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put the Mantec plate on and then on the way back from somewhere else had a little local detour and a little paddle at Bucklebury ford, much to the bemused looks of a few onlookers....
not sure this marker is that accurate..
don't take a wrong turn!
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not quite up to TFC @ Salisbury standards but the three under 10's onboard enjoyed it! I had to go through it 12 times to clean out the mud from underneath out honest! and theeeeennn......???
17th Mar 2007 8:14 pm
Chocolate
Member Since: 19 Dec 2006
Location: Yorkshire
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Me and a mate found a great free 4x4 site to play on today, had it all to ourselves apart from a few motocrossers a bit later on. Absolutely brilliant spot, grass, mud, steep inclines deep mud and water, everything a 4x4 nutter could wish for. We should organise a meet here for all the Yorkshire guys or anyone else who may like to travel.
Apparently it does get pretty busy on a Sunday as there is a local 4x4 club that use the site every now and then.
We didn't get into too much deep mud as neither of us had a tow rope or winch between us, but there are plenty of places to get stuck if you are prepped up for the challenge.
we had a superb couple of hours and the kids loved it too, more pics in my gallery. The site is close to Royston, Barnsley.
Hmmm, now there's a plan for a random day off work...
Could you tell us where it is? PM me if you prefer to keep it exclusive
24th Mar 2007 10:46 pm
Chocolate
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No problem, would like to get some more guys to come along too, should be fun, if you fancy a venture, the site is between Royston and Shafton and the "entrance" is on Sandybridge Lane S72 9?? If you look on Google Earth it is pretty obvious, it really is a huge 4x4 playground!!
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I would certainly be up for such a jaunt. Kids would love it too!Back in the game!
25th Mar 2007 10:20 am
wiggs
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looks great ..i will be logging the address for next time im over that way ...
I would be up for a day out there with others G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
25th Mar 2007 10:27 am
Chocolate
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I think I will start a new thread in Events and see if we can get it sorted, cheers for the feedback
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25th Mar 2007 12:39 pm
wiggs
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good idea G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
25th Mar 2007 12:45 pm
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got off my and did the clean up Aus day with the local 4x4 club, lots of rubbish and at the end of the day, was tired ( one for the yanks)
today we had a come and try day on the edge of town, and a bit of mud.
lots of washouts etc and here the fearless group leader unexpectedly found a hidden one $5 to anyone who knows what the bloke in the white shirt is up to
this is my playground 5 mins from home 8)
25th Mar 2007 2:01 pm
10forcash
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catweasel wrote:
$5 to anyone who knows what the bloke in the white shirt is up to
making another washout?
Looks like a cracking time - not jealous at all
25th Mar 2007 2:19 pm
Chocolate
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bobby, DD, Wiggs are you going to "`sign up" on the new thread to get it going, also throw in some dates??
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25th Mar 2007 6:10 pm
tasmod
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Chocolate,
Didn't notice a spare wheel for the Ranger lying about did you ? Seems it may have dropped out of cradle when we were bowling about over site, either that or some toerag has nicked it on Sunday night
Rob
2nd Apr 2007 7:02 pm
Chocolate
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sorry to hear that rob, didnt see anything either, has your lad been back for a look?
how is the rest of the ranger holding up?, it seemed to perform pretty well on the day!
shame the RRS softroader wasnt up to it though
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2nd Apr 2007 9:44 pm
tasmod
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No, toerags have had it. neighbour called asking why his 'old' wheel was in her garden.
He went round and found an old Ranger steel wheel with a punctured tyre. Seems they must have had puncture locally and then nicked his spare while car was parked on street. bastrads
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and did the clean up Aus day with the local 4x4 club, lots of rubbish and at the end of the day, was tired ( 
one for the yanks)
didnt see anything either, has your lad been back for a look? 
