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by Irishman
Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:10 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: O.K.Mud Hound how about this one
Replies: 1
Views: 558

O.K.Mud Hound how about this one

CATHOLIC HEART ATTACK A man suffered a serious heart attack and had open heart bypass Surgery. He awakened from the surgery to find himself in the care of Nuns at a Catholic Hospital. As he was recovering, a nun asked him questions regarding how he was going to pay for his treatment. She asked if he...
by Irishman
Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:09 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Ghost Story
Replies: 2
Views: 589

Ghost Story

Just pinched this one off the GARMAP forum This story happened a while ago in Brisbane and even though it sounds like an Alfred Hitchcock tale, it's true. John Bradford, a Sydney University student, was on the side of the road hitch hiking on a very dark night and in the midst of a storm. The night ...
by Irishman
Mon Sep 14, 2009 11:25 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Name Change
Replies: 2
Views: 740

Name Change

A young man walked into an agent's office in Hollywood and said, 'I want to be a movie star.' Tall, handsome and, with experience on Broadway, he had the right credentials. The agent asked, 'What's your name?' The guy said, 'My name is Penis van Lesbian.' The agent said, 'Sir, I hate to tell you, bu...
by Irishman
Mon Aug 31, 2009 1:33 pm
Forum: Out in Nature
Topic: Rare Hare
Replies: 2
Views: 1102

Rare Hare

Here is a pic of a rarely seen hare. The female of the species is particularly scarce.
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by Irishman
Sat Aug 22, 2009 5:09 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Sani Pass
Replies: 4
Views: 1091

Re: Sani Pass

It was on Nat Geo channel. I agree with Harold, they obviously had a second vehicle with them for the cameraman, and I thought it funny they didn't use it as a recovery vehicle
by Irishman
Sat Aug 22, 2009 9:25 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Sani Pass
Replies: 4
Views: 1091

Sani Pass

Did anyone watch that guy driving the Sani Pass on T.V. last night. His Landy first broke a half shaft, and then the drive shaft. Unfortunately the recovery vehicle was not a Toyota, looked like a Tata or something.They committed a cardinal sin and just hooked the tow strap over the tow ball.
by Irishman
Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:59 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: How long to boil the perfect hard-boiled egg?
Replies: 22
Views: 2039

Re: How long to boil the perfect hard-boiled egg?

I'm not allowed to cook hard boiled eggs. We used them for padkos, and after the first stop, we had to drive with the windows open :oops:
by Irishman
Fri Jul 24, 2009 9:49 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: World's Shortest Fairy Tale
Replies: 32
Views: 3406

Re: World's Shortest Fairy Tale

I don't know how this thread got on to the fart subject, but here is my favourite "fart" story Many years ago when I was a DC3 captain, we had a gadget called a fart snatcher fitted to the toilet. This was a venturi tube fitted outside the aircraft which caused a vacuum in the bowl of the ...
by Irishman
Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:12 am
Forum: Out in Nature
Topic: Crayfish in Paternoster??
Replies: 28
Views: 4943

Re: Crayfish in Paternoster??

I have been to Paternoster twice this week, and the usual crowd of crayfish sellers were no were to be seen so maybe the forum has had some effect.I can only repeat what others have said.Don't buy them. If you are caught with them it is not only a fine, they can confiscate your vehicle as well. Thos...
by Irishman
Sun Jul 05, 2009 10:57 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Cartwheeling
Replies: 1
Views: 560

Cartwheeling

Little Susie was good at doing cartwheels. She told her mother how the boys at school loved to watch her. He mother told her not to do that ,as all the boys wanted to see were her panties. Susie replied. I'm not stupid Ma, I know that. That's why I hide them in my schoolbag.
by Irishman
Tue Jun 23, 2009 5:21 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Ride On Tyre Protection
Replies: 3
Views: 710

Re: Ride On Tyre Protection

Thanks for the info Mad Dog. To give them their due they say on the site that it will nor work with sidewall damage.
Ron.
by Irishman
Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:12 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Ride On Tyre Protection
Replies: 3
Views: 710

Ride On Tyre Protection

Has anyone tried this stuff. If it works it is the thing for overlanders, or your ordinary car. I always have the fear of a puncture, deliberately caused or not, when passing an informal settlement, or on a dangerous corner. On the web site www.ride-on.co.za it sounds great, but there is no mention ...
by Irishman
Fri Jun 12, 2009 9:39 am
Forum: Out in Nature
Topic: Langebaan area discussed on 50/50
Replies: 15
Views: 2489

Re: Langebaan area discussed on 50/50

Sorry Shaakir, I've never caught a fish in my life.The company I ran in Walvis Bay had a fishing competition every year which I was barred from, because as soon as I pitched up on the beach all the fish cleared off. I was only allowed to present the prizes.
:crazy:
Ron
by Irishman
Fri Jun 12, 2009 9:23 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Hot Shot!
Replies: 8
Views: 1166

Re: Hot Shot!

I remember a few years ago there was a bakkie that got a wide bearth in Capetown. It said on the back "this bakkie is being driven by a blind man". The cops made him take it off. The guy had a venetian blind company. :lol:
by Irishman
Thu Jun 11, 2009 3:25 pm
Forum: Out in Nature
Topic: Langebaan area discussed on 50/50
Replies: 15
Views: 2489

Re: Langebaan area discussed on 50/50

Rich, you got the definition wrong. an ex is a has been, and a spurt is a drip under pressure
Ron.
by Irishman
Tue Jun 09, 2009 5:45 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: My new address for speed fines
Replies: 0
Views: 441

My new address for speed fines

Speedfine.jpg
The car in the pic has a CY numberplate. Who lives in Bellville?
by Irishman
Sun Jun 07, 2009 9:54 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Stupid People
Replies: 20
Views: 2173

Re: Stupid People

Someone at the Cape Times or News24 is monitoring our web site. In News24 this morning it has been changed to beforeit collapsed. I copied and pasted it so I didn,t change it.
ron.
by Irishman
Sat Jun 06, 2009 1:23 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Stupid People
Replies: 20
Views: 2173

Re: Stupid People

No Muddy dogs allowed in either :thumbdown:
by Irishman
Sat Jun 06, 2009 12:59 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Stupid People
Replies: 20
Views: 2173

Re: Stupid People

Allan, here is one from this mornings Cape times CT building collapses 2009-06-06 11:51 Cape Town - About 70 people had to evacuate a 110-year-old building in Salt River, Cape Town before it collapsed due to heavy rains early on Saturday, city disaster management said. "The residents of the dou...
by Irishman
Wed May 27, 2009 10:00 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: SQUEEKY CLEAN ONES
Replies: 4
Views: 1011

Re: SQUEEKY CLEAN ONES

Hey Scorpion, could I have your mothers e-mail address?
by Irishman
Wed May 27, 2009 9:52 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Replace bench seat with single seats
Replies: 16
Views: 2986

Re: Replace bench seat with single seats

I fitted Cressida seats, only two holes to drill. The center consul is from Midas R190
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Ron.
by Irishman
Sun May 24, 2009 11:31 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Childs Prayer
Replies: 2
Views: 646

Childs Prayer

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by Irishman
Sun May 24, 2009 9:27 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Old Folks
Replies: 4
Views: 956

Old Folks

An old well dressed guy walks in to a night club, and starts chatting up a blond.
His opening line is "tell me, do I come here often"
by Irishman
Wed May 20, 2009 10:32 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: First aid kit
Replies: 66
Views: 23714

Re: First aid kit

Most of the stuff you have in your first aid box has expiry dates, but my chemist says that is only for legal reasons. The ointments don't stop working just becausei the date expires. One very useful item is a packet of condoms, they have a million uses apart from the obvious. You can actually boil ...
by Irishman
Mon May 18, 2009 9:17 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: New Seat Belt Law
Replies: 4
Views: 688

Re: New Seat Belt Law

Morning Eric, not yet I'm waiting for the sale of my house to come through.
Ron.
by Irishman
Sun May 17, 2009 11:28 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: New Seat Belt Law
Replies: 4
Views: 688

New Seat Belt Law

This new seat belt law has reduced accidents by 45%
As researched by the Motorhome Club.
Ron.









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by Irishman
Sun May 17, 2009 10:42 am
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: GPS
Replies: 5
Views: 1484

Re: GPS

The Voice site is definitely working now. It is www.nav-voices.co.uk. If you google it it will come up right away. Just put in nav-voices in the google search.
Ron.
by Irishman
Sun May 17, 2009 10:32 am
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: GPS
Replies: 5
Views: 1484

Re: GPS

Hi Guys, I found that site on Garmap forum, I'll go back and see if I can find it again,
Ron
by Irishman
Fri May 15, 2009 5:29 pm
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: GPS
Replies: 5
Views: 1484

GPS

Are you fed up with that terrible woman that gives you directions. There is one in Afrikaans using some dolly birds voice, but if you go to www.nav-voices.co.uk. there are lots of voices to download. I have put Ossie Osbourne on my Nuvi. I deliberately take a wrong turning just to get him upset. He ...
by Irishman
Fri May 15, 2009 10:03 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Coincidence
Replies: 2
Views: 717

Coincidence

Subject: Coincidence? Don't know if this is just a sick coincidence , but.... 2007 - Chinese year of the Chicken - Bird Flu Pandemic devastates parts of Asia 2008 - Chinese year of the Horse - Equine Influenza decimates Australian racing 2009 - Chinese year of the Pig - Swine Flu Pandemic kills hund...
by Irishman
Fri May 15, 2009 9:55 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: For Eric
Replies: 32
Views: 2983

Re: For Eric

Why did you take your dog to the hospital for x-rays. I take mine to the vet :?:
Ron.
by Irishman
Sat Apr 25, 2009 9:53 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Old Folk
Replies: 32
Views: 2379

Re: Old Folk

I might be repeating my self here. I can't remember :roll: Old married couple in their nineties. The husband dies, and the wife decides she can't live without him, so she decides to commit suicide, by shooting herself through the heart. To make sure she didn't suffer she rang her doctor to check exa...
by Irishman
Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:31 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Holdup
Replies: 7
Views: 1273

Holdup

You guys seen this one yet A driver is stuck in a traffic jam on the Ben Schoeman Highway. Nothing is moving. Suddenly a man knocks on the window. The driver rolls down his window and asks, : "What's going on?" "Terrorists have kidnapped Zuma, Winnie , Dr Manto and Mugabe . They're as...
by Irishman
Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:50 am
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: 2-Way Radios
Replies: 125
Views: 81517

Re: 2-Way Radios

Surprise, Ivy kicks the bucket, and I got my licence, after a year of waiting.
Ron.
by Irishman
Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:41 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: SFA seats
Replies: 24
Views: 3121

Re: SFA seats

Ronnie has Camray seats
by Irishman
Fri Apr 10, 2009 9:29 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Unbefreakinglievable!!
Replies: 36
Views: 3252

Re: Unbefreakinglievable!!

If you listen to the engine you can tell that it a radio control model. The "smoke" also gives it away.
Ron.
by Irishman
Sat Mar 28, 2009 11:03 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Bull Bars
Replies: 4
Views: 1198

Re: Bull Bars

Hey Andy, I thought it might be to stop them tying the sheep to the bullbar :twisted:
by Irishman
Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:54 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Bull Bars
Replies: 4
Views: 1198

Bull Bars

I just read an article that said bullbars were banned in Australia. How do they push the Kangaroos out of the way?
Ron.
by Irishman
Thu Mar 19, 2009 11:34 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Where do I find body parts?
Replies: 6
Views: 973

Re: Where do I find body parts?

Any dump near a hospital has lots of body parts lying around.
by Irishman
Thu Mar 19, 2009 11:25 am
Forum: Out in Nature
Topic: Fire on Table Mountain
Replies: 8
Views: 1789

Re: Fire on Table Mountain

I read an article by some Prof in News24 this morning, who said the fynbos on the mountain was nine years old and should have been burnt long ago.Also the proteas were dying out because they couldn't pop there seeds for years. When the winter rains come it will be all beautiful again. I wonder what ...
by Irishman
Thu Mar 19, 2009 11:13 am
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: 2-Way Radios
Replies: 125
Views: 81517

Re: 2Way Radios

Guys, whichever you chose go the ORRA route. I got the licence forms from Eric, sent them in, got an acknowledgement of receipt, but a year later I still haven't got a licence, I haven't got a gun licence either :evil:
This sort of service makes one tempted to break the law.
Ron.
by Irishman
Wed Mar 11, 2009 1:00 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Suicide
Replies: 0
Views: 610

Suicide

This old lady's husband died at the age of 95, she was 92 and decided she would commit suicide as she missed him so much.She got out her husbands old service pistol, and thought should she shoot herself in the head, or the heart. She decided to shoot herself in the heart as It wouldn't be so messy. ...
by Irishman
Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:49 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: lotto
Replies: 3
Views: 616

lotto

This couple fought like cat and dog, but couldn't afford a divorce. In one argument the husband said if he wins the Lotto he will give her half, and she can clear off. The wife agreed with this, and low and behold one day he walks in and says he won the lotto. The wife demands her half. No problem s...
by Irishman
Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:34 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Going to the dogs
Replies: 16
Views: 1790

Re: Going to the dogs

We did a Jack Russell survey some time ago, and it was amazing how many people have JR's Remember?
Ron.
by Irishman
Tue Feb 24, 2009 1:12 pm
Forum: Out in Nature
Topic: Strange beast
Replies: 2
Views: 1016

Strange beast

I have finally identified the strange beast I saw on the road to Trekos. It was a Watermuishond. My doctor who lives at Swartreit identified it.He has seen only one, and he has lived there for 30 years. Neil my doctor told me there is lots of shullduddery over Trekos.It is rumoured that the land own...
by Irishman
Thu Feb 19, 2009 8:14 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Breaking SFA Hand Brakes (Breaks)
Replies: 69
Views: 10344

Re: Disfunctional SFA Hand Brake - Not a Given!

My lux failed the roadworthy because of the hand brake. I took it to a Toyota fundi who said it was a weak point with the SFA's, and requires regular adjustment. He took some coarse emery paper, used it on the drum and the pads. I then drove carefully back to the test center, not using brakes(it was...
by Irishman
Wed Feb 18, 2009 11:40 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: One for Eric
Replies: 22
Views: 7248

One for Eric

We've all seen this before -----but just to remind ourselves how tough we really are!!!!! For all you grumpy old men and women to nod your heads in agreement with........................ CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL MY FRIENDS WHO WERE BORN IN THE 1930's,1940's, 50's, 60's and 70's! First, we survived be...
by Irishman
Tue Feb 17, 2009 8:49 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: JUST FOR THE JOKE 2009
Replies: 54
Views: 4003

Re: JUST FOR THE JOKE 2009

As an Irishman, I can understand the joke perfectly. He just happened to find a parking place in the nick of time :|
Ron.
by Irishman
Tue Feb 03, 2009 2:33 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: A\C vs Open Window
Replies: 16
Views: 1854

Re: A\C vs Open Window

All modern cars are tested in a wind tunnel to get drag to a minimum, so opening the window at any speed will increase the drag causing more fuel consumption. The modern rotary type aircons use much less power than the old compressor type, so for the price of a couple of liters of petrol you stay co...
by Irishman
Thu Jan 29, 2009 8:05 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: ABBREVIATIONS/AFKORTINGS
Replies: 15
Views: 2291

Re: ABBREVIATIONS/AFKORTINGS

What about SNAFU which originated in the second world war and applies to lots of things in SA not least our government. Situation Normal All "Fouled" Up
Ron.
by Irishman
Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:01 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Unwanted visitors
Replies: 6
Views: 1115

Re: Unwanted visitors

Neil, you drive an armoured bakkie already, what more do you need.
Ron.
by Irishman
Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:47 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Unwanted visitors
Replies: 6
Views: 1115

Unwanted visitors

Hi guys, I think you might like this one, it's a true story My wife's family are all in New Zealand, and one rather obnoxious cousin wanted to come and visit us. They asked the usual questions about S.A. security etc. I told them it wasen't bad, but they would be issued with a 9mil pistol at Jan Smu...
by Irishman
Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:09 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Garmin
Replies: 27
Views: 3314

Re: Garmin

T4A can be bought in pieces, you don't have to buy the whole lot at once. I bought the Western Cape bit for about R100. If I want to wander further afield I can buy the next bit.
Ron.
by Irishman
Tue Jan 20, 2009 9:03 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Garmin
Replies: 27
Views: 3314

Re: Garmin

Andy, go to www.garmap.co.za and you can get all the info you require on their forum. This forum is the busiest forum on the net, after this one of course
Ron.
P.S forget the tom tom
by Irishman
Sat Jan 03, 2009 10:07 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Botswana Around the Delta December 08
Replies: 9
Views: 2337

Re: Botswana Around the Delta December 08

Yes Dawie, I go with Eric. I think Leisure Wheels would definitely go for it (no pun intended)
Ron.
by Irishman
Sat Jan 03, 2009 6:21 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Botswana Around the Delta December 08
Replies: 9
Views: 2337

Re: Botswana Around the Delta December 08

Wonderful article Dawie, and the pic's are excellent. I reckon you could get it published in Go! no problem. I bet your outlaws will live on this story for years, if the people in the U.K. believe them!
Ron.
by Irishman
Sat Jan 03, 2009 3:49 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: New bucket seats for 89 DC
Replies: 11
Views: 2286

Re: New bucket seats for 89 DC

Hi Eric, If you could check the width for me. I have only 170mm to play with. In the mean time I have fitted the cheapie R99 from Midas.
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Thanks,
Ron.
by Irishman
Sat Jan 03, 2009 8:57 am
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: New bucket seats for 89 DC
Replies: 11
Views: 2286

Re: New bucket seats for 89 DC

Eric, I contacted Hi-Fi Corp, and the idiot of a salesperson said he had never heard of the central consul fridge unit. Outdoor Warehouse has them at R599 on sale, but it won't fit between the seats. It is 420x300x200 if anyone wants to check if they have enough room. I have only 170mm I got a non f...
by Irishman
Wed Dec 24, 2008 9:24 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Common problems with SFA HiLux?
Replies: 115
Views: 112303

Re: Common problems with SFA HiLux?

The only problem with my '91 model is that it keeps getting me into trouble. I bought Swambo a bottle of perfume for Christmas. 300 bucks !! for a spoonful of what looks like brake fluid. I bought my lux a set of rear springs for 3000 bucks, and now I am accused of loving "That dirty great truc...
by Irishman
Sun Dec 14, 2008 1:18 pm
Forum: Trail Reports
Topic: Takbok 13 Dec 2008 - Feedback Report
Replies: 70
Views: 6304

Re: Takbok 13 Dec 2008 - Feedback Report

Nice video Thys.
Ron.

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