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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471   
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I'm reminded of what my osteopath said to me a month or two back during one of the few cold spells this winter. I turned up wearing my 'decent' Beaufort and after shedding the coat, jumper, shirt I put them over the back of the chair then lay down for the usual 30 minutes of torture.
After about 10 minutes or so the osteo suddenly commented on the odd smell quickly followed by saying that it was my wax coat and how she hadn't smelled the waxy whiff for years as she reckoned that not many people wore them now. Back in the day when I was 'keepering I'd often remove some verminous critter out of one of my traps and shove it in one of the game pockets either for disposal away from the sight or for a snack for the ferrets ...only to be reminded by the stink when putting the coat back on days later that I'd forgotten to do either  Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. Last edited by Happyoldgit on 14th Mar 2016 2:03pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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14th Mar 2016 2:02pm |
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| alby Member Since: 25 Dec 2014 Location: The Shire Posts: 159 
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Beaufort and game fair. Have done me well for many years.
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15th Mar 2016 12:05am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5878  
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A somewhat random photo I came across, of us driving to Yakima. You'll just make out the Clansman Antenna base and Antenna sitting on the wing-mounted box. Plus the obligatory Bergen straps etc....  Click image to enlarge Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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24th Mar 2016 10:35am |
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| jimbob7 Member Since: 06 Jul 2013 Location: uk Posts: 2055 |
Fjällräven,for the win!! Paramo is also ultra,mega very good! Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
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24th Mar 2016 1:59pm |
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| LoveTheMud Member Since: 19 Feb 2015 Location: Weybridge Surrey & Pontefract West Yorkshire Posts: 411 
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Barbour field sports 3 in 1 shooting jacket, it beats all my other jackets for warmth and staying dry and better still, it's made in the north east!
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24th Mar 2016 4:04pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8165  
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 Cheers James 110 2010 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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24th Mar 2016 5:24pm |
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| Jimb1978 Member Since: 05 Sep 2012 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 808  
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I've got the winter utility. Great jacket. All the points are valid,m especially about them now being fashion items. However, what is not to like about getting out and about with the dog and getting very very wet in it, then wearing the same jacket to go into town or to the pub and not looking out of place?
One jacket for many occasions = money saved. 2002 110 td5 |
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24th Mar 2016 5:48pm |
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| Riverboy Member Since: 16 May 2016 Location: French sector, Earth Posts: 1288 
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I have a large collection of Barbour coats and jackets from both traditional and fashion lines, love them all but since moving down here I rarely get to wear them. If it's a bit chilly doing the horses it's a Barbour shirt and a Hoggs of Fife waxed Gilet.
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23rd Jul 2016 9:33am |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2533
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Yes you do grow attached to your old Barbour. I couldn't see my wife letting me appear on national television wearing it though.
Defender 90XS SW
Mini Countryman Cooper S Morgan Plus 8 |
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23rd Jul 2016 10:38am |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2533
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Yes you do grow attached to your old Barbour but I couldn't see my wife letting me appear on national television wearing it though.
Defender 90XS SW
Mini Countryman Cooper S Morgan Plus 8 |
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23rd Jul 2016 10:39am |
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| defender9 Member Since: 12 Mar 2016 Location: Fylde Coast Posts: 1629 
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I had a Border many years ago , it eventually wore out so sent it back to get refurbed and then wore it until it fell to pieces, Bought another Barbour 4 years ago, not sure they are the same quality as they were. I do like it but only to go out in rather than scrambling through the brambles. I have a Musto which is brilliant and stands up to the weather better than the old design Barbour. They are a bit like Defenders, there are more modern things that will do the job but I would not be without my Defender
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23rd Jul 2016 10:57am |
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| walfy Member Since: 29 Aug 2007 Location: Frome Posts: 2673
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You 2 should of tried harder at school and become Sappers.   We know we can't shoot straight and hit a barn door at 10 paces. That is why they invented plastic explosives. So much more fun and everyone gets to see the results.
I was the DSO for 2 X firepower demos at Warminster. In the week with rehearsals and live demo days to the audience we used 2T of explosives. Nothing better to see or hear. 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 |
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23rd Jul 2016 11:32am |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471
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Probably has a man to wear them out for him. Steve. Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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23rd Jul 2016 1:02pm |
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| Birdy Member Since: 07 Oct 2011 Location: Côte d'Azur Posts: 872 
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“… should of tried harder at school”
I do hope that's Socratic irony. And no, he's not Olympiakos' goalkeeper… Peter |
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25th Jul 2016 2:52pm |
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