Paul64 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 We were not sure whether to post this, but entertainment value took over. So fill your boots and take the pi*s!!!!! Went for a jaunt with Marcus and his girlfriend on my patch in Transylvania. Marcus was throwing his LR all over the place, all day off road and then got stuck in the village! We took a very narrow lane that is apparently totally impassible at this time of the year as it meets a stream further up which fills the lower part of the lane making a complete swamp of mud like glue. After making several attempts to escape and with only one LR and no winch the straps and Hi-lift were brought out. By this time half the village was watching and having a really good laugh. You could see the frustration when they saw it inch painfully forward at snails pace. One of the old boys whispered to me, "shall I get the tractor or the horse." I whispered back, "better make it the horse." I nearly wet myself when I saw Marcus' face! Take a look at the video! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotian Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Its all lies I tell you. Thats just a clever photo shop job!! :-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul64 Posted March 9, 2008 Author Share Posted March 9, 2008 Hey Marcus, what did you say about winches being for girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 brill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeppimp Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 so correct me if i'm wrong but that was one horsepower pulling you out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotian Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I was nearly our of that hole.. Another 20 mins and I would have been free, But SOMEONE insisted that we accept the help from the villagers But after what I think was about 2 hours of struggling I am considering maybe I will go for the girly option and get a gay winch. Would have been out in 2 mins with one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotian Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 so correct me if i'm wrong but that was one horsepower pulling you out? Yes. The disco 200tdi I;ve got is only 111bhp.. I obviously needed 112bhp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Nice story/video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cipx2 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I've seen a similar thing before, where a tractor failed to pull a 4x4 from the mud and a horse saved the day (pulling the tractor out also). Looking at the pics I see everyone was wearing rubber boots except Scotian. Before buying a winch get a pair, Marcus, and through them in the back of the truck Paul, this means you came to Romania? Or just a short visit? Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul64 Posted March 9, 2008 Author Share Posted March 9, 2008 I've seen a similar thing before, where a tractor failed to pull a 4x4 from the mud and a horse saved the day (pulling the tractor out also).Looking at the pics I see everyone was wearing rubber boots except Scotian. Before buying a winch get a pair, Marcus, and through them in the back of the truck Paul, this means you came to Romania? Or just a short visit? Welcome! Thanks. These photos were taken yesterday. I flew back to Germany today and have 3 more weeks here, then return to Transylvania in April for good! Moved all my stuff over last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Quality Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holyzeus Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenmobile Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Fantastic! I'm not sure as an approved accessory it'd catch on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotian Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I think from now on I will carry my 14 tone 10 meter strop, 2 tone tow strap, ratchet strap and horse harness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siearl Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Do you think it will catch on in the UK carrying a horse with you to save the wnch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 we are going to take the tiddle for years mind great story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diesel_jim Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Still, staring at the back end of a horse whilst being recovered has surely got to be kinder on the eyes than staring at the arses of some of the co-drivers out there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WALFY Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Jamie. On the odd occasion that I get recovered the last thing I look at is the arse of the co-driver. Unless of course you get Kylie in her hotpants to tug you out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shackleton Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 ... I am considering maybe I will go for the girly option and get a gay winch. Would have been out in 2 mins with one. Yeah but you would have had to use the horse as an anchor anyway EDIT: Walfy - I like the way you think, Kylie.... hotpants... tugging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveSIIA Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I think from now on I will carry my 14 tone 10 meter strop, 2 tone tow strap, ratchet strap and horse harness This could be the future given the way fuel prices are rising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 1hp hay-burning engines have to be quite low geared to pull half a tonne of horse so the torque multiplication is excellent for towing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Do you think it will catch on in the UK carrying a horse with you to save the wnch Only if the MSA approve IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 don't be silly earl how you going to fit a rollcage to a horse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 If anyone gets stuck in Hampshire, I can offer 3HP help! Two of them are base model Shetlands, the other is a Shetland/Welsh Cob hybrid And they're all tax-exempt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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