[sitnievasnie]

Hi All,
Bin a long time but I ain't dead yet....

Just been a mite busy of late

Well what can I say....

Bought a new Van (Avion LT) & put it at Umtentweni to replace the 450 as my family be growin by leaps 'n bounds, the second (a girl) due next month

Bought a new car for my son, hopefully that will keep the Rattex outta me spagettie for a while.....

Just on finished my fishin trailer for remote camping

Picked up a new tent a Sunseeker Chalet 2 to replace my trusty Protea Senior, which is really gittin a wee touch to much ta be puttin up & down on me own these days, (gotta sell it soon),

Modified a caravan side tent so that the awning bit goes over the open lid of the trailer an the "caravan side" faces towards the water... Luverly fishin sun shelter it be...

An bought me a new tug

a SWB TDI 5 Landy...

Oh-me-gosh.... What's I gotten into

Keep ya posted
Regards to all
Warren
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[dunkyd]

Won the lotto ?
Congrats,
Duncan

[Cowen]

Hi Warren
I reckon it's about time you replaced all them goodies - they must be plumb worn out by now from over-use. It's always enjoyable to get new and different goods every now and again but why a short wheelbase landy ? I would prefer the long wheelbase - heavier hence more stable, more room for family and more packing space. I am sure you will enjoy your camping even more now.
Enjoy, Cowen.

[Cowen]

Forgot to ask - where is Umtentweni ???

[mplester]

Warren

You were doing so well until you got to the TDI. I know it's so much better than a TD5 but how will you ever find time for fishing when you weekend will be spent fixing the Landy.

Cowen - Time to find a little gem in life. Umtentweni, is on the KZN south coast just before Port Shepstone - Once bitten you will be back

Cheers Guys
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Hilux D4D 4x4 & Afrispoor Mongoose Off Road Trailer for the need to visit Africa

[Cowen]

Warren,
You do know that you have just upset the other Landy owners and you do know that having revealed your favourite fishing hole that we are all going to converge there to check it out. Thanks for that info and congrats to you and your good lady on the birth (well almost) of you daughter.
Regards, Cowen.

[sitnievasnie]

Hi Cowan & duncan & all

Nice ta make yr acquaintances

Why a shorti?
Four reasons: -
1) Well, as yaas gotta be measuring the turning circle of a LWB Landy in kilometers, an’ what with the price of diesel…..

2) Here be da list of “groceries” dat be commin with da beestie

ARB Difflock on the rear diff R19 000.00
Old man emu suspension R14 000.00
Warn 8000 LB Winch R10 000.00
Snorkel R6 000.00
Full body Roll cage R28 000.00
Bash plate R2 500
Long range tanks x 2 R8 000.00
High lift jack brackets R350.00
Front tow-ball
Roof rack R 6 000.00
Checker-plate cladding R2 850.00
Bull bar R4 500.00
Rear tow ball R550
Rear ladder R885.00
Step up's R4 000.00
Tow bar R2 500.00
High lift Jack R700.00
Spade R110
Spade Brackets R285.00
Safe R350.00
BF Goodrige All terrain tyres R2500.00 ea (x5)

Km 150 000 an full service history

3) The shorter the vehicle the more things I can tow behind (see avatar)

4) An to really upset Landy owner's... Did I mention I ain’t the brightest candle in the box???

Ya missed the point… I bought my son a car (lot’sa space for him & his kids) I bought me a shorti (no space for him, his missus & the kids) hehehehehe

Umtentwenie be a wunnerful holiday hidey hole 70 odd Km down the South Coast

Problem with replacin’ is: -
1)The quality just ain’t the same
2)Nowadays, I git’s real frustrated trying to figure out ow the bleedin thing goes together

Cowan, dear dear friend… Umtentweni ain’t the fishin ‘ol Bloemhof dam be me fishin ‘ol an if ya can get to where I go yaas all most welcome, Meat & frosties on me (gonna be a chieepie)

Regards
Warren
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[dunkyd]

After all those extras, what do you put in the safe ?
Cheers,
Duncan

[sitnievasnie]

Sorry guys I missed something...

Ya missed the point… I bought my son a car (lot’sa space for him, his missus, his kids & me)

I bought me a shorti (no space for him, his missus & the kids) hehehehehe


In the safe????? My will, cheque book & bank cards....What else [/b]
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[Cowen]

Hi Duncan,
It's pick on Warren day. Don't you think he is a bit greedy getting all those extras for his Landy ? Maybe he is one of those guys who just likes a lot of goodies. What worries me is how on earth is the poor Landy going to pull it's own weight, never mind his van AND his boat ( check out his Avatar ) Do you think he might be a train driver ?? I think I would be a nervous wreck trying to tow a combination like that ! Maybe he needs the fishing to calm his nerves after arriving at his site. Between the two of us - I am SO JEALOUS that he has all those goodies and the Landy sounds great, I can see him making good use of all of those facilities and even though it all sounds expensive I think it is money well spent.
I wonder if he is having sleepless nights with his new baby ? Maybe he is wise and left mommy and baby at home and gone camping. I sense I could be putting my foot in it, so I better say cheers.
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Camping keeps me in good shape!
Looking on the bright side of life will never cause eye strain.

[dunkyd]

And I took out an extra gas bottle and a few spare cooker tops to lighten my Romany..........
On a serious note, the past long weekend I checked through my van whilst at Eastco and FILLED my Tucson's boot with things I have not used in the last year. Must weigh at least 100 kg !
Keep well,
Cheers

[regstone]

We all seem to collect a lot of baggage as we progress in life.
I know someone who has a policy of dumping anything he has not used in the past year, that includes women.
Fortunately for me my woman is here to stay, I hope.
This should get a few comments from the boss.

[dunkyd]

Is your laptop not password protected ?

[oconaj]

Hell if I had to pay/ buy all that to get on the road to relax then I would have bought a Nissan standard 4x4 with no extras and no stress with lots of frosties and still had fun.

[sitnievasnie]

Hi All

This be Warren’s alter persona, (one of 5 by the way), an as the financial director I ‘recon I be the sensible one..
Man you gotta meet the entertainment director, now there’s a nut-case for ya),

An just for the record, on the matter of this acquisition… I was instantly out-voted 4 to 1

Anyhow, since we’re all ‘avin a go at Warren (the Chairman), please allow me ta also throw a twig or two on this ‘ere campfire..

What on earth was he ‘a thinking?

I mean, not only does he now drive a vehicle that has the aerodynamics of a San parks ablution block, but it’s got diff-lock as well

Now forgive me for ‘askin… but with his user name “Sitnievasnie” does ‘e even ‘av the foggiest idea what this does??

Then of course, the question begs ‘answerin… Who, in their right mind, would shorten the length of the tug in order to tow a longer van / boat / trailer / cement mixer??

Certifiable…
Downright certifiable…
‘As ta be…

Have a laugh!
Life’s fun

The other Warren

PS
Me gran-daughter (Kayleen) as finally arrived…
She be tiny, (an I mean really tiny) pink, wrinkly, with 10 toes, but only 1 nose…

At my age, perhaps a mite ‘optimistic but anyhow I bought ‘er a coupla nice dishcloths & a washstand….

Warren (that one)

PPS

Hi there Ocnaj,

Ya missed the point laddie, I didna pay for all-o-that, I bought it from a dealer who did not know the value of the extras... I (then he) only found out after I had LA Sport value the extras for insurance purposes...

Mees way to shnoep ta be spending me hard earned sheckels...
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[oconaj]

I realize that , you obviously just paid too much for that rig.Why does a landy need all those extras?
As we always joked here on the coast a landy was three weekends maintenance one on the beach with all the gear.
Have fun and good luck

[sitnievasnie]

Hi Ocanaj

Nope... paid retail I did... Extras came almost free

Which 4x4 was used to win the greatest word war the world has ever seen

let me think...... perchance Landy ? we can go round-n-round this merry-go-round f/ever...

Extras? I don't need them... But when yaas belly-pan deep in da goo me-n-me extras be the one ye be prayin for....

If yaas never been belly-pan in the goo Yaas a chicken

Have a laugh & a great day!!
Warren
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[dunkyd]

Mahindra !

[Andrew&Denise]

Willy's Jeep ! (aka Mahindra, or am I having delusions again?)
Rgds,
Andrew
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Sprite Escape 1

[sitnievasnie]

Hi All

So I'm told....

An way-a-ways back on this here forum (posted under the heading "the big five" I be askin' the question, how does the Mahindra perform with a sizable van ('an boat / cement mixer) 'ooked up b'hind.

At the time, I was quite interested therein, but 'as no answers where a-commin, I let it go...

Another "Warrinism"
The true value of a 4x4 is inversely proportional to it's complexity, 'an the M... Boy she be basic.... r-e-a-l basic...

Now this here beastie, 'appened along at the right time, at the right place & convieiency... 'An with all the "groceries" I 'ad to jump.

Some time ago, (gander at the bottom of the forum page), I did ask yaas what be the knowin' which be a better tug, short or long wheel base.

The only factor that did raise me bushy eyebrow was "pitching"

I'm happy to say that with both my Avon LT & me trailer, I don't 'av any problems.

Now, I just have been given (yes given) another caravan....

........Must be me wunnerful 'charmin personality 'cause at my age I ain't got any looks left

"an don't ya'll be a 'gittin green around the gills, I ain't seen it yet, but from all accounts it be the old 2 tone Jurgens 'an could be either the 560 or the 450...

It be in Ellis Ras.. An the owner be immigratin to New Zealand

So when I bring it back, (sometime "afore the 7) I'll have more on this one....

Talkin of pitchin...
I went to the Trapezium factory (Duncan, they are just around the corner from me)

Absolutely 'facinatin

Yellow blade be made there....

They got a hitch accessory specifically designed to counter-act pitching especially designed for off-road vans

Anyone tried this device? Any write-ups?

Have a lekker day
Warren
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