Death in the long grass.

21 April 2012, 21:53

A few days ago the Landy had enough of my abuse and during building camp died in the long grass of the Kafue. He did not go quietly and fought to go on but I kindly switched him off before he finally expired. It was quite sad really as he was a good and relatively trusty companion but I cannot afford to attend to his needs any more and he will be broken down.

The following day whilst recovering my late friend I found a big Lion print in his track.

So not all bad.

21 April 2012, 22:25

BNagel

Jammer!

21 April 2012, 22:44

MacD37

The death of an old friend is always sad!
........................................................................R.I.P

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21 April 2012, 23:00

Aspen Hill Adventures

R. I. P. The lions have blessed you.

22 April 2012, 00:06

bwana cecil

Looks like a lot of memories there.
Lived a lot, died a good death.

22 April 2012, 00:08

Molepolole

Alas, another soldier born in Solihull dies. At least he died a somewhat peaceful death, better than being driven off a cliff, or head on into a tractor-trailer truck. At least you are safe Andrew. Love the lion track - a good omen!

22 April 2012, 00:21

fairgame

And I had just fitted him with a new fuel tank.

22 April 2012, 00:32

Scriptus

Sympathies. It won't be fun walking through that tall grass with them pussy cats strolling around.

22 April 2012, 00:44

butchloc

cruiser would have made it through with all wheels still going

22 April 2012, 03:04

Frostbit

Our deepest condolences. We look forward to seeing the shrine.

J&J

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22 April 2012, 03:30

465H&H

Give him a decent burial, he has earned it.

465H&H

22 April 2012, 09:15

Brice

Military honors, 21 gun salute.

22 April 2012, 09:23

fairgame

Ambulance taking away the body.

22 April 2012, 10:20

jjbull

Sad news indeed.

Shanks mare now, Andrew?

22 April 2012, 10:50

fujotupu

quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
Ambulance taking away the body.

No heart transplant available ?

22 April 2012, 11:15

dogcat

If you washed this beast, it may weight about 500 kilos less and work for you.

22 April 2012, 11:19

Frostbit

Please don't tell me I have to hunt out of something with a windshield and roof? Get the old dog hunting again.

quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
Ambulance taking away the body.

22 April 2012, 13:36

Rockdoc

If only your old friend could write a book!

Thanks for the photos.

Cheers, Chris

22 April 2012, 14:15

shakari

Old Land Rovers never die..... they just sometimes need serious surgery and/or a transplant.

Don't give up!

22 April 2012, 16:30

fujotupu

From an external diagnosis of the patient and the surrounding I would expect the likely cause of death to be attributed to an acute respiratory problem causing overheating, which led to warping of the cylinder head and a subsequent loss of lubricant, resulting in an eventual seizure.

A decent set of tyres, with an additional injection of approx. $3000 will set your old friend back on his feet and provide you with many more years of faithful service.

Next time you venture out under those conditions make sure the bloody winch is in place!

Now stop being a bloody miser and resuscitate the poor bugger! ..... unless you're set to investing in a Cruiser

22 April 2012, 18:41

shakari

quote:
Originally posted by fujotupu:
From an external diagnosis of the patient and the surrounding I would expect the likely cause of death to be attributed to an acute respiratory problem causing overheating, which led to warping of the cylinder head and a subsequent loss of lubricant, resulting in an eventual seizure.

A decent set of tyres, with an additional injection of approx. $3000 will set your old friend back on his feet and provide you with many more years of faithful service.

Next time you venture out under those conditions make sure the bloody winch is in place!

Now stop being a bloody miser and resuscitate the poor bugger! ..... unless you're set to investing in a Cruiser

I'll second that and I'd also add a set of wide wheels so the tyres and engine don't have to work as hard........ then it'll be good for another few years......... and just think how uncomfortable and lacking in character a Toyota would be!

22 April 2012, 19:14

Bwanamich

Fujo and Shakari, note the make of the ambulance

need i say more...

22 April 2012, 19:20

fujotupu

quote:
Originally posted by Bwanamich:
Fujo and Shakari, note the make of the ambulance

need i say more...

Shush Man....I'd noticed it was a hard top but better it be referred to as an ambulance which more often carries the sick and wounded - thankfully the Land Rover huggers did not notice else would have called it a hearse!

22 April 2012, 20:02

MacD37

Andrew, all that is needed is to get the dead Rover to a high lift, and drive a Toyota Cruiser under it! Problem solved for the next 20 years!

Just kidding you!

The fact is the picture below of the revovery vehicle has "Toyota" badges on it but it is not a Toyota! That vehicle was a trade with Isuzu because they didn't have a true off road suv. That is an early Isuzu TrooperII with the back doors reversed and right hand drive. I owned on of those little troopers and that sucker would clim a tree!

Simply cut the top off thet vehicle and place a high seat on and go hunting!

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22 April 2012, 20:55

shakari

quote:
Originally posted by Bwanamich:
Fujo and Shakari, note the make of the ambulance

need i say more...

I didn't even notice the ambulance let alone the make of it but of course, who ever notices a vehicle that's devoid of all character or personality?

22 April 2012, 22:29

fairgame

quote:
Originally posted by fujotupu:
From an external diagnosis of the patient and the surrounding I would expect the likely cause of death to be attributed to an acute respiratory problem causing overheating, which led to warping of the cylinder head and a subsequent loss of lubricant, resulting in an eventual seizure.

A decent set of tyres, with an additional injection of approx. $3000 will set your old friend back on his feet and provide you with many more years of faithful service.

Next time you venture out under those conditions make sure the bloody winch is in place!

Now stop being a bloody miser and resuscitate the poor bugger! ..... unless you're set to investing in a Cruiser

You know your stuff mate. The recent engine recondition was four grand and at a 300,000 miles. The head is now bent and water is pissing through the block.

What really pissed me off was my new driver destroyed it in only 10 bloody miles and had the audacity to report me to the Human Rights Commission for shouting at him?

23 April 2012, 03:35

Fjold

Too sad. It looks like it was just getting broken-in.

Frank

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23 April 2012, 06:59

Rockdoc

10 miles

Had one of my fellow employees (!) show me his driving skills in the bush last year.

Apparently you drive with your foot on the throttle and brake at the same time "just in case"

23 April 2012, 10:35

fairgame

quote:
Originally posted by fujotupu:
From an external diagnosis of the patient and the surrounding I would expect the likely cause of death to be attributed to an acute respiratory problem causing overheating, which led to warping of the cylinder head and a subsequent loss of lubricant, resulting in an eventual seizure.

A decent set of tyres, with an additional injection of approx. $3000 will set your old friend back on his feet and provide you with many more years of faithful service.

Next time you venture out under those conditions make sure the bloody winch is in place!

Now stop being a bloody miser and resuscitate the poor bugger! ..... unless you're set to investing in a Cruiser

Fujotupo,

The bumper and winch was removed and carried into camp in order erect poles.

23 April 2012, 11:19

Esskay

Andrew,

Send it to India. We still have +40 yr old Rovers running around in Assam, the North East part of India fyi, which the owners will not SELL!! Sort of like the Jeepnees in the Phillipines

23 April 2012, 23:37

fujotupu

Fujotupo,

The bumper and winch was removed and carried into camp in order erect poles.

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We use manpower to erect poles and save the winch for other occasions like hauling Land Rovers and other similar jalopies out of the muck

24 April 2012, 00:38

Scriptus

quote:
Originally posted by shakari:

I didn't even notice the ambulance let alone the make of it but of course, who ever notices a vehicle that's devoid of all character or personality?

A fact to consider, no corpse has character or personality.

Quote; What really pissed me off was my new driver destroyed it in only 10 bloody miles and had the audacity to report me to the Human Rights Commission for shouting at him?

And you only shouted at him? A bit rough on the poor bugger there Fairgame! Africa, allways a challenge.