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solarman216 · 10-12-2013, 20:10

Well I am going to get the ball rolling, and pledge £50 now towards an off road scooter, if the mods need to start this as a new thread etc then please do so, Rick

(RIP) rustygates · 14-12-2013, 09:49

Hi all, I am overwhelmed by your generousity at this time, this disease knows no bounds, I am able to stand with the aid of two carers and a zimmer but that to me is amazing and only made possible by the work done with physio and hydrotherapy ,stretching my now ever decreasing muscles, tne disease has started to effect shoulder muscles but my forearms are ok.My niece Lauren has organised a walk from Monmouth to Chepstow which is the last 30mls of the Offa's Dyke Path, which as yet not completed, and the is called "Never Known To Fail",which has always been my motto, mainly for family and friends, or anyone for that matter with the donations going to the MND society who are struggling tokeep up with the larger well known charities, MND is quite rare about 1 in 1000 people and no reason why but usually active people. It will be12 months on the 21st Dec ( my birthday ) that I had the flu and 10 days later, getting up in Jan with beginning of MND, My Border Collie Mac and I had walked 100's of miles but sadly he died 3 weeks ago aged 13, he seemed to know of my ailment has would liickk my legs to try and stimulate them when I fell over. As for the generous offer for the off road mobility scooter I was thinking of hiring one for the duration of the walk, anything else would be a unbeliveable.

PS Any questions you need answering please contact me

rustygates.

(RIP) rustygates · 14-12-2013, 10:27

Thank you again,
Mac was my walking partner for over 12yrs, he and I walked all over the UK long and short paths, there was one time on Dartmoor and it was a lovely day and suddenly the fog came down and I could not see a foot in front of me, totally disorientated, I decided to stay put until the fog lifted, but an hour later still no change, then MAC got up started walking around and I followed and what seemed like ages, finally got me to a lane and to were I had left the Terrano, I know I should have a compass but it was a beautiful day ( big mistake ) . So MAC will be finishing the walk in the form of his ashes in his casket after his cremation.

PS I will reimburse the subs for this year x

solarman216 · 14-12-2013, 21:50

This is not just a club it is a community, and while we may not be able to fund the direct purchase of an off road scooter, I guess this would be fairly expensive, but I am sure we will be able to fund the hire of one for the duration, my heart goes out to you and I am sure many others on here feel the same, so come on members lets get this sorted, Rick

(RIP) rustygates · 31-12-2013, 10:27

I wish you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR and if have any dreams or wishes to fulfil make sure you see them through to the end,I'm glad I did you don't know what's around the next bend.

Finishing the Offa's Dyke Walk is still on for Easter.

rustygates

Bigbunny2007 · 31-12-2013, 11:51

Happy new year to you too mate

Do you have a mobility scooter to finish the walk? if so does it need modifying?
If neither do you have an amount of money you need to buy or as rick has said hire one?

AD Ent · 31-12-2013, 13:27

happy new year rustygates! true words you put. never know what is coming next. All the best to you&yours. Adrian

(RIP) rustygates · 31-12-2013, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigbunny2007

Happy new year to you too mate

Do you have a mobility scooter to finish the walk? if so does it need modifying?
If neither do you have an amount of money you need to buy or as rick has said hire one?

Yes I do have a Mob Scooter which I bought but the ground clearance is zilch,the basket has destroyed any street cred I had,lol

solarman216 · 31-12-2013, 17:32

Have a look at www.mobilityhire.com see if anything is an good, have a look at the Mayan, how long do you think you will need to hire for? Rick

briggie · 20-02-2014, 17:58

any update on rustygates ? ....haven't heard from him for a while

briggie · 19-05-2014, 19:58

im very concerned that we haven't heard from rustygates for a while ...... does anyone know him and live near him ?

briggie · 19-05-2014, 20:03

Last Activity: 02-02-2014 15:22

spinna · 19-05-2014, 21:53

That does seem odd that we haven't heard from him. Hope is ok

briggie · 21-08-2014, 09:08

I can only speculate that his illness has taken its toll

, last activity feb this year ....6 months ago .......however if anyone can contact him it would be appreciated ......god bless mate

AlexD333 · 21-08-2014, 10:44

does anyone have a contact number or address perhaps?

Can a mod on here see if he left a contact number on personal details?

10-12-2013, 20:10	#16
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,427	donations for an off road scooter Well I am going to get the ball rolling, and pledge £50 now towards an off road scooter, if the mods need to start this as a new thread etc then please do so, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

14-12-2013, 09:49	#17
(RIP) rustygates Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: N wales Vehicle: 1997 swb + 2003 swb tdi Posts: 672	Overwhelmed Hi all, I am overwhelmed by your generousity at this time, this disease knows no bounds, I am able to stand with the aid of two carers and a zimmer but that to me is amazing and only made possible by the work done with physio and hydrotherapy ,stretching my now ever decreasing muscles, tne disease has started to effect shoulder muscles but my forearms are ok.My niece Lauren has organised a walk from Monmouth to Chepstow which is the last 30mls of the Offa's Dyke Path, which as yet not completed, and the is called "Never Known To Fail",which has always been my motto, mainly for family and friends, or anyone for that matter with the donations going to the MND society who are struggling tokeep up with the larger well known charities, MND is quite rare about 1 in 1000 people and no reason why but usually active people. It will be12 months on the 21st Dec ( my birthday ) that I had the flu and 10 days later, getting up in Jan with beginning of MND, My Border Collie Mac and I had walked 100's of miles but sadly he died 3 weeks ago aged 13, he seemed to know of my ailment has would liickk my legs to try and stimulate them when I fell over. As for the generous offer for the off road mobility scooter I was thinking of hiring one for the duration of the walk, anything else would be a unbeliveable. PS Any questions you need answering please contact me rustygates. __________________ 1997 Terrano 2.7tdi se red/silver swb. 130k . A-frame+spots, privacy glass, tyres 235-70rx15 BF Goodrich a/t ko pulling a 2005 Bailey vendee series5 with powrtouch mover. 2003 Terrano 2.7tdi se ruby red/silver 74k

14-12-2013, 10:27	#18
(RIP) rustygates Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: N wales Vehicle: 1997 swb + 2003 swb tdi Posts: 672	Still Overwhelmed Thank you again, Mac was my walking partner for over 12yrs, he and I walked all over the UK long and short paths, there was one time on Dartmoor and it was a lovely day and suddenly the fog came down and I could not see a foot in front of me, totally disorientated, I decided to stay put until the fog lifted, but an hour later still no change, then MAC got up started walking around and I followed and what seemed like ages, finally got me to a lane and to were I had left the Terrano, I know I should have a compass but it was a beautiful day ( big mistake ) . So MAC will be finishing the walk in the form of his ashes in his casket after his cremation. PS I will reimburse the subs for this year x __________________ 1997 Terrano 2.7tdi se red/silver swb. 130k . A-frame+spots, privacy glass, tyres 235-70rx15 BF Goodrich a/t ko pulling a 2005 Bailey vendee series5 with powrtouch mover. 2003 Terrano 2.7tdi se ruby red/silver 74k

14-12-2013, 21:50	#19
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,427	This is not just a club it is a community, and while we may not be able to fund the direct purchase of an off road scooter, I guess this would be fairly expensive, but I am sure we will be able to fund the hire of one for the duration, my heart goes out to you and I am sure many others on here feel the same, so come on members lets get this sorted, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

31-12-2013, 10:27	#20
(RIP) rustygates Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: N wales Vehicle: 1997 swb + 2003 swb tdi Posts: 672	2014 I wish you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR and if have any dreams or wishes to fulfil make sure you see them through to the end,I'm glad I did you don't know what's around the next bend. Finishing the Offa's Dyke Walk is still on for Easter. rustygates __________________ 1997 Terrano 2.7tdi se red/silver swb. 130k . A-frame+spots, privacy glass, tyres 235-70rx15 BF Goodrich a/t ko pulling a 2005 Bailey vendee series5 with powrtouch mover. 2003 Terrano 2.7tdi se ruby red/silver 74k

31-12-2013, 11:51	#21
Bigbunny2007 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Yorkshire Vehicle: T2 swb 2.7 tdi - Disco 3 Posts: 589	Happy new year to you too mate Do you have a mobility scooter to finish the walk? if so does it need modifying? If neither do you have an amount of money you need to buy or as rick has said hire one?

31-12-2013, 13:27	#22
AD Ent Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: West Yorkshire Vehicle: Terrano II SE+ 2.7 2000 Posts: 915	happy new year rustygates! true words you put. never know what is coming next. All the best to you&yours. Adrian

31-12-2013, 17:32	#24
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,427	Have a look at www.mobilityhire.com see if anything is an good, have a look at the Mayan, how long do you think you will need to hire for? Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

20-02-2014, 17:58	#25
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	any update on rustygates ? ....haven't heard from him for a while

19-05-2014, 19:58	#26
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	im very concerned that we haven't heard from rustygates for a while ...... does anyone know him and live near him ?

19-05-2014, 20:03	#27
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	Last Activity: 02-02-2014 15:22

19-05-2014, 21:53	#28
spinna Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Telford, Shropshire Vehicle: Nissan Patrol y60 4.2d Posts: 1,287	That does seem odd that we haven't heard from him. Hope is ok

21-08-2014, 09:08	#29
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	I can only speculate that his illness has taken its toll , last activity feb this year ....6 months ago .......however if anyone can contact him it would be appreciated ......god bless mate

21-08-2014, 10:44	#30
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	does anyone have a contact number or address perhaps? Can a mod on here see if he left a contact number on personal details?