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Shitefest 2018 (U.K.) Chez Saabnut 9-10th june

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Saabnut Rank: Renault 16

Saabnut

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In a true to form move, reading the above reminded me that about 3 years ago I decided my old gas BBQ was beyond its best, mainly to being left outside all year round and the gas control valves for the burners having seized. In a true to Saabnut it was dumped around the back, awaiting its final journey, unmoved for over 3 years.

 

Abandoned As found garden ornament

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Saabnut Rank: Renault 16

Saabnut

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I thought I would dig it out, THEN worry about finding a gas bottle. Fought my way in and found it was heavier than expected - ah, that would be the still connected gas bottle then!

 

Dragged it out, lit using the trusty burning kitchen roll method and managed to get gas out of both burners. After about 3 minutes it started producing smoke, and opening the top I was met by a wall of heat and the remains of the grass that had grown into it.

 

So it works, but is basically on/off and you are welcome to make use of it. I have installed a kettle and a toaster in the PortaCludgy so we should be good to go.

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beko1987 Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

beko1987

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Sounds ideal! If the gas stuff does pack up we can just rip it all out and use wood...

davehedgehog31 Rank: Renault 16

davehedgehog31

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If anyone can't find the place, just get to the Northern end of the Forth Crossing and follow the trail of LHM, mineral oil and rusty coolant.

Supernaut Rank: Talbot Tagora

Supernaut

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I'll be taking a small barbecue with me. I refurbished it yesterday with a coat of rust converter and 3 coats of high temperature paint.

 

It's the size of a large plant pot. It burns wood in the bottom part, then halfway up it has a grid for charcoal, then the cooking grid on top.

 

I have plenty of charcoal, and a small amount of kindling. Have you got any wooden things that need burned, Saabnut? :D

 

 

 

 

 

Also, a kettle and toaster on hand? Luxury! I may make use of those, then. At least the kettle anyway.

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Guest Hooli

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I'm taking a Coleman stove that runs on petrol, is anyone bringing petrol?

M'coli Rank: Isuzu Florian

M'coli

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I have this daft idea to go and bag a couple of Munros (park at the Lecht - edit: Glenshee Ski Centre) on the Saturday...

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M'coli Rank: Isuzu Florian

M'coli

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Yes, but they don't have a 2000-odd-foot head start...like parking at the Lecht (edit: Glenshee) does. I'm really not fit enough for a sea-level start at the moment ;-)

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Supernaut Rank: Talbot Tagora

Supernaut

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Oh, by the way. Me, 17-Coffees and our friend are planning to arrive late Friday afternoon / early evening.

 

 

 

 

 

I'm going to buy a fucking car TONIGHT.

 

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You legend!

cms206 Rank: Lancia Gamma

cms206

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I've lost track, who else is planning to get there for friday night?

SVM due Friday afternoon.

 

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M'coli Rank: Isuzu Florian

M'coli

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I'm going to attempt to get there Friday evening before midnight.

M'coli Rank: Isuzu Florian

M'coli

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I'm going to buy a fucking car TONIGHT.

 

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Thornliebank auctions? :-D
dollywobbler Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

dollywobbler

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I'm planning on temporary membership of the SVM. In a Toyota. Glasgow tomorrow. Feeling a bit better about the Starlet after a pre-trip hoon that involved overtaking a Mazda MX-5. It's a while since I drove anything with actual power! (he said, about a car which has 75bhp).

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cms206 Rank: Lancia Gamma

cms206

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Thornliebank auctions? :-D

A similar level of tat, certainly!

 

It's a bloody saloon too. Can't even sleep in the sodding thing.

 

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See you all friday then, we should be there by mid evening as taking the scenic route across Scotland.

Saabnut Rank: Renault 16

Saabnut

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 Glasgow tomorrow.

 

Shitefest camping available from tomorrow if required

RobT Rank: Lancia Gamma

RobT

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I'm going to buy a fucking car TONIGHT.

 

 

Likewise.  After 'buying' a Mazda MX-3 but hearing nowt from the seller I was getting desperate so have ended up with a Renault.  Collection caper commences in 20 minutes!

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I'm working nights this weekend, but may turn up to say hello.

 

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trigger Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

trigger

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It's a shit poor boring excuse but I am gutted not to be able to make this years event, Shitefest is always one of the highlights of my old car calendar, sadly having a young family combined with such a long distance (roughly 1100 miles in a weekend) and nothing I'd particularly like to take that far means I'll have to pass this year.

 

I'm taking the Van to Buckfastleigh in Devon next month so that will be my yearly adventure instead. Have a great time everyone. :)

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Supernaut Rank: Talbot Tagora

Supernaut

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Fair enough trigger.

 

But 1,100 miles in a weekend does not fly as an excuse with me (or any of the Scotoshiters, I imagine). I did 1,200 miles in a weekend to get to Shitefest 2016. :P

I, however, do not have a young family to look after. So you've got me there. :D

 

 

Will you be at FoTU with the van, though? I'll be getting a flight down to Birmingham and staying with RantingYoof in order to go to the FoTU. My geography of England is terrible, BTW, so I've no idea how near or far you are in relation to FoTU.

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hairnet

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A similar level of tat, certainly!

 

It's a bloody saloon too. Can't even sleep in the sodding thing.

 

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sorry whurt??

 

you have broken vehicles so you bought one?

 

did the boss bate ya heed in?

cms206 Rank: Lancia Gamma

cms206

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sorry whurt??

 

you have broken vehicles so you bought one?

 

did the boss bate ya heed in?

Bought two. Only picking one up tonight though.

 

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davidfowler2000 Rank: Renault 16

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I've lost track, who else is planning to get there for friday night?

 

SVM due Friday afternoon.

 

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This. With Sloth_in_a_bowl, beko1987, Ghosty and possibly dollywobbler in tow.

Supernaut Rank: Talbot Tagora

Supernaut

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Bought two. Only picking one up tonight though.

 

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cms' solution to broken cars; Buy ALL the cars.

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Inspector Morose Rank: Lancia Gamma

Inspector Morose

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I aim to be there on Friday afternoon and will be bringing my usual paraffin based cooking and lighting equipment (now with added bigger stove!).

I plan to stop off at Dundee for supplies/bus perving, meet up there?

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