Women are definitely from Venus
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Women are definitely from Venus
I need to share something with some like minded folk who could possibly sympathise with me. So I've been spending a lot of time on the Lux getting her ready for short and long bush trips. The list is endless as you all know, RTT, Alu canopy, dual Battery, etc etc etc. The Girlfriend is very keen on the outdoors ( and both being Honorary Rangers)and has enjoyed helping me buy all the lekker stuff from Tentco etc to get the lux ready for the future trips
The time has come for a trip , we off to do a duty in a rustic bush camp in KNP which is one of our fund raising events. There are absolutely no facilities so it's ideal to take the lux with all the goodies packed, including gas shower and water tank.
Anyway so you can appreciate my excitement and prospect of getting to use the Lux and all the toys I've accumulated that have cost a small fortune over the years.
Guess what the GF suggests last night...... She says Dear why don't we go with Louis in his LANDROVER to Kruger as it will be cheaper to share the cost of fuel etc!
I am still speechless !!!
The time has come for a trip , we off to do a duty in a rustic bush camp in KNP which is one of our fund raising events. There are absolutely no facilities so it's ideal to take the lux with all the goodies packed, including gas shower and water tank.
Anyway so you can appreciate my excitement and prospect of getting to use the Lux and all the toys I've accumulated that have cost a small fortune over the years.
Guess what the GF suggests last night...... She says Dear why don't we go with Louis in his LANDROVER to Kruger as it will be cheaper to share the cost of fuel etc!
I am still speechless !!!
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Re: Women are definitely from Venus
She want to save so you can buy more goodies for your lux
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Re: Women are definitely from Venus
time for a trade in, me thinks ....
NOT of the Lux though !
NOT of the Lux though !
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Re: Women are definitely from Venus
Wanted to say the same thing, then thought do not be rude.ChrisF wrote:time for a trade in, me thinks ....
NOT of the Lux though !
Sorry agree with Chris, I would rather stay at home
Not all those who wander are lost!
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Re: Women are definitely from Venus
i would rather gargle with wasps than sit in a LANDROVER for 10 hours as a passenger. I also don't want to be laughed at standing next to the road with my hands full of oil!!
Tarquin I like your idea of saving the money for more goodies but I just don't think I could bring myself to betray my beloved Hilux!
Tarquin I like your idea of saving the money for more goodies but I just don't think I could bring myself to betray my beloved Hilux!
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Re: Women are definitely from Venus
wazungu wrote:i would rather gargle with wasps than sit in a LANDROVER for 10 hours as a passenger. I also don't want to be laughed at standing next to the road with my hands full of oil!!
Tarquin I like your idea of saving the money for more goodies but I just don't think I could bring myself to betray my beloved Hilux!
Not all those who wander are lost!
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Re: Women are definitely from Venus
Maybe she wants you to save the money for a RING... :evil: :evil: :evil:
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Re: Women are definitely from Venus
Let her go with in the LR.
You just follow as a backup vehicle in your Hilux and let her experience first hand as to why it
was a bad idea to go with them in the first place. Then you can reap the rewards and gloat at the same time
You just follow as a backup vehicle in your Hilux and let her experience first hand as to why it
was a bad idea to go with them in the first place. Then you can reap the rewards and gloat at the same time
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Re: Women are definitely from Venus
The ring is the most expensive item to buy, you land up paying for it for the rest of your life.
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Re: Women are definitely from Venus
deposit is cheap ... damn payments just keep going on and on and on ....Aquanaut wrote:The ring is the most expensive item to buy, you land up paying for it for the rest of your life.
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Re: Women are definitely from Venus
Now that's an idea Kevin ! Do you think I should let her get into the Hilux after the first or third breakdown ?4x4BEES wrote:Let her go with in the LR.
You just follow as a backup vehicle in your Hilux and let her experience first hand as to why it
was a bad idea to go with them in the first place. Then you can reap the rewards and gloat at the same time
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Re: Women are definitely from Venus
Don't be cruel
After the second time she will see it's more fun in the Hilux
After the second time she will see it's more fun in the Hilux
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Re: Women are definitely from Venus
just show her this thread ....wazungu wrote:Now that's an idea Kevin ! Do you think I should let her get into the Hilux after the first or third breakdown ?4x4BEES wrote:Let her go with in the LR.
You just follow as a backup vehicle in your Hilux and let her experience first hand as to why it
was a bad idea to go with them in the first place. Then you can reap the rewards and gloat at the same time
as sy saam lag is sy trou materiaal.
MAYBE we are a bit hasty .... MAYBE she wants to save money for another 4x4 trip ....
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Re: Women are definitely from Venus
With a lot of trepidation and a a Rose pot plant in hand I came home and showed her the thread , sy het lekker ge lag ( sy is a boeremeisie not a rooineck like me) so I was very relieved. I just think woman think differently to us and look at things in a more practical manner sometimes,( esp this one).
Our joy of a trip is not only the trip but the preparation and seeing our own efforts and handy work put to work.especially in a Hilux!!
So tonight I'm hopefully not on the couch.
PS I just came inside from stripping the gear lever out as I need to change the bushes and there were no grumbles so I'm safe I think
Our joy of a trip is not only the trip but the preparation and seeing our own efforts and handy work put to work.especially in a Hilux!!
So tonight I'm hopefully not on the couch.
PS I just came inside from stripping the gear lever out as I need to change the bushes and there were no grumbles so I'm safe I think
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Re: Women are definitely from Venus
When your road comes to an end ...... you need a HILUX!.
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
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Re: Women are definitely from Venus
Now go and buy that ring, before someone else does!