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Uncle-AJ · 30 December 2006, 02:59 AM

...............to get you tossers bird pictures.

I was traveling down a muddy track when I decided it was too flooded to carry on so I reversed. Unfortunately my front end slid and my front wheel ended up in a ditch.

Fortunately, help was at hand and one of the farm hands pulled me out with his tractor. He did not want a reward but I insisted and he probably got a couple of days pay.

Prince · 30 December 2006, 03:04 AM

Wow! Hope the vehicle is OK (and you too, of course). Thanks for the extra effort to secure some of your fabulous bird photos, Adrian, if that's what you were actually doing. You MIGHT have been just looking for a place to take a whiz or something...

At least you got some good photos of the situation.

Langnam · 30 December 2006, 03:34 AM

Adrian,
I'm glad you got out OK, but I'm a little surprised the Land Cruiser couldn't haul itself out.

Did you try 4 wheel low, or lock the rear differential?
The LC is a beast, but perhaps the muck was the tougher one that day

JJ Irani · 30 December 2006, 03:37 AM

Good pics, Adrian, but as Langnam says that baby should have been able to haul itself out in all wheel drive.

JJ

C.J. · 30 December 2006, 04:05 AM

I'm glad it worked out for you, Adrian. But, wear are the bird pics?

President · 30 December 2006, 04:06 AM

Nice car *cough* *cough*

Uncle-AJ · 30 December 2006, 04:15 AM

The tyres were full of mud and just would not grip. More pictures to follow, I can only load 3 at a time to the hosting site.

PS

I was in low 4 and diff lock but to no avail.

madformac · 30 December 2006, 04:32 AM

No bird pics yet but those are still great photos Adrian.

Even if you do have muddy boots...

30 December 2006, 04:48 AM

Adrian, I know you'd never just spin your wheels to get a good shot for us.

Goodwatch · 30 December 2006, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

The tyres were full of mud and just would not grip. More pictures to follow, I can only load 3 at a time to the hosting site.

PS

I was in low 4 and diff lock but to no avail.

But you didn't have to mask your license plate

steve-o · 30 December 2006, 08:11 AM

AJ...may have been asked, but what is your camera set up...phenom pics...so clear.

r/
Steve

The Dude · 30 December 2006, 12:53 PM

Greatly appreciated!

diablojota · 30 December 2006, 01:06 PM

That's the best vehicle on this planet. Great pics.

Uncle-AJ · 30 December 2006, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve-o

AJ...may have been asked, but what is your camera set up...phenom pics...so clear.

r/
Steve

Hi Steve,

The pictures here are with a Nikon D200 and Nikon 18 - 200mm VR zoom.

The bird pictures on the other thread are with a Nikon D2Xs with Nikon 300mm 2.8VR lens and a Nikon X2 converter.

They have of course had a bit of Photoshop magic added, like a touch of sharpness, but that's all.

Uncle-AJ · 30 December 2006, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

But you didn't have to mask your license plate

"Crazy Dutchman"

Langnam · 31 December 2006, 06:00 AM

Adrian,
Here's one LC that didn't need a tow in the muck and the next one might need a liitle help.

I own a '97 LandCruiser, do a little offroading and would never part with mine.
Toyota makes quite the dependable beast!

The last photo is a picture of my truck from a couple of years ago.

JJ Irani · 31 December 2006, 06:03 AM

Great pictures, Langnam!!

kakalika · 31 December 2006, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Langnam

Adrian,
Here's one LC that didn't need a tow in the muck and the next one might need a liitle help.

I own a '97 LandCruiser, do a little offroading and would never part with mine.
Toyota makes quite the dependable beast!

The last photo is a picture of my truck from a couple of years ago.

FJ 80, last of the true land cruisers. Pity they don't make them anymore. My buddy in Houston has one. Took me off roading last time I visited.

30 December 2006, 02:59 AM	#1
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	The lengths I go to............... ...............to get you tossers bird pictures. I was traveling down a muddy track when I decided it was too flooded to carry on so I reversed. Unfortunately my front end slid and my front wheel ended up in a ditch. Fortunately, help was at hand and one of the farm hands pulled me out with his tractor. He did not want a reward but I insisted and he probably got a couple of days pay. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

30 December 2006, 03:04 AM	#2
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Wow! Hope the vehicle is OK (and you too, of course). Thanks for the extra effort to secure some of your fabulous bird photos, Adrian, if that's what you were actually doing. You MIGHT have been just looking for a place to take a whiz or something... At least you got some good photos of the situation. __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

30 December 2006, 03:37 AM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Good pics, Adrian, but as Langnam says that baby should have been able to haul itself out in all wheel drive. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

30 December 2006, 04:05 AM	#5
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	I'm glad it worked out for you, Adrian. But, wear are the bird pics? __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

30 December 2006, 04:15 AM	#7
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	The tyres were full of mud and just would not grip. More pictures to follow, I can only load 3 at a time to the hosting site. PS I was in low 4 and diff lock but to no avail. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

30 December 2006, 03:34 AM	#3
Langnam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 953	Adrian, I'm glad you got out OK, but I'm a little surprised the Land Cruiser couldn't haul itself out. Did you try 4 wheel low, or lock the rear differential? The LC is a beast, but perhaps the muck was the tougher one that day

30 December 2006, 04:06 AM	#6
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	Nice car cough cough

30 December 2006, 04:32 AM	#8
madformac "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Justin Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 708	No bird pics yet but those are still great photos Adrian. Even if you do have muddy boots...

30 December 2006, 04:48 AM	#9
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Adrian, I know you'd never just spin your wheels to get a good shot for us.

30 December 2006, 08:11 AM	#11
steve-o "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Steve-O Location: Naplis, Merlin Watch: Blue TT Sub Posts: 857	AJ...may have been asked, but what is your camera set up...phenom pics...so clear. r/ Steve __________________

30 December 2006, 12:53 PM	#12
The Dude Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In my own world Posts: 595	Greatly appreciated Greatly appreciated!

30 December 2006, 01:06 PM	#13
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	That's the best vehicle on this planet. Great pics.

31 December 2006, 06:03 AM	#17
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Great pictures, Langnam!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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