***WEEKENDER IN THE WOODS***...Fri 24th-Mon 27th August 2012

[Wilberforce]

What, emptied in the entire contents of a 5l tub of oil?
Ah well, 'tis fixable, and the same mistake won't be made again, hehe...

[horses45]

well fingers crossed gem that it is good news and with luck might see you down their as we are gonna be their fri to monday then a caravan site audra has found about half an hour away in kent not to far from the sea

[bobbinsjob]

We're glad you and Audra are coming mate

Dogbite n Whyeye woowoo's

[cheekychick]

Yay Rob, glad you are both coming see you Friday

[Hound Dog]

Rob,

plesae leave the mankini at home

[RatCav]

Ok ... left work today and the fan decided that it was bored after 22 years of spinning round and round. Instead it decided that it would venture forth and try pastures new. Well 1 and 1/2 blades did and proceeded to punch a hole in my radiator. That was 1 mile from work. Thank Christ that the 2.8 is a cold running engine. Filled a couple of bottles with water and limped her home all 43 miles, topping as I went.

Long and short of it is I am going to have to pull out of this one. Cannot get the time off work, and need to source parts. Earliest I can possibly make it (if I can get a new rad and fan) will be late Saturday, and I cannot stay later than Sunday afternoon. I am annoyed to say the least. Was really looking forward to it as this week has gone from bad to worse, and its only Wednesday

I will adjust the supplies list accordingly as I was going to bring some stuff.

[gregster]

Gutted mate...

[hipo1024]

See...I told you MrPete had standards at least...

oh yeah....so whats wrong with me then eh greg?? lol....more like pete isnt upto my standards eh hehe

actually cant wait for this weekend . Might try and come down friday evening after work (finish at 5) because pete has offered me the use of his shower......er......hold on....pete that better not be a excuse to get me in your van nacked!!! does your shower have a lock on it?? and an emergency escape hatch in the roof? nope thats really not the best smily to use lmfao

[cheekychick]

Neal, you and Chloe will be missed. Oh no, no partner in crime for the evening shift what'll I do!!
hope you get stuff sorted and it's not too painful x

[Wilberforce]

That's a bugger Neal, sorry to hear about the fan going *foom*
Just hope you can get the bits for Banshee without too much trouble and expense. 

On a related note, while I was planning on bringing some extra dead stuff as well as the charcoal, the supplies list is still looking a bit bare. 
Sorry if this sounds like nagging, but the BBQ only works if everyone pitches in, so would those that haven't already consider having a look; even if you're planning on bringing stuff it'd be useful to know this. 

[horses45]

Well we will be leaving here about 10 for a slow ride down with Audra Reese and 2 collies so a few stops I gather and then I have to find it lol. But no mankini and don't think I will be having much of the old hol to drink as I am trying to be good

[hipo1024]

Earliest I can possibly make it (if I can get a new rad and fan) will be late Saturday, and I cannot stay later than Sunday afternoon. I am annoyed to say the least. Was really looking forward to it

Cant you and yours come down in the VW?? You'll be missed if you cant make it!!

[RatCav]

I need to get the truck fixed for work. I am going to have to use the Astra for tomorrow to get to work (though will spill about 1/2 litre of oil due to a leak). Fortunately I am getting a hire car from work for the next week as I am working on site for a few days. I really need to get Banshee on the road again ASAP and this weekend is the only opportunity I will have as I need her the weekend after.

I am on the hunt for bits as we speak.

[Random Ross]

Hope you get the bits sorted and can still make it mate!

Be good to catch up as ain't seen you since last august!

[RatCav]

Well I have sourced a fan, and potentially a radiator, but cannot collect until first thing Saturday. If things go to plan I might be able to get there for midday/early afternoon. If not I will be down the pub drowning sorrows.

[Random Ross]

Fingers crossed then mate!

If not will have to make sure have a beer for you sat night!

[gregster]

Heres hoping mate...

but...

if you cant make it...

...

...

MY 2.8 LWB IS THE TALLEST TRUCK IN THE WOODS AGAIN!!!!!

[Random Ross]

It's prob the widest too!

[RatCav]

Right ... challenge is on ...

Banshee will be fixed. I can see a full on Redneck Engineering session approaching.

Cannot have my tallest/widest title taken away

[Random Ross]

Que the music!

A-team styley!