Omega Owners Forum
Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Martin_1962 on 02 October 2008, 13:36:14
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First user 08/07/06
How long before this was OOF planned?
Was it the demon mod from you know where causing it, or was it planned before it kicked off?
I always assumed the RMcB business started it but just want to know for sure
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First user 08/07/06
How long before this was OOF planned?
Was it the demon mod from you know where causing it, or was it planned before it kicked off?
I always assumed the RMcB business started it but just want to know for sure[/quote]
That is my understanding.
so why the query now Martin? ;D
everything was hunky dory till the other forum didnt like how we behaved, so we all left.
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I just wondered if the idea for an Omega forumwas around before then or if it was just the RMcB business.
My mind works in mysterious ways that is all ;D ;D
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However it came about -- I am pretty glad it happened !! :y
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Like lots of things, good eventually emerged from what was assorted misunderstandings, dislike, bad manners and downright rudeness on behalf of a number of folks on an area of a previous forum that a great deal of us used to frequent.
No great point in re-raking over VERY cold coals. Suffice to say, OOF has emerged very much the stronger - and in a much better and friendlier place that we used to be. ;)
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Like lots of things, good eventually emerged from what was assorted misunderstandings, dislike, bad manners and downright rudeness on behalf of a number of folks on an area of a previous forum that a great deal of us used to frequent.
No great point in re-raking over VERY cold coals. Suffice to say, OOF has emerged very much the stronger - and in a much better and friendlier place that we used to be. ;)
hear hear :-X :-X
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However it came about -- I am pretty glad it happened !! :y
Agreed HC. If you want a really poor forum try the X-Type forum.It is so dreary that there only seems to be one admin chap answering all the posts.
none of the forum members seem to chat with each other.
Hence my x-type is still for sale.............Oh and while I'am at it jaguar main dealers are just so poor..........is it possible that they are worse than Vauxhall dealers?
So no ..not a bad forum this.
just glad that I am not in the top 10 sad list.. :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Like lots of things, good eventually emerged from what was assorted misunderstandings, dislike, bad manners and downright rudeness on behalf of a number of folks on an area of a previous forum that a great deal of us used to frequent.
No great point in re-raking over VERY cold coals. Suffice to say, OOF has emerged very much the stronger - and in a much better and friendlier place that we used to be. ;)
I wasn't raking, just wondered if OOF was planned anyway before this all kicked off and pulled forwards or if it was just a direct result of.
I remember all the hoohaa - not pleasant as all
EDIT Finlay answered :y
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I had an almighty row on the 'other place'. I decided I would start an 'omega owners' forum, but didn't get as far as actually starting it when Laidback revealed to me that he had registered the site. Myself, Laidback & Jaime were the original members, along with MarksDTM.
Once it was up and running I left due to a number of reasons, not least my health. It has been a better place without me generally and I am happy to concede that. I am (with hindsight) probably not the best person to admin and mod any site. I have been known to have the odd disagreemnet. ::)
I must take my hat of to those that do now run it very well. As mentioned above, it is a far stronger, better run and freindly place than the other place ever was or could be.
Long live OOF.
Now, who is interested in my new Landrover DISCOVERY forum? (Ducks down quickly awaiting multiple flack!!!!!!) ;D
Thanks Fin that explains it - a direct result of from multiple people, not pre organised.
Anyway look how healthy it is here - worked out well in the end
Oh and IT'S A CHICKEN!
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Hey Fin!
When did you get back mate?
Hope you are well mate. :y
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Think it was about a week or so from concept to launch
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However it came about -- I am pretty glad it happened !! :y
Agreed HC. If you want a really poor forum try the X-Type forum.It is so dreary that there only seems to be one admin chap answering all the posts.
none of the forum members seem to chat with each other.
Hence my x-type is still for sale.............Oh and while I'am at it jaguar main dealers are just so poor..........is it possible that they are worse than Vauxhall dealers?
So no ..not a bad forum this.
just glad that I am not in the top 10 sad list.. :-* :-* :-* :-*
X-Type forum can't be any worse than Citroen forum ;) ;D ;D
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I had an almighty row on the 'other place'. I decided I would start an 'omega owners' forum, but didn't get as far as actually starting it when Laidback revealed to me that he had registered the site. Myself, Laidback & Jaime were the original members, along with MarksDTM.
Once it was up and running I left due to a number of reasons, not least my health. It has been a better place without me generally and I am happy to concede that. I am (with hindsight) probably not the best person to admin and mod any site. I have been known to have the odd disagreemnet. ::)
I must take my hat of to those that do now run it very well. As mentioned above, it is a far stronger, better run and freindly place than the other place ever was or could be.
Long live OOF.
Now, who is interested in my new Landrover DISCOVERY forum? (Ducks down quickly awaiting multiple flack!!!!!!) ;D
Ah but did you dock Loo Knee's post count........... ;D ;D ;D :y :y :y
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I don't care how or why you guys started it .. I'm just bloody glad you did !!!
Only been a member just over a year .. but the friendship, humour, advice and technical support is absolutely magic.
I found the site by accident whilst trying to research a problem, which you guys helped solve, since when I have re-started doing my own maintenance - saving a fortune and the quality of work is "known" :) - changed the car for a better one, attended meets and SWTSMBO is now a confirmed miggy spotter !!!
All in all .. I can't say "Thank you" enough ... for the idea and the continued provision of the site ... I just keep wondering how the bills are paid ... :(
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Too much effort,responsibility,maintenance and knowledge..
Thanks OOF Team.. :y
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I agree, after all here i am, your typical swmbo.., no real knowledge of the workings of a car (and can't even drive), my other half JueV6 joined cause he bought an omega with probs and now I am often on the site when he isn't cause well, its not just cars on here.
And I get interested too lol.., now we are selling the odd Omega and Omega parts (so I'm learning rapidly).
A lot of that is down to the site's (and its owner/staff)'s attitude, humour and friendliness. So whatever the reason for it starting.., I'm very glad it did!!!!!!!
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I agree, after all here i am, your typical swmbo.., no real knowledge of the workings of a car (and can't even drive), my other half JueV6 joined cause he bought an omega with probs and now I am often on the site when he isn't cause well, its not just cars on here.
And I get interested too lol.., now we are selling the odd Omega and Omega parts (so I'm learning rapidly).
A lot of that is down to the site's (and its owner/staff)'s attitude, humour and friendliness. So whatever the reason for it starting.., I'm very glad it did!!!!!!!
Ahem, how many?.............................. ;D ;D ;D
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more questions than answers now, intriguing how such prominent and knowledgable members where moved enough to leave and start their own site? And do it in a week! Blimey.
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Lol, I have to come clean.
I called Jue yesterday regarding his tractor and pretended to be somebody else......the tone in his voice was bloody funny though!
Sorry Jue....
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Lol, I have to come clean.
I called Jue yesterday regarding his tractor and pretended to be somebody else......the tone in his voice was bloody funny though!
Sorry Jue....
You wicked man! You will never catch me doing such childish tricks ::)
You will burn in the pits of hell, Mr DTM
;D
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Lol, I have to come clean.
I called Jue yesterday regarding his tractor and pretended to be somebody else......the tone in his voice was bloody funny though!
Sorry Jue....
You wicked man! You will never catch me doing such childish tricks ::)
You will burn in the pits of hell, Mr DTM
;D
Imagine, being called by Sergent Green of West Midlands Police regarding a complaint about a large number of Vauxhall Omegas.........
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Lol, I have to come clean.
I called Jue yesterday regarding his tractor and pretended to be somebody else......the tone in his voice was bloody funny though!
Sorry Jue....
You wicked man! You will never catch me doing such childish tricks ::)
You will burn in the pits of hell, Mr DTM
;D
Imagine, being called by Sergent Green of West Midlands Police regarding a complaint about a large number of Vauxhall Omegas.........
You Didnt :o
Actually, bet you did ;D
Superb, did you tape the conversation? ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Lol, I have to come clean.
I called Jue yesterday regarding his tractor and pretended to be somebody else......the tone in his voice was bloody funny though!
Sorry Jue....
You wicked man! You will never catch me doing such childish tricks ::)
You will burn in the pits of hell, Mr DTM
;D
Imagine, being called by Sergent Green of West Midlands Police regarding a complaint about a large number of Vauxhall Omegas.........
You Didnt :o
Actually, bet you did ;D
Superb, did you tape the conversation? ;D ;D ;D ;D
He was actually very polite, although the voice was a little shakey!
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Lol, I have to come clean.
I called Jue yesterday regarding his tractor and pretended to be somebody else......the tone in his voice was bloody funny though!
Sorry Jue....
You wicked man! You will never catch me doing such childish tricks ::)
You will burn in the pits of hell, Mr DTM
;D
Imagine, being called by Sergent Green of West Midlands Police regarding a complaint about a large number of Vauxhall Omegas.........
You wicked, wicked man ;D ;D ;D :y
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Lol, I have to come clean.
I called Jue yesterday regarding his tractor and pretended to be somebody else......the tone in his voice was bloody funny though!
Sorry Jue....
You wicked man! You will never catch me doing such childish tricks ::)
You will burn in the pits of hell, Mr DTM
;D
Imagine, being called by Sergent Green of West Midlands Police regarding a complaint about a large number of Vauxhall Omegas.........
You wicked, wicked man ;D ;D ;D :y
Indeed <trots off to the Suggestions Box to propose a "prank calls" section>. ;D
Kevin
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Lol, I have to come clean.
I called Jue yesterday regarding his tractor and pretended to be somebody else......the tone in his voice was bloody funny though!
Sorry Jue....
You wicked man! You will never catch me doing such childish tricks ::)
You will burn in the pits of hell, Mr DTM
;D
Imagine, being called by Sergent Green of West Midlands Police regarding a complaint about a large number of Vauxhall Omegas.........
Brilliant ... wish I could have heard it !! :y :y :y :y :y
:D :D :D :D
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Yes, he definitely did do it.., I had a little friendly chat with Mark when he phoned, never realising what he intended doing to Jue.., but we had a good laugh about it afterwards!
Hope u don't want the tractor mark, the price to u is reaching skywards lol!
So fess up.., who made the call to us asking for 'Omega Car Hire' a week or so ago?
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Lol, I have to come clean.
I called Jue yesterday regarding his tractor and pretended to be somebody else......the tone in his voice was bloody funny though!
Sorry Jue....
You wicked man! You will never catch me doing such childish tricks ::)
You will burn in the pits of hell, Mr DTM
;D
Imagine, being called by Sergent Green of West Midlands Police regarding a complaint about a large number of Vauxhall Omegas.........
You Didnt :o
Actually, bet you did ;D
Superb, did you tape the conversation? ;D ;D ;D ;D
Yes He did,
TBH i'm expecting such a call as all the miggies are in my name ....AND the full compliment is not here yet. there is still an Elite sitting outside my gargage with no prop atm.
Was well taken in as SWMNBO answered the phone as i was doing sommat outside.
Maybe if I had answered I might have recognised the voice.
I'll get even.......Oneday Mark :P ;D ;D ;D
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Yes, he definitely did do it.., I had a little friendly chat with Mark when he phoned, never realising what he intended doing to Jue.., but we had a good laugh about it afterwards!
Hope u don't want the tractor mark, the price to u is reaching skywards lol!
So fess up.., who made the call to us asking for 'Omega Car Hire' a week or so ago?
3 words you won't hear publically in same sentence, though we know he secretly wants one...
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I asked him yesterday TB, I was shocked at the reply ;D ;D
It's gotta be the way to go economically. MDTM's slug drinks farrrrrrr to much fuel ;D ;D
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Yes, he definitely did do it.., I had a little friendly chat with Mark when he phoned, never realising what he intended doing to Jue.., but we had a good laugh about it afterwards!
Hope u don't want the tractor mark, the price to u is reaching skywards lol!
So fess up.., who made the call to us asking for 'Omega Car Hire' a week or so ago?
3 words you won't hear publically in same sentence, though we know he secretly wants one...
Not entirely true, I would like a tractor....
.....an early Fordson Super Major Diesel in fact........ :y
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Lol, I have to come clean.
I called Jue yesterday regarding his tractor and pretended to be somebody else......the tone in his voice was bloody funny though!
Sorry Jue....
You wicked man! You will never catch me doing such childish tricks ::)
You will burn in the pits of hell, Mr DTM
;D
Imagine, being called by Sergent Green of West Midlands Police regarding a complaint about a large number of Vauxhall Omegas.........
:o
;D
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Yes, he definitely did do it.., I had a little friendly chat with Mark when he phoned, never realising what he intended doing to Jue.., but we had a good laugh about it afterwards!
Hope u don't want the tractor mark, the price to u is reaching skywards lol!
So fess up.., who made the call to us asking for 'Omega Car Hire' a week or so ago?
3 words you won't hear publically in same sentence, though we know he secretly wants one...
Not entirely true, I would like a tractor....
.....an early Fordson Super Major Diesel in fact........ :y
You know what I have always really, really wanted. Big, single cylinder diesel.......
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You know what I have always really, really wanted. Big, single cylinder diesel.......
The type with a longitudinal stroke that rock back and forth as they idle? ;D
Kevin
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You know what I have always really, really wanted. Big, single cylinder diesel.......
The type with a longitudinal stroke that rock back and forth as they idle? ;D
Kevin
Lol.....a Thwaites dumper truck.....or a Field Marshal tractor....which included early versions with 8inch bore, 10 inch stroke upto mega 6 litre single cylinder 2 stroke units some of which were started using a smoulder bit of paper or a shot gun cartridge!!
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I like dumper trucks - I used to drive one on a Community Programme scheme, rear steer, 4WD, Lister 13bhp twin, first noisy 3rd it jumped out of, used to have a passenger to hold the gear lever in.
Took it for a drive once, went all the way to Broadway.
Have done a Toddington Winchcombe round trip on a centre steer one as well.
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You know what I have always really, really wanted. Big, single cylinder diesel.......
The type with a longitudinal stroke that rock back and forth as they idle? ;D
Kevin
Lol.....a Thwaites dumper truck.....or a Field Marshal tractor....which included early versions with 8inch bore, 10 inch stroke upto mega 6 litre single cylinder 2 stroke units some of which were started using a smoulder bit of paper or a shot gun cartridge!!
Correct :y
I feel it would give me a certain 'road presence', and would be good for lugging loads ;D
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There you go:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/thwaites-1ton-dumper_W0QQitemZ110294798101QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item110294798101&_trkparms=72%3A1298%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
And Jimbob could collect it for you!
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There you go:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/thwaites-1ton-dumper_W0QQitemZ110294798101QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item110294798101&_trkparms=72%3A1298%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
And Jimbob could collect it for you!
Just showed Mrs TheBoy.
I won't repeat her exact wording, but on the upside, she did point out that the passenger has a heated seat.... ::)
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I rather fancy this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fordson-Major-Tractor_W0QQitemZ280272746480QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280272746480&_trkparms=72%3A1298%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
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I rather fancy this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fordson-Major-Tractor_W0QQitemZ280272746480QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280272746480&_trkparms=72%3A1298%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Missing the compulsory blue fertilizer bag seat cover.
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I rather fancy this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fordson-Major-Tractor_W0QQitemZ280272746480QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280272746480&_trkparms=72%3A1298%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Missing the compulsory blue fertilizer bag seat cover.
Or a sackbag. I allways remember my dad sitting on one of those, because they had metal seats & bloody cold in winter :o :o
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There you go:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/thwaites-1ton-dumper_W0QQitemZ110294798101QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item110294798101&_trkparms=72%3A1298%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
And Jimbob could collect it for you!
I have a vague recollection of hotwiring one of those in my youth. ::)
I must be mistaken, of course. :-X
Kevin
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Yes, he definitely did do it.., I had a little friendly chat with Mark when he phoned, never realising what he intended doing to Jue.., but we had a good laugh about it afterwards!
Hope u don't want the tractor mark, the price to u is reaching skywards lol!
So fess up.., who made the call to us asking for 'Omega Car Hire' a week or so ago?
3 words you won't hear publically in same sentence, though we know he secretly wants one...
hehe! He will succumb one day :P
Fossil fuels are most definately the future :y
However it came about -- I am pretty glad it happened !! :y
Agreed HC. If you want a really poor forum try the X-Type forum.It is so dreary that there only seems to be one admin chap answering all the posts.
;D ;D ;D
Have they found the internet or are they still using typewriters over at the Jaguar forums? ;D
....and lol @ the dumper! That seat looks like a health hazard! :D
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I rather fancy this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fordson-Major-Tractor_W0QQitemZ280272746480QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280272746480&_trkparms=72%3A1298%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Fancy a bit of tractor racing?
Has to be on hard ground though ;D
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Yes, he definitely did do it.., I had a little friendly chat with Mark when he phoned, never realising what he intended doing to Jue.., but we had a good laugh about it afterwards!
Hope u don't want the tractor mark, the price to u is reaching skywards lol!
So fess up.., who made the call to us asking for 'Omega Car Hire' a week or so ago?
3 words you won't hear publically in same sentence, though we know he secretly wants one...
hehe! He will succumb one day :P
Fossil fuels are most definately the future :y
However it came about -- I am pretty glad it happened !! :y
Agreed HC. If you want a really poor forum try the X-Type forum.It is so dreary that there only seems to be one admin chap answering all the posts.
;D ;D ;D
Have they found the internet or are they still using typewriters over at the Jaguar forums? ;D
Lol, if the computers are anything like the older Jag electrics then they will spend most of thier time tapping the hundreds of relay boxes scattered around the car with screwdriver handles to get them working!
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Have they found the internet or are they still using typewriters over at the Jaguar forums? ;D
Lol, if the computers are anything like the older Jag electrics then they will spend most of thier time tapping the hundreds of relay boxes scattered around the car with screwdriver handles to get them working!
haha! Could you get internet explorer for Sinclair Spectrum???
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/189/477335591_8953834229_o.jpg)
:D
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There you go:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/thwaites-1ton-dumper_W0QQitemZ110294798101QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item110294798101&_trkparms=72%3A1298%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
And Jimbob could collect it for you!
That one is gay front wheel drive
Can't find any pictures but rear steer, 4WD discs on front axle manual tip, 2 cylinder Lister
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There you go:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/thwaites-1ton-dumper_W0QQitemZ110294798101QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item110294798101&_trkparms=72%3A1298%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
And Jimbob could collect it for you!
Imagine driving that to TBs! 100+ miles! Could take some time!
Some time in traction afterwards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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There you go:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/thwaites-1ton-dumper_W0QQitemZ110294798101QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item110294798101&_trkparms=72%3A1298%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
And Jimbob could collect it for you!
Imagine driving that to TBs! 100+ miles! Could take some time!
Some time in traction afterwards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great for getting your own back on all the weekend pikeys who you've been stuck behind ;D
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There you go:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/thwaites-1ton-dumper_W0QQitemZ110294798101QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item110294798101&_trkparms=72%3A1298%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
And Jimbob could collect it for you!
Imagine driving that to TBs! 100+ miles! Could take some time!
Some time in traction afterwards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great for getting your own back on all the weekend pikeys who you've been stuck behind ;D
Cool! Hadn't thought of that!
Go on buy it! Would love to see Jimbob drive that slowly! ;D
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Tis only £200, I could buy that just to piss of the neighbours.
Doubt we would get any trouble at the next camping meet either ;D
Anyone buy it, then I will deliver, for just a lift home :D
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Tis only £200, I could buy that just to piss of the neighbours.
Doubt we would get any trouble at the next camping meet either ;D
Anyone buy it, then I will deliver, for just a lift home :D
It'd take you a while to get to the lakes, though. Unless... No. Bad thoughts about a V6 dumper truck. :-X
Kevin
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Yes, he definitely did do it.., I had a little friendly chat with Mark when he phoned, never realising what he intended doing to Jue.., but we had a good laugh about it afterwards!
Hope u don't want the tractor mark, the price to u is reaching skywards lol!
So fess up.., who made the call to us asking for 'Omega Car Hire' a week or so ago?
3 words you won't hear publically in same sentence, though we know he secretly wants one...
hehe! He will succumb one day :P
Fossil fuels are most definately the future :y
However it came about -- I am pretty glad it happened !! :y
Agreed HC. If you want a really poor forum try the X-Type forum.It is so dreary that there only seems to be one admin chap answering all the posts.
;D ;D ;D
Have they found the internet or are they still using typewriters over at the Jaguar forums? ;D
....and lol @ the dumper! That seat looks like a health hazard! :D
;D ;D :y