Not really much to report. Needless to say Rachel was indulged in Michelin Maps, Stacking Cooking Pans, Survival Guides and the like as Christmas presents. Me, I got a micro-towel – cool! Regarding the van, I have casually researched platform lifts and had a cursory dialogue with Anton at OEC. I’m wondering whether something alongContinue reading “Xmas stash report”
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We bought a Landrover Defender 130 Double Cab
Payment is going through for the LR 130 Chassis Crew Cab and all the paperwork should be with Roger Young Ltd to allow us to be owners of RR02 HAR from 1/3/10. Thanks to Debbie and Anthony at RY – they’ve been a big help and offered great service. (BTW – Our bank account nowContinue reading “We bought a Landrover Defender 130 Double Cab”
Build Update – It’s getting there!
On 5th October Anton wrote “The vehicle ramp was delivered to the engineering firm beginning of last week. Most of the parts have been drawn up ready for the water cutter. We have phoned them this morning for an update and will keep pestering them for final prices / timings. Paul and I have lookedContinue reading “Build Update – It’s getting there!”
Breakdown on the M5
So we were driving the Defender up today for our much looked forwards to Driver Training with Land Rover at Eastnor, but didn’t even get quite as far as Somerset before it lost power and we had to pull over onto the hard shoulder. Initially I thought it was a problem with the fuel lineContinue reading “Breakdown on the M5”
Departure booked
Sorry to have been neglecting the updates, but it’s been a bit hectic tying up a few loose-ends and coordinating everything to achieve our May departure date. Just today though (and forced by the rapidly diminishing accommodation options in Durban due to the Bank Holiday one suspects) things have become real. Shipping: The helpful DavidContinue reading “Departure booked”
Grease monkies
We had the first meeting tonight with Dave Webb to look at the maintenance schedule for the van, spares and my plan of action. Feel that we are now back on schedule with this and Dave is spending a couple of hours with me this Saturday to practice changing tyres and looking at brakes etc,Continue reading “Grease monkies”