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Old 05-06-20, 14:01
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This is turning into a real drama. Before I could pick the blitz up I blew my knee, two weeks later I had knee surgery then just as I started to get mobile again I had a heart attack requiring the fitting of two stents, now I am not aloud to drive for two weeks. This year is full of surprises.
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Old 05-06-20, 14:29
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You take care Robert.
Trucks come second and can wait.
Sorry to hear. You have certainly had a lot to contend with of recent.
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Old 05-06-20, 16:18
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Sheesh Robert,

You’re certainly hitting a couple of hard rocks this year. Hope it will get better for you soon. Fix yourself first, the trucks can come later.

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This is turning into a real drama. Before I could pick the blitz up I blew my knee, two weeks later I had knee surgery then just as I started to get mobile again I had a heart attack requiring the fitting of two stents, now I am not aloud to drive for two weeks. This year is full of surprises.
hi Robert,
Crikey, luck is not on your side this year. Look after yourself, hope all goes well in your recovery.
None of us are getting any younger!

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Old 06-06-20, 05:05
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This is turning into a real drama. Before I could pick the blitz up I blew my knee, two weeks later I had knee surgery then just as I started to get mobile again I had a heart attack requiring the fitting of two stents, now I am not aloud to drive for two weeks. This year is full of surprises.
You seemed like a regular ordinary easy-going fellow when you visited here. Hardly a drama queen! I guess I misjudged you ((( ( ;-) ))))
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Old 10-07-20, 08:59
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Finally fit enough to pick the blitz up. Runs like a charm but no brakes at the moment, that will be fixed as soon as I modify the last shed standing to store the blitz in. Thank you for offering it to me Ian it was fun being on the road again.
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What a great looking C60L, so glad you are now the owner Rob! Looking forward to seeing it (and you) one day.
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Old 13-07-20, 01:41
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Robert.

What a great looking vehicle to get back into things with again!

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Old 02-09-21, 09:06
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Well nothing is happening fast around here. Vicki and I finally cleaned the shed out enough to get the blitz into it.

today Vicki tow started the blitz for me and we moved it into the shed for repairs, it is probably going to take quite a while.
So far I know i have one sticking break even though the brakes have not been used, I need to sort out a choke for the engine may need a different carby and the blitz is having charging issues hence the tow start.
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