JST Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Hi Guys, Just to confirm the following guys who have Marshalled for my events over the last year i have you booked onto a DRD at Bampton on Sunday 25th Nov 07: David Lovejoy Tim Jones Charles Bishop Jase Farr Dave Wilson (tbc) Bob Smith It will be a 1000hrs meet through until 1530/1600hrs, remember to bring your own lunch, waterproofs/boots etc! Note my last comp of the year is the day prior Sat 24th! If you can no longer make it then spaces will become available to anyone else who has marshalled for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Looking forward to it James! Trying to convince SWMBO to have a go driving... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Can't be any worse than you ! And before you say anything..... I still ain't got my truck back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Projectblue Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Hi Guys,Just to confirm the following guys who have Marshalled for my events over the last year i have you booked onto a DRD at Bampton on Sunday 25th Nov 07: David Lovejoy Tim Jones Charles Bishop Jase Farr Dave Wilson (tbc) Bob Smith It will be a 1000hrs meet through until 1530/1600hrs, remember to bring your own lunch, waterproofs/boots etc! Note my last comp of the year is the day prior Sat 24th! If you can no longer make it then spaces will become available to anyone else who has marshalled for me. Hi James, thought I had confirmed by email a while back? Not been well of late but will hopefully see you at 7 sisters 10&11th Nov. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Dave James is off bitching , same weekend as 7S, so not there ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted October 22, 2007 Author Share Posted October 22, 2007 Dave - Sorry TBC was meant to be next to HH not you, yep i have you as confirmed. David?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 Just an update for Sunday on who i am expecting and a reminder to bring the paperwork forms with you on the day if you havent already sent them back to me (i have Tims and Daves) Lardy Tim Jones Charles Bishop Jase Farr Dave Wilson Bob Smith you should of all had an email from me with start point, directions and forms etc, drop me a line if you didnt get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treebloke Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I knew there was some thing I had to do for sunday. Will sort the form out tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Well what a great day out! Thanks James for taking us around - was a really enjoyable route although maybe we'll miss out the quarry next time... . The new rear bumper did sterling work protecting the rear lights but the n/s font wing took a bit of a beating... . My pics from today: I didn't take any pics in the quarry, I am just extremely relieved that everyone got out relatively unscathed. It is quite chilling to think that any one of us could have made what was a tiny mistake and end up in the same predicament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Did anyone get into a predicament then Charles? is this the quarry off the main road? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Events as I understand them: Lard and family in the 90 approach the top of the really steep drop off in the quarry. Lard pauses at the top, takes some advice from bystanders and decides that with the family in tow that today was not the day to be attemptng obstacles like that. Puts the truck in reverse, foot off brake moving towards the throttle as the clutch comes up but too late - front axle goes over and he can't hold it. As it is in reverse, when the front hits the ledge half way down it digs in and the truck goes end over. Lands hard on the roof but his cage did its job brilliantly and James was on the scene in seconds to get everyone out. Fortunately all relatively unscathed but Lard and his wife a bit battered. They were all off to A&E once they got home just to make sure nothing serious was hiding under the surface. Makes me shudder that any one of us could make such a simple error. Without a cage.............................. doesn't bear thinking about. Give Lard a day or two to recuperate and I am sure he will correct all my errors. I'm just glad they all got out in one piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I hope everyones ok..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Not the first I've seen go over in there, the other a Suzuki that tried to turn right half way down the slope people need to be aware before attempting such an obstacle. I've driven and guided many many people down that slope without worry, it seems the car in reverse was the cause of this near miss I do hope Lardy/family are fine and are well enough to soon get over the trauma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Projectblue Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Top day out, both me and passenger had a great time. Thanks for putting the pics up Bish, I was so busy concentrating I didn't see you taking them. Now if I'd only concentrated that hard on the first bit Some tricky stuff tackled and thanks to both JST & TJ101 for their advice, there was stuff I would have avoided otherwise and I'm happier and more confident having done them. The driving wasn't bad either I have just rewritten my xmas list. Xbox 360 - scrub iPod - scrub dvd of landrovers - scrub Just money towards a rollcage please - they are bloody useful B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Fully agreed Dave, another top day out, in the main, Am sure Paul will be along later with all the details and good news A bit of winching needed in places, but everyone got it well sorted , but well done to both Kevin in the Jeep, only suffering in a couple of places due to ground clearance, and Dave in what, is really a standard 90 TD5 with larger tyres to give some lift, drove very well,,, most of the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Events as I understand them:Lard and family in the 90 approach the top of the really steep drop off in the quarry. Lard pauses at the top, takes some advice from bystanders and decides that with the family in tow that today was not the day to be attemptng obstacles like that. Puts the truck in reverse, foot off brake moving towards the throttle as the clutch comes up but too late - front axle goes over and he can't hold it. As it is in reverse, when the front hits the ledge half way down it digs in and the truck goes end over. Lands hard on the roof but his cage did its job brilliantly and James was on the scene in seconds to get everyone out. Fortunately all relatively unscathed but Lard and his wife a bit battered. They were all off to A&E once they got home just to make sure nothing serious was hiding under the surface. Makes me shudder that any one of us could make such a simple error. Without a cage.............................. doesn't bear thinking about. Give Lard a day or two to recuperate and I am sure he will correct all my errors. I'm just glad they all got out in one piece. Just read this really hope lard and family are OK. Sounds like they got away with it and Lardys welding he was showing me yesterday did the job. Get well soon big man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lard Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 i,d like to thank everyone for a quick responce and great team work in getting all 4 of us out the truck with great speed and taking care of deb and the kids with clean cloths and loads of cuddles ,cheers guys ....... we,ve been to a+e all ok just bruises and down hearted . thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Great News Lard,, so glad to hear it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treebloke Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 i,d like to thank everyone for a quick responce and great team work in getting all 4 of us out the truck with great speed and taking care of deb and the kids with clean cloths and loads of cuddles ,cheers guys ....... we,ve been to a+e all ok just bruises and down hearted . thanks again How many puppies it cost ya Lard, must be minimum two. Glad to hear you the Mrs and the nippers are ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Lard don't be down hearted be thankful your work in preparing the truck saved your family from injury. if you are in need of parts etc please say so and I'm sure people will help out if they at all can, and hopefully the 90 will appear again fighting fit asap. really all in all just glad you are all fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lard Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 thanks guys , just need to say the rollover was in slow motion and with out a cage things might have been different , a cage is a must even green laning smiling now the pills are kicking in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Good to hear you are all well . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lard Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 got any photos james ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Lard,, We were all a tad busy !! but my daughter, Catherine,, did get a few with James's camera !!!, Personally i think it best if you PM me or JST your mail address, then you can post what you would prefer !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 Lard, good to hear you got back OK and all safe etc. will speak via PMs - yep have lots of pics will mail them across when home. Glad the rest of you enjoyed the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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