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General Discussion / Re: YARRALIN NT LIFE - (was - time to hit the road... pack up your swag lets go)
« Last post by wakychapmans on June 25, 2025, 08:16:50 AM »What on Earth did he do to it to cause that much damage so quickly
picture a 17yo that can't drive a manual to begin with.
Then add in the fact that the 105 is constant 4wd with a centre diff button on the dash.
add a sprinkle of a river crossing that was 0.6m and flowing on the night of the theft
and then there was the fact that he wanted to do burnouts... in 4wd.
it's a 5+ hour drive to his place. he "had fun"... clearly.
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General Discussion / Re: Side Swiped @ 90Klm's P/H By Truck
« Last post by xcvator on June 25, 2025, 08:00:00 AM »I imagine that seeing / posting those pics was quite confronting for you. The event must have been dreadful.
Hope your recovery continues. No shame in leaning on people and asking for help. You have been through a lot.
Rowlie
Funny thing is I don't find it confronting , more interesting, and a lot of pent up anger against the truck driver for being such an idiot . ( and a lot of the farkwit word)
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General Discussion / Re: Side Swiped @ 90Klm's P/H By Truck
« Last post by Rowlie on June 25, 2025, 07:51:19 AM »I imagine that seeing / posting those pics was quite confronting for you. The event must have been dreadful.
Hope your recovery continues. No shame in leaning on people and asking for help. You have been through a lot.
Rowlie
Hope your recovery continues. No shame in leaning on people and asking for help. You have been through a lot.
Rowlie
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General Discussion / Re: YARRALIN NT LIFE - (was - time to hit the road... pack up your swag lets go)
« Last post by Fizzie on June 25, 2025, 07:18:48 AM »transfer case, gearbox, both diffs (Air Lockers fitted), 4 tyres, rear tailshaft, front CVs and more.
What on Earth did he do to it to cause that much damage so quickly
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General Discussion / Re: Side Swiped @ 90Klm's P/H By Truck
« Last post by Fizzie on June 25, 2025, 07:13:50 AM »Bloody hell!!! 
How on Earth did you all get out of it
How on Earth did you all get out of it
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General Discussion / Re: What made you Smile - 2025
« Last post by Fizzie on June 25, 2025, 07:11:18 AM »Yep, had the same a few years ago, but "just" for an endoscopy.
Difference was I'd been there since 10.30 for a 1pm slot, done all the checking in, changed into the gown, & been sitting in the lounge for a few hours before being told at 3pm that something had happened so the Doctor wouldn't be able to do me, please ring his rooms & rebook
The nurse also said always go for morning bookings, because they usually work, but the later in the day, the more chance that something will break, another procedure goes over time etc so you get bumped
Difference was I'd been there since 10.30 for a 1pm slot, done all the checking in, changed into the gown, & been sitting in the lounge for a few hours before being told at 3pm that something had happened so the Doctor wouldn't be able to do me, please ring his rooms & rebook
The nurse also said always go for morning bookings, because they usually work, but the later in the day, the more chance that something will break, another procedure goes over time etc so you get bumped
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General Discussion / Re: What made you Smile - 2025
« Last post by Pottsy on June 24, 2025, 08:45:20 PM »Smiling is the only thing I can do.
I was booked in for a Knee replacement this morning, did all the prep, was careful not to scratch my skin over the last week.
Arrive at the hospital, 9am, sit down with an admin, do all the paper work, wait some more, sit with a nurse to double check everything, she hands me the gown.
Another nurse appears, "Just hold it there, I'll be back"
5 minutes later I'm told it has been rebooked for the 9th of July.
I didn't ask questions, maybe it was an emergency
I got to go to the pub early.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Sounds like the wife six years ago, all prepped ready to go in to have a deep brain stimulator fitted, cancelled last minute due to surgeon called to an emergency. Head shaved, psyched for the op which is performed 80% whilst awake. Oh well, luckily it was only a fortnight’s delay.
Good luck with the knee.
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General Discussion / Re: Side Swiped @ 90Klm's P/H By Truck
« Last post by Pottsy on June 24, 2025, 08:38:36 PM »Bloody hell, you were lucky and unlucky.
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General Discussion / Re: Side Swiped @ 90Klm's P/H By Truck
« Last post by xcvator on June 24, 2025, 08:07:15 PM »I'm going ok, the ribs have healed, the 3 vertebrae are showing 60% healed ( last mri 14 days ago) bruising has all gone. Saw a couple of pics of the scene and had to smile, the exfire truck was sign written "Dick heads safety training"