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WessexMario |
11-01-2010 08:04 AM |
Hi from Chippenham, Wiltshire
Hi All,
I'm Mario in Chippenham, joining Wessex 4x4 Response.
I have a Pajero 2.8 TD SWB, I've had it for 5 years and love it, it never runs out of grunt. Kit on board includes a full set of snow chains, a hand winch and a farm jack. Recovery points front and rear, it's nice to be able to say I've used the rear one more often than the front one (but we all need help sometimes, don't we?) The hand winch reflects my "Keep It Simple" approach, the motor's never given up on me yet! I must admit though to lusting on hydraulic winch web sites.
I'm an ex-army driver of many years, so have had oodles of fun doing all sorts of terrain and consequent recoveries. One of the units I was with specialised in cross country movement at night, so you can imagine the scrapes we used to get into. Now it's time to put some of that experience to use.
Cheers,
Mario
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stephendrabble |
11-01-2010 08:15 AM |
Re: Hi from Chippenham, Wiltshire
HI, welcome.
looks well be on the same team!..
im also guessing youve not filled your forms in.
im sure well meet up soon if thats the case
Steve WE32
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WessexMario |
11-01-2010 08:56 AM |
Re: Hi from Chippenham, Wiltshire
[quote name="stephendrabble"]
.. guessing youve not filled your forms in.
Steve WE32[/quote]
did that Saturday, so hopefully I'll be getting my Callsign before the snow melts !
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stephendrabble |
11-01-2010 09:10 AM |
Re: Hi from Chippenham, Wiltshire
Thats good news for me then
less paperwork!
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Kirsty Jo |
11-01-2010 09:42 AM |
Re: Hi from Chippenham, Wiltshire
Welcome aboard Mario! :)
from Kirsty (we met on saturday)
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DaveRoberts |
11-01-2010 10:45 AM |
Re: Hi from Chippenham, Wiltshire
Welcome Mario :mrgreen:
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jason naylor |
11-01-2010 11:39 AM |
Re: Hi from Chippenham, Wiltshire
welcome mario
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peter willis |
11-01-2010 01:24 PM |
Re: Hi from Chippenham, Wiltshire
nice to have you on the team
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Pete Chambers |
11-01-2010 05:37 PM |
Re: Hi from Chippenham, Wiltshire
Welcone Mario, i will see about callsign and let you know asap, sorry about the short and sweet email sat night, was busy playing chaffeur to a doctor lol
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WessexMario |
11-01-2010 07:51 PM |
Re: Hi from Chippenham, Wiltshire
All,
I'm in the market for a CB rig, I'll probably want a peek in other people's cabs before deciding (it's gotta match with the walnut trim :lol: )
It's probably a bit 'off-topic' here, where's the best place to get info and discuss CB stuff?
Pete,
Do you need to know what equipment I have on board?
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WessexMario |
11-01-2010 08:25 PM |
Re: Hi from Chippenham, Wiltshire
The walnut trim is the only thing I hate about my Paj, whoever the first city dwelling owner(#) was, used one of those stick on trim kits and plastered the dash with it to make it feel 'rural'. Now if it was a real polished wood dash I'd understand, but wood print on plastic? just doesn't cut it for me. If I wanna see wood I'll look out of the window.
# I bought it as a fresh import, from the condition I'm sure whoever owned it before me in Japan had never taken it to the park, never mind off road. :D
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BobWessex |
11-01-2010 10:48 PM |
Re: Hi from Chippenham, Wiltshire
[quote name="WessexMario"]All,
I'm in the market for a CB rig, I'll probably want a peek in other people's cabs before deciding (it's gotta match with the walnut trim :lol: )
It's probably a bit 'off-topic' here, where's the best place to get info and discuss CB stuff?
[/quote]
Hi Mario, contact Communications 11 & quote "Wessex 4x4 response" they may not be the cheapst but are very Helpful
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Pete Chambers |
11-01-2010 11:16 PM |
Re: Hi from Chippenham, Wiltshire
try travellin lite in Frome, i can show you where it is, or why not do the ham radio foundation licence and get a real radio, far more usefill and similair money. ring me buddy
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Tony Ferrari |
11-01-2010 11:29 PM |
Re: Hi from Chippenham, Wiltshire
[quote name="WessexMario"]All,
I'm in the market for a CB rig, I'll probably want a peek in other people's cabs before deciding (it's gotta match with the walnut trim :lol: )
It's probably a bit 'off-topic' here, where's the best place to get info and discuss CB stuff?[/quote]
Try asking Mark Avo he's our resident CB expert :D
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WessexMario |
16-01-2010 11:36 AM |
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Russ laye |
16-01-2010 12:59 PM |
Ello this is my wagon, Im in Frome
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Darmain |
16-01-2010 06:27 PM |
Hi Mario,
Does this make you the first Chippenham member? When I get myself sorted out then you will have some company. Looks like you are more adapt to mud plugging than I. A question though about your picture where you were stuck, what tyres you got on yer wagon, looks a little roady to me, unless they are so loaded as to look like slicks...!! http://www.4x4response.info/forum/pu...>/rolleyes.gif
Dave
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WarrenWE02 |
16-01-2010 06:51 PM |
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Russ laye |
16-01-2010 08:09 PM |
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Wessex Mario |
17-01-2010 06:59 PM |
[quote name='Dave Sawyer' date='16 January 2010 - 06:27 PM' timestamp='1263666454' post='10431']
Hi Mario,
Does this make you the first Chippenham member? When I get myself sorted out then you will have some company. Looks like you are more adapt to mud plugging than I. A question though about your picture where you were stuck, what tyres you got on yer wagon, looks a little roady to me, unless they are so loaded as to look like slicks...!! http://www.4x4response.info/forum/pu...>/rolleyes.gif
Dave
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Yes, they were mud & snow road tyres that looked like slicks before I got them muddy. Brilliant in snow, but sort-of average in mud. I wanted to see just what they were capable of, a lot better than I'd expected, but that sump was a bit too gloopy for them.
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