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[Gerald]

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/lada_tank_zps3532aff7.jpg

Lada 2101, and now it is Lada tank for your needs :)

[Jimbuna]

With a Lada Niva I'd be on top of that hill and back before Jim drinks one beer.



You wanna put that to the test? :03:

[Betonov]

I'd love to, but I don't have a Lada :O:

[Jimbuna]

I'd love to, but I don't have a Lada :O:

I'll buy you the Lada once I'm assured you can afford the beer :)

[Betonov]

Of course I can, I'm not the Royal navy :O:

[Jimbuna]

Of course I can, I'm not the Royal navy :O:

LOL :)

[Gerald]

Good morning gentlemen! or should I say goodnight....for those on the other side of pond.

[Gerald]

For Bet! Labour Minister Andrej Vizjak remains optimistic about the prospects for the adoption of a labour reform despite the current government crisis. "The government crisis has not rubbed off onto labour reform talks," he told the STA in a short interview. Vizjak expects the talks at the Economic and Social Council to continue intensively through the end of the month and is confident the reform laws could be adopted in March as planned.

Asked how the time frame would be affected if the government collapses, Vizjak said the process of forming a new government does not happen over night. "Whatever it may be, it will allow the current cabinet to work through the end of January or mid-February."

http://www.sloveniatimes.com/adoption-of-labour-market-reform-despite-the-government-crisis

[Betonov]

We need reforms. Millions of them. But not written by these retarded clowns, left or right.

Combating gray economy by raising taxes and forcing even more companies to employ without registering workers. That worked alright.

This weekend I'm up for a project my foreman organises. A private small company is making a catamaran and I'll be on a 5 man work team to laminate it. 2 days of 15 hour work and €9 per hour. Untaxed, unreported. Twice as much as I usually make. Something our goverment is trying to stop by making our contract giver loose less money by risking a fine for illegal employment of labor than paying us with all the papers involved. Plus, he has only a handfull of employers on his own, because the labor laws will bust him if he employes five more.

[Gerald]

I understand bureaucracy as usual, congratulations on the job.

[Gerald]

7 hours of unexpected work came and was off, due to work this days...:)

[Gerald]

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/DSC00749_zpsa24d1e3d.jpg

The food is waiting to be taken.

[Betonov]

Nice. Is that calamari in some purple sauce ???

[Betonov]

http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/22185_10151238174382689_2021381945_n.jpg

Highway near Ljubljana.
Decided to put it here and not the photography thread since it was not made by me

[Jimbuna]

Highway near Ljubljana.
Decided to put it here and not the photography thread since it was not made by me

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/6666/birmspaghetti.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/208/birmspaghetti.jpg/)

Spaghetti Junction...Birmingham

[Sailor Steve]

One of many Los Angeles cloverleaf junctions.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/SailorSteve/Cloverleaf.jpg

[vienna]

http://assets.amuniversal.com/d84bd9f038e601300b99001dd8b71c47?width=900.0


<O>

[Betonov]

http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/312485_560752000603988_1146531290_n.jpg


2 cars, one parking space :D

[Jimbuna]

2 cars, one parking space :D

Thought it was the dodgems at a local fairground :)

[Betonov]

Thought it was the dodgems at a local fairground :)

The thing about old cars like these is, that you can use them as dodgems (and we had) :O:

[Jimbuna]

Just keep a lookout for those bears :03:

http://media.boreme.com/post_media/2009/dodgem-bear.jpg

[Betonov]

Come monday or tuesday, and I'll be without a dog :cry:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Come monday or tuesday, and I'll be without a dog :cry:

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooo!

Sorry to hear that news. I don't know what else to say other than my thoughts are with you both!

[Mork_417]

Man, sorry for your upcoming loss. :down:

[Jimbuna]

Come monday or tuesday, and I'll be without a dog :cry:

Is it that serious now? :-?

[Mork_417]

Spaghetti Junction...Birmingham


Spaghetti Junction...Birmingham (yours is bigger) :D

[Betonov]

Is it that serious now? :-?

We went to see the vet today, state orders, courtesy of the veterinary buerau and the jerk who has an interest in medling in someone elses life.
She said it's either operate the bulge (which would kill him) or eutanise him. Either way, a report has to be filled to the state efectively forcing me to put him to sleep. So much for me defending my country against August's rants.

And just as he had his up moments. :-?

[Jimbuna]

We went to see the vet today, state orders, courtesy of the veterinary buerau and the jerk who has an interest in medling in someone elses life.
She said it's either operate the bulge (which would kill him) or eutanise him. Either way, a report has to be filled to the state efectively forcing me to put him to sleep. So much for me defending my country against August's rants.

And just as he had his up moments. :-?

I'm very sorry to learn of this my friend...give him a big hug from old buna and you stay as strong as you can for him.

[Betonov]

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/408512_555857317760123_2038465550_n.jpg


When some proud Son of Man returns to Earth,
Unknown to Glory, but upheld by Birth,
The sculptor’s art exhausts the pomp of woe,
And storied urns record who rests below.
When all is done, upon the Tomb is seen,
Not what he was, but what he should have been.
But the poor Dog, in life the firmest friend,
The first to welcome, foremost to defend,
Whose honest heart is still his Master’s own,
Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone,
Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth,
Denied in heaven the Soul he held on earth –
While man, vain insect! hopes to be forgiven,
And claims himself a sole exclusive heaven.

Oh man! thou feeble tenant of an hour,
Debased by slavery, or corrupt by power –
Who knows thee well must quit thee with disgust,
Degraded mass of animated dust!
Thy love is lust, thy friendship all a cheat,
Thy tongue hypocrisy, thy heart deceit!
By nature vile, ennobled but by name,
Each kindred brute might bid thee blush for shame.
Ye, who behold perchance this simple urn,
Pass on – it honors none you wish to mourn.
To mark a friend’s remains these stones arise;
I never knew but one -- and here he lies.

[Penguin]

Man, this pic and the poem made my eyes wet, a beautiful tribute. RIP, doggy!
I am sorry for your loss, Anze. I wish you all the strength you need to come through this week.

[Hottentot]

I suppose I should have something to say here. After all, having worked with dogs, I have already lost more friends than most people on this planet will ever have. I should, by going through the experience over and over again, have some great wisdom to share. You know, a magic cure that would make the bad thing go away.

Everytime it happens, I wish I had it too. But there is no getting used to it and no getting over it any other way than letting time pass and slowly starting to remember the good moments from the past instead of the loss from the present moment. All I can ever say about my lads that have left is that we had fun and there is nothing to regret.

A cold comfort, but a comfort nevertheless, is that at least it happens peacefully. You can be there for him. You have time to say goodbye and time to say you're sorry should you feel there is something to apologize for. The dog leaves with you by his side. He doesn't die alone or scared like too many do. He doesn't die suddenly in an accident like too many do. It hurts you, but for the dog it's probably the best possible way of leaving. And after it's over, you can't blame yourself for not being there for him when he needed you. You don't need to think what you could have done otherwise. Trust me on this: that guilt won't go away and no amount of rational explaining it to yourself is going to help it. Of the rough roads this one is the easier.

[Betonov]

My god, that was quick.
He went down with a smile, probibly thought he was getting his annual rabbies shot. Not even a yelp. 30 second later he just collapsed in my hands and it was all over.

My father and I dragged him into the wilderness he loved so much, nature was kind to us, the snow was frozen enough to support the sled with the corpse on it, and burried him under an old chestnut tree on fammily owned land.


Last picture ever, taken 15min before he died :cry:

http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/602979_563349513677570_689225548_n.jpg

[Oberon]

At least it was quick and peaceful.

Goodbye faithful friend, and thank you.

[Jimbuna]

God Bless

[Gerald]

Anze! I am sorry for your dog go away, and hope that you can move forward in the best possible way,:cry:

[Gerald]

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/DSC00745_zpsaba89f70.jpg

Meatballs, sausages, Jansson's Temptation (potato, cream and anchovies) and baked western base cheese (strong taste) yum,yum :yep:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Meatballs, sausages, Jansson's Temptation (potato, cream and anchovies) and baked western base cheese (strong taste) yum,yum :yep:

That Jansson's Temptation was a recipe on a radio show the other week, it caught my attention because the wife and I love anchovies. In your face, Turtles. :O:

[Gerald]

That Jansson's Temptation was a recipe on a radio show the other week, it caught my attention because the wife and I love anchovies. In your face, Turtles. :O: While Britons need to learn other dishes,:arrgh!:

[Herr-Berbunch]

While Britons need to learn other dishes,:arrgh!:

Hey, we have Swedish Meatballs in our Ikea stores.

We have pizza from Italy, admittedly they aren't like I had in Italy, but they look somewhat similar.

We also have Chicken Tikka Masala from, err, ok, that one's ours, but we do also have genuine Indian, Bangladeshi, Greek, Turkish (sorry to put those side by side), Lebanese, Malaysian, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Japanese restaurants.

We have tacos, enchillada, chorizo, calamari, olives, and haloumi.

I know there are a couple, but I'd like to see more Gurkha curry houses. :yep:

We have international cuisine here.

[Gerald]

Hey, we have Swedish Meatballs in our Ikea stores.

We have pizza from Italy, admittedly they aren't like I had in Italy, but they look somewhat similar.

We also have Chicken Tikka Masala from, err, ok, that one's ours, but we do also have genuine Indian, Bangladeshi, Greek, Turkish (sorry to put those side by side), Lebanese, Malaysian, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Japanese restaurants.

We have tacos, enchillada, chorizo, calamari, olives, and haloumi.

I know there are a couple, but I'd like to see more Gurkha curry houses. :yep:

We have international cuisine here. Good range of flavors from other countries ... just like here, can also be said that the meatballs will be done at home as in this picture above shows, not at IKEA or similar mass producer, you have to have the right recipe for the meatballs to be good , just as Jansson temptation to be :know:I can arrange for a super recipe, without any charge for these dishes :yep:

[Gerald]

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/swedishanchovies_zpsea8ba8df.jpg

The basic ingredients in Jansson's temptation to make it taste nice, just this one is preferable, :up: One can for £1

[Penguin]

Abba? I have heard about flying fish, but singing fish? :hmm2:

[Gerald]

Singing fish Nice one Buddy :) ABBA has a wide range of goods in fish products,http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abba_Seafood

[Jimbuna]

Abba? I have heard about flying fish, but singing fish? :hmm2:

The kipper takes it all :03:

[Penguin]

The kipper takes it all :03:
:haha:

In the loo - because Vendor burned us when frying was due

[Gerald]

Remember that food tastes best,without be burned :)

[Jimbuna]

:haha:

In the loo - because Vendor burned us when frying was due

LOL :):03:

[Gerald]

^ Glad to make ya happy Jim!

[Jimbuna]

Yowza!!

[Gerald]

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/flat550x550075f_zpse2ad2a84.jpg

[Jimbuna]

http://www.43rdstateblues.com/images/lurch-wtf.jpg

[Gerald]

Today was a turning point, I did a haircut so ... now I feel like 40, so girl time to line up, so you do not miss your chance,:)

[Betonov]

Got my wireless headphones today, now available on skype (PM for adress)

[kranz]

now available on skype (PM for adress)
Perv:O:

[Betonov]

Perv:O:

Takes one to know one :O:

[Jimbuna]

Got my wireless headphones today, now available on skype (PM for adress)

A/S/L ?

[kranz]

A/S/L ?
:har:

[Betonov]

27/very rarely/chair

[Jimbuna]

:har:

:03:

27/very rarely/chair

You can look me up on Skype if you want, I'm regularly on with Steve.

jimbuna

[Gerald]

Got my wireless headphones today, now available on skype (PM for adress) Good news,now you can have all the read heads in the world,:up:

[Gerald]

Oops, a quick visit here,the job call :hmm2:

[Gerald]

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/28883188_zpsf9f5de0f.jpg

[Betonov]

Here it is, we finished the 300th Greenline today.

the link is in Slovene, I can be seen two times in the video :smug:

http://www.24ur.com/novice/gospodarstvo/slovenski-vodni-hibrid-gre-za-med.html


Short summary: 300 Greenlines sold, 40 new jobs, currently developing an even larger version, cake

[u crank]

^^^

Let the good times roll! :woot:

Nice looking boat. :salute:

[Jimbuna]

So they actually float :O:

Do they handle well in rough conditions because she seemed to be allowing a lot of spray over the cabin area? :hmm2:

[Betonov]

They are ocean worthy (on paper)


http://www.delo.si/assets/media/picture/20130222/Gospodarska__Delo_Foto_2013.9_hires.jpeg0.jpeg?rev =1

[Jimbuna]

On paper but what about the sea? :o

[Betonov]

A few of them were sold to the USA and they all made the crossing. I recall 2 of them were sent to South Africa and one to India. As long as there is no large storms they're capable.

[Gerald]

Nice boat, how long did it take to build her,:up:

[Herr-Berbunch]

No. 1 - is that Bernie Ecclestone addressing your company?

No. 2 - is that you checking out Subsim on the phone?

No. 3 - who is the brunette on the front row?

No. 4 - who is the blonde next to her?

:03:

[Gerald]

No. 1 - is that Bernie Ecclestone addressing your company?

No. 2 - is that you checking out Subsim on the phone?

No. 3 - who is the brunette on the front row?

No. 4 - who is the blonde next to her?

:03: No. 3 probably Bets special favorite,:D

[Betonov]

1: Thats Japec Jakopin, founder and owner, about 5 feet taller than ecclestone, one of the top world yacht designers and a cardiologist

2: No, wireless doesn't reach the testing pool

3: Barbara, the secretary at the office entrance (she's cool)

4: don't know, I don't like her

And it takes about two to three months to build her

[Jimbuna]

A few of them were sold to the USA and they all made the crossing. I recall 2 of them were sent to South Africa and one to India. As long as there is no large storms they're capable.

Impressive :cool:

[Jimbuna]

Is that Super Mario at front and centre? :03:

[swamprat69er]

How long is it?

What is the displacement?

How much money?

[Betonov]

Small one the Greenline 33 is 33 feet long and Greenline 40 is 40 feet long. In development is Greenline 50. Between €120 000 and €400 000, depends on the solar drive and interior.


My new ride :D

http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/644637_582847321727789_979627318_n.jpg



I'll miss my Clio, but I'll love the smooth ride of this little red bucket :D

[Gerald]

Very nice car, and now you can take your loved one on a ride....good weather too :up:

[Betonov]

Reminds me of something :hmmm:

http://web-assets.angrybirds.com/abcom/img/games/223/Icon_download_ab_223x223.png


:D


The weather is nice, yes :)

[Gerald]

Reminds me of something :hmmm:

http://web-assets.angrybirds.com/abcom/img/games/223/Icon_download_ab_223x223.png


:D


The weather is nice, yes :) You dress up in red, goes well with the car :rock: "not like the angry birds" :DL

[Jimbuna]

Reminds me of something :hmmm:

http://web-assets.angrybirds.com/abcom/img/games/223/Icon_download_ab_223x223.png


:D


The weather is nice, yes :)

A tomato on wheels :)

[Betonov]

:/\\!! :/\\!! :/\\!!:/\\!! :/\\!!

Thanks for reminding me Jim, gardening season will start in a week or so :sunny:

[Gerald]

So, when will the delivery of cherry schnapps come :hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

:/\\!! :/\\!! :/\\!!:/\\!! :/\\!!

Thanks for reminding me Jim, gardening season will start in a week or so :sunny:

No problem...any time :03:

[Gerald]

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/1595626_zps1afd3b27.jpg

candy.

[Betonov]

Looks like there will be no cherry schnaps in the near future :-?

The cherry tree is drying up because the roots were damaged when they contructed a sewer across our yard and the still has been unregistered with the customs and were no longer allowed to distill :nope:

But there's nothing to distill, all the trees in our orchard have dried up. We'll need to replant everything but it will take years for them to bear fruit again

[Jimbuna]

Looks like there will be no cherry schnaps in the near future :-?

The cherry tree is drying up because the roots were damaged when they contructed a sewer across our yard and the still has been unregistered with the customs and were no longer allowed to distill :nope:

But there's nothing to distill, all the trees in our orchard have dried up. We'll need to replant everything but it will take years for them to bear fruit again

Then make it so!!

http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/4782/makeitso776665.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/850/makeitso776665.jpg/)

[Betonov]

Way ahead of you.

April is phase 1

http://www.clarkforest.com/media/uploads/cat-421/chainsaw-equipment-header.jpg


Then I'll have until november to prepare the soil.

[Jimbuna]

Lots of work involved in that....looking forward to the crop yield :sunny:

[Gerald]

Looks like there will be no cherry schnaps in the near future :-?

The cherry tree is drying up because the roots were damaged when they contructed a sewer across our yard and the still has been unregistered with the customs and were no longer allowed to distill :nope:

But there's nothing to distill, all the trees in our orchard have dried up. We'll need to replant everything but it will take years for them to bear fruit again But you might have some in stock, it goes well too :cool:

[Jimbuna]

Way ahead of you.

April is phase 1

Then I'll have until november to prepare the soil.

You just go careful with that contraption...you might cut yersel :03:
http://www.gifs.net/Animation11/Jobs_and_People/Lumberjacks/Guy_with_chainsaw.gif (http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=animated+chainsaw&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=1N0sgOvEZCR2vM&tbnid=7LmO09SHaUHerM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.animationlibrary.com%2Fsc%2F2 88%2FLumberjacks%2F&ei=u0gzUZGQNKik0AX9hoDIAw&bvm=bv.43148975,d.d2k&psig=AFQjCNErgEEBvcAWsBNvx1-JUTxtSb0mZQ&ust=1362401819531472)

[Gerald]

Spring is here again with temperatures of at least plus 5, :yep:

[Betonov]

Spring is here again with temperatures of at least plus 5, :yep:

:yep:

Same here, the Galanthus (?) flowers are already blooming here

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/23/Galanthus_nivalis.jpg/600px-Galanthus_nivalis.jpg

(not my picture, to lazy to go to the garden)

[Herr-Berbunch]

Yep, Galanthus - we call them snowdrops in the UK.

[Gerald]

Same word in Sweden, in (Swedish Snödroppen) snowdrop, :)

[Betonov]

We call it Zvončki (small bells) or the other kind Kronce (small crowns)

[Gerald]

Do you have a photo to view? :)

[Betonov]

Tommorow, the sun is already setting and the pictures wont be well lit

[Gerald]

Tommorow, the sun is already setting and the pictures wont be well lit OK! :up:

[Jimbuna]

Tommorow, the sun is already setting and the pictures wont be well lit

Well this is the first week in a few month that I've stopped wearing a vest :)

[Herr-Berbunch]

Is it wrong to Superglue a crown back in to your own mouth?

It's still in 12 hours later. :yeah:

Well it's still not fallen out again. I obviously used too much glue as when I pushed it back on to the stump I got a really horrible taste of glue on my tongue, lips and the back of the crown. Pah, tasted bad. Taste has gone now though.

I've got a hammer, chisel, drill, superglue, all I need is a chair that leans right back and I've got my own dental surgery. Say 'Ahh'! :D

Five months later it's out again, I'll clean it up and dry it out and superglue it again. Saves a fortune at the sadist's, I mean dentist's.

Although I do need a dentist soon, I've got terrible toothache in a different part of my mouth. :cry:

[Betonov]

duct tape it I say

[Herr-Berbunch]

Might have to, I went to the drawer where it's kept and it was all solid :cry:

First thing on the shopping list for tomorrow: superglue

[nikimcbee]

duct tape it I say

Done!
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81XQ43oDnkL._SL1500_.jpg

What's your post address again HB?:haha:

[Betonov]

what in the bloody hell ????

Red Green would tape his ass on the back of the train

[nikimcbee]

what in the bloody hell ????

Red Green would tape his ass on the back of the train

If it solves HB's dental problems, I don't see any issues.

http://americanbostonterrierrescue.org/Eveline/Doctor.jpg (http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=Yuk5dFwaRnlA_M&tbnid=t1Be6YG1H6p2pM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanbostonterrierrescue.org%2 FBOD%2FVeterinarians.htm&ei=KcNxUdy5B-Kp2gW2mIDoBg&psig=AFQjCNEfdMjHHHMFUVh79fRrt5etI5DfVQ&ust=1366496405873125)

[Jimbuna]

Might have to, I went to the drawer where it's kept and it was all solid :cry:

First thing on the shopping list for tomorrow: superglue

When you get your next tube/bottle keep it in the fridge for a longer life span.

[Gerald]

Tommorow, the sun is already setting and the pictures wont be well lit Tommorow a photo of spring?

[Betonov]

rather not.

It's a gloomy rainy day :down:

[Jimbuna]

rather not.

It's a gloomy rainy day :down:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/c_jane24/Smileys/smilies%202/weathermanf3.gif http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/8150/weatherstorm1.gif (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/809/weatherstorm1.gif/)

[Mork_417]

http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/8150/weatherstorm1.gif (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/809/weatherstorm1.gif/)


That's funny!!! Can i steal that one? :D

[Gerald]

Give Jim a couple of beer so he gives rights to you, :cool:

[Betonov]

Never showed Suzane since I bought her

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/11927_606973562648498_1166127240_n.jpg


The damn thing has lower gas consumption than the Clio, with 30hp more :doh:

[Gerald]

Very nice she is, and I guess a little faster and so :yeah:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Quite clean, I take it she's not been off road yet?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbPERR2aybc

[Betonov]

Not a lot faster, but more torque. Climbs a hill with a forth gear when Clio needed to go into second.

She's been off-road tested, but not yet on an expedition :03:

[Gerald]

Good, you'll go off on a trip a bit further than just to work this year...:)

[Jimbuna]

That's funny!!! Can i steal that one? :D

Be my guest.

[Jimbuna]

Not a lot faster, but more torque. Climbs a hill with a forth gear when Clio needed to go into second.

She's been off-road tested, but not yet on an expedition :03:

Should blend in with the foliage anyway :)

[Gerald]

The car seems to have room for a large towel and so,:smug:

[Jimbuna]

Don't forget to add a tow rope :)

[Betonov]

Don't forget to add a tow rope :)

Good idea. Won't be long before someone calls me to drag them out of some ditch like I had to with the Clio

[Mork_417]

Give Jim a couple of beer so he gives rights to you, :cool:

Sounds like a deal, next meet up consider it done.

Be my guest.

Thank you sir. :salute:

[Jimbuna]

Good idea. Won't be long before someone calls me to drag them out of some ditch like I had to with the Clio

That's what I meant :yep:

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/6305/liaranimatedanimationli.gif

[Betonov]

I remember that one time, a friend of mine called me at one in the morning if I could drag his car out of a ditch.
So I went.
When I got there I was greeted by a gratefull friend and an angry woman :haha:
He told me he was going slow but her angry face and veeeery long skid marks told me he was running an impress-the-wench rally :haha: unfortunately for him he doesn't have my driving skills.
We never got the car out though. My car couldn't grip the dirt enough to pull him out.

[Jimbuna]

Best type of vehicle for off road driving :03:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2425/3994649953_66b5675e40.jpg (http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=breakdown+truck&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=bt51BuPI5QocGM&tbnid=H5HNVaFtedgLcM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickriver.com%2Fgroups%2F388 286%40N21%2Fpool%2Finteresting%2F&ei=GkB5UeHzE4qs0QX0kIHQBg&bvm=bv.45645796,d.d2k&psig=AFQjCNG5Q4J4C14KjP_yfCrdVxOvDrA4rg&ust=1366987139480967)

[Betonov]

Us in the Alpine region preffer the unimog :03:

http://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-w203/224360d1324118682-mercedes-trunk-tank-pick-up-trailer-unimog-unimog136.jpg

[Jimbuna]

You still need a winch and a hook :03:

[Oberon]

My Dads old Land Rover had a winch on it, came in useful during the snows of 90-91. :yep:

[Betonov]

Tested my car for some mountain roads. She handles quite nicely, altough the empty thump in the front right shock absorbers tells me something might need a check up :hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

Tested my car for some mountain roads. She handles quite nicely, altough the empty thump in the front right shock absorbers tells me something might need a check up :hmmm:

Just add another coil spring and she'll be right for another mud safari :03:

[Betonov]

Thinking about geting Suzuki Vitaras shock absorbers.
The engines are already interchangable :hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

Thinking about geting Suzuki Vitaras shock absorbers.
The engines are already interchangable :hmmm:

Honestly wasn't aware but sounds good....if you ever get to the UK I'll treat you to a ride in a 270bhp motor :up:

[Betonov]

Your sons Audi ?? :hmmm:

I'm not much of a speed freak (imagine mr. Bean on a roller coaster), I'd rather have a go with a 70hp Landy :D

[Jimbuna]

Your sons Audi ?? :hmmm:

I'm not much of a speed freak (imagine mr. Bean on a roller coaster), I'd rather have a go with a 70hp Landy :D

No, my mate has a 270bhp SUBARU IMPREZA.

This is the model my lad has:

http://www.deep-shine.co.uk/portfolio/pages/audi_a3_sline_white.html

[Mork_417]

Nice ride. :)

[Betonov]

An Impreza, very nice :D

I'll take that offer

[Gerald]

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/DSC00828_zps8c785bdd.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gasturbin/media/DSC00828_zps8c785bdd.jpg.html)

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/DSC00830_zps46db45b0.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gasturbin/media/DSC00830_zps46db45b0.jpg.html)

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/DSC00831_zps83d1cd4f.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gasturbin/media/DSC00831_zps83d1cd4f.jpg.html)

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/DSC00832_zpsb09b1968.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gasturbin/media/DSC00832_zpsb09b1968.jpg.html)

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/DSC00833_zps65b34655.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gasturbin/media/DSC00833_zps65b34655.jpg.html)

The propeller blades must be fixed to the shaft.

[Herr-Berbunch]

Seems like only the other day she was coming out the water for the winter.

[Gerald]

Yeah,right Tuesday is launching to the sea :)

[Betonov]

Very little fouling, nice.

[Gerald]

Thanks!

[Jimbuna]

Must plot a course and lie in wait at periscope depth on Tuesday :hmmm:

[Gerald]

You are welcome at one o'clock on Tuesday. It's getting late, job tomorrow with the mast and adjustments with the guard rail, and Winches.:)

[Gerald]

Good night, and sleep well.

[Jimbuna]

Nighty night.

[Gerald]

Now the boat bottom painted and the propeller in place :)

[Gerald]

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/7_73982a2d51_zps98276f15.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gasturbin/media/7_73982a2d51_zps98276f15.jpg.html)

In a week, you can pull out and sail.

[Jimbuna]

Blinded by the décor :dead:

[Gerald]

So the decor does not fit gentleman....:hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

Not for me anyway.

[Gerald]

Lucky, color is blue instead,(with teak) the photo is taken from the web,by the way :yep:

[Jimbuna]

Rgr that.

[Gerald]

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/img_0121_zpsed7f8911.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gasturbin/media/img_0121_zpsed7f8911.jpg.html)

This is more like the colors.

[Jimbuna]

Much better but Steve reckons pink is much more to his liking.

[Gerald]

Could be the light that reflects, not very pink, I do not like it any further, however now anyway everything down in the cockpit and place of GPS / Plot...so it is possible to sail herself now with the jib on the mast and sails in bow.

[Jimbuna]

SINK EM ALL!! http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/pirate.gif

[Gerald]

Goodnight,:Kaleun_Sleep:

[Jimbuna]

Thank the Lord http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/9425/praydl5rp5.gif

[Gerald]

ha.ha!

[Jimbuna]

LOL :)

[Betonov]

I wonder how much the gas would cost me on a Vendor-Jimbuna-HB round northern Europe roadtrip :hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

I wonder how much the gas would cost me on a Vendor-Jimbuna-HB round northern Europe roadtrip :hmmm:

Tap Vendor up for a lift in his boat....he can come and collect you then drop you off in the UK :yeah:

[Betonov]

I don't think my car would fit on the boat :hmmm:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Depends on if your car runs on petrol or schnapps. :hmm2:

[Betonov]

a 1998 petrol engine will run on anything flammable :O:

[Jimbuna]

I don't think my car would fit on the boat :hmmm:

Simple to sort...have him sail up the Humber then the Tyne.

[Sailor Steve]

I wonder how much the gas would cost me on a Vendor-Jimbuna-HB round northern Europe roadtrip :hmmm:
I don't know about petrol, but a visit like that will produce plenty of gas.

[Jimbuna]

I don't know about petrol, but a visit like that will produce plenty of gas.

That would depend on which curry they chose in Newcastle...Madras or Vindaloo :)

[Sailor Steve]

That would depend on which curry they chose in Newcastle...Madras or Vindaloo :)
I was actually thinking of a choice - that kind of gas or the kind produced by several blowhards talking to much. You know...hot air. :O:

[Jimbuna]

I was actually thinking of a choice - that kind of gas or the kind produced by several blowhards talking to much. You know...hot air. :O:

I've no idea what you might be alluding to :hmmm:

:shifty:

[Betonov]

Well, the roadtrip is a no-go

I'll save this year for a project of mine and finnaly rebuild the forrest hut on my property. I'll proably have to take a loan too :oops:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Simple to sort...have him sail up the Humber then the Tyne.

You wouldn't even have to go far up the Humber.

You'd do right to sort out our luxury lodge for us during our visit to you in a couple of years time. :P

[Jimbuna]

You wouldn't even have to go far up the Humber.

You'd do right to sort out our luxury lodge for us during our visit to you in a couple of years time. :P

A luxury lodge in South Tyneside is a tent on the beach :)

[Betonov]

Help grandma clean the house and I find this :o

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/943207_613430908669430_40793710_n.jpg

[Herr-Berbunch]

Well that takes some explaining. :hmmm:

Spy? Pawn in the Dear Leader's games? Blind auction on Ebay? Who knows?

Where are the usual suspects with their FEMA death camp nonsense? Why so many questions?

[Jimbuna]

Help grandma clean the house and I find this :o



Reminds me a little of this...from my fathers estate.

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/568/p1000206j.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/833/p1000206j.jpg/)

[Gerald]

Launch was on Tuesday, but before it became the base painting of hull and keel,greasing propeller pinning of this and new zinc anodes,here are some photo from those days,:cool:and the weather was summer perfect.

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/DSC00837_zpscf3d6b7f.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gasturbin/media/DSC00837_zpscf3d6b7f.jpg.html)

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/DSC00851_zps4f6fd501.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gasturbin/media/DSC00851_zps4f6fd501.jpg.html)

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/DSC00853_zpsd5efbd70.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gasturbin/media/DSC00853_zpsd5efbd70.jpg.html)

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/DSC00840_zps5b2f6087.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gasturbin/media/DSC00840_zps5b2f6087.jpg.html)

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/DSC00850_zps06f9cf3c.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gasturbin/media/DSC00850_zps06f9cf3c.jpg.html)

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/DSC00839_zpsfecf4979.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gasturbin/media/DSC00839_zpsfecf4979.jpg.html)

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/DSC00842_zps2a63f2fa.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gasturbin/media/DSC00842_zps2a63f2fa.jpg.html)

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/DSC00844_zpsea24761d.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gasturbin/media/DSC00844_zpsea24761d.jpg.html)

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/DSC00838_zps78fd188e.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gasturbin/media/DSC00838_zps78fd188e.jpg.html)

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/DSC00845_zpsea236c3a.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gasturbin/media/DSC00845_zpsea236c3a.jpg.html)

Continued....

[Jimbuna]

A torpedo boat....no, oh well http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/2822/yawnbigji2wt7.gif

[Gerald]

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/DSC00836_zps19a31821.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gasturbin/media/DSC00836_zps19a31821.jpg.html)

Time for launch.

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/DSC00855_zpsb7b14c0e.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gasturbin/media/DSC00855_zpsb7b14c0e.jpg.html)

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/DSC00856_zps95748598.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gasturbin/media/DSC00856_zps95748598.jpg.html)

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/DSC00857_zps15f74fe3.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gasturbin/media/DSC00857_zps15f74fe3.jpg.html)

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/DSC00859_zps34577a45.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gasturbin/media/DSC00859_zps34577a45.jpg.html)
Launching made.


On the way to the bridge.

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/DSC00860_zps3077e4d5.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gasturbin/media/DSC00860_zps3077e4d5.jpg.html)

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q764/gasturbin/DSC00862_zpse1bae14d.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/gasturbin/media/DSC00862_zpse1bae14d.jpg.html)

[Gerald]

A torpedo boat....no, oh well http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/2822/yawnbigji2wt7.gif Do you want it to be a mtb ok,go for it.

[Jimbuna]

Plenty of good sailing times ahead in the summer I suspect :sunny:

[Gerald]

Plenty of good sailing times ahead in the summer I suspect :sunny: Yes, that for sure :yep:

[Gerald]

Over the weekend promised 20 to 25 degrees, :sunny:

[Jimbuna]

A pretty good temperature so early in the year.

[Gerald]

A pretty good temperature so early in the year. Yes it is, usually is around 12-15 degrees, over Pentecost around 25 degrees :)

[Jimbuna]

Don't forget to pack your bikini :hmmm:

[STEED]

If breaking wind is a good thing then pass me that can of bake beans. :D

[Jimbuna]

If breaking wind is a good thing then pass me that can of bake beans. :D

If the weather is as good as forecast he'll need all the wind he can muster :)

[soopaman2]

Speaking of breaking wind...

If you take a large First Rate Ship of the line, took out all the cannon, and replaced the weight with crewmen, and extra bean rations.

I wonder if possibly you could sail against the wind?:hmmm:


Maybe that tactic would work better with a smaller frigate type like the USS Constitution.

Brits, put HMS Victory back in the water, and meet us off the coast of Greenland, bring alot of beans!

I challenge you to a duel!:haha:

[STEED]

Your on. :D

As long as I got a tube of soothing cream and a rubber glove. :rotfl2:

[Jimbuna]

LOL :)

[Betonov]

Hate to burst your bubble, but farting into the sails while standing on the said ship would do nothing. The force of the colective farts would cancel out the oposing force on the sails.
Like nothing would happen if the Coyote would put a fan on a wheeled surfboard :O:

Now, a batalion farting into a ship while standing in the dock, that just might work :hmmm:

[Betonov]

And almost forgot, here's a tip :D

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/3561_614772248535296_1094726745_n.jpg

[Gerald]

The sails must be in place and it is about 500km2, the mainsail and jib......so no beans here,a beer goes down more easy :)

[Jimbuna]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ax5ZIdFoW1U/SrnohvorRiI/AAAAAAAAXYY/o_Cv0exvKmY/s400/yacht-maltese-falcon-01.jpg (http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=yacht+funny&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=vvPH8_S6-lJ26M&tbnid=3gPytyz1PBM9UM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcuriousphotos.blogspot.com%2F2009 %2F09%2F100-million-maltese-falcon-yacht-28.html&ei=kL2QUfyvI7Dz0gXF_IGgCg&bvm=bv.46340616,d.d2k&psig=AFQjCNHCKWd5JjBRt755OOsHaL6JJDE5zg&ust=1368526221292213)

[Betonov]

[read in Richard Attenborough voice] And in these picture we see a rare glimpse of a wild Suzuki patiently waiting in the tall grass for prey to come by. It can stay motionless for days. Combined with their camoflage colors they are efficient ambush predators.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/936784_615144058498115_370773087_n.jpg

[Gerald]

Very good a new,fighting machine :)

[Gerald]

Up early goodnight! :Kaleun_Sleep:

[Jimbuna]

Hmm :hmmm:

[Gerald]

Hmm :hmmm: Pensive? Yes, some days you can be that :hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

Too old for that now...or so the boss tells me.

[Gerald]

Not at all old, in the best age as me :)

[Jimbuna]

I do believe your a few years younger...remember, I got out at 50.

[Gerald]

Right, two years between,so therefore, you're smart as a bear now, super wolf :)

[Jimbuna]

If only :88)

[Betonov]

PAYDAY :D

http://www.billionairebelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/scrooge-mcduck-swimming-in-money.jpeg

[Gerald]

PAYDAY :D

http://www.billionairebelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/scrooge-mcduck-swimming-in-money.jpegWhat do you do for the money :hmmm:

[Herr-Berbunch]

PAYDAY :D

Next Thursday for me. :cry:

[frau kaleun]

What do you do for the money :hmmm:

He works hard for it, honey. So you better treat him right.

[Gerald]

He works hard for it, honey. So you better treat him right. I give him an ice cream :know:

[kranz]

PAYDAY :D



sorry, i'm not impressed.

better tell us about (failed) dates.:haha:

[Jimbuna]

He works hard for it, honey. So you better treat him right.

Nice one :03:

[Gerald]

Easy boy, he does not feel good to talk about this stuff :cool:

[Jimbuna]

Neither does Donna Summer :)

[Gerald]

Neither does Donna Summer :) Comment was to Kranz,yep

[Betonov]

I don't think Kranz will like me the next few weeks :D

Pay raise, a car that works flawlessly, a hot redhead that I'm wokring on and a certain something in a few days I already hinted on

[Gerald]

I don't think Kranz will like me the next few weeks :D

Pay raise, a car that works flawlessly, a hot redhead that I'm wokring on and a certain something in a few days I already hinted onWhen the party starts, :Kaleun_Party:

[Betonov]

As soon as the last windmill part leaves our workshop in october/november.

I'll be pumping in hours by the truckloads, autumn comes I'll be a wealthy debt free man :D

[Gerald]

Free drinks on me :D

[Gerald]

What a good day :) Sailing soon

[Herr-Berbunch]

It's great to be debt free. :yeah:

It's quite hard work staying that way though, I'm doing alright.

[Gerald]

It's great to be debt free. :yeah:

It's quite hard work staying that way though, I'm doing alright.Congratulations to this decision, and livelihood,:)

[Jimbuna]

It's great to be debt free. :yeah:

It's quite hard work staying that way though, I'm doing alright.

Then the kids grow up :03:

[STEED]

Four months now, what bliss....:D

[kranz]

I read an article about Maddie McCann's case.
A Scotland Yard expert says that the chances to find her (after 6 years) are still as big as they were 24/48 hours after she had disappeared.
My sense of humor is pretty broad but that isn't even funny.

[Jimbuna]

I read an article about Maddie McCann's case.
A Scotland Yard expert says that the chances to find her (after 6 years) are still as big as they were 24/48 hours after she had disappeared.
My sense of humor is pretty broad but that isn't even funny.

Scotland Yard have made more inquiries recently and built up a list of a dozen or so potential suspects they feel should be investigated.

I believe said list is about to be sent to the Portuguese Police.

[STEED]

Worth every penny...:har:

I win. :D

[Jimbuna]

Worth every penny...:har:

I win. :D

Wrong thread perhaps? :hmmm:

[STEED]

Wrong thread perhaps? :hmmm:

No..:rotfl2:

[Herr-Berbunch]

I believe said list is about to be sent to the Portuguese Police.

I'd heard the Portuguese have no intention of reopening the case, no matter what is sent to them. :hmm:

[Jimbuna]

This mornings radio states Scotland Yard are sending people over there to interview said names on list....confusing I agree but what the outcome will be is anyone's guess.

[kranz]

Scotland Yard are sending people over there to interview said names on list....


I wouldn't be surprised if they wanted to question my parents who were on holidays in Algarve at the time she was kidnapped/murdered or w/e.:hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

I wouldn't be surprised if they wanted to question my parents who were on holidays in Algarve at the time she was kidnapped/murdered or w/e.:hmmm:

I can remember the 'Ripper Squad' visiting my mothers house whilst I was at work because my car was spotted a few days earlier in Derbyshire.

I was a serving Police Officer at the time :)

[Herr-Berbunch]

kranz - As long as you didn't gain a new sister on their return.

Whatever has happened to her will be unbearable for the family.

Jim - serving officer or not you could still have been either guilty yourself or a witness. I'm hoping it's not the former.

[Jimbuna]

kranz - As long as you didn't gain a new sister on their return.

Whatever has happened to her will be unbearable for the family.

Jim - serving officer or not you could still have been either guilty yourself or a witness. I'm hoping it's not the former.

Well hardly...Peter Sutcliffe was eventually convicted :doh:

[kranz]

kranz - As long as you didn't gain a new sister on their return.


I was always wondering why my dad sent me to buy a new padlock for our basement....:)

ok, enough jokes.:03:

[Betonov]

After working 60 hours in 4 days the model for the new Greenline 46 hull is complete. Bloody hell, that was some work



And here's the render of what the boat should be like
http://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/original_315685_f4CdEznRKXEZozTE7GDJPEaMY.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Nice looking boat...dimensions?

[Betonov]

Preliminary Standard Dimensions
Length overall 14,60 m (47'11")
Hull length 13,30 m (43'8")
Beam overall 4,80 m (15'9")
Draft loaded 1,10 m (3'7")
Displacement dry HT - D3 13.200 kg appr. (29.101 lbs)
Displacement dry FLY - D3 13.800 kg appr. (30.423 lbs)
Cabins 3 + salon
Max. Berths 6 + 2
Toilets/washrooms 2

Diesel engines max speed*
2x Volvo Penta D3-220 17 knots
2x Volvo Penta D4-300 20 knots
2x QSB 5.9-305 20 knots
2x QSB 5.9-380 23 knots
Diesel max range @ 7 kts 1000 nautical miles
Electric propulsion 60V 2x 14 kW
Generator 60V 2x 10 kW
Electric max speed 6 knots
Electric cruising speed 4 knots
Electric sailing range 20 nautical miles
Solar panels capacity up to 1,4 kW
Hybrid battery capacity @ 60V 46 kWh
E cat. B
Design J&J Design
Engineering, tooling and development Seaway

[Jimbuna]

Most impressive...would love one but a bit out of this pensioners price range I suspect :hmmm:

[Betonov]

Well, the GL 33 is about €150 000 :hmmm:

http://images.24ur.com/media/images/600xX/Jan2010/60400265.jpg?d41d

[Jimbuna]

I might just be able to afford one of her mooring ropes :)

[Betonov]

I can steal those for you :D

Already have 2m of anchor chain. Just in case I park my car in shady neighbourhoods

[Herr-Berbunch]

Already have 2m of anchor chain. Just in case I park my car in shady neighbourhoods


:o

http://englishrussia.com/images/anchor_crash/2.jpg

[Jimbuna]

I can steal those for you :D

Already have 2m of anchor chain. Just in case I park my car in shady neighbourhoods

Or to tie someone up with before they go sleeping with the fishes :)

[Gerald]

Good evening!

[Jimbuna]

Well it was :)

[Gerald]

How are you Jim? tomorrow skype?

[Jimbuna]

If I can talk after the dentist has finished with me.

[Gerald]

Hope he is kind to you, dentist are a must even if it stops, I have twice left himself before summer,yep.