4x4 response

zippy656 · 08-01-2010, 22:50

well, just back from a little trip for 4x4 responce.. only 59 miles this time,.

monday was over 100 miles.

makeitfit · 08-01-2010, 22:52

Well done Zippy

I've just joined the welsh 4x4 response

Off on a training weekend in Llandovery in a couple of weeks

zippy656 · 08-01-2010, 22:55

its great fun.. out in the snow..

oh, and just remember wheels ment to be DOWN

Deleted account DD · 08-01-2010, 23:19

So are you inspired by public spirited generosity or a desire to go out when most are told to stay at home

Serious question, I've often wondered (as one who is paid to be out in all sorts at all times

and has no choice ) and never got a straight answer

zippy656 · 08-01-2010, 23:26

come on, when do us boy do as we are told!

for me its giveing some thing BACK..

tezzer · 09-01-2010, 00:00

who pays for the fuel then??? zippy

makeitfit · 09-01-2010, 00:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by daved

So are you inspired by public spirited generosity or a desire to go out when most are told to stay at home

Serious question, I've often wondered (as one who is paid to be out in all sorts at all times

and has no choice ) and never got a straight answer

I've been on mercy missions most of the week anyway, so might aswell get some driver training into the bargain

But primarily to boldly go were no man has gone before and get loads of bar stories

Oh and to wind up plod

zippy656 · 09-01-2010, 09:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by tezzer

who pays for the fuel then??? zippy

you get that back .40p a mile i think it is..

BongoBerry · 09-01-2010, 09:58

SE4x4R currently needs your help too, keeping the communications flowing to help others costs

So dig deep

http://southeast4x4response.co.uk/fo...hp?f=54&t=1883

lacroupade · 09-01-2010, 23:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by makeitfit

Well done Zippy

I've just joined the welsh 4x4 response

Off on a training weekend in Llandovery in a couple of weeks

Oh god.

zippy656 · 10-01-2010, 10:36

theyll not know whats hit them...

lacroupade · 10-01-2010, 12:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippy656

come on, when do us boy do as we are told!

for me its giveing some thing BACK..

what have you been nicking then ZippY?

zippy656 · 10-01-2010, 12:11

back in life,

silly boy..

dinky · 10-01-2010, 13:20

Been out 4 times two 6am ,1x6pm and 1at8pm done about 250 miles altogether,enjoyed the driving and helping out.

jims-terrano · 10-01-2010, 15:54

Have been talking to the Policeman who lives next door this afternoon. As we were chatting I mentioned that I'm on standby for RAYNET. He simply replied "oh you'll be parking on top of a hill and talking nonsense on your radio then". He says that all volunteer services provide nothing that they can't do for them selves. No point going any further with this guy but at the end of the day my standby is because in the first instance WY Police started the ball rolling closely followed by PCT. He says all this rubbish on the news about 4x4 drivers helping out is silly because we don't have the same training as profesionals and we are more likely to cause a problem than resolve them. I replied back and informed him that's possibly why groups like 4x4 response and RAYNET are in the emergency plans.
It's such a shame that people like us who are prepared to get off our back sides to assist others are not given more recognition.

Jim T

08-01-2010, 22:50	#1
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	4x4 response well, just back from a little trip for 4x4 responce.. only 59 miles this time,. monday was over 100 miles.

09-01-2010, 09:58	#9
BongoBerry Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kenley, Surrey Vehicle: Patrol 4.8l & Terrano 2 Posts: 307	SE4x4R Donations SE4x4R currently needs your help too, keeping the communications flowing to help others costs So dig deep http://southeast4x4response.co.uk/fo...hp?f=54&t=1883

08-01-2010, 22:52	#2
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Well done Zippy I've just joined the welsh 4x4 response Off on a training weekend in Llandovery in a couple of weeks

08-01-2010, 22:55	#3
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	its great fun.. out in the snow.. oh, and just remember wheels ment to be DOWN

08-01-2010, 23:19	#4
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	So are you inspired by public spirited generosity or a desire to go out when most are told to stay at home Serious question, I've often wondered (as one who is paid to be out in all sorts at all times and has no choice ) and never got a straight answer

08-01-2010, 23:26	#5
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	come on, when do us boy do as we are told! for me its giveing some thing BACK..

09-01-2010, 00:00	#6
tezzer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: basildon essex Vehicle: transit camper van 1987 Posts: 2,829	who pays for the fuel then??? zippy

10-01-2010, 10:36	#11
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	theyll not know whats hit them...

10-01-2010, 12:11	#13
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	back in life, silly boy..

10-01-2010, 13:20	#14
dinky Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SOUTH YORKSHIRE Vehicle: t20 lwb Posts: 1,238	Been out 4 times two 6am ,1x6pm and 1at8pm done about 250 miles altogether,enjoyed the driving and helping out.

10-01-2010, 15:54	#15
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Have been talking to the Policeman who lives next door this afternoon. As we were chatting I mentioned that I'm on standby for RAYNET. He simply replied "oh you'll be parking on top of a hill and talking nonsense on your radio then". He says that all volunteer services provide nothing that they can't do for them selves. No point going any further with this guy but at the end of the day my standby is because in the first instance WY Police started the ball rolling closely followed by PCT. He says all this rubbish on the news about 4x4 drivers helping out is silly because we don't have the same training as profesionals and we are more likely to cause a problem than resolve them. I replied back and informed him that's possibly why groups like 4x4 response and RAYNET are in the emergency plans. It's such a shame that people like us who are prepared to get off our back sides to assist others are not given more recognition. Jim T