Started for Dave G Rand

[David G Rand]

Thanks to Patrolman

Here you go Dave:thumb2

Hi Patrolman,

Many thanks for your help, but I just cannot fathom this site out (I'm not too bright and age is against me), but I've just bought a 1995 2.7 diesel Maverick with 60,000 miles on the clock, and was wondering if the Maverick is normally a sloppy ride - mine is excessively so.
I'm based in Norfolk and any hints on local suppliers of used parts would be useful to me and I'd appreciate any tips on dealing with underbody rust.
I find the MPG (36mpg) is better than my last car (Peugeot 406), the engine is might pokey, but at 24mph per 1000 revs, it feels undergeared.
Any information on how to keep my Maverick on the road will be gratefully recieved.
I'm assuming that I've posted this in the correct place and that it will appear on the forum - Thank you Patrolman.

 

[bry]

So sorry to hear of this Rustic.I do hope that your medication helps.And as you know more treatments are becoming available all of the time.Try to stay strong,thoughts go to you and your family.

 

[David G Rand]

I hope I've posted this in correct place.

A few minutes ago I posted a message of thanks to Patrolman, along with a few comments about my Maverick and clicked the "submit" button, but I cannot find it anywhere on this site!

I've a feeling that this site was designed by a drunken MENSA member in a fit of anger.

I'm about to post this message and if it doesn't appear on this Forum I shall be disappointed but not surprised.

Once again; many thanks for your efforts, Patrolman.

 

[don simon]

I hope I've posted this in correct place.

A few minutes ago I posted a message of thanks to Patrolman, along with a few comments about my Maverick and clicked the "submit" button, but I cannot find it anywhere on this site!

I've a feeling that this site was designed by a drunken MENSA member in a fit of anger.

I'm about to post this message and if it doesn't appear on this Forum I shall be disappointed but not surprised.

Once again; many thanks for your efforts, Patrolman.

Looks as if it's been posted to me, as does your last post as I've been able to quote it.

This makes me think that there is a problem at your end.

 

[emjaybee]

I can see it from here!

:thumb2

 

[firebobby]

Rustic, good to hear your OK and fighting the Barsteward disease and feel able to post about it on here now. Some times it's good to get things off your chest, I'm going for the test too, just to be on the safe side.
You are our Mr health and safety on here, so as you say, if it makes others think about it and go for a check, it could save others.

All the best mate, :thumb2

 

[Daemo]

Another shocking disease to look out for and can strike anyone is testicular cancer, my brother in law had it at the age of 22 yes 22 I was shocked, it had caused a growth close to his heart and the only reason it was spotted was becouse he couldn't catch his breath. It has been removed and left him not being able to have kids and also the worry of will it come back.....

Go for a health check and get anything checked, I went for mine 2weeks ago, I go every year since the age of 40 now 46....life is the most awesome gift you will ever receive so look after it and use all resources available to maintain it. It doesn't matter if you have to lose an hours pay at the most inconvenient time during the middle of the week, just get it done... Trust me when you have had a serious health scare it is frightening, it completely changes your outlook on life, it makes you realise that bull$£?t things you once worried about really ain't worth the worry. Make every minute count and try to look at everything with a glass half full attitude..


Good luck with your treatment mate, I really hope it all goes well for you.

 

[Oh Fordy]

Will be thinking of you Rustic, good luck mate.

 

[John B]

Hi rustic chin up butty stay strong and thinking of you.

 

[rustic]

Will be thinking of you Rustic, good luck mate.

Thanks, I have a catheter at the moment, so I am getting out more, we have stopped away from home a few times too. The hormone treatment and the trial hormones are like a sledge hammer, to shrink the cancer, and slow it down. As I sit here, I am in no pain, and only have a couple of Codeine at night, and I am able to sleep for many hours. We are hoping in late November, when they take the catheter out, I might have better control without the urgency, and my wrecked bladder will start to operate as near normal as possible. If not... back to the catheter
The trial means more blood tests, and regular visits to the oncologist, but it is expected that it could extend my life... so worth a try.:thumb2
Thanks again for the concern.
Rustic

 

[solarman216]

Just shows what you can do mate, stick in there, Rick & Maggs

 

[rustic]

Thanks Rick and Maggs, I have bad days, emotional days, why me, more especially when we try to plan things, things we can't do at the moment, I suppose we are cash rich at the moment, bringing forward some money we would have used later on.
If I do survive to 66 (60 now) I will get a boost with the goverment pension, my wife is well catered for, and if things hit the fan, there is always the house, which we could down size, and still be comfortable later on if needed. The garden on this one is too big for us now.
So the main thing at the moment is to ensure we maintain the collateral of the house, so painting, replacing misted panels, looking after the garden, clearing the loft are essential jobs.
Also keeps our minds active.
The guys on this forum have been so supportive, and I have spoken to you guys more than my other friends, they don't know what to say. My wife has now started to invite our friends down, so I hope things will change.
With greated regards,
Richard ( Rustic) and wife Roz

 

[solarman216]

So the main thing at the moment is to ensure we maintain the collateral of the house, so painting, replacing misted panels, looking after the garden, clearing the loft are essential jobs.
Also keeps our minds active.
The guys on this forum have been so supportive, and I have spoken to you guys more than my other friends, they don't know what to say. My wife has now started to invite our friends down, so I hope things will change.,
Richard ( Rustic) and wife Roz

the house will be what it is, you cannot think ahead for whoever purchases it, so please do not waste your efforts on this, as for local friends if they do not know what to say then they are not what I would call good friends, at the end of the day we gain very few really good friends if any to be honest, Rick

 

[rustic]

the house will be what it is, you cannot think ahead for whoever purchases it, so please do not waste your efforts on this, as for local friends if they do not know what to say then they are not what I would call good friends, at the end of the day we gain very few really good friends if any to be honest, Rick

My greatest friend is sat next to me...
Rustic

 

[solarman216]

True mate, be strong together, Rick