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THE MYSWAGGER SPIRIT !!
« on: March 02, 2011, 08:53:09 PM »
Heading home today i was talking to SILVO on the hands free when i started up the hill to the Blue Mountains and without warning the engine just went PPUUUFFFTTTT and started blowing smoke out the back end. Won't know exactly whats wrong till tomorrow but quick as a flash (10 minutes later) Silvo was there at the side of the road to lend a hand.

That's the MYSWAGGER spirit. Big thanks to Silvo who was there until it was towed into my driveway.
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« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2011, 08:57:10 PM »
Well done Silvo, glad to hear the Prados can help out the 3L Patrols (kaboom) :)
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« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2011, 08:57:19 PM »
Well done Silvo :cheers:

Does not sound so good for the engine though :'(

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Re: THE MYSWAGGER SPIRIT !!
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2011, 08:58:37 PM »
Not enough of it these days says I.  

Nice work Silvo who is helping to keep the dream alive!
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Re: THE MYSWAGGER SPIRIT !!
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2011, 09:09:49 PM »
That's the spirit, well done  :cup: .  After all we're one big family  ;D  :cheers:  ;D  :cheers:
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Re: THE MYSWAGGER SPIRIT !!
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2011, 09:14:49 PM »
Interesting to hear that Broady since you have just had the rebuild work done??
 I'll give you a call in the next few days to see how it's going.

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« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2011, 09:18:55 PM »
That doesn't sound good mate. Any noises or anything before the " failure to proceed " ??
Good stuff with a helpful Swagger to the rescue. That's another great thing about Myswag, where ever you go there's a Swagger 'round the corner. Hope it all turns out OK Col. :cheers:
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Re: THE MYSWAGGER SPIRIT !!
« Reply #7 on: March 02, 2011, 09:47:49 PM »
Great story always good to help, even better when the help is appreciated, hears a quick story about what happend to me a few weeks back

I saw an old lady and her mother (about 80 years of age) with a blown tire on the side of the road a few weeks back on one of those stinking hot days on the Northern Beaches. Running early for my next appointment I decided to stop and change it for her. I walk up to the daughter (about 50 - 60 years of age) who was on the phone to NRMA and i said quietly to her " would you like me to change the tire for you". Out of the corner of my eye I saw the mothers eyes light up with joy but the daughter ignored me and just kept talking. So I waited a few minutes and asked again this time a little louder but still very polite... To my shock she took the phone away from her ear and said in a very cranky/rude voice " can't you see I'm on the phone!!!". So with that I walked back to the van and continued on my way.

I was in total shock that someone could be so rude... Some people just don't know whats good for them

I would of loved to know how long NRMA took to get there that day.
 
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« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2011, 11:42:58 PM »
Welldone Silvo  :cup:  & also to Goldie at least you had a go & tried . Not a huge rush of others doing the same  :cheers:
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« Reply #9 on: March 03, 2011, 12:02:51 AM »
That's not good to here Broady especially the coin you just spent :o

The My swag spirit is pretty cool. :cup:

Looks like it might be time for that 1HDFTE conversion you know you have always secretly wanted >:D

All the best with it and hopefully it is not too serious.

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« Reply #10 on: March 03, 2011, 02:56:34 AM »
Well done Silvo and Goldie - a champion effort.   :cup:

Maybe your next stop will be more appreciated Goldie.  Good onya for trying.  :cheers:

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Re: THE MYSWAGGER SPIRIT !!
« Reply #11 on: March 03, 2011, 03:32:24 AM »
I though this was about a new drink.....

Colin. you have to dump that car.. hope its not too bad
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« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2011, 05:15:22 AM »
Sorry to hear that Broady but well done to Silvo :cup: fingers crossed that its not too bad :cheers:
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Re: THE MYSWAGGER SPIRIT !!
« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2011, 06:20:17 AM »
Silvo
 In the true Aussie spirit i hope you made sure everything was ok then hun sh*t on him about driving a sh*box... :D
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« Reply #14 on: March 03, 2011, 06:25:34 AM »
Bugger!

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« Reply #15 on: March 03, 2011, 06:54:11 AM »
Bugger about the vehicle but as said good to see help was at hand.
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Re: THE MYSWAGGER SPIRIT !!
« Reply #16 on: March 03, 2011, 09:06:36 AM »
Get that photo off i feel sick !!!

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« Reply #17 on: March 03, 2011, 12:14:22 PM »
DARREN thats disgusting what are you looking at that for, yuch my eyes hurt.

I was going to say Dan not sure silvo would like I love you and bugger in the same post but Darren hurt my eyes.
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« Reply #18 on: March 03, 2011, 12:27:59 PM »
That that has been seen cannot be unseen, now where did I put the number for my therapist.
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« Reply #19 on: March 03, 2011, 12:36:23 PM »
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Re: THE MYSWAGGER SPIRIT !!
« Reply #21 on: March 03, 2011, 01:30:52 PM »
Bad news. A $1 piston ring and its all over. Had the top end rebuilt before Xmas so that put too much strain on the rest so here it is. I'll get the bottom end rebuilt (most likely) and fast track my 6.6 Duramax project. If this happened in 3 or 4 months time i wouldn't care less, but with 7 or 8 weeks left before my big trip, looks like i'll have to burn the plastic to make it.

Think i'll be having a few too many SPIRITS tonight.

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« Reply #22 on: March 03, 2011, 01:36:04 PM »
Col, you can borrow my Cruiser for your trip. Just leave a demo Camprite at my place for the rest of the year.
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« Reply #23 on: March 03, 2011, 01:39:21 PM »
What a bummer Broady, at least it wasnt mid trip.

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« Reply #24 on: March 03, 2011, 01:42:16 PM »
What a bummer Broady, at least it wasnt mid trip.

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You're so right. My NRMA tow only gives me the 50 for free, after that $$$$$$$$..Does anyone have an '07 LBM / LLY Duramax lying around...... i'll pay cash  :'( :'( :'(
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