.
Ok so as you know cornelia and I broke up in march and most of you know the circumstances in which things happened.
We had a joint account and I worked it out that in that joint account she had $5000.
Originally she said she didn’t want any because she didn’t deserve it or something after what she put me through.(not really an important point).
I gave her $2000 of the $5000. Those of you who not so great at maths that means I owe her $3000.
My flights cost $2500 and she said she wanted to pay for them after I gave her some money.
I think she should have, because I missed out on uni and was a wreck for a long time where she wasn’t.
That leaves $500 which I was going to use to send her things back to her.
She wants me to send everything of hers back.
I am ok with sending her things back to her. To send everything back to her will cost $1500. I would sooner fly over there and drop off her things to her and pick up a few things of mine and have a holiday.
We barely speak now probably for the last 3 months it has been just when are you sending things etc. Well she has called me many names etc.
One of my friends thinks I should just send all her stuff so she is out of my life etc.
Another thinks try and discussing things with her about how much it will cost
She is supposed to be going to Tasmania for exchange in February so I have suggested sending things to her down there. Most of the things she will just throw out anyway. A lot of clothes and books she has read and won’t read again and was only cheap anyway. And old clothe she rarely wore the whole time we were together.
I probably have left out a few details. But I am really confused about what to do and any opinions would be appreciated even if they are saying I am an idiot do this.

Since you travelled all the way there to be with her only for her to tell you ****off home I don't want to be with you , You could send her stuff back C.O.D

[banjo]

Well I had a MASIVE MASIVE Panic attack lastnight.. I don't know why , I was sitting on the lounge & had enough time to get up & make it to the bathroom where I just about passed out.. I was in cold sweats to the point I was wringing wet inside 5 minutes..Had to get Karen to get me a bucket to sit on & get my head between my legs & deep breathing , had water & a wet face washer to cool me down .. Once I got sitting down in there & breathing it passed , But it was big & I haven't had one like that in I don't know how long. BUT I held it together & calmed myself down reasonably quickly for once .. Once it was over we went to bed which is a first usualy I need to sit around for hours BUT it passed & I was OK for the first time so we had showers & went to bed .. I guess with me talking on here with all you guys has helped & use have all helped me to the point I had it , it passed & I got on with things for the very first time ever.. Other then Karen getting my water & something to sit on I delt with it myself I think & I think I did alright..I didn't like it at all but I beat it & forced it to go I guess as it lasted short & I just got on with it after.. BUT im glad there was no one here to see it as it is emmbaracing I can tell you .. Makes me feel like some small child who is extremely frightened shaking & looking like im ready to pass out .. I realy cant explain how it feels or what it does .I did feel quiet sick with this one though & dizzy thought I was going to crap myself for a bit :( & breathing is very hard to control but I must of got it under control as it passed & you get like a pins & needles feeling through your whole body & every time you move it gets worse & movement feels very hard to do , I think it lasted maybe 10 to 15 minutes at most all up. NOT HOURS & I didn't feel like I was hiding in the bathroom after it..

Well there you go .


Now for a shower & I think mite just clean the green one up ready to sell or swap.. Actualy Karen said to me yesterday that she was surprised I had'ny swaped it already ..

[Landy Smurf]

That must be quite scary. It is good that you got this one under control quickly and got on with your night :)

[sheerluck]

Ok so I need some help, your help may or may not make my decision but I am really confused and a few friends on facebook are saying different things to me.
I am not saying everything I did was right, but when feelings get involved sometimes decision making is hard.
Ok so as you know cornelia and I broke up in march and most of you know the circumstances in which things happened.
We had a joint account and I worked it out that in that joint account she had $5000.
Originally she said she didn’t want any because she didn’t deserve it or something after what she put me through.(not really an important point).
I gave her $2000 of the $5000. Those of you who not so great at maths that means I owe her $3000.
My flights cost $2500 and she said she wanted to pay for them after I gave her some money.
I think she should have, because I missed out on uni and was a wreck for a long time where she wasn’t.
That leaves $500 which I was going to use to send her things back to her.
She wants me to send everything of hers back.
I am ok with sending her things back to her. To send everything back to her will cost $1500. I would sooner fly over there and drop off her things to her and pick up a few things of mine and have a holiday.
We barely speak now probably for the last 3 months it has been just when are you sending things etc. Well she has called me many names etc.
One of my friends thinks I should just send all her stuff so she is out of my life etc.
Another thinks try and discussing things with her about how much it will cost
She is supposed to be going to Tasmania for exchange in February so I have suggested sending things to her down there. Most of the things she will just throw out anyway. A lot of clothes and books she has read and won’t read again and was only cheap anyway. And old clothe she rarely wore the whole time we were together.
I probably have left out a few details. But I am really confused about what to do and any opinions would be appreciated even if they are saying I am an idiot do this.

Tony, I don't know the exact circumstances of the split (and don't need to know), but I agree with the principle of sending everything to her, rather than flying over. That way you can close that chapter of your life, no more reminders lying around, just move on with life.

I'm sorry if that sounds harsh, but she sounds like she has very much moved on, and you need to do the same. Holding a candle for her, and wondering about the ifs, buts, and might have beens will do you no good.

[banjo]

That must be quite scary. It is good that you got this one under control quickly and got on with your night :)


Yeah I still feel crapy today after it..

Been under a bit of stress lately Karen has booked in for her biopsy at the hospital but cant get in for 6 weeks.. & she is still dropping weight alarmingly..
Cody had his formal on Thursday night & one of his mates mums boyfriend is the sargent of arms for the Life & death MC so he organized for them to go on bikes BUt the after party was back at the club house & they stayed there the night. They where drinking BUT not Cody he doesn't drink he is a fitness freak .. I wasn't to happy about it but turned out ok.. I just haven't associated with bikies for years so was jusy worried about him as I know how things can go..
I also thought Karen was getting a little excited about them & being around them.. BUT SOMEONE TOLD ME NO ITS PROBABLY MORE SO THE FACT THAT HER BABY BOY IS GROWING UP.. So was just my head as usual,,. Anyway things went well for them & cody loved going in on the bike as it was his first time on the back of a Harley.. He has been on bikes with me but not a Harley & he loved it.. I will see about getting permission about putting some pics up here for use to look at.. He was looking quiet smartly in his suit ..I have to sell or swap the green car as its just sitting here doing nothing or getting used. I will swap it for anything of interest or sell it.


Dave answered your question perfectly . That's pretty much what I ment but didn't know how to put it in words..

[banjo]

I finaly got around to doing it ..

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/swap-trade-items/185103-1973-series-3-lwb.html

[jerryd]

How about a nice 1954 Massey Ferguson tractor Jason ?? [bigwhistle]

[Landy Smurf]

I am sure you will get something good for it

[banjo]

How about a nice 1954 Massey Ferguson tractor Jason ?? [bigwhistle]


HHHHHHHHHHMMMMMMMMMMMM


Now that's something I haven't owned yet..

[banjo]

I am sure you will get something good for it

I seriously doubt i'll get any other offers other then Jerry's fergie.

[Ausfree]

Hello everybody, I just got back from Temora to see the "Warbirds Downunder" air show. What a great day, was well worth the trip and I took something like 350 photo's which I will post some up here later.:D:D

Looks like things have been happening here, Tony I don't know what advice I can give you but I would be getting rid of all things that bring back bad memories as soon as possible. Jason, that's good you recovered from your attack quicker than normal. Maybe we friends on the Forum have been helpful to you.:D

See ya guys, I have photo's to upload from my camera.:D

[banjo]

Hello everybody, I just got back from Temora to see the "Warbirds Downunder" air show. What a great day, was well worth the trip and I took something like 350 photo's which I will post some up here later.:D:D

Looks like things have been happening here, Tony I don't know what advice I can give you but I would be getting rid of all things that bring back bad memories as soon as possible. Jason, that's good you recovered from your attack quicker than normal. Maybe we friends on the Forum have been helpful to you.:D

See ya guys, I have photo's to upload from my camera.:D

Looking forward to seeing the pictures Jim..

[Landy Smurf]

Good to hear you had a good time away Jim.
Looking forward to seeing the snaps

[Ausfree]

Well guys, here is a small example of the hundreds of photo's I took at the airshow.:D The difficulty is picking a small example to show.:D

A couple of shots of some of the aerobatics, there were numerous aerobatics done by various planes during the day.:D

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a Constellation airliner called Connie, coming in to land.

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The plane with the best sounding motor was the Australian made Boomerang fighter, I just loved the sound of the Radial engine and the whistle of the supercharger.
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A Mustang fighter, the Rolls Royce Merlin engine that powered this and the Spitfire also had a nice sound.

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No airshow would be complete without the Spitfire.

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This plane is owned by David Lowy of Westfield fame and here is a picture of him jumping from the Spitfire after giving us a flying demonstration.I note the flowing hair as he jumped down.

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Caribou transporter.

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The famous "Black Cat" Catalina. This plane will land on Lake Macquarie at Rathmines next Saturday for another exhibition.

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Lockheed Hudson bomber.

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Vampire Jet, on the runway in the background.The plane in the foreground is one of the RAAF Roulettes planes.

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This one was really impressive, boy could it go. It is a Cessna A-37 Dragonfly, which is a light ground attack aircraft that was used mainly in the Vietnam war. I was not aware that Cessna made jet fighters.

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I'll get some more piccies up when I get a chance, cheers.:D:D

[Ausfree]

Back again.......:D:D

Sabre jet fighter, famous in the 1960's.
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The RAAF had good representation with the Roulettes aerobatic team thrilling us with their loops and rolls. They also had a couple of BAE Hawk trainers there.
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And of cause the famous FA 18 Hornet fighter, boy are they noisy.:o

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There was even a Bofor anti aircraft gun on display, being an old birdshooter I had to get a couple of piccies. They had the guts of the gun stripped out and filled the space with electronics to simulate the noise of a Bofor firing. From my memory of Bofors, it was not loud enough.:D

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NOW, I have saved the best to last................Drum roll please and trumpets blaring, this piccy needs no introduction:D


Ta Dah..........Ta Dah..........
















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Looks original too, it moved up and down the line of planes during the day:D:D:D

[Landy Smurf]

wow great photos, good time had by all who was there id say. I love that landy and a very early one awesome

[banjo]

Awesome Jim .. Glad use had a great time & the weather was good.. GREAT pics ..

[Ausfree]

Thanks guys, Mrs Aus and I had a ball.:D:D The next show is in 2015.:D:D
Tony, if you get a chance why don't you duck down to Rathmines to see the Catalina, we saw it last year and again we enjoyed ourselves.:D It's on Saturday 9th of November and if you get there early enough you will see the Cat land on the lake and taxi over to the ramp and come up out of the water. They also have a display of ex-military vehicles and vintage cars.:D:D

[Ausfree]

Well, I have looked up the HARS group (Historical Aircraft Restoration Society) , they are the group that own the Catalina, Connie the Constellation and the Caribou that was on show at "Warbirds Downunder".:D

I didn't realise they are so big they have quite a few aircraft, both flying, under restoration and static display on their books.:o

They are based at Albion Park Rail down past Wollongong, so I think my next project in six to twelve months time is for Mrs Aus and myself to go and have a look.:D I notice on their site, they are closed to the public at the moment because of some extensions to their hangar.:D

Historical Aircraft Restoration Society Inc (http://hars.org.au/)

[banjo]

Hey Jim I hope I didn't offend you when you rang me .. You was asking for a hand & I just said PASS.. I have been working on the disco most days lately . But for some reason I have been getting realy bad headaches nearly daily , I thought it was down to the glare working on the disco & in & out of the shed sunnies on then off.. I haven't had a drink in a few days so that could be part of it ...Plus just the stress with Karen's liver..Anyway sorry if I did.. Plus you should move & id come over lots more .. Getting to your house always has me going a bit cause of the LLLLOOOONNNNGGGG way around to get to it .. Probably quicker to park at the lights & walk down the pathway :D but then id have to walk :(..

[banjo]

Gees maybe I do worry about things to much.. Ahwell that's just my makeup I guess..

[Ausfree]

G'day Jase and other 'Embarrassments".:D:D Jason, further to my phone call to you today as promised I have uploaded some photo's of the POW camp at Cowra and also the Japanese Gardens:D:D

But before we get to them, here are a few more piccies at the "Warbirds Downunder":D

Close up of Connie.

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Some more aerobatics.

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The FA18 Hornet, we were about 15metres from the plane and the noise was unbelievable, especially when he taxied off just after this photo was taken.

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When we returned to the motel at Young we saw this 1925 Studebaker parked there. We introduced ourselves to the owner who said he was at the air show also.

The car originally belonged to Kate Leigh from the razor gang mobs in Sydney around the 1930's. It also appeared on the "Underbelly" series a couple of years ago. We were very interested as the owner told us the history of the vehicle.:D Note Mrs Aus giving it the "professional" lookover!!!

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This brochure makes interesting reading.

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While in Young we visited the Chinese Gardens.

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Unfortunately a lot of it appeared a bit rundown, but it was still nice. We saw these Swans while we were there, ain't they cute.:D
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[Ausfree]

Just having a break before I post more photo's. Just read your post Jason, c'mon mate you didn't offend me, you have known me too long. I understand mate, about your panic attacks, you mentioned a few times that you are bored and I thought I would ring and make an offer to stop the boredom.:D:D

[Ausfree]

Cowra, POW camp, this shot shows a replica of one of the guard towers.

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From another angle, there's that Mrs Aus again hogging the photo's!!!:p

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A couple of more shots of the area.

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[Ausfree]

Woops, hit the wrong button, I posted it rather than previewed it.

The Japanese Gardens at Cowra.:D

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More photo's inside the gardens.

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We would have liked to spend more time in the Cowra area, but time was against us, will get back there one day and have a good look around.:D:D

[Ausfree]

Oh, nearly forgot to mention. When the Studebaker left the Motel next morning there was a great oil spot on the ground. Studebaker must have had lessons from LandRover on leaving oil marks everywhere.:p

[Ausfree]

Me again, they didn't make LandRovers in 1925 did they, oh, well Studebaker must have taught LandRover how to mark it's territory.:twisted:

[Landy Smurf]

:Rolling:

[The ho har's]

Great pics Jim:) Cowra is a pretty interesting place isn't it?

Great to hear you and Mrs Aus had a terrific time:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[Ausfree]

Hey Jase, what's the latest with Karens health. Mrs Aus has been asking and I am interested too!!!!:D:D

[Ausfree]

Been grinding up the old tiles in the house. Bloody hell there is cement dust everywhere, gets into every nook and cranny. I'm using a Rotary Hammer Drill to lift the old tiles and remove most of the grouting.

There is still lumps and bumps everywhere which have to be removed so I went to Bunnings this morning and bought an angle grinder with a special diamond rotary head to smooth and grind the concrete floor so we can relay over the floor.The diamond head cost nearly as much as the grinder.

We have bought the Allure brand of floating floor from Harvey Norman. It clicks in together and the colour we bought is Travertime Ivory and it looks like floor tiles.

The area is 42 square metres, so it is a large area. Mrs Aus rang Harvey Norman today chasing up the order and they told her it will be delivered in the next couple of days. Doesn't really matter as it is a slow job lifting the old tiles and regrinding the floor.:D:D

I want to go back to work to get a rest!!!:whistling:

[banjo]

Hey Jase, what's the latest with Karens health. Mrs Aus has been asking and I am interested too!!!!:D:D

Nothing as yet . Has to have the liver biopsy but cant get in till the 13th of December. So more waiting.. Karen is still loosing weight alarmingly & now fits into freds clothes..




















I also had a visitor today . Young Tony called into to show me his new car.. Its a beauty .. He said he'd put pics up later..


I got a LITTLE NERVIOUS while he was here just a little flutter.. Karen says its that time of year & I don't deal with it very well.. I thought I was doing well but obviously not.. this time of year is my birthday & Christmas & has always been a realy hard time for me ..

I was sposed to goto doctors to get a script wen Tony left But when I came in Karen said its to late go tomorrow or on the weekend..

There is noway I could tell anyone of you guys im nervious while use where here its embaracing & just not right to do that..

Maybe i'll get better with this time of year . its always been hard cause of oldman but this is the first since he died so I guess it will get easier each year cause I don't have to think or worry what he will say or do because I don't or didn't go to his house..


I was worried Tony was going to pickup on my nerves cause I felt I was shaking & stuttering & had to get a drink cause my mouth & throat was so dry..How pathetic is it when that's all you think of for some of someones visit.I usualy get nervous to some degree with all visitors cept jim realy .& I think Jim & Mrs Aus are the only people I can sit inside with on a visit.. I don't do that cause I worry if I went into a panic who ever is here will see & hear it so I don't do that cept with Jim & Mrs Aus..




I may have sold the grenn landy.. Will let use know more when we do.. Could be going to QLD..

[drifter]

All good. Back to the photos for a minute. Jim, David also owns and flies that Dragonfly. He works it the hardest so, if you see a really great show with it, David is usually at the controls. When he gets out at the end he is covered in sweat.

The Land Rover is owned by a mate of mine. He is known to a couple of people here on the forum. That's him in the driver seat. It is a 1950 model and is usually used on his property in Temora for weed spraying. Here at his house in Canberra he has a pristine 1948 Landy - in showroom condition.

[Ausfree]

G'day Drifter, yes that Landy was really an early model and as I said it looks all original.:D

As far as the Dragonfly is concerned according to the Official Warbirds Program the pilot was a Darren Crab. Looks like there is more than one Dragonfly around, I think.:D

[Landy Smurf]

Sorry Jason I should have let you know I was coming, but by the time I pulled over and rang I would have nearly been there. I must admit I didnt pick up on you being nervous at all

[banjo]

Sorry Jason I should have let you know I was coming, but by the time I pulled over and rang I would have nearly been there. I must admit I didnt pick up on you being nervous at all

Na na its better not knowing as I cant think about it ..

[banjo]

Sorry Jason I should have let you know I was coming, but by the time I pulled over and rang I would have nearly been there. I must admit I didnt pick up on you being nervous at all



:ttiwwp::rulez:WELL

[Landy Smurf]

as soon as i got back we had a big dinner and then it was dark so photos tomorrow

[drifter]

G'day Drifter, yes that Landy was really an early model and as I said it looks all original.:D

As far as the Dragonfly is concerned according to the Official Warbirds Program the pilot was a Darren Crab. Looks like there is more than one Dragonfly around, I think.:D

Yes, Darren is one of their well known guest pilots. I was a regular visitor at the shows for several years - and was there when the Sabre took to the air for the first time.The museum owns 2 Dragonflys - the one with the polka-dot tanks is the one David usually pilots.

Temora Aviation Museum :: Aircraft Collection :: Temora Aviation Museum Aviation (http://www.aviationmuseum.com.au/aircraft_colection/index.html)

[Landy Smurf]

I will start a thread later sometime
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[Landy Smurf]

To date I have owned
1952 series one 80"
1953 series one 80" x3 still have 1
1954 series one 86"
1955 series one 107" ute- still have
1963 series 2A 88"- still have
1968 series 2A 109"
1971 series 2A 88"- still have
1974 series 3 109"
1979 series 3 88" x2-still have 1
1997 defender 110- Still have
I have 6 still out of 13 if I counted correct
my dad
1972 series 3 88"- still has
1979/80 series 3 stage 1 109" ute
1983/4 series stage 1 109" station wagon
1996 defender 110
so he has 1 out of 4
I think my grandfather had
1955 series one 86"
1960s series 2A
1970s series 3 109"
1970s/early 80s 109" red ute
and they are all gone :(
so I think he had 4 as well I will have to check with him how many he had and what they were

[Landy Smurf]

here is my s3 and defender. i just put it under members rides as i wont be doing anything to either of them
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members-rides/185487-88-110-a.html

[Ausfree]

Yes, Darren is one of their well known guest pilots. I was a regular visitor at the shows for several years - and was there when the Sabre took to the air for the first time.The museum owns 2 Dragonflys - the one with the polka-dot tanks is the one David usually pilots.

Temora Aviation Museum :: Aircraft Collection :: Temora Aviation Museum Aviation (http://www.aviationmuseum.com.au/aircraft_colection/index.html)

That answers the mystery, the Dragonfly I saw did not have the polka dot tanks!!!:D:D I would love to fly the old planes, but unfortunately the finances involved makes it waaaayyyy out of my league. So, I will have to be satisfied with looking at them and taking piccies.

[Ausfree]

Well I am about half way through digging up the old tiles when the chisel bit in the orbital hammer drill snapped off. went back to Bunnings but it is not covered under warranty as it is a consumable.....bugga.:(

So, I bought a new one (chisel bit that is), this one is twice as wide as the old one (40mm versus 20mm), so I will see how I go tomorrow. couldn't be bothered starting up again today (too hot, anyway) so I called into the local on the way home and had a bit of liquid refreshment to wash the cement dust out of my mouth. I will start up again tomorrow.:D

Had my second visit to the dentist earlier this morning, having some root canal work done, not cheap either!!!:o two more visits to go, all this to save one tooth as I don't want dentures, even though I'm an old bugga.:D

Harvey Norman (Hardly Normal) rang, the flooring has arrive and will be delivered next Tuesday.:D So that's it from me, as you can see I have been a busy little black duck.

[Landy Smurf]

The wider bit should be easier as long as it isnt too much resistance on it.
I think root canal for me a few years ago was $1500 I opted to get rid of the thing only because they said it would probably come back again and need doing in a few years. Now the neighbouring tooth isnt very good either.
Oh jim how is the swear jar going, getting a bit more full ?

[Ausfree]

The wider bit should be easier as long as it isnt too much resistance on it.
I think root canal for me a few years ago was $1500 I opted to get rid of the thing only because they said it would probably come back again and need doing in a few years. Now the neighbouring tooth isnt very good either.
[B]Oh jim how is the swear jar going, getting a bit more full ?

If it's misspelt, it's not swearing, Tony!!!!:p Yeah, I see your point about resistance on a wider bit, I think the original one snapped because I was applying too much pressure. Anyrate we will see how it goes, if it doesn't pan out, I will go back and buy the 20mm one.

[Ausfree]

Well, I'm still make slow progress with ripping up the old tiles. they are a mongrel of a thing to remove, they are slate and they shatter when you try to remove them, eye protection is a must as I have been hit on the goggles several times with shards of slate.

This is the floor tiles I am removing, whoever laid them did a shocking job as the are very uneven, you can even stub your toe on the edge of a tile if you are not careful, that's how bad they are.

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A partially removed area, you can see by the scow marks left by the hammer drill, the tiles do not come up in one piece.

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Here is the monster from the black lagoon, with his trusty rotary hammer drill, knee protection and safety goggles, not shown, but also worn are leather gloves and hearing protection.

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The heat has been a killer, I'm not making as fast a progress as I would like because of high temperatures. Ah, well keep going and I will get there.:D

[Landy Smurf]

I am glad it is you and not me. How did you find the wider bit over the smaller one?

[Ausfree]

I am glad it is you and not me. How did you find the wider bit over the smaller one?

It was better Tony.:D Mrs Aus bumped into a friend of ours who has done a few tile removals and he said I could easily go wider, it would make the job faster and easier.:D

So, off to Bunnings tomorrow to see what they have in their range, probably get something in the range of 80mm. I wouldn't like to go any bigger than that.:D

I am a bit over halfway and I just want to get it finished, then I can angle grind the floor to make it level for the new flooring material.:D

[banjo]

Hey Jim I think building landrovers would be easier then that.




But its looking good & will look good with the new floating floor..

[Ausfree]

Well, the day just ended on a sad note, Bindi our youngest daughters dog that we have a permanent loan of, has died.:(

She was off her food from yesterday and she was laying on the lawn at about 6 o'clock and she was breathing very heavily, Mrs Aus said we had better take her to the vet tomorrow.:(

Mrs Aus, was patting her then when she walked inside Bindi followed her in, lay down on the floor and ten minutes later she was dead.:(

Bindi is 10 years old, so I guess that is a normal dogs lifespan. We have had dogs live as long as 14 years.

Mishi, our own dog, won't know what to do with herself now as she always follows Bindi around.:(

[Landy Smurf]

sorry to hear that Jim. It is always sad to lose a pet , I am dreading the day our litle dog goes.

[banjo]

Very sorry to hear Jim..Bindi was the cattle dog cross & a nice dog ..

How is Mrs Aus taking it ??

[Ausfree]

Yeah, Bindi was a cattle dog cross and very friendly, always tail wagging and she liked to chase tennis balls and be patted. Mrs Aus is not taking it too well and she will ring the daughter today!!! I'll have an easy day today, don't feel like doing too much, get back to tile removing tomorrow.

[Ausfree]

Just hired a DVD called "Man of Steel", will sit down this arvo with a few beers and watch it. Mishi has been very quiet today.

[Ausfree]

Well, we watched "Man Of Steel" and it was very entertaining.:D Plenty of action and mayhem and if you like special affects, you will love this movie, the special affects are very good.:D

[Kevin B]

Gotta wonder thought, since suprman first aired on tele kids gave been putting on red capes abd pretending to be superman, in that movie when he was a kid his dad watched him with a red cape on, wonder what his inspiration was....... Good movie though

1993 Discovery 1 3.5l
2" Lift, Cranked HD Trailing Arms
31" Maxxis Mudders
Tons of Radios, Tons of Spotties

[Ausfree]

Well, I am toiling along with the tile removal. Eldest daughter called in today to help, so I equipped her with the Angle Grinder and she worked in the hallway, while I continued on in the back area with the rotary hammer drill.:D She did a good job too, the concrete in the hallway and front entrance area is as smooth as anything.:D

Piccy of eldest daughter equipped for "battle":D

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[banjo]

Well, I am toiling along with the tile removal. Eldest daughter called in today to help, so I equipped her with the Angle Grinder and she worked in the hallway, while I continued on in the back area with the rotary hammer drill.:D She did a good job too, the concrete in the hallway and front entrance area is as smooth as anything.:D

Piccy of eldest daughter equipped for "battle":D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/1007.jpg (http://s756.photobucket.com/user/Ausfree/media/DSC_0376_zps5ec21917.jpg.html)


So if I hear lots of screaming from your direction , I'll take it that you told her you put a pic on the forum of her ..:D


BUT again they must get there looks off Mrs Aus :wasntme:

[Ausfree]

Jason, it wouldn't worry daughter N01, she is straight to the point and takes no crap.!!!!:D

[Ausfree]

Well, another day on the tools, jackhammering away at the old tiles, more than 90% done now. thank gawd.:D

New flooring arrived, we have stored it in the garage until we are ready to lay it.
Oh, when I said 90% done I meant the jackhammering part, still have to angle grind the floor for a level finish. Daughter did about 20% of the floor area yesterday. Also have to fill a few holes where I have been a bit keen with the rotary hammer drill.;) We'll get there though.:D Be glad when it's finished as there is cement dust everywhere.

[Ausfree]

Nearly forgot, might be off line for a few days, as I have to move the computer, it is a desk top model so it is not very portable.:D

[The ho har's]

Hi everyone

Been a bit busy of late so haven't dropped in as much as normal.

Jim, Sorry to hear about Bindi:( It is always hard to loose a pet. We have dug up tiles before, not a fun job as you know:(

Harry and I have been married for 14 years today, together for 20 years :D We got married on the same date we first met :D

He is off to get Chinese for us as I don't feel like cooking and couldn't be bothered to get dressed to go out:)

Heading to Melbourne soon as the youngest Daughter has a Graduation for her Masters Degree in Education in Dec.

Mrs hh:angel:

[Ausfree]

Congratulations to you and Harry on your wedding anniversary Carolyn and may there be many more.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/891.jpg (http://freesmileyface.net/free-holidays-and-party-smileys.html)https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://freesmileyface.net/free-love-smileys.html)https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/892.jpg (http://freesmileyface.net/free-holidays-and-party-smileys.html)

[banjo]

Nearly forgot, might be off line for a few days, as I have to move the computer, it is a desk top model so it is not very portable.:D

Jim while your moving it throw some wheels on the desk that way you only need to unplug & can plug in elsewhere.

[banjo]

Hi everyone

Been a bit busy of late so haven't dropped in as much as normal.

Jim, Sorry to hear about Bindi:( It is always hard to loose a pet. We have dug up tiles before, not a fun job as you know:(

Harry and I have been married for 14 years today, together for 20 years :D We got married on the same date we first met :D

He is off to get Chinese for us as I don't feel like cooking and couldn't be bothered to get dressed to go out:)

Heading to Melbourne soon as the youngest Daughter has a Graduation for her Masters Degree in Education in Dec.

Mrs hh:angel:


Happy anniversary Harry & Caroline..

I cant find the happy anniversary smiley . I'll use this one instead. :MileStone:

[JohnF]

happy anniversary.

[Ausfree]

Going off-line now, see you guys later.:D

[Landy Smurf]

Congrats to the Ho Har's

[banjo]

Well i'm pretty sure ive sold the car & it will be going to Bundy in QLD this Sunday. So this will be the last time these are seen together..

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/789.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMGP0127_zpsb7b8c6d5.jpg.html)

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https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/791.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMGP0129_zps16f550ba.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/792.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMGP0130_zps8bbfe00d.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/793.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMGP0131_zps93091f00.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/794.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMGP0132_zps9bf77dae.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/795.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMGP0133_zps55fc2b3f.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/796.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMGP0134_zps1a23d975.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/797.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMGP0135_zpsa2e1385f.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/798.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMGP0136_zps5a02ecc6.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/799.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMGP0137_zps9a6e8b07.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/800.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMGP0138_zps78269341.jpg.html)

I spent this morning polishing the green & greased everything & checked the oils.. Just have to do the inside tomorrow.. Comes up a treat with a polish..

[V8Ian]

Well i'm pretty sure ive sold the car & it will be going to Bundy in QLD this Sunday. So this will be the last time these are seen together..

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/789.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMGP0127_zpsb7b8c6d5.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/790.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMGP0128_zpsa0b43aeb.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/791.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMGP0129_zps16f550ba.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/792.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMGP0130_zps8bbfe00d.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/793.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMGP0131_zps93091f00.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/794.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMGP0132_zps9bf77dae.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/795.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMGP0133_zps55fc2b3f.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/796.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMGP0134_zps1a23d975.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/797.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMGP0135_zpsa2e1385f.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/798.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMGP0136_zps5a02ecc6.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/799.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMGP0137_zps9a6e8b07.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/800.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMGP0138_zps78269341.jpg.html)

I spent this morning polishing the green & greased everything & checked the oils.. Just have to do the inside tomorrow.. Comes up a treat with a polish..Looks like you've been in a good paddock since I last saw you Banjo. :p

[Landy Smurf]

I thought this was appropriate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoBFhdeR9PE

[banjo]

Looks like you've been in a good paddock since I last saw you Banjo. :p


Na its just across the road .. Just thought it be a good pic so took them over there..

[banjo]

Na its just across the road .. Just thought it be a good pic so took them over there..

But we will be going away soon just overnight but atleast we will go away..:p

[V8Ian]

Looks like you've been in a good paddock since I last saw you Banjo. :p
You've put on weight, mate. :D

[The ho har's]

It's going to a good home Banjo :D


Holy ****!!! I just looked outside the sky is green and the wind is blowing:o We are in for a hell of a storm:(

Mrs hh:angel:

[V8Ian]

Did you cop anything out of the big one a couple of nights ago Carolyn? It's raining well here, now.

[The ho har's]

Did you cop anything out of the big one a couple of nights ago Carolyn? It's raining well here, now.

Storm has passed, blue sky now :D We had 50mls last night, Sunday afternoon we were at our SLOw meeting, you should come sometime as it is at the Goodna RSL:)
I wanted to go to the undercover car park but Harry said we will drive home :mad: We drove all the way in driving rain and Hail, was not happy especially as he was driving 'zara'. Got home and he had chamois 'zara' off, no hail damage:)

Mrs hh:angel:

[V8Ian]

I did Lunch at the Goodna RSL when it reopened after the flood rebuild, it's now the pits, totally focused on pokies.

[The ho har's]

I did Lunch at the Goodna RSL when it reopened after the flood rebuild, it's now the pits, totally focused on pokies.

That maybe so, don't do pokies;) just lunch:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[V8Ian]

Second storm cell on the way Carolyn.

[V8Ian]

How's the floor coming along Jim?

[V8Ian]

Wah hoo, bangs, flashes and a free car wash. I hope there's no lumps in it.

[Landy Smurf]

is there anything good that has lumps in it??

[The ho har's]

Wah hoo, bangs, flashes and a free car wash. I hope there's no lumps in it.


Not down our way:D

Just rain now:)

Mrs hh:angel:

[V8Ian]

is there anything good that has lumps in it??
Happy horses, they love sugar lumps. :D

[Landy Smurf]

i see your point and raise you a human, what do they like with lumps, lol I think I may have just answered my own question in my head :p

[V8Ian]

:o.:o.:o.

[banjo]

:o.:o.:o.



NOICE LUMPS :eek::cool:

[Landy Smurf]

:o.:o.:o.
exactly

[V8Ian]

What a busy night it' been here eh? :p

[banjo]

Well the GREEN car has gone pop058 & Nan where here today to look at it & take it home.. terrible day for it to hasn't stoped raining all day..Im hoping the car will behave its self should do it is a reliable car , This will be its first long drive ...Its was nice to meet Paul & Nan they are nice people & the car is going to a great home & will get used more for what it was built for then it has with us , so i'm happy about that..

[banjo]

Hey Jim hows the floor coming along ??

[Landy Smurf]

sad to go but saves paying rego and saves space plus more projects anyway. I am trying to sell my s1 atm doubt I will sell it though

[banjo]

sad to go but saves paying rego and saves space plus more projects anyway. I am trying to sell my s1 atm doubt I will sell it though


Well how much.. POST UP LOTS OF PICS FOR ME..

[Landy Smurf]

I am hoping to get around $5,500, its on ebay

[banjo]

I am hoping to get around $5,500, its on ebay

Well I cant find it anywhere..

[Landy Smurf]

Land Rover Series ONE 1953 80" | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/261332042681'ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)

[banjo]

Found it . I mite ask about selling some parts off it & I may even make a bit a whole $5 :D:twisted:

[Landy Smurf]

why you bastard :p how was that not swear filtered

[jerryd]

Found it . I mite ask about selling some parts off it & I may even make a bit a whole $5 :D:twisted:

I'll up it to $6 ;)

[sheerluck]

I am hoping to get around $5,500, its on ebay

How do you feel about postage to Central American countries Tony? :D

[Landy Smurf]

I thought you would never ask. the last s1 80" i sold someone from malaysia wanted it and was prepared to pay 4k for it plus all the shipping

[Landy Smurf]

it has 31 watchers so far and i would say like you banjo when you were selling yours on ebay most were probably from aulro just watching for the sake of watching

[Landy Smurf]

I'll up it to $6000 ;)
thanks jerry

[banjo]

it has 31 watchers so far and i would say like you banjo when you were selling yours on ebay most were probably from aulro just watching for the sake of watching

Yeah im only one of them.. Yeah the green one got upto 60 but most where from here..They all want them but want them for nothing..

[Landy Smurf]

I will surprised if mine even gets to $2000, as you really need to come and look at it to see how much work has gone into it and all the parts that come with it

[jerryd]

What about this one then ........two offers already :)

Land Rover : Defender 109 SIIA | eBay (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ebaymotors/1970-Land-Rover-109-SIIA-Dormobile-VERY-RARE-and-VERY-COMPLETE-/200989077577?_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&forcev4exp=true#ht_500wt_1288)

[V8Ian]

What about this one then ........two offers already :)

Land Rover : Defender 109 SIIA | eBay (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ebaymotors/1970-Land-Rover-109-SIIA-Dormobile-VERY-RARE-and-VERY-COMPLETE-/200989077577?_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&forcev4exp=true#ht_500wt_1288)

:eek2: Looking for a splitty now Jerry? ;)

[Landy Smurf]

I do not understand that price especially since it is RHD, I would like to know what the offers are, my guess is something really cheap

[Landy Smurf]

well have been selling a few things on facebook, and a while ago i was helping a guy on a farm with old cars. For payment I got given a few things and on e was this bee hive smoker. I had no use for it so i sold it online and the owner of the property had his wife facebook me and buy but he came over and picked it up and paid me the money and then a few minutes later said this was stolen from my property i am reporting you to the police, why he gave me the money is beyond me. Anyway after my cost out there with fuel etc my care factor is zero.
It is currently flooding here and at my dads place he has had 5-6 inches of rain in the last 24 hrs, which was really needed, However that does mean we will probably be doing fencing

[Landy Smurf]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/545.jpg (http://s948.photobucket.com/user/tonysmera/media/DSCF2369_zps5d93cb08.jpg.html)
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https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/547.jpg (http://s948.photobucket.com/user/tonysmera/media/DSCF2368_zps4c1d6078.jpg.html)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/548.jpg (http://s948.photobucket.com/user/tonysmera/media/DSCF2361_zps39b6a0be.jpg.html)
decided not to cross the one below just in case
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https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/551.jpg (http://s948.photobucket.com/user/tonysmera/media/DSCF2362_zpsfdaec3a3.jpg.html)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/552.jpg (http://s948.photobucket.com/user/tonysmera/media/DSCF2366_zps22b727d1.jpg.html)
as you can see on the trees the water was still rising a bit. I did notice on one of the creeks it went up about 30-50cms in 30mins.

[Landy Smurf]

excuse the ipod
http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad324/tonysmera/DSCF2364_zpsb382f4e2.mp4

[Ausfree]

Hey guys, I have returned:p Making progress on the floor, the daughter and I layed a fair bit today, looks good. Makes the house more airy looking and modern.:D

Get up some photo's when I get a chance, but I know looking at someone's floor is not that high on people's excitement factor.:)

Caught up on what has been happening in "Embarrassment Land", good to see that you have sold the "Green Machine", Banjo.:D

The back area has been done, which is probably 50% of the total area, so tomorrow we move in to the kitchen and start down the hallway to the front door. A lot more cutting in involved so that will slow us down.

[banjo]

Hey guys, I have returned:p Making progress on the floor, the daughter and I layed a fair bit today, looks good. Makes the house more airy looking and modern.:D

Get up some photo's when I get a chance, but I know looking at someone's floor is not that high on people's excitement factor.:)

Caught up on what has been happening in "Embarrassment Land", good to see that you have sold the "Green Machine", Banjo.:D

The back area has been done, which is probably 50% of the total area, so tomorrow we move in to the kitchen and start down the hallway to the front door. A lot more cutting in involved so that will slow us down.


HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH I dunno if its a good thing or not ive already been looking at others..:eek::eek:

[Ausfree]

A couple of photo's of progress on the floor restoration, the dust was unbelievable have a look at this piccy, believe it or not the TV on the right of the piccy was covered over.:o I had just cemented the tiles for the heater in place prior to grouting the joins. Daughter did the grouting, did a good job too.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/533.jpg (http://s756.photobucket.com/user/Ausfree/media/DSC_0378_zps03be5cf1.jpg.html)

Mrs Aus, in the kitchen trying to clean up, doesn't look too impressed does she????:bat:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/514.jpg (http://s756.photobucket.com/user/Ausfree/media/DSC_0377_zps6ae7b3bd.jpg.html)

This is where we are today, floor nicely layed out on the family room!!:D I still have to put strips around the tiles under the heater to finish it off nicely. I also have to put strips around the edges of the room to give a neat finish to the flooring.:D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/534.jpg (http://s756.photobucket.com/user/Ausfree/media/DSC_0380_zpsd783b89f.jpg.html)

[Lionelgee]

ebay most were probably from aulro just watching for the sake of watching


G'day Landy Smurf,

It is called watching the market to establish the highs and lows of what realistic market prices are. So when an opportunity comes along in real life you know whether to swoop and pounce or to simply walk away.

It can also form a reference library when one comes across the rare sellers who think their stuff is rare so they can offer rare high prices. However, this approach rarely works on their ilk! Go figure. :twisted:

Kind Regards
Lionel

[Landy Smurf]

G'day Landy Smurf,

It is called watching the market to establish the highs and lows of what realistic market prices are. So when an opportunity comes along in real life you know whether to swoop and pounce or to simply walk away.

It can also form a reference library when one comes across the rare sellers who think their stuff is rare so they can offer rare high prices. However, this approach rarely works on their ilk! Go figure. :twisted:

Kind Regards
Lionel
I also figured that would be the case. I do it all the time :p

[V8Ian]

Mrs Aus, in the kitchen trying to clean up, doesn't look too impressed does she????:bat:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/514.jpg (http://s756.photobucket.com/user/Ausfree/media/DSC_0377_zps6ae7b3bd.jpg.html)


I'm reading Mrs Aus's mind; she's thinking 'For Heaven's sake Jim, stick that b:censored:y camera where the sun doesn't shine, and pick up a broom!' :p

[jerryd]

I think she's thinking ........." Jim, if you don't get off that bloody land rover site and help,I'll be potting the brown with this broom handle :twisted:"

Good job your doing Jim ;)

[Landy Smurf]

cost of drill bits $40, cost of drill $100,cost of camera $lots of dollars, the look on mrs Aus's face....priceless

[banjo]

I'm reading Mrs Aus's mind; she's thinking 'For Heaven's sake Jim, stick that b:censored:y camera where the sun doesn't shine, and pick up a broom!' :p

NA NA I think that look is for someone who walked into the loungeroom & saying "gees you don't dust very much in here do you dear ":eek::twisted::wasntme:

[Ausfree]

NA NA I think that look is for someone who walked into the loungeroom & saying "gees you don't dust very much in here do you dear ":eek::twisted::wasntme:

I have already said that Banjo,.........................the swelling on my eye should go down soon!!!

[banjo]

I have already said that Banjo,.........................the swelling on my eye should go down soon!!!

I know that's why I said Mrs Aus has that look on her face .:D;)

[Ausfree]

Well, the eldest daughter and I worked all day again today laying the floor. As I said yesterday, the cutting in certainly has slowed us down, but we got the kitchen area done and now we are at the start of the hallway that leads to the front door.:D

Here is a piccy of Mrs Aus in the kitchen looking a bit happier today.:D:D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/467.jpg (http://s756.photobucket.com/user/Ausfree/media/DSC_0385_zpse72c533f.jpg.html)

We still have to fit the edging around the floor to finish it off, but we will get all the floor planks down first, then go back and do all the trimmings.:D:D

[The ho har's]

Looking good there Jim:) OH I meant Mrs Aus:p and the floor as well:D


Hey Banjo, Pop got home, if you haven't heard, we have a run in a couple of weeks with SLOw and Pop is taking the Green one :D Look out for pics of the trip in SLOw ;)

Mrs hh:angel:

[banjo]

Looking good there Jim:) OH I meant Mrs Aus:p and the floor as well:D


Hey Banjo, Pop got home, if you haven't heard, we have a run in a couple of weeks with SLOw and Pop is taking the Green one :D Look out for pics of the trip in SLOw ;)

Mrs hh

That's great , Was there any troubles with it..? I hope they like it.

[Ausfree]

About time we updated the Avatar, Jason!!!!!:whistling:

[The ho har's]

That's great , Was there any troubles with it..? I hope they like it.


From what I have heard he a is very happy chappie:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[The ho har's]

HEY Jase,

about time you updated you're sig:wasntme: was him ^^^^^^^^^ above one;)

Mrs hh:angel:

[Landy Smurf]

I am afraid they speak the truth Jason, time has come. I believe in you, you can do it. Change that avatar and signature like no one has before :p

[banjo]

About time we updated the Avatar, Jason!!!!!:whistling:


HEY Jase,

about time you updated you're sig:wasntme: was him ^^^^^^^^^ above one;)

Mrs hh:angel:


I am afraid they speak the truth Jason, time has come. I believe in you, you can do it. Change that avatar and signature like no one has before :p



DONE

I'll have to sort out a new pic & get them all in.

[V8Ian]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/467.jpg (http://s756.photobucket.com/user/Ausfree/media/DSC_0385_zpse72c533f.jpg.html)


Jim, have you got that poor woman chained in the kitchen with that device? :p

It's taking shape now, looking good mate. :BigThumb:

[Ausfree]

Hey Ian, did you notice that I have updated her means of transport from the other photo.:p Better get now while the gettin' is good!!!https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/406.jpg (http://freesmileyface.net)

[V8Ian]

Hey Ian, did you notice that I have updated her means of transport from the other photo.:p Better get now while the gettin' is good!!!https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/406.jpg (http://freesmileyface.net)

Geez mate, you're a braver man than me, I hope she never reads this. :D

[Ausfree]

Geez mate, you're a braver man than me, I hope she never reads this. :D
Nah, she saw the post and just laughed....................(phew):whistling:

[banjo]

WOOHOO theres over a hundred thousand views on this thread.. WOOHOO we catching upto some of the others.

[Ausfree]

What do you put that down to, Jason. Your good looks or personality!!!:twisted::p:whistling:

[Ausfree]

Just having a look at the Post count for this Thread.:D The top posters are.....

Banjo 3080
Ausfree 1490
Landysmurf 710
Stuu 409
The HoHars 384
Sleepy 358

I guess we are the main "Embarrassments":p

[Landy Smurf]

I guess i better stop posting then if I want to change

[Landy Smurf]

na im proud to be an embarrassment :banana:

[Ausfree]

Hey Tony..........when you get to 1,000 posts you become.................







A MAJOR EMBARRASSMENT:twisted::twisted:

[Landy Smurf]

I dont like the use of that large font

[Landy Smurf]

Well the s1 didnt sell which was expected , however I thought it would get more then it did.
Well I have the opportunity to go work 6 days a week for at least the next 3 weeks at st george QLD on an onion farm doing various work but mainly forklift driving.
My dilemma is I have 4 assignments due in the next 4 weeks.
On the other hand if I really pulled my finger out I could do them and would earn at least 2k after expenses plus there is the opportunity of work after those 3 weeks if they are happy with my work.
hmmm is a hard decision as my uni is y most important thing but on the other hand I am broke

[Landy Smurf]

well the creek came up very quick today and quite high. unfortunately I couldnt get any photos or videos as i left the camera in town. The defender is quite god at wading through water and crossing creeks it seems. I did wait it out for a while at my dads but unfortunately didnt drop as much as usual but still got through them all ok.
So jason apparently you have finished the disco so when is the maiden voyage ?

[banjo]

well the creek came up very quick today and quite high. unfortunately I couldnt get any photos or videos as i left the camera in town. The defender is quite god at wading through water and crossing creeks it seems. I did wait it out for a while at my dads but unfortunately didnt drop as much as usual but still got through them all ok.
So jason apparently you have finished the disco so when is the maiden voyage ?

I still have to put the second battery in & wire it all up.. The winch needs to be wired up , the wires are all in just need to hook up to battery for winch.. I don't like all the weight in the back so dunno what i'll do about that.. I need to save to buy a new better swag a dome type. Have found one on ebay we like its onlu $180 with free postage..

I took the car out on Friday for a few hours to pickup a new washing machine & went to supercrap & autobarn.. Car goes ok BUT the backlash in the diffs & axles is way past a joke so need to rebuild both diffs now.. Id say its had a hard life..

I used the incar camera while we where out & I will load it to utube & put a link up its just everytime I try loading the 2 vids it says its going to take at least 2.5 hours to load so end up cancelling it..

[Landy Smurf]

that sucks about the diffs.
did you already have a swag?
I like the look of the dome ones as they dont hang on you

[jerryd]

Found a nice sticker for your back window Jason :D


Are you still going for a camping weekend when it's ready ??

[banjo]

that sucks about the diffs.
did you already have a swag?
I like the look of the dome ones as they dont hang on you

Yeah we have a basic swag it hangs all over you. It was great when we used to go stay at parents place in there barn (flat type thing ) as we just left it open..

[banjo]

Found a nice sticker for your back window Jason :D


Are you still going for a camping weekend when it's ready ??

I like the sticker.



Yeah we are still going to head upto Nelsons Bay to the beach atleast for an overnighter..I don't want to tow the heavy camper onto the beach for just an overnighter.Plus it be my first time driving on the beach for more the a 100 yards , Did that wen I was a teen.

[banjo]

Here use go , its slightly borring but anyway.But it does show that atleast I do go out sometimes..

YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PM_TECxRCM&feature=youtu.be)

[banjo]

YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=0PM_TECxRCM)

[banjo]

I was trying to put it up here as the box. not sure how to do that..

[Landy Smurf]

it is saying the video is private so I cant see it :(

[Ausfree]

it is saying the video is private so I cant see it :(
Me either!!!;)

[banjo]

Ok try this one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PM_TECxRCM

[banjo]

I have no idea how to make the big box thing appear in here

[banjo]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/245.jpg

[banjo]

oops that didn't work either

[banjo]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PM_TECxRCM&feature=player_detailpage

[banjo]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PM_TECxRCM

[banjo]

Stuffs me how to do it . It will be the first & last time I load anything , took 3 hours to load the bloody thing..

[Ausfree]

It worked, back there in post 8196.:D By the way, I like the colour scheme on the VW beetle that you parked opposite too.:D:D

[Landy Smurf]

geez that is a good dashcam where did you get that from?
The disco sounds fairly quiet when driving :)

[banjo]

Dash-cam - YouTube

[banjo]

I had to sign out then copy paste it..

Yeah Jim if you look at where i turned near autobarn theres a little car there GREEN covered in tinsel..

Tony the dash camera is just one of those $49 jobs Karen got from Domain I seen supercrap had the same for the same price to..

If you turn up the volumn just after i turned at the servo I gave the disco a big boot full & you can hear it then..

[banjo]

at the 5.10 min is where i gave it some

[Landy Smurf]

it is a bloody race car, after all it is a v8= ripper :)

[Landy Smurf]

saw one of the council workers mowing today near the bridge that goes over the hunter river.
it was steep in a corner near a tree and he was using a fairly sizable remote control mower. This is the first time I have seen one and was quite surprised teh council had them and thought it was an excellent idea.
have any of you guys seen one?

[Ausfree]

Nope!!!! The closest I get to a remote control lawnmower is when one of the grandkids mows the lawn.:p

[JohnF]

as mentioned on the Vaccination thread I rolled our Discovery :( but we are alright.

[Landy Smurf]

sorry to hear that john also glad to hear you are ok because that is the main thing at the end of the day.

[Landy Smurf]

well after a week of waiting to start work in st george the guy changed his mind so I am now up **** creek especially with the s1 not selling again.

[Ausfree]

as mentioned on the Vaccination thread I rolled our Discovery :( but we are alright.
As Tony says,as long as you are uninjured that's what is important.:)

[Landy Smurf]

Well not only did I not end up getting that job or doing that job which would have helped towards uni, one of our dogs died yesterday he was only about 4-5 months old and got a tick or 2.
My dad finds out if he loses his job on friday and his car got a little damaged and flooded as the creek crossing got eroded about 70cms deeper then what it was and created a big hole on the right hand side.
so if he loses his job he wont be able to assist me through college so i dont know what i will do , am thinking I may have to just sell up all y land rovers except the s3 and sell the defender and just get a cheap run around car.

[sheerluck]

Geez Tony, that's pretty rough. Can only hope that the week gets better from here on in.

[Landy Smurf]

I am sure something good will happen soon....surely :p

[banjo]

I am sure something good will happen soon....surely :p

Well I hope your lucks better then ours . Nothing ever good happens for us.. We just brought a brandnew washing machine & guess what it leaks water everywhere.. Ahwell it was only $500 with the extended warrenty.


Glad use are all ok John..



Tony can I ask how much you paid for the defender I quiet like it.

[Landy Smurf]

I paid $12,500 which I think seems about afir for what it is considering it is hard to get one under $10k. If i had an extra few k I would get one that is just a bit better

[banjo]

I paid $12,500 which I think seems about afir for what it is considering it is hard to get one under $10k. If i had an extra few k I would get one that is just a bit better

Yeah I thinks that's a pretty good price cause its got a lot on it & had a fair bit done to it .

[Landy Smurf]

That was my thinking.
I have been comparing it to the 2 hiluxs I have owned and this is what I have come up with.
the dual cab was the best on fuel then the defender then the single cab
the best ride was probably very close between the defender and dual cab, the single cab was terrible as it had no weight in the back and probably stiffer springs and the seats were not as comfy as it was bench seat.
the hiluxs were a lot easier to drive and quiet a bit of power.
the defender is cooler and fun to drive and it goes more places.
The hiluxs never let me down and only ever had to do oil change where as I feel the defender will have some more to do , it already needs some seals looking at and steering dampener. The lights on the rear and driving lights and I was expecting there to be less rust and dints in it due to how he described it, not due to age.
If I had the option right now to have either of the hilux for 7k which is what i sold them for or the defender, I would probably go with the dual cab hilux as it was cheaper and easier and would prove to be more reliable. If I had more money at the moment I would definitely have the defender. I would not go back to a single cab ute unless it came at a good price and had better seats in it , which I could have changed anyway

[Ausfree]

Sorry to hear about all the bad luck, Tony. They say bad luck comes in threes and you have made it. Can only get better from here.:)

[banjo]

Well I said I didn't like all the weight in the back of the disco with those drawers in there. So I took the drawers off altogether now. & I made a platform for the battery to sit on as it wont fit into the side cause of the shape..So just a little more work then I will bolt them in. This way I will have room to stack stuff between them like the table , chairs , BBQ plate & grill ,My portable gas cooker . the kids got me a 2 burner one for fathers day the ones that take the cartridges.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/64.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_2412_zps5b332433.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/65.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_2411_zps6c01cc26.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/66.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_2413_zpsaeb9a3b0.jpg.html)

Also picked up a new swag today . Was told these have great matresses & if we want to put it in the bag when finished we will need to ratchet tie it to get it small enough to fit in the bag once its all rolled up..

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/67.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_2406_zps3cb3d401.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/68.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_2407_zps675bbb88.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/69.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_2408_zpsae194081.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/70.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_2409_zps95a10931.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/71.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/jasonkarens/media/IMG_2410_zps66903bad.jpg.html)

I have hosed it off twice & let it dry inbetween to season it . But I think ill leave it up overnight & do the same again tomorrow aswell..

[Landy Smurf]

that is not a swag that is a tent with a mattress....but in all seriousness it looks the goods

[Landy Smurf]

I like how you enter from a big hole in the side unlike from the top and shuffling in

[banjo]

that is not a swag that is a tent with a mattress....but in all seriousness it looks the goods

Yeah it is big . but its very airy when all open. & yeah I like the side entrance & theres plenty of head room & can hang one or 2 of my little solar lights in there aswell , Karen likes to read when she goes to bed for awhile..

[jerryd]

I've never seen a swag that big before Jason, is it a two person one ?? and does it fold up into a small bundle ??

[banjo]

I've never seen a swag that big before Jason, is it a two person one ?? and does it fold up into a small bundle ??

Yeah its a 2 person swag . Yep drop the poles & throw them on top then roll it up put straps around it & throw it on the roofrack..

Heres a link to them ..

Quality 4x4 Accessories (http://www.roosystems.com.au/products/camping-gear/swags/new-release-roo-double-swag.html)

[Landy Smurf]

that is a good price especially considering it includes delivery

[banjo]

Well I hosed the swag yesterday a couple of times to season it ..Was going to do the same today so left it up lastnight.. So lets hope its water tight & doesn't leak as its bloody raining & doesn't look like its going to stop anytime soon ..:(:mad::mad::mad:..

Good camping wether though. I like camping in this wether. its nice & cool .& not to many people will go camping in this wether so you get the place to yourself :D .

[jerryd]

We recently went away camping for the week, the first day it poured down with rain :(

We then got invaded by 26 parrots at 5am and had a cheeky kangaroo sneak into the camp kitchen and steal a loaf of bread :D Did abut a hundred kilometers of beach driving which was fun, only caught one fish though.

[Landy Smurf]

That is quite cool having animals that friendly even though sometimes friendly animals can be a PITA

[Landy Smurf]

Well I hosed the swag yesterday a couple of times to season it ..Was going to do the same today so left it up lastnight.. So lets hope its water tight & doesn't leak as its bloody raining & doesn't look like its going to stop anytime soon ..:(:mad::mad::mad:..

Good camping wether though. I like camping in this wether. its nice & cool .& not to many people will go camping in this wether so you get the place to yourself :D .
Just started here about 30 minutes ago and it is quite thick, I am guessing there will be a few floods if it keeps up for another 30 minutes

[The ho har's]

That sure is a big swag there:)

Sorry to hear about your accident John:(

Tony, sorry you didn't get the job:( Hope things improve for you and your dad.

Mrs hh:angel:

[Landy Smurf]

well my dad lost his job today , so I am going to sell up most of my land rover stuff to help pay my way through uni as I can not ask him to do that . I will keep the s3 and keep the the defender until i have sold everything else

[Landy Smurf]

well I have advertised both the series ones and the defender on gumtree will just have to see what happens. If the 2 series ones go I can then advertise the 2 series 2a's

[Ausfree]

Oh dear, never pleasant when you lose your job.:( Has happened to me a couple of times, but I have always managed to get another job within six weeks or so.:)
What does your dad do, does he work in the mines or something??

[Landy Smurf]

He was a HV electrician in the mines. He now will need to do his licence cert. as he never needed it in the mines, but will now if he wants to apply for another job.Not that there is ever really good timing for these things but considering he has just bought part of the family farm which needs lots of money spent on it and considering the week he has had with his ute getting flooded the dog dying and now this. I just hope he gets a good enough payout and can find a job fairly quickly. Even if he does and can support me through uni I have still decided to sell the land rovers because I just will not have the time or money to spend on them for at least 5 years and that is too long for them to sit. 2013 was suppose to be the worry free year, turns out it is definitely not my year at all

[Ausfree]

well I have advertised both the series ones and the defender on gumtree will just have to see what happens. If the 2 series ones go I can then advertise the 2 series 2a's

Have you advertised on AULRO.???

[Landy Smurf]

I have not because I need chassis numbers and i dont have them on me as I am staying at my mums

[banjo]

He was a HV electrician in the mines. He now will need to do his licence cert. as he never needed it in the mines, but will now if he wants to apply for another job.Not that there is ever really good timing for these things but considering he has just bought part of the family farm which needs lots of money spent on it and considering the week he has had with his ute getting flooded the dog dying and now this. I just hope he gets a good enough payout and can find a job fairly quickly. Even if he does and can support me through uni I have still decided to sell the land rovers because I just will not have the time or money to spend on them for at least 5 years and that is too long for them to sit. 2013 was suppose to be the worry free year, turns out it is definitely not my year at all

Tony tell your oldman I think Goninnens & one of there private contractors that work within there is hiring Sparkys..

[banjo]

Hey Jim you didn't happen to loose one of the grandkids lastnight did you. ?:o








How the hell someone can loose a 1 year old & that 1 year old be wondering along a busy main road , I have know idea..



But then again it was in the seedy part of Edgeworth down past the pub near the servo & the vet if hes still there..

[banjo]

We recently went away camping for the week, the first day it poured down with rain :(

We then got invaded by 26 parrots at 5am and had a cheeky kangaroo sneak into the camp kitchen and steal a loaf of bread :D Did abut a hundred kilometers of beach driving which was fun, only caught one fish though.

Gees I like that DOORMOBILE of your Jerry.. Has it now got the TDI in it & all running..?

[Ausfree]

Yeah, Jason I saw the report on the news, I recognised the mother who regularly gets on the bus. Lets just say you are right, it is the seedier part!!!:wasntme:

[banjo]

I got the swag all dried today & packed away

[banjo]

Yeah, Jason I saw the report on the news, I recognised the mother who regularly gets on the bus. Lets just say you are right, it is the seedier part!!!:wasntme:

Yeah my grandparents used to live at the end of garth st & a couple of years ago Karen & I took the kids out there for a drive & around a few of the streets & to show them the old salty race track. We left quiet quick as there where cpos everywhere & Ambos.& everyone screaming in the street . Have'nt been back there since.. My grandparents lived right opposite the **** depote & on the other corner from them they had knocked down quiet a few of the houses & built apartment block there with lots of appartments & they where filthy & didn't look very old at all..

[Ausfree]

Hey Guys,
Just saw this on U-Tube, gives you a small idea of our day at the "Warbirds Downunder" day at Temora recently.:D:D

Temora air show 2013, Warbirds downunder - YouTube

Love the sound of the supercharger on the Mustang, on the Australian made Boomerang fighter it sounded even better.

[jerryd]

Gees I like that DOORMOBILE of your Jerry.. Has it now got the TDI in it & all running..?

Thanks for the compliment ;)

No I haven't put the motor in yet but it's ready and waiting. Since I've overhauled the gearbox it's made the holden motor seem really smooth and quiet, so I'm just enjoying it at the moment :)

The 300tdi......

[Ausfree]

Are you doing the work on it yourself, Jerry???:D

[Pickles2]

Ausfree,...Brilliant video.
Mustang & Conny would make my day.
Pickles.