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leeds



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blackwolf wrote:


Usually they're 14lb (a "quarter sledge"), 28lb (a "half sledge") or a full 56lb " (a "full sledge"). Or 7lbs for wimps and weakllings, of course.

It is years since I last saw a full sledge, and longer still since I last saw someone who could swing one accurately and effectively (and safely).



Blimey I never knew that!

Some people are a mine of useful information Razz

You live and learn!

Would not be capable of swinging a full sledge hammer now, safely or unsafely!


Oooops sorry this is the grumpy old man thread, not the educate your fellow Defender driver!



Brendan
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I recall that Mike Tyson’s punch was measured by a device once that indicated that being hit by his punch was equivalent to being hit by a full sledge hammer. No wonder many of his opponents did not last much past the first rounds. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1
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So why the term 'sledge'? 
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ian series 1



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http://www.57275.ie/brilliant_answers/2009...hammer.htm


There you go! 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
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That time of year again, one light sh!troens out enmasse on the roads. Won't be long until the over 65's switch their fogs on for the winter ...
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Oy! I'm the over 70 who turns his off the moment he drives out of the fog. Wink 
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Sorry Laurie, you know I did not mean you !
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bpman wrote:
That time of year again, one light sh!troens out enmasse on the roads. Won't be long until the over 65's switch their fogs on for the winter ...


You have fog?
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Today I received a gift from my "loving" family Shocked


Click image to enlarge "Ease your worries, Clear-up your woes,
Go into your garage & put stuff into rows."
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...it's just a short step from just grumpy to fully fledged miserable Wink Steve.
Ineos Grenadier Trialmaster but owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades.
Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW.. Now long gone.

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I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic.
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TooTall



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Whilst not wanting to over-reach myself as a freshly inducted Grumpy Old Git (GOG?)... as I can only aspire to being a miserabalist Bow down
TT "Ease your worries, Clear-up your woes,
Go into your garage & put stuff into rows."
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TooTall wrote:
Today I received a gift from my "loving" family Shocked


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Where can I get one? Very Happy 
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^^
Me too I like that t-shirt! Thumbs Up

Back on topic.....

Individuals who get promoted at work, have a total character change in an instant, start carrying imaginary carpets under their armpits, puffing out their chests and batting way above their station.

 If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
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Can we add

Towing - Speed limit is 60 on a motorway, its not a minimum, its not defined by the car you driver, the time of day or how late you are

Also lane 3 is not for you, you shouldnt be in it...just because you have a boat or a glider in a trailer, still means you cant use lane three, you cant over take me when cruise control is saying 70, while im overtaking a lorry...

5 times in 2 weeks, caravans, boats, car trailers gliders all going above 70 2 using lane 3...my gears are well and truly grinded! Mike
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Laurie wrote:
TooTall wrote:
Today I received a gift from my "loving" family Shocked


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Where can I get one? Very Happy


Look at this on eBay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/271313074466

Warning Grumpy Old Git Funny Mens T-Shirt Birthday Gift Present Dad "Ease your worries, Clear-up your woes,
Go into your garage & put stuff into rows."
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