Annual meet review 2011

[simo_d]

Forgot to thank Colley for dragging me out of the mud and taking the ankle biters for a ride in his V6 - which from what they have said was better than a ride at Alton Towers

Not too much damage for me , just a foobarred towbar elecs , a missing engine guard and another one destroyed but hanging on (just).

No worries mate it was my pleasure
As for your ankle biters it was nice to meet teenagers who have manners and do not swear every other word like the families and children i work with. They are welcome in my truck anytime
As for the v6 it may be for sale in the next couple of months after the news i had today at work

Hope everything is ok and you sort it out bud, annuals wouldn't be the same without you,

[rancidrich]

"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire"

No mankini this year , but he still had to show off some flesh

[stretch]

You're most welcome Gem. Was great to talk cameras with another enthusiastic Canon owner. Be sure I've right clicked on a couple of your piccies.

I'm glad you ("wench" ) and stretch enjoyed the ride round - it's great to share some experiences.

Lawrence

thanks for the ride around mate and the invaluable off roading tips you gave me

[Trugga]

...thanks for the ride around mate and the invaluable off roading tips you gave me

"hold on tight" and "keep your eyes open" (I just made that up )

Ah, yes, the side steps and use of low box - get out there and practice and find what works best for you, your driving style and your vehicle.

Lawrence

[Drift]

I cant really add anymore to what you ave all said except a massive

THANK YOU

To everyone who contributed and who turned up and thank you all for a fantastic weekend, it certainly was a tonic

[wokkaben]

Looks like you had a great time everyone, and well done to everyone who organised and helped with the meet. Shame I couldn't make it, but deffo next year (job permitting) but at least it will give me time to get the Wokkamobile up to standard.

[bobbinsjob]

Well do I get the award for last one home too

1st of all thanks very much to everyone who made this weekend definitely one to remember.

To Andy and the team for organising it all
Rob, Audra, and Ria for the outstanding food and raffle as per usual
to Bobby for being everyones pitcrew and allround good egg
To Lou, at last, I won her heart
to Steve 2 stuck, paul and pete for sorting out my pulley whilst I was otherwise engaged lol
To the bigman Gregster for his ingenius use of my airhorns and windscreen washers to release my siezed clutch ADMIN::: forum rank change please to REDNECK REPAIRS LTD
To Lawrence for the goodybags and the excellent photos
To Jim for bringing the wheels

And last but certainly not least, to my bessy oppo Drift. When things werent going too good for me, a great listener (ok, he takes the P a bit)


Hope I havent forgot anyone, i'm sure i have tho, sorry



Well we thought I had cheated all logic and was gonna get Angelina home under her own steam but after only about 10 miles, the front crank seal gave up the ghost as she was fighting so hard against the seized calipers at the back and she decided to distribute most of the engine oil around the engine bay and lost pressure. A major thankyou to Kel for hitching up my trailer, to Rob for providing the rolling roadblock, and to Greg and Sal for safely dragging me the 5 miles or so to Kettering where I stayed untill this morning when, after calling the AA at 8am, I got home at 2.30pm today.

Still it was a fantastic anual meet and as said before, they get bigger and better, roll on next year

Now i just gotta source a new pulley, seal, and breaks,....full service then kill her again at the woods in June.

Cheers to the best bunch of mates a guy could ask for

[gregster]

In 1972 a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit.
These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Southeast underground.
Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as soldiers of fortune.
If you have a problem,
if no one else can help,
and if you can find them,
maybe you can hire.......
REDNECK REPAIRS!!!

Glad you got home eventually Ian...and a pleasure to be of assistance...

Gotta say mate, you stretched more grey matter than you did women this weekend!!!

See you soon fella

[Drift]

Our pit



Jumpers


I love this exhaust


Rob got away from the BBQ...once


This was how many where there on just the Friday evening

[gregster]

This was how many where there on just the Friday evening

I am sure there was more than that Ste....at least another couple of foggers or so

[Trugga]

This was how many where there on just the Friday evening ...]

I am sure there was more than that Ste....at least another couple of foggers or so

The squashed piccies are videos Greg - click on 'em.

Lawrence

[gregster]

The squashed piccies are videos Greg - click on 'em.

Lawrence

[2much]

At the risk of repeating what everyone else has said - a big thank you to all involved in making this event happen again, lots of laffs and chats...

Well done to Andy and Ste for sorting things out - sure there are others but i dont know your names - you know who your are, so cheers!
I pick up many ID badges on my work travels but my latest by Lawrence has to be the best
A big round of applause to 4x4 (edward spanner hands) bobby for being a very willing mechanic for many

Thanks to;

Paul (Babdboy) for leading us on the 2 laning trips - but i never want to see another gate for at least 6 months
Ian (Bobbins) for the fascinating insights and commitment shown to his other hobby as well as resoundingly making a mess of angelina
Pete (Retro) and Paul (Mapracing) for the company on the trip to and fro - fun trying to drive through various 50mph average speed controls when Paul had to keep his truck above 3k rpm to prevent it cutting out
Kel (Krusher) for his permanent grin whatever the damage to Dame Edna
Simo for getting stuck before i arrived cos when i looked at that drop i didnt think it would be a problem at all so i would have done the same
Mezzermum for loaning the belt to try on bobbins truck - too long but appreciated anyway and also to the gent who loaned the putty for a repair (again) on bobbins truck, sorry didnt catch your name but cheers all the same.
Unknown fella with the Disco (hippo) for an interesting chat on Sunday morning which helped cheer me up after very limited sleep
Gregster and Phil (Sir Doris) for the mad attempts in the bog pool - if you guys didnt try it i'm not sure the rest of us would have the balls (or stupidity????)
Houndogs missus for the best example of 1st fag head rush i've ever seen


I gotta agree with Andy on the track tho' bit of a killer even if no damage the silt gets everywhere!

Carnage for me:

-Broken front diff (again)
-An even more extensive dent on the lower rear quarter - doesnt matter how much i take off the back i still manage to catch it
-Clutch release bearing that sounds like a washing machine - now after 2 days or so sitting there it seems rather stuck
-Collapsed drivers seat on journey home
-Didnt overheat but radiator no longer has any fins, just a solid block of ???!!!
-Oil leak now stopped - either run out of oil or mud has stopped the leak

Gonna have to treat the Frog to a bit of TLC me thinks....

[gregster]

Cue REDNECK front Diff for Stevey2stuck I thinks!

[jason]

That putty's good stuff,wondered what your user name was,now I know

Nice to meet you

[JEOH]

Hello from nearby Düsseldorf, Germany!

We now have recovered from a very good weekend in UK - after 1st day working
Arrived last night at home - 22:30 UK time without any damage - due to n o t take part playing in the mud
Rad is still a bit leaking, bought RadWell as recommended, but have not used it yet... But don't want to write too much of us - our thanks go to you and your most thrilling event!

We enjoyed your company and hospitality very much, however, it was not possible for us to talk to everybody! Next time...?!

Now - pics! Not well in order, sorry!

Another reason for being late - but IBC's appeal division wasn't in service on a bank holiday...




After towing: Driver's view before...

[Drift]

Ive seen your write up on your home site Ian and thank you for a nice report to your friends

It was great to meet you and Mrs JEOH and thank you for the beer in the big tent

I am glad you both enjoyed the meet and got home safe and well, good luck with your next adventure in Europe

[jason]

Nice to meet you both,and very kind of you for the beer
It was very nice thank you

[gregster]

Was great to meet you both and your truck and be next door neighbours for a few days...and thanks for the beer...
I wish the soft-top on my Fronterror was as good as the one on your truck
Hope to see you again, maybe next year

[stevd]

Wow what a cracking weekend, Me and my mate Jon had a wicked time. Wish I realised people were staying til Monday, mind you I couldnt of stayed anyway as my tent decided to break along with many other things. Sorry that I didnt get to say good bye to a lot of you. I just wanted to get back whilst my car was still just about working.

Brakes now sorted - New front caliper fitted due to leaking seal and new nipples in all - Nipple twisting really isnt fun when they are stiff

Still to fix

leaking front diff
leaking sump
headlamp
bent bumper
bent wing
rad clean out

Not too bad I dont think given the abuse i gave it. And the still to fix list isnt essential maintainance so it can all wait - appart from the headlamp which I am sure the good ole police would have a field day if they pulled me up for that

Good to see everyone, and thanks for a top weekend, looking forward to the next meet.

steve