Thread: Trivia and other useless but interesting items

Originally Posted by 4bee

Good choice Brian, as one never would know when one would need a pith out there.

A prominent member of the Historical Motor Cycle Club has a genuine pith helmet which he wears to swap meets and shows. It has not yet been pithed in and he guards it carefully to prevent such. Another member once offered a carton of beer to any other member who succeeded in pithing in the chapeau.

That would really be taking the pith.

Originally Posted by Bigbjorn

A new bespoke Purdey side by side 12 bore gun is priced over 100,000 pounds. Westley-Richards and Holland & Holland are much the same...…….

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Then you have to convert your Landy to carry them, actually it is "cheaper" just to buy a new one! Range Rover

As a gunmaker, we strive to instil the values of quality craftsmanship, tradition, and modern innovation, into each and every gun we make. Holland and Holland’s excellence has been recognised by royalty across the globe. Today, we are proud holders of two Royal Warrants. The perfect combination of art and functionality, a Holland & Holland brings together the best in refinement, innovation, and skill.

The pinnacle of the Land Rover family, Range Rover redefined the luxury SUV when it was launched almost 50 years ago by combining peerless refinement, timeless design and unrivalled all-terrain capability.

“This collaboration represents two great British brands working together to produce a car that perfectly represents our shared brand values. Stunning form and perfect functionality unite in a car that is supremely fit for purpose.”

Prices start from £180,000

Yep!

Originally Posted by RANDLOVER

Then you have to convert your Landy to carry them, actually it is "cheaper" just to buy a new one! Range Rover

As a gunmaker, we strive to instil the values of quality craftsmanship, tradition, and modern innovation, into each and every gun we make. Holland and Holland’s excellence has been recognised by royalty across the globe. Today, we are proud holders of two Royal Warrants. The perfect combination of art and functionality, a Holland & Holland brings together the best in refinement, innovation, and skill.

The pinnacle of the Land Rover family, Range Rover redefined the luxury SUV when it was launched almost 50 years ago by combining peerless refinement, timeless design and unrivalled all-terrain capability.

“This collaboration represents two great British brands working together to produce a car that perfectly represents our shared brand values. Stunning form and perfect functionality unite in a car that is supremely fit for purpose.”

Prices start from £180,000

A sporting gentleman who hunts, shoots, and casts the dry fly in season would likely already have a Range Rover. The Holland & Holland version is very nice though. Also a Land Rover or two for the game keeper, gun bearers, and loader and to carry the birds back to the grand country home.

Originally Posted by Bigbjorn

A sporting gentleman who hunts, shoots, and casts the dry fly in season would likely already have a Range Rover. The Holland & Holland version is very nice though. Also a Land Rover or two for the game keeper, gun bearers, and loader and to carry the birds back to the grand country home.

...........not to mention the 'Beaters' and the hounds.

Originally Posted by Bigbjorn

A sporting gentleman who hunts, shoots, and casts the dry fly in season would likely already have a Range Rover. The Holland & Holland version is very nice though. Also a Land Rover or two for the game keeper, gun bearers, and loader and to carry the birds back to the grand country home.

Yes and a Land Rover and driver standing by, to fetch the local doctor/dentist, if one of the guests bites down on one of the shotgun pellets during dinner.

Originally Posted by Bigbjorn

A sporting gentleman who hunts, shoots, and casts the dry fly in season would likely already have a Range Rover. The Holland & Holland version is very nice though. Also a Land Rover or two for the game keeper, gun bearers, and loader and to carry the birds back to the grand country home.

And have the birds dealt with by the comely housemaid who is also a pheasant plucker.