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What does everyone here do besides Unimogs?
By: njc110381 Date: February 27, 2013, 2:42 am
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I was thinking the other day, what do all you Mog folk do with
your trucks? And when you're not in them what do you like to do
with yourselves?
My hobbies are shooting and playing pool. I also try to
volunteer for our local wildlife trust now and again to keep one
of their reserves looking nice.
As a job I'm a landscaper, so patios, fences etc and a bit of
gardening too. I like tree felling - would have got into arb
work if I wasn't completely scared out of my mind when I get
more than 10' off the ground! I'm a bit of a tool perv too
apparently. or at least that's what the mrs says when I buy yet
another piece of kit that I don't really need just because it
looks fun! :D
What do you guys do with yourselves?
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Re: What does everyone here do besides Unimogs?
By: casto Date: February 27, 2013, 12:32 pm
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Well my truck is a proper working truck. She's out with a
chipper on her, or in fields with a 5ft topper.
I'm same as u, doing landscaping and tree work, hoping to expand
to field work.
I'm self employed so I work when the work comes in. I used to
play hockey every weekend for a local club (about 2-3 games a
weekemd) then got into my landys so go around green lanes or
fixing my mates! Otherwise i'll eat and drink and have a laugh.
i'm a simple lad lol :P
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Re: What does everyone here do besides Unimogs?
By: njc110381 Date: February 27, 2013, 1:30 pm
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I'd be interested to hear how well the field work grows in the
future, and what you've done to achieve it. I'd quite like to
lean a bit more in that direction but haven't got the first idea
where to start or what rates to charge?
My playing pool pretty much comes down to enjoying a few drinks
and some good food. The pool comes second to the whisky that's
for sure, and I'm never that good by the end of the night!
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Re: What does everyone here do besides Unimogs?
By: casto Date: February 27, 2013, 1:54 pm
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Yeah I'm going 2 try doing a full paddock service. Fencing,
topping, spraying, airation so on. I'm looking at flails as a
tipper isn't as good. To be fair if u make money then its all
good ;D
Well if u come to a show bring a bottle of whiskey with u ;D I
enjoy camping too, i've beem to a few landy shows with a couple
of groups. My pool is good at pint 3 but screwed b4 or after
:-\
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Re: What does everyone here do besides Unimogs?
By: Villager Date: February 27, 2013, 2:44 pm
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I have to play on a decent sized table to be any good at pool,
it also helps if ive had a few ;D
we tend to go offroading with the mogs and attend classic
rallies. and the odd paddock or tree job. the little orange 411
we use to collect timber
for hobbies i go offroading... shooting, working on unimogs.
i also have a vauxhall combo C with an 800 watt 12 inch
subwoofer , 2 240 watt 6x9's (all this into one built in box
acting as bulk head, these are driven by a 720 watt amp and a
200 watt dpx404u head unit. then in the doors i have 2 100 watt
16.5's and 2 tweeters with passive crossovers 8), all of this
is kenwood, except the 6x9s which will be eventually. you can
find the build thread here
HTML http://vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/index.php?threads/the-corsa-combo-project-worlds-slowest.315690/
So basically anything to do with cars. i also enjoy cycling and
rugby.
Job wise i run a Biomass heating company with my dad, originally
i wanted to work in the forestry industry but then we started
the biomass business and really enjoy it, ive also learnt a lot
about heating systems. heres our website
HTML http://www.everlastenergy.co.uk/
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Re: What does everyone here do besides Unimogs?
By: casto Date: February 27, 2013, 2:57 pm
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B[quote author=Villager link=topic=52.msg405#msg405
date=1361997882]
i also have a vauxhall combo C with an 800 watt 12 inch
subwoofer , 2 240 watt 6x9's
[/quote]
U hear him before u see him! :o :D
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Re: What does everyone here do besides Unimogs?
By: Villager Date: February 27, 2013, 3:04 pm
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[quote author=casto link=topic=52.msg406#msg406 date=1361998632]
B[quote author=Villager link=topic=52.msg405#msg405
date=1361997882]
i also have a vauxhall combo C with an 800 watt 12 inch
subwoofer , 2 240 watt 6x9's
[/quote]
U hear him before u see him! :o :D
[/quote]
I have the ability to disable the sub box completely and even
remove it :D all it takes is to unplug it and lift it out,
youll see if you read the thread :) but yes, it does make the
van vibrate and rattle 8) ;D but i turn it down when i go
through towns and villages, only motorways i have it loud really
:)
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Re: What does everyone here do besides Unimogs?
By: 411mog Date: February 27, 2013, 3:40 pm
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The biomass thing sounds good. Do you burn wood chip that you
make or are you buying the purpose made pellets.
I looked into biomass as an option for my place, bud decided
that storing the fuel would be a waste of unimog garage space.
As for me, I work for myself doing TDI engine and gearbox
conversions on VW transporters. It keeps me busy and I enjoy
travelling so the campervan live style suits me well.
I'm not really much into the pub culture, but enjoy the great
out doors and spend as much time as I can visiting places both
near and far, UK and abroad.
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Re: What does everyone here do besides Unimogs?
By: Villager Date: February 27, 2013, 4:01 pm
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the boilers we supply can burn woodchips, rape straw,
miscanthus, pellets, and more and you can change the fuel by the
press of a couple of buttons.
i dont do pubs much either, i much prefer camping, with a fire
and barbecue. and i'll have a couple of beers at the same time
:)
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Re: What does everyone here do besides Unimogs?
By: njc110381 Date: February 28, 2013, 3:58 pm
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[quote author=casto link=topic=52.msg404#msg404 date=1361994855]
Well if u come to a show bring a bottle of whiskey with u ;D
[/quote]
Bring a bottle... What just one? And you want me to share it? :o
What's your preference? A Scottish whisky - personally I like
Glenmorangie, or maybe Singleton if I fancy something sweet and
mild, or would you prefer Whiskey with an E in it... Jamesons or
maybe JD?
It sounds like we're all outdoor sorts. What sort of shooting do
you do Brian? That's probably by far my biggest obsession in
life!
I'm sure a meet would go really well with a group of like minded
folk. All I'd have to bring is a couple of bottles of malt so
there's plenty to go around and a box of matches to turn that
combo van into a camp fire! ;D
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