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First Time Laning Next Weekend 10&11th
Topic Started: Apr 3 2010, 02:13 PM (959 Views)
Andy Andy
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Hi folks, I was thinking of trying to get out next weekend or the following week to get my truck into the lanes. Only thing is I don't know where any of them are and don't really know what I'm doing. Therefore I was wondering if any of you lot might wana come out and show me some easy lanes. Even better would be good for someone to ride shotgun with me to show me the correct gearing, paths, etc. So if anyone is feeling patient, fancies some time in the lanes and knows some easy routes then let me know. I've only met lee and fozzy so far so would like to meet more of you. P.s. I only have falken AT tyres with some wear so can't do thick mud. Also it's my only car so can't afford to trash it!
Hope some of you get back to me. Cheers.
Andy
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Red Oktober
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it would help if we knew roughly where you were .....

there's a couple of legal lanes on dartmoor.
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Andy Andy
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Good point! I live in Plymstock, so anywhere round here is accessible. Heard there's some good ones totnes way?
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Red Oktober
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i'm not sure about Totnes way (we're in Newton Abbot) .. i know there's a few around the Ashburton/Buckfastleigh area. (they can get a bit scratchy though)
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Andy Andy
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That's what I was tying to remember-buckfastleigh! I'm totally open though, a bit scratchy sounds fine, my bodywork is far from mint. Are you interested in going for a spin red? By the way I watched the video of you in the river earning your redoktober nickname, classic. Bet you were gutted though!
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Andy Andy
Apr 3 2010, 05:54 PM
That's what I was tying to remember-buckfastleigh! I'm totally open though, a bit scratchy sounds fine, my bodywork is far from mint. Are you interested in going for a spin red? By the way I watched the video of you in the river earning your redoktober nickname, classic. Bet you were gutted though!

gutted was an understatment ..... ..still we sorted it out and i'm still driving the same truck so it couldn't have been too bad :D

We're booked up till the start of may (play day on the 11th April, ...off on our jollies from the 26th April) ..so maybe plan something then ...
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Andy Andy
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Sounds cool red. Let me know if you wanna meet up for some laning when you're free. Glad the truck still works.

So anyone else free next weekend or following week days to show me what it's all about?
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steve bain
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hey matey.

i'm from totnes so could show you a few. afraid i'm at the same pay and play as carl (red oktober) so can't do new couple of weeks, but i could organise one for a months time or so. not much help, as i guess you wanna go out NOW NOW NOW with your new toy!!
i'll let you know. see if we can draga few folks out and make a day of it if your keen.

Steve
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Andy Andy
Apr 3 2010, 05:54 PM
That's what I was tying to remember-buckfastleigh! I'm totally open though, a bit scratchy sounds fine, my bodywork is far from mint. Are you interested in going for a spin red? By the way I watched the video of you in the river earning your redoktober nickname, classic. Bet you were gutted though!

he mite be red oktober but the trucks called the Beast
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Andy Andy
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Steve, that sounds great mate. In the next month some time would suit me well. I'd rather go out with people who know where's legal and can give me some tips than go get stuck in the mud down some illegal track for 3 hours! Been there done that!

Last call for any other takers next week before I quiet down and wAit for an offer next month? I have a perfectly able swb mk2 pajero auto, and had a Cherokee before so I'm not totally ignorant about 4x4s, just a bit! Lee, big nasty? Any takers?
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Andy Andy
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Oh annamarie, my truck has a nickname too! "ELBY".
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I'm sure we'll sort something out for you Andy :D :D

um ...why ELBY .. (or is it ahhhhh "ELBY alright) :lol:
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steve bain
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ha ha! good one. we'll sort you out chap. just busy at the moment. i know some good lanes round totnes. (and some even better ones thanks to big nasty) but leave them for a bit.

my landy is called 'that f**ck*n piece of s***, why did we buy it, its *uck*in brok again! that **c*in money pit piece of c*a*!, rusty piece of *oll*ck. why does stuff keep falling of it'. long, but catchy....
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supersurf
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sounds about right steve,
someone else calls there the same though,
:P :D :lol:
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Andy Andy
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Cheers guys, nice one!

As for why ELBY, nothing quite so witty I'm afraid. It's actually L.B. Because the wife and I think it's a little big car. From the outside it looks big, but inside not much more room than a fiesta!
Anyway I may have to think of a more butch name if we start hanging out. I like yours steve! Bloody genius!
See you round folks!
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hi andy, i'm at a loose end next week, dying to get my new truck dirty, i am willing to take you through a few gentle lanes next weekend, also have a mate with a poorly truck, i'm sure i could talk him into riding shotgun with you
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steve bain
Apr 4 2010, 12:49 AM
ha ha! good one. we'll sort you out chap. just busy at the moment. i know some good lanes round totnes. (and some even better ones thanks to big nasty) but leave them for a bit.

my landy is called 'that f**ck*n piece of s***, why did we buy it, its *uck*in brok again! that **c*in money pit piece of c*a*!, rusty piece of *oll*ck. why does stuff keep falling of it'. long, but catchy....

LMAO ..

that seems to be the most popular Landy owner vehicle name :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Andy Andy
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Hey franttic, sounds great. I assume you're talking about ecowarrior paul? He said you were itching to try out your new surf? My bro is in town from London next weekend so I'm sure he'd like to tag along as a passenger. I'm looking forward to it. How does Sunday sound to you?
Cheers mate!
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sunday is good for me, will contact you later in the week to arrange times etc
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eco-warrior
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yeah ideal guys its not the same without me old girl but im sure we'll have a laugh none the less am looking forward to meeting andy mate

catch u sunday if all goes well :thumbsup:
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