Rhumsaa Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Hello As you may recall last year myself and some friends attempted to get to Timbuktu in a battered Discovery supplied by Cret. We failed. Also if you have a really good memory about 4 and a half years ago I scampered down to Gambia 3 weeks after my driving test. Anyways... Clearly I have the adventurous/insanity big once again and on October 8th I'm off again but this time to Kyrgyzstan (as the thread title suggests). I was hoping to head out there in a 1981 Austin Allegro acquired from skrappey.... But as beautiful as it is we have decided against taking it and have found another mode of transport She's a beauty :-) I was in 2 minds about posting this as I seemed to get a bit of negative feedback last time but I figured.... fuck it We raised over £4000 for Wish Upon a Dream last time and whilst I don't anticipate a repeat of such a massive amount we will be accepting any donations, which all go direct to the charity 100%, if people feel the urge just drop me a pm and I'll meet anyone who wants to see the vehicle, talk about the trip, offer advice or donate some pennies. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyboarder Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 You'd be better off walking there you fat pig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cret Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Good luck mate. I hope you have better luck this time after that woeful ending last time. You'd be better off walking there you fat pig. What an obnoxious comment to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilligan Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Keyboarder, you're such an asshole sometimes. I think it would be great fun bombing around the world in various cars and bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thriller Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 You'd be better off walking there you fat pig. What the Fuck is all that about you fooking toss pot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digga Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Rhumsaa, can i suggest you take keyboarder as a passenger, maybe you could do us all a favour and loose him on the way Kyrgyzstan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I'll give you £1.50 if you take the Allegro. That volvo looks brand new and far to luxurious, its got leather seats probably even air con, have you gone soft in your old age Rhumsaa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScorpionFish Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Good luck to you. What a great way to raise money for charity Cheers Debs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Good luck Mukka !!! but do it in the allegro !!!! 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Good luck from me too but don't take the All Agro, it'll inevitably let you down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.os Theory Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 sounds and looks like a right laugh, is this just something you guys sort out yourselves or is it an organised event? good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digga Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 how much for the allegro, it could be my sons first car and it better come with the hat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digga Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 is the volvo petrol or diesel? i've worked for MM in the past if its petrol make sure you take a spare coil lead as they a prone to failing plus make sure the injector seals are in good condition or it will be an ass to start in the heat, if its diesel i'll buy it off you when you drive it back as i used to service one that had 220.000+ miles on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhumsaa Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 I would love nothing more than taking the allegro - it is so comfy and great fun but the lights don't work and to get it fixed you're talking hundreds of pounds which is more of a long term project not 3 months away Also the beautiful comfy ride is based on the hydrogas suspension which is lovely here but one stray stone and we are... well... fucked and after last time I'd rather make it than not Besides a 21 year old car with 146k on the clock is still a challenge Digga it is a 2.9 litre petrol so thanks for the tips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
integer Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Good luck. I might give the Northern Lights one a go, looks like fun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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