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Dec 15, 2010 10:21:26 GMT
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Dec 15, 2010 13:03:18 GMT
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Some more pics: In all the excitement, Andy splits his jeans then proceeds to demonstrate the latest method of ass gape! Ahh jeez.. Thanks Bruce for sharing with the world my Hustler-induced trouser incident Sorry I've not posted sooner - thanks to all those who helped get my Benz vaguely running well enough to get me home. I made it just about but she's running pretty rough & I think the engines had it It's a real shame as I hoped it'd make it to the big number (299240 miles & counting..) but I hope to bodge it together for another few hundred miles at least (might try that Holts stuff, thanks James) If all else fails I'll roll 'Audi-spec' for a while! Cracking weekend as ever chaps! ;D
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Dec 15, 2010 20:59:58 GMT
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27th? I might pop down too for a change of scenery over xmas... That be alright? And see u monday Bruce
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Dec 15, 2010 22:20:23 GMT
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27th is going to be a day of 'getting away from it all' so you're more than welcome to come along.
One of the plans once the new wood burner is fitted is to have a go at roasting a chicken in the new oven along with cooking lots of other good food.
There are no specific plans for the day at the moment, but there is always things to weld, grind, paint and play with.
Roll on the 27th ;D
As for Monday, you'll be glad to know that Ross and I got the engine & box out tonight. It's currently sat on a pallet along with a pile of bits like the rad, intercooler, pipework etc... I think it's just the wiring loom that Ross needs to get out now.
See you Monday ;D
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Dec 15, 2010 23:44:54 GMT
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When will things be happening in January Bruce? I'm going to book a couple of weeks off work and make the trip down for a weekend.
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Dec 15, 2010 23:55:35 GMT
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Hey Will,
I did put the dates up, but they are probably lost a few pages back!
Dates for Jan are 14th > 16th. Get it booked man, will be great to have you down the unit again. Last time was just before the Gathering IIRC so you're due another visit real soon ;D
Of course, if you're bored on the 27th and fancy a jaunt out, there is the post Christmas 'aftermath' get together. Should be awesome!
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I would love to but unfortunately I'm only getting Christmas day off so not really feasible. However I shall try for the 14th.
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purplevanman
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If there is a bit of space on 27th I wouldn't mind dragging Trump in for some work on the front coils with a tickling stick and possibly weld a patch or two in especialy if Bias is there as he may be able to give me some education ( if he is willing to spend time with an old fart ) ;D Also any regulars going to a car boot sale? I have noticed a lack of hammers down the unit, unless they keep hiding ?? Boot sale hammers are pennies and you can get a choice of cross pein and ball pein in various sizes which would be good I took a home made hydraulic press down last weekend but it needs a bottle jack, biggy would be good anyone got one lying around?
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Welder, fabricator, general resto work
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DutyFreeSaviour
Europe
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Dec 16, 2010 10:00:01 GMT
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OK - server busy has prevented me getting on to thank all the regulars for the welcome...... had a fantastic (covert) weekend. SWMBO still unaware - so should be OK for Jan trip too ;D Andy - if I'd known of that split - the snug would've been a far more dangerous environment Bruce - glad to be of (a little) help - once more, apologies we didn't get the mister2 cleaned out and ready too. Mark and Lady Colon (Lisa) - thanks a: for the food supplies, most excellent - and b: for Mark putting up with me being the annoying git I am.... see you both soon I hope 'spiderboy' Everyone else there - a massive thank you - initiation complete I was astounded at the family atmosphere and absolute giggles all round - just keep the bathroom clean ;D Fairlane is WAY better than I actually expected - so gee'd up for getting this one cracked asap. We'll obviously be chasing people down after some excellent offers of help already. Thanks a million fellas. Return journey was a bit farcical: I forgot (3 times!) to get my bag from Thomas, so pulled into services to sort it before the port. Of course the boot wouldn't open - so I have (still) no idea what is actually in there...... will work on that at a later date. Never stopped before, so with an "it'll be OK" attitude we finished the first leg - BUT NO - BEHOLD - both of us pulled over. As I stood explaining to the (rather cute) customs laaaddieeeeee that the lock was fubar'd (snapped key on chain helped) I heard a roar and screech as Thomas made good his getaway..... she took pity and let me out of there without issue. Thought that'd be it - BUT NO - BEHOLD - although I had confirmation email and ref no. with me for 22.00 ferry - they insisted it was 17.00 and I'd have to pay again - so walloped me for the debt coverage for a small third world nation (cue them driving me to cashpoint in docks for some folding) and all OK - or so I thought - BUT NO - BEHOLD - after expressly asking for Dunkerque - I was on the Calais boat........ to$$ers rendezvous chez services Belgique - and all OK. waved Thomas off a short while later and blasted home. Oh yeah - and all this in a £350 from t'BAY 12mth MoT e28 528i that I jumped into for the first time 8pm Sunday evening (and it does take off - loved it!) If ANYONE comes up with the 'a bit far' - 'not sure I'd make it' etc.... excuses - please see above - and it was worth all the hassle - I promise you. Will negotiate Jan release asap. REALLY can't make 27th - I'll be in Sunderland for the little ones' first Xmas - so family parade called for..... Thomas - thanks a million buddy for driving and helping pick up the Beemer - very much appreciated. See you guys at the barn soon. John
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Back from the dead..... kind of
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Lawsy
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Dec 16, 2010 13:14:05 GMT
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ooo i do like the look of that fairlane..
not been down for ages myself, bloody working weekends, supposed to be heading up north to family on the 27th, might put it off a day and pop down in the truck
plus got an almost brand new cat rolling round in the back for the collection pot
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Looks like I'm good for January.
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Dec 18, 2010 12:11:29 GMT
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I've been given a pass from my wife for January! I'll be there in the Lada, providing the M6 is kind to me! Planning on restoring it to the correct ride height then too, all help gratefully appreciated!
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rob0r
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Dec 18, 2010 20:57:08 GMT
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Oh yeah - and all this in a £350 from t'BAY 12mth MoT e28 528i that I jumped into for the first time 8pm Sunday evening (and it does take off - loved it!) John, that's just not on.... you can't say that and not post any pics!
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E30 320i 3.5 - E23 730 - E3 3.0si - E21 316 M42 - E32 750i ETC
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Dec 18, 2010 21:04:43 GMT
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nice photo's once again on here. hopefully should be ok for the 27th to get away from the usual xmas things for a day
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Colonelk
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John, nay worries, Ive lived long enough to have 'some'* form of humour about my phobias....... *feck with me with a live spider and die..... when I get out of the mental hospital...... sorry to hear the journey home was such an ! BTW I never did post the video with the triumphant end... (i just shifted it so miss off the beginning) filmed in blur-o-vision!
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Last Edit: Dec 21, 2010 1:57:11 GMT by Colonelk
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Dec 21, 2010 13:16:16 GMT
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Nice vid Dude, the cheers, reactions and expressions say it all! Some good news, Area 52 metal working lathe arrived last night. Massive thanks to Diabolu for bringing it down from Liecestershire despite the bad weather, ice and shocking drivers he had to deal with. Thanks also to Butterz (Dave) for popping in at mega short notice to help Ross, Chris and myself get it unloaded. Manpower and lots of tea triumphed Any electricians competent in 3phase fancy helping get it wired up? Payment of copious amount of tea and chocolate covered HobNobs as part payment for any help. Photos to come later (when I get home)
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rysz
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Dec 21, 2010 13:30:41 GMT
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Bruce,
I am in that neck of the woods on that day. Any chance I can pop up and say hello? I can't do 3 phase but I can make tea like a demon!
Rysz.
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Dec 21, 2010 13:55:24 GMT
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Dear all @ A52 R-R Calendars are now available, only 40 available and they are going quick! Thought you guys might like a 'teaser' .... well this is December!! Have a wonderful Christmas guys, don't get too cold on your post xmas bash up!
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Dec 21, 2010 17:11:09 GMT
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I am in that neck of the woods on that day. Any chance I can pop up and say hello? I can't do 3 phase but I can make tea like a demon! You're always welcome to come along Dude. Do you need directions again or do you think you'll be able to find it from last time? Looking forward to seeing you....and the tea making has taken a bit of a twist. We currently have no power in the snug so all the tea making stuff has been moved to the workshop....and there is no water, all the pipes have frozen solid so yesterday we were drinking 'posh tea' thanks to bottles of Evian from the garage across the road. I'll be taking a big drum of water with me in future until the pipes thaw out. Dear all @ A52 Thought you guys might like a 'teaser' .... well this is December!! Have a wonderful Christmas guys, don't get too cold on your post xmas bash up! Nice one Keefy. Would love to buy one myself but unfortunatley as of yesterday I am officially more skint than I've ever been! I am sure some of the A52 regulars might buy a copy that I can ogle over sometime. Chuffed to bits that Project X made the calendar. If only I hadn't done all my Christmas shopping yesterday!!!!!! Damn!
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Dec 21, 2010 17:22:54 GMT
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New Toyz!! Dibolu arrives with metalwork lathe....he'd texted me a pic of the mahoosive forklift they used to load it. Ross and I were rather worried by this and called Dave to come and help. With four of us I reckon we could match the forklift Pallets stacked ready to slide the lathe out of the Transit and onto the floor. A large old tabletop was to be used as the 'slide' Before being removed, we looked at the size/guessed the weight of the thing and our worries didn't get any better! Sod it....lets just go for it.... Despite its bulk and weight, we got it to this stage quite easily. No trapped fingers, no squashed feet, not even any cursing! Ross was very excited at the arrival of the lathe. He can't wait to get going with it (nor can I, but he displays his excitement a little more visually than me ;D) After a cup of 'Evian' tea, we crack on with part two....getting it into place. Again, not bad at all and within a short while the lathe was looking like it had always been there I have no idea what we will be using it for, but rest assured it will get used and hopefully it'll be making some cool stuff! Just need to sort some tools and other bits, get it wired up then the fun can commence. I must say a massive, MASSIVE thanks to Chris again for delivering it and helping to get it unloaded. Also to Dave for coming along and helping. Without a fourth person I think we'd have struggled. I'll like you with an 'old school' pic of our proper old school lathe:
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