Seagull 300 Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 1 minute ago, FLATTOP said: You was working on what we call the Wiz, WIS Wickford to Southminster single line you was probably between North Fambridge and Althorne stations lots of UWC crossings out that way I used to inspect them all back in the day,nice bit of countryside out that way, you wasn’t far from the kennels of the Essex Farmers & Union Hunt. It's remote down there, vast Flatlands from what I recall. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLATTOP 5,110 Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 1 minute ago, Seagull said: It's remote down there, vast Flatlands from what I recall. Fantastic hunting country I’ve hunted all around there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seagull 300 Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 Just now, FLATTOP said: Fantastic hunting country I’ve hunted all around there. That's the exact spot where we did the berm, you can see the grass grown out because we topsoiled and seeded it when we finished. Google Maps MAPS.APP.GOO.GL 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLATTOP 5,110 Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 14 minutes ago, Seagull said: That's the exact spot where we did the berm, you can see the grass grown out because we topsoiled and seeded it when we finished. Google Maps MAPS.APP.GOO.GL I know exactly where that is that’s Ulehams Farm there’s a crossing down there called Big Hill your lucky the farmer didn’t shoot you he gets lots of night time visitors lol… Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seagull 300 Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 Just now, FLATTOP said: I know exactly where that is that’s Ulehams Farm there’s a crossing down there called Big Hill your lucky the farmer didn’t shoot you he gets lots of night time visitors lol… Don't worry, he'll have been payed handsomely to use his access, we were having the crack with him quite often. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Seagull 300 Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 3 minutes ago, Greyman said: I hope you have informed the Environment Agency about this? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 31,239 Posted July 18 Author Report Share Posted July 18 34 minutes ago, Seagull said: I hope you have informed the Environment Agency about this? Jealousy is a terrible thing mate but play you cards right and you could be debt free and dipping your feet by the time your 90 lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 7,912 Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 21 hours ago, Seagull said: It's remote down there, vast Flatlands from what I recall. "WORKING" lol please get a grip ! Working really ???? He attended 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobDown 1,169 Posted July 20 Report Share Posted July 20 On 17/07/2025 at 20:15, FLATTOP said: Out and about this evening over a place called Wallasea Island it is a huge man made RSPB site with so many different birds too many to list it looks across the river crouch to Burnham On Crouch and also to Foulness Island the MOD testing site I might be wrong but I believe it’s one of the few places you can test missiles up to 60,000 feet, most of the little islands that are here were made with the spoil from the channel tunnel which was shipped up the River Thames on barges. Land Cruiser , belting motor how long have you had it is it lc3 or lc4 ? Seriously considering investing in one as it would be practical in a number of ways for us Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLATTOP 5,110 Posted July 20 Report Share Posted July 20 24 minutes ago, BobDown said: Land Cruiser , belting motor how long have you had it is it lc3 or lc4 ? Seriously considering investing in one as it would be practical in a number of ways for us Hello Bob, it’s an LC5 3.0 D4D top spec I’ve owned it 7 years it’s a 2005 I deliberately went for that year because it is the lower tax bracket £350 per annum I believe later than that it goes to £700+, it’s extremely reliable all I’ve had to change is a suspension sensor on one side I changed both to be on the safe side they were original about 18 years old and this year on the mot I had a wheel bearing changed just wear and tear which you would expect, I’ve got Maxxis Wormdrive tyres all round and they are great on and off road, what I like about it is it’s an 8 seater the back three seats just come out really easy and it then becomes like a van I’ve had x2 ton bags of wood in there half a ton of concrete nothing fazes it, it’s also my family car and drives lovely on long trips and it is my farm wagon in the season very versatile. if I bought another one I’d go for the LC4 as it’s spring suspension rather than air bags I’ve had no problems but just easier to change if there are issues but the motor was in such good nick I went with it, good luck finding a good one have a good look underneath before you buy and check the arches and seat areas for rust, if you find a good one you won’t go wrong I was looking for over six months to find the one I’ve got. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobDown 1,169 Posted July 21 Report Share Posted July 21 6 hours ago, FLATTOP said: Hello Bob, it’s an LC5 3.0 D4D top spec I’ve owned it 7 years it’s a 2005 I deliberately went for that year because it is the lower tax bracket £350 per annum I believe later than that it goes to £700+, it’s extremely reliable all I’ve had to change is a suspension sensor on one side I changed both to be on the safe side they were original about 18 years old and this year on the mot I had a wheel bearing changed just wear and tear which you would expect, I’ve got Maxxis Wormdrive tyres all round and they are great on and off road, what I like about it is it’s an 8 seater the back three seats just come out really easy and it then becomes like a van I’ve had x2 ton bags of wood in there half a ton of concrete nothing fazes it, it’s also my family car and drives lovely on long trips and it is my farm wagon in the season very versatile. if I bought another one I’d go for the LC4 as it’s spring suspension rather than air bags I’ve had no problems but just easier to change if there are issues but the motor was in such good nick I went with it, good luck finding a good one have a good look underneath before you buy and check the arches and seat areas for rust, if you find a good one you won’t go wrong I was looking for over six months to find the one I’ve got. Thanks for your advice . I will do my homework and source a good en 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 31,239 Posted July 22 Author Report Share Posted July 22 Sheep racing last weekend good crack gets better as the day goes on live bands dj bar and hog roast goes on till 11 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seagull 300 Posted Friday at 14:31 Report Share Posted Friday at 14:31 Down @TOMO's neck of the woods, I wish they would learn to talk properly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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