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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Xfigio on January 31, 2013, 07:48:58 PM
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As we're looking forward to upgrading from the tent to a Jayco eagle/swan, the one issue that worries us is the effects of sex on what amounts to a glorified sea-saw. Our worry is that if we're on one end, and the kids are in another, is the whole thing going to rock too and fro, or do the stabiliser legs keep it all level?
This may sound daft, but it's a real question, as this is certainly one of the parts of camping we get to enjoy, away from the stress of normal life. Our kids aged between 8 and 13 understand about these things, and while we're discrete, and wait till the kids are asleep, we don't want them to wake up and realise what's going on :-[
Any thoughts or comments would be welcome.
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Often the camp shops have 2 & 3 man tents on special................. guess what kids, ya's are sleeping out tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Yep, our kids have tents!
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Hahahahaha ROFL..... You know what they say about small things?
Well Nomad you just made my night!
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Just a quick Q to the OP.
Are we discussing this situation in relation to relations within a caravan park environment or are we looking at camping in the bush (no pun intended)
Cheers Nomad.
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Not sure how hard you go, but I don't think the ply under the bed will hold up to well after a couple of hours :D First thing I would be doing is reinforcing it :cheers:
BD
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By the way :worthles:
;D
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IMO the need to keep it 'quiet' can heighten the effect... just sayin'.
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Not sure how hard you go, but I don't think the ply under the bed will hold up to well after a couple of hours :D First thing I would be doing is reinforcing it :cheers:
BD
A couple of hours.... ;D, c'mon John, I timed you last at tolmie you Weren't that long!!
Swannie
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A couple of hours.... ;D, c'mon John, I timed you last at tolmie you Weren't that long!!
Swannie
;D Bloody Bundy does it to me everytime, I could have sworn it was at 2-3 hrs worth >:D
Ill be back in a second just gunna grab a six pack from the fridge and sit back :cheers:
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Slow and steady wins the race! As long as you're not giving your best John Holmes impression and have the legs down you'll be fine ;D
If you hear the pots and pans rattling slow down!
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What was that mid 70's song......
http://youtu.be/Fz1ex78QeQI (http://youtu.be/Fz1ex78QeQI)
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Slow and steady wins the race! As long as you're not giving your best John Holmes impression and have the legs down you'll be fine ;D
If you hear the pots and pans rattling slow down!
Surely, there isn't enough room in the end of a Jayco for 'legs up'! :D
Seriously though, Turbojohn has summed it up.
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Just change the game...........
Go from mummies and daddies to married couple with kids.
Then you don't have to worry about it :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(................
Unless of course you've gone and done something stupid, like buying her 50 shades of grey.... >:D >:D >:D >:D
Now you'll get no peace. ;D
By the way, we have a hawk and its not a problem. Just make sure the kids are asleep.
I did however, put a large plate of sheet steel across where the mount sits attached to the underside of the bed.
Not for any activities, I was just worried about the kids playing, jumping or moving about at night and having a metal spike come through the flimsy ply..............
Stable as. Safe, secure and really strong.
Cheers and good luck
Brian
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What was that mid 70's song......
http://youtu.be/Fz1ex78QeQI (http://youtu.be/Fz1ex78QeQI)
JUST CHOKED ON MY BEER!
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Being a larger build I locate my side of the bed on the inside end. Try to keep activity low and slow and away from the furthest extremities of the slide out bed ends thus eliminating additional pressure on the supporting arms.
I have noticed that on some of the campers the ply base is constructed of two smaller sheets stapled together. If possible and buying new ask for the honeymoon option of the thicker ply and 32mm support arms.
If you are in a closely packed van park sometimes it's good to plan ahead. Invite your neighbours around for a few after dinner drinks and fill them up on cask port decantered into more upmarket bottles, this will ensure that they fall asleep early and avoids the knowing looks the next day.
Waking the kids up early, restricting sugar intake, keeping them busy all day and ensuring a supply of fenergan should get them off to sleep early allowing sufficient lead time.
Remember the bed ends are canvas, any aural activity will travel whether or not the bed end zips are open or closed.
Hope this helps.
Lucky this was not posted in the electrical section!
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Surely, there isn't enough room in the end of a Jayco for 'legs up'! :D
Seriously though, Turbojohn has summed it up.
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Sorry Barry I was referring to only the jayco having legs down :angel:
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My concern would not be the kids at the other end but people walking past if your in a caravan park ;D
Mark
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From Vic: There is only one couple in history that had a child without doing all the lead up work, so basically, everyone knows what its about lol If they happen to notice the van's a rocking, and give you knowing looks, just strut around singing 'I am the champion', take a bow and leave it at that lol.
From me: After 5 weeks in the CT, you don't worry about it, we all know where kids come from after all. Just try to minimise rocking, and if 'Bucket' and his dog 'Alfonso Dominico Jones' happen to see your early morning exercise, just bid him good morning and leave it at that lol
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I wouldn't be worrying about the bed, I would be just counting my lucky stars that I'm getting some action......:-)
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Surely, there isn't enough room in the end of a Jayco for 'legs up'! :D
Seriously though, Turbojohn has summed it up.
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Sorry Barry I was referring to only the jayco having legs down :angel:
:cup: :cheers:
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And make sure the safety chains don't rattle on the drawbar. Very embarrassing when your CP neighbour asks why the chains were rattling :-[
B
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Best turning 90deg. (face towards the kids with curtains blocking their view) as the support legs will stop the van rocking back & forth and not side to side.
Other wise side to side wobbles the whole van, the roof starts twisting and all anyone outside will being knowing for sure.
As for reinforcing the ply I can get pics if anyone needs
before it can be said that :worthles:, believe me I've told SWMBO the photo's are needed in order of helping others and all the bribes I could think of "WITHIN MY BUDGET"
sorry to say no pics this time.
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Wow, thanks for all the replies. Some very practical advice, and some not so much. My wife and I haven't laughed that hard in ages.
On a serious note, we camp mostly in national parks, so while its not a major issue, we're sensitive to our neighbors sensibilities.
It's good to know that it's not a show stopper. :cheers:
For what it's worth, we like having the kids in the same tent/van as us, so separate accomodation isn't really an option.
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And make sure the safety chains don't rattle on the drawbar. Very embarrassing when your CP neighbour asks why the chains were rattling :-[
B
Shell we say " Stuff Em " if its not them its you . Or should we say ' Get Busy " >:D then :cheers: & :worthles:
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Mate, haven't got one of the safety chains. Hope this one of the drawbar will do ;D
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Mate, haven't got one of the safety chains. Hope this one of the drawbar will do ;D
wish l could raise a draw bar like that >:D
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Camping in national parks! Outdoor activities are a must aren't they? >:D >:D >:D
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Surely, there isn't enough room in the end of a Jayco for 'legs up'! :D
Seriously though, Turbojohn has summed it up.
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Sorry Barry I was referring to only the jayco having legs down :angel:
So, only Jayco legs down... :cheers:
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Camping in national parks! Outdoor activities are a must aren't they? >:D >:D >:D
That's where it's at, nothing like feeling the heat of the fire on the crown jewels.
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Nothing like waking up, checking My Swag for new posts and finding this delightful read. Best read I've had in ages, the suggestions are fabulous. I must say this has crossed my mind too but I'm very impressed someone has been brave (or ballsy!!!) enough to ask. Brilliant. I will continue to watch this one as no doubt there are loads more suggestions out there.
My suggestion- consider a camper trailer. No see-saw issues there.
Cheers
Louise ;D ;D
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My suggestion- consider a camper trailer. No see-saw issues there.
Cheers
Louise ;D ;D
Yes! That's the main reason I upgraded from a swan to a CT with a back bedroom :cheers:
BD
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Nothing like waking up, checking My Swag for new posts and finding this delightful read. Best read I've had in ages, the suggestions are fabulous. I must say this has crossed my mind too but I'm very impressed someone has been brave (or ballsy!!!) enough to ask. Brilliant. I will continue to watch this one as no doubt there are loads more suggestions out there.
My suggestion- consider a camper trailer. No see-saw issues there.
Cheers
Louise ;D ;D
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wish l could raise a draw bar like that >:D
:cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup:
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legs down when the legs are up.
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My suggestion- consider a camper trailer. No see-saw issues there.
Being in southern Tas, other than Jan or Feb, this would be a non issue in a CT anyway, as it's so cold the little chap shrinks right up for warmth, so no chance of any afternoon delight. Hence the Jayco, being off the ground for the dry and half solid walls for keeping warmth in.
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Let's not go down the Tassie route...
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Let's not go down the Tassie route...
Why ? do you need a map ? :angel: :angel: :angel:
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Let's not go down the Tassie route...
Why ? do you need a map ? :angel: :angel: :angel:
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Camp amongst the grey nomads
They go to bed early
They sleep like the dead
And up north they have their aircons on flat out
Make as much noise as you want
Do it on a windy night with some references to o baby it is blowing and the kids will be none the wiser
Sorry could not help myself ;D
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practise the chandelier swinging activities on the slide out bed oppostie end of the draw bar anchor some heavy duty extension spings from the ground to the draw bar wind up the legs on the end of the camper were you will be playing tarzan and jane and no holding back get that jayco pivoting
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May as well fit one of these in the centre of the van.
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Ok I'm now starting to get a little concerned. This subject is now 3 pages long and something is quite obviously missing.... Does anyone know if Jeepers is ok? ???
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Ok I'm now starting to get a little concerned. This subject is now 3 pages long and something is quite obviously missing.... Does anyone know if Jeepers is ok? ???
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No doubt JC will have a commando or stealth plan of attack
:cheers:
Smoko
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Why ? do you need a map ? :angel: :angel: :angel:
No need for maps around here......... Mums got Sat Nav!
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Ok I'm now starting to get a little concerned. This subject is now 3 pages long and something is quite obviously missing.... Does anyone know if Jeepers is ok? ???
He's probably just tied up cuttin' someone's grass.... I'm sure we'll hear from him soon :cheers:
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May as well fit one of these in the centre of the van.
That's the best mod I have seen on this forum ;D.
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He's probably just tied up cuttin' someone's grass.... I'm sure we'll hear from him soon :cheers:
If he's tied up how could he be cutting grass??
Maybe he's been reading 50 shades of green (JC's version) and that's why he's tied up :cup:
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Looking forward to to seeing what jeepers has to say on this topic! The mind boggles as to which direction this is going head! :angel: :angel: :angel:
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Looking forward to to seeing what jeepers has to say on this topic! The mind boggles as to which direction this is going head! :angel: :angel: :angel:
It's going to go downhill rather fast is my guess. ;D
Kit_e
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Yeah Jeepers.....get your creep on!
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It will be short grass to be suer . Not green but white >:D ( you know what l mean JC 0 :cheers:
Or just compost as the case may be............................................ :laugh: :laugh:
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What is this sex thing you talk about :cheers:
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JC has the unfair advantage of not needing the art of stealth nude break dancing....he'd be on the kitchen bench, the dinner table, the lights on curtains drawn and door open.....he'd be the one swinging from the pole....
mean while.....Mrs Creepers would be sitting by the fire with a few bevies having a chat leaving JC have to his quality time alone.... :angel:
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1. You have kids and you still do that?
2. Some alcohol will help, it sends the kids to sleep really quick :-)
3. Haven't you worked out that thats why you ended up with kids, do you want more????
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do you want more????
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N O O O O O O O O >:D
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1. You have kids and you still do that?
2. Some alcohol will help, it sends the kids to sleep really quick :-)
3. Haven't you worked out that thats why you ended up with kids, do you want more????
1. I'm sorry to hear about your problem. It's nothing to be embarrassed about. They have blue pills now that should be able to help you.
2. right.... I hope the foster family provides you with plenty of time with your kids every second Thursday evening.
3. They are the joy of our lives. An extra would be a surprise, but pretty good as far as surprises go. Would have to learn all about nappies etc again. That's been a while!
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If you are married, surely the problem won't arise, as it were.
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As a 20 year old I had a shag pile lined panel van and used to go camping and to the drive ins a fair bit.
Without trying to sound to cocky ( ;D) I mastered the art of sex by stealth very quickly. No wind down stabilizers on a panel van!
Acoustics were a bit better than our Jayco.
A few years ago we were camped down on the Rosebud foreshore on a long weekend. There was a couple in their mid/late 30's setup next to us in a well kitted out offroad camper trailer. They came back from the pub one evening slightly full and proceeded to have a small dispute about where their relationship was going, marriage and kids. Got a bit heated and another camper asked them to settle down as it was getting late.
The couple adjourned to their camper and continued their dispute in hushed tones. At some stage though they must have forgave each other because she got extremely vocal about her love for her man and how much she wanted him to prove it. For the next 15 minutes I was positive this camper was going to completely tip over as it was near bouncing off its wheels, it stopped momentarily every couple of minutes for a position change, to which the lady was very descriptive about!
At 'that' certian moment at the top of her lungs she let everyone know that she had forgiven her partner, to which everyone camped in the area let out an almighty cheer and proceeded to critique their performance with scores out of 10 and words of encouragement. :cup:
I got up at about 6am the following morning as natured called and noticed our amorous neighbours had packed up and departed already ???
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Unless of course you've gone and done something stupid, like buying her 50 shades of grey.... >:D >:D >:D >:D
Now you'll get no peace. ;D
Cheers and good luck
Brian
Ah yes 50 Shades of Grey. The greatest book ever written and I didn't even have to read 1 page to enjoy it. ;D ;D ;D
Then imagine my joy when i discovered it was actually A TRILOGY. :cup: :cup: :cup:
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As a 20 year old I had a shag pile lined panel van and used to go camping and to the drive ins a fair bit.
Without trying to sound to cocky ( ;D) I mastered the art of sex by stealth very quickly. No wind down stabilizers on a panel van!
Acoustics were a bit better than our Jayco.
A few years ago we were camped down on the Rosebud foreshore on a long weekend. There was a couple in their mid/late 30's setup next to us in a well kitted out offroad camper trailer. They came back from the pub one evening slightly full and proceeded to have a small dispute about where their relationship was going, marriage and kids. Got a bit heated and another camper asked them to settle down as it was getting late.
The couple adjourned to their camper and continued their dispute in hushed tones. At some stage though they must have forgave each other because she got extremely vocal about her love for her man and how much she wanted him to prove it. For the next 15 minutes I was positive this camper was going to completely tip over as it was near bouncing off its wheels, it stopped momentarily every couple of minutes for a position change, to which the lady was very descriptive about!
At 'that' certian moment at the top of her lungs she let everyone know that she had forgiven her partner, to which everyone camped in the area let out an almighty cheer and proceeded to critique their performance with scores out of 10 and words of encouragement. :cup:
I got up at about 6am the following morning as natured called and noticed our amorous neighbours had packed up and departed already ???
thats gold :cup:
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Married with kids..
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Some really good ideas and some funny stuff as well laughing my arse off :D :cheers:
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Some really good ideas and some funny stuff as well laughing my arse off :D :cheers:
INDEED!!
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Have a practice at home when the kids are in bed work out what position makes the van rock and what doesn't then choose accordingly choose which end works best and have fun doing it. There could be many nights of testing the camper out before actually camping
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If all else fails, there is still the car bonnet...
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As a 20 year old I had a shag pile lined panel van and used to go camping and to the drive ins a fair bit.
Without trying to sound to cocky ( ;D) I mastered the art of sex by stealth very quickly. No wind down stabilizers on a panel van!
Acoustics were a bit better than our Jayco.
A few years ago we were camped down on the Rosebud foreshore on a long weekend. There was a couple in their mid/late 30's setup next to us in a well kitted out offroad camper trailer. They came back from the pub one evening slightly full and proceeded to have a small dispute about where their relationship was going, marriage and kids. Got a bit heated and another camper asked them to settle down as it was getting late.
The couple adjourned to their camper and continued their dispute in hushed tones. At some stage though they must have forgave each other because she got extremely vocal about her love for her man and how much she wanted him to prove it. For the next 15 minutes I was positive this camper was going to completely tip over as it was near bouncing off its wheels, it stopped momentarily every couple of minutes for a position change, to which the lady was very descriptive about!
At 'that' certian moment at the top of her lungs she let everyone know that she had forgiven her partner, to which everyone camped in the area let out an almighty cheer and proceeded to critique their performance with scores out of 10 and words of encouragement. :cup:
I got up at about 6am the following morning as natured called and noticed our amorous neighbours had packed up and departed already ???
That reminds me of when we went to the Dubbo Caravan and Camping expo last September. After a flat out day, while the rest of the family was having a rest, I thought I'd sit out the front balcony of our motel and read a couple of camping books we'd brought. Little did I know I was right under our neighbours bathroom window. Just settled in with a cold drink, getting stuck into the books, when the nieghbours started....and they were loud. I went back inside and told hubby that I was giving the nieghbours some privacy he jokingly said 'They have probably plonked the kids in front of the telly and getting in some quality time'. Next thing it sounded like they were going to come through our bathroom wall (our bathrooms shared a wall so it would seem lol )! The banging and noise was unreal, we were starting to worry they were going to shake the mirrors off the wall! They finished, I went back onto the balcony with my books again, well the Mrs went to come out for her post coital cigarette and the look on her face when she saw me sitting there was classic, she quickly went back in and I could hear very hushed and frantic tones coming from them both lol We had very quiet neighbours after that. We only saw them once after that....and yep, the kid was plonked in front of the telly lol
If all else fails, there is still the car bonnet...
Just be careful you don't dent it...that can be very hard to explain....especially when its not your car.
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make sure you dot leave any evidence behind ;D
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Oh hell no............ Never on a VOLVO!!!!!
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make sure you dot leave any evidence behind ;D
The bonus with this is if its a cold night, keep the engine going and keep her a$$ warm :D
BD
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The bonus with this is if its a cold night, keep the engine going and keep her a$$ warm :D
BD
Somehow I think she was facing the other way....
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Somehow I think she was facing the other way....
Yes your right :)
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Oh hell no............ Never on a VOLVO!!!!!
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Might have been outside a bowls club?
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another issue the bride and i have come across is water tank slosh!
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Is that the only slosh?!?!?