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Willy Eckerslike
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Reginald Molehusband wrote:Thanks Matthias! Happy now. Site donation in progress when I find out how,
Two ropes received yesterday, pristine (not for long). Now I just need to find something to tow, where has the snow gone when you need it ..?
I saw above the suggested use of a shackle to double up the 10m rope for example. Is this acceptable, doubling back a rope under stress through a shackle?
No, use a sheepshank to shorten the rope and tape the half hitches
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Re: GB - Nylon Recovery Rope with Hooks |
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MrH wrote:This got me thinking - there's been several people on here looking for ropes in the last few months so I might consider running another group buy like the one last year.
Many many thanks MrH, I have mine now and very nice too. I can't imagine the efforts to get such a successful group buy working so again a big
Also to soundsolutions for sorting out the old D3 courier network - many thanks Phil
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Matthias,
Collected the rope today at Keilder.....and very nearly got it dirty...
Thanks again. Regards, Trev.
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Anyone going up to Tong this weekend from Reading area that can take a rope for LesPes? Welcome "Lola"
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I actually got my rope this evening...
With a thanks to Mrs NJF for the UK/Lux connection...and the storage since whenever...and to Charles for collecting it and bringing it to me across the vast distance between NJF's location and me...
Don't worry Noel - your one is in the boot of my parent's car and will be with you me next week... The next American ex-pat that calls it a "truck" is going to find out what 2.7 tons feels like on their foot...
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Johnnyboy collected his from me last week, bringing my involvement to a close I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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MrH
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Cripes! I'd totally forgotten about this GB, didn't think there was anyone out there still waiting for their tackle.
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I just seen it come back and relised i for got to thank you Mr H.
Now have two thanks againe convoy For Heroes record holder (348)
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MrH
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No worries
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Bob.
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Hi MrH
Having broken my cheap towrope trying to recover a stranded minibus on a beach last week I would like to get a good replacement. ie as per your previous group buys.
I live about 10 miles from Lifting and Crane at Gloucester so its easy to go to them but looking at their website they only show a plaited rope described as "Nylon Recovery Rope 24mm, 3-strand nylon with reinforced eyes and centre wear sleeve, 8mtr long. 12 tonne max breaking strength".
Is it this correct rope but with hooks not loops and in 5m length that I need to ask for and is there a particular contact person there?
Thanks
Bob
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MrH
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Simply give then a call and ask for the same (nylon, not kinetic) rope as supplied to LRE & the Disco3.co.uk group and they'll give you the same as we have. Ask for a middle marker, but I'm pretty sure they'll fit one any way.
The yellow safety-hooks and reinforced loops are standard on the ropes we had.
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Navigator
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MrH,
As it's now the season for getting out and getting stuck, any plan for another Group Buy? A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
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Bob.
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Many thanks for that MrH. I will give them a call tomorrow.
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3rd May 2010 2:05 pm |
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MrH
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Navigator wrote:MrH,
As it's now the season for getting out and getting stuck, any plan for another Group Buy?
I've done one this year, someone else can take the rains for a change. I'm 100% sure that the suppliers will do the same deal for any of our members wishing to run another groupbuy - just contact Alison and speak with her.
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