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Bushpig



Member Since: 07 Nov 2013
Location: Risca, Wales
Posts: 236

Wales 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Alpine White
Leaving on a Jet Plane...
After being self-employed for the last 10 months and not being able to get a full time position, the time has come to leave South Africa. Sad
I'm heading over to the UK tomorrow and will be in the Ferndown area for the first 3-5 weeks and then based around Taunton.
I've seen there are a few members in this area and already know that I'll be suffering 'Defender-withdrawal' quite quickly. Whistle
So if any of you are needing a hand for repairs or maintenance (I'm not known for my washing abilities) or fancy a beer or 3, let me know & I'll be more than willing to lend a hand Thumbs Up

Really going to miss her Big Cry

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She is parked with my mother, who has already complained about the 'heavy' clutch... plans are afoot to bring her (that's the Landy) over in a year or so... Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.
Douglas Adams

2012 2.2 Puma
Post #758014 11th Feb 2019 6:31pm
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Sulisuli



Member Since: 30 Oct 2016
Location: South west
Posts: 4795

United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
Good luck Thumbs Up 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
Post #758016 11th Feb 2019 6:36pm
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Chawks



Member Since: 19 Feb 2017
Location: Dorset
Posts: 121

United Kingdom 
Just up the road from me! I’m in Verwood and am due to leave the UK for 9 months for work. Hopefully I’ll save up enough to replace the Defender I stupidly sold .
Post #758037 11th Feb 2019 8:02pm
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Rashers



Member Since: 21 Jun 2015
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3497

United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey
Good luck Bushpig Thumbs Up

I’ve never been to Taunton, but they tell me it’s nice
Post #758042 11th Feb 2019 8:12pm
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walfy



Member Since: 29 Aug 2007
Location: Frome
Posts: 2658

 
Taunton has taken a bit of a bashing lately with a local MP comparing it to Aleppo.
Depends on how close you are to Taunton. Quite a few members that way. 110 D250 SE HT
110 USW SOLD
RRE HSE Dynamic Gone, wife killed it
VOLVO XC60 R Dynamic with some toys

Polaris RZR 900XP SOLD
Post #758046 11th Feb 2019 8:23pm
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TJ101



Member Since: 30 May 2007
Location: Taunton Somerset
Posts: 3750

Isle Of Man 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Correct,, There are definitely worse place that Taunton !!

I am sure, between some of the locals. we can help towards your Defender less blue's Cool California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK
Post #758047 11th Feb 2019 8:23pm
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wyvern



Member Since: 13 Dec 2009
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 2105

United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Firenze Red
Bushpig,
you can do a couple of good things defender related in the next few weeks ...

There is Pentillie Defender Day in Saltash just outside of Plymouth (you dont have to have a Defender to come !) on Sunday 14 April http://www.pentillie.co.uk/events-at-penti...r-day-2019

And the SW chip shop meeting in Cornwall on Sat 20th April ... info here - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic65540.html

Maybe see you there ! Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html
Elgar -TDCI(Puma) 110XS Dormobile - now sold
Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response - DC126
Post #758065 11th Feb 2019 9:22pm
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Bushpig



Member Since: 07 Nov 2013
Location: Risca, Wales
Posts: 236

Wales 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Alpine White
So Taunton was not going to be central enough.
Just moved in yesterday, now in Newport, South Wales.
Work starts tomorrow Thumbs Up

Apologies to any Defender drivers I confused yesterday, between Bournemouth & Bristol along the A350
I waved at about 10, before remembering I was in a Peugeot van Whistle Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.
Douglas Adams

2012 2.2 Puma
Post #761635 3rd Mar 2019 7:53am
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JOW240725



Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
I frequently do the same, waving at Defender from my company car. Confused James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers
Post #761637 3rd Mar 2019 8:04am
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williamthedog



Member Since: 29 Dec 2012
Location: south wales
Posts: 3441

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 PU Tamar Blue
I work in Newport too! I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for someone waving in a Peugeot van Thumbs Up
Post #761648 3rd Mar 2019 9:23am
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Welshsurferdude



Member Since: 23 Feb 2012
Location: Newport
Posts: 2402

Wales 
Im from Newport and live locally Smile

Funnily enough was looking at importing a discovery 4 5.0 V8 from South Africa as its RHD there and I don't fancy the idea of buying a diesel here as they seem so prone to snapping the crankshaft! was also aiming for a year or so time too

whereabouts are you? Im in Bassaleg. 2008 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold)

2015 Discovery 4.5 Black pack Firenze red XS

2008 Corris Grey 110 XS USW (sold)

2011 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold)
Post #761688 3rd Mar 2019 12:17pm
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Bushpig



Member Since: 07 Nov 2013
Location: Risca, Wales
Posts: 236

Wales 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Alpine White
Newish development in Castle Mon Bank, just across the M4 from you
Currently only know where I am, thanks to the modern marvels of GPS & Google maps Rolling Eyes

The van is easy to spot... even though it is white, loves to puff the smoke out the rear rather regularly... Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.
Douglas Adams

2012 2.2 Puma
Post #761718 3rd Mar 2019 4:39pm
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Wangers



Member Since: 19 Jan 2013
Location: West London
Posts: 265

United Kingdom 1995 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Aintree Green
Newport - near Cardiff inni't? lol TY&GN
10 years in a WOLF, WIMIK and Snatch and this is all I have to show!
Post #761730 3rd Mar 2019 5:37pm
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