Something old, something rusting ...

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Something old, something rusting ...
on: August 02, 2011, 11:35:35 AM
For those of you with a Facebook account, a love of British automotive history and an urge to view the work of the ferrous beetle on the best Britain ever produced, poor yourself a coffee (or perhaps a stiff drink), have a pack of Kleenex handy and sift through this site: https://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=6015764254 It's mostly cars and vans but there are several trucks to be found in the 5000+ pictures on the site.
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Re: Something old, something rusting ...
Reply #1 on: August 02, 2011, 04:51:54 PM
thats a lot of photos  :shocked: i don't suppose it was page 49 that attracted you to that site was it  :grin:
what about the poor hippo in Lincoln, anyone fancy a challenge 



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Re: Something old, something rusting ...
Reply #2 on: August 02, 2011, 05:09:30 PM
... what about the poor hippo in Lincoln, anyone fancy a challenge

I've archived those pics, lots of lovely weathering ideas in there. I got bored going forwards and seeing loads of cars so I started from the back, more trucks there ...  :wink: :tongue: ... and I found some transits for Neil ...  :thumbsupup:

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Re: Something old, something rusting ...
Reply #3 on: August 03, 2011, 07:16:47 AM
Don't do Facebook :rolleyes: (Prison officer friend almost lost his job because of it..... :angry:)

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Re: Something old, something rusting ...
Reply #4 on: August 03, 2011, 08:09:44 AM
I too (rightly or wrongly) steer clear of it. I don`t fancy all those `friends`(??) wanting to get in touch.



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Re: Something old, something rusting ...
Reply #5 on: August 03, 2011, 09:16:49 AM
Facebook is a tool to be used like any other, there are several sites like the one I posted which are very useful. I have a list of people who I allow to see my information, if you're not on the list you can't see the information. I share some information with family and friends but my Facebook page is not open, it's closed to everyone except those on the list. Agreed it's not for everyone, but then I don't like Marmite, it's all about choices and personal preference.

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Re: Something old, something rusting ...
Reply #6 on: August 03, 2011, 09:40:46 AM
  but then I don't like Marmite,

You don't like Marmite :shocked:

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Re: Something old, something rusting ...
Reply #7 on: August 03, 2011, 09:54:53 AM
  but then I don't like Marmite,

You don't like Marmite :shocked:

No I don't Colin, it's horrible and what makes it worse, they make the stuff at a factory in Burton upon Trent which is just 7 miles down the road from me along the A38. I travel that road on a daily basis and the smell is revolting ... Yeuk! I believe you have your own version ... Vegemite?

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Re: Something old, something rusting ...
Reply #8 on: August 03, 2011, 10:04:05 AM
  but then I don't like Marmite,

You don't like Marmite :shocked:

No I don't Colin, it's horrible and what makes it worse, they make the stuff at a factory in Burton upon Trent which is just 7 miles down the road from me along the A38. I travel that road on a daily basis and the smell is revolting ... Yeuk! I believe you have your own version ... Vegemite?

Yep Vegemite was what us Kiwi's are bought up on, just look at the All blacks :cheesy:
Much better than Marmite, but if Vegemite was not available, well there is only one alternative :tongue:

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Re: Something old, something rusting ...
Reply #9 on: August 03, 2011, 11:00:57 AM
The wife can't stand marmite but loves Bovril on toast and  in a sandwich,
me, I can't stand either

Ron



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Re: Something old, something rusting ...
Reply #10 on: August 03, 2011, 11:03:17 AM
The wife can't stand marmite but loves Bovril on toast and  in a sandwich,
me, I can't stand either

Ron

Oh no, another fowl tasting brew ... Bovril ... yeuk!

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Re: Something old, something rusting ...
Reply #11 on: August 03, 2011, 08:14:13 PM
don't your making me feel sick
i don't have FB account but i can still see the photos  :wink:



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Re: Something old, something rusting ...
Reply #12 on: August 03, 2011, 08:55:54 PM
Like the photos.  :thumbsupup:
Hate the Marmite!!  :angry:
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Re: Something old, something rusting ...
Reply #13 on: August 03, 2011, 09:39:17 PM
... i don't have FB account but i can still see the photos  :wink:

That's interesting, enjoy!

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Re: Something old, something rusting ...
Reply #14 on: August 03, 2011, 11:04:49 PM
The wife can't stand marmite but loves Bovril on toast and  in a sandwich
I cannot follow anymore, but I guess it's something to do with English haute cuisine  :grin: :grin: :grin: