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See ur trying to see if i was paying attention wise oracle
Notice u didn’t say glass or bottle in order not to incriminate yourself , good move
25th Aug 2018 7:51 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Wine only comes in bottles, I haven’t discovered boxes yet.
25th Aug 2018 7:58 pm
gstuart
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Make sure u always have a drinking buddy and a suitably sized glass
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25th Aug 2018 8:13 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Not sure I could could face that.
And the vino, well til tomorrow.
25th Aug 2018 8:16 pm
gstuart
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25th Aug 2018 8:57 pm
gstuart
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Hi
I saw a slide out boot flooring thread somewhere , I must search better as I can’t find it
Wondering if anyone would be so kind if they know which section it’s in please , as it also had a list of materials, type of runners etc
I’ve got some 18mm exterior plywood so thinking of designing a telescopic dog ramp that will fix to the boot floor like that boot slide out shelf , using some HD runners , along with anti slip material etc
Also don’t think I’ll gain much if I remove the 3rd row seats to gain more room for the sliding shelf ?
Many thks as always
25th Aug 2018 9:40 pm
Green Land Rover
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I bought a Pet Gear PG9300DR Tri-fold Pet ramp from Amazon for my old boy to get in to the back of the Freelander 2. It was about £50 at the time.
Ratchet strapped it to the left hand side of the boot using seat locking loop and tie down point.
Really nice pice of kit. Just had to watch you didn't catch the paint work with the abrasive ramp surface!!!
Here he is when we were doing the weekly trip to Cambridge for his radio therapy:
He passed away last year. I still miss him. RIP Sid
27th Aug 2018 4:41 pm
icestationzebra
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That a Spinone?
27th Aug 2018 7:45 pm
Green Land Rover
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It is indeed!
Lovely dogs. Gentle giants.
27th Aug 2018 7:47 pm
gstuart
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Green Land Rover wrote:
I bought a Pet Gear PG9300DR Tri-fold Pet ramp from Amazon for my old boy to get in to the back of the Freelander 2. It was about £50 at the time.
Ratchet strapped it to the left hand side of the boot using seat locking loop and tie down point.
Really nice pice of kit. Just had to watch you didn't catch the paint work with the abrasive ramp surface!!!
Here he is when we were doing the weekly trip to Cambridge for his radio therapy:
He passed away last year. I still miss him. RIP Sid
Thks for the ref to the ramp , indeed does seem the best way to go by using the ramp left or right hand side of the boots tailgate , because if a car is close behind won’t be able to extend the ramp straight out from the back of the disco
To save me having to move the ramp wish to come up with the use of sliding runners and ramp so will then be easier , either a bifold one or telescopic
Do have some sheets left over of 18mm plywood which I’m tempted to use with some antislip matting
As if I wish to mount it sideways on the tailgate it has to extend past it because of the tailgates support cable
Got a few ideas in my head but won’t know if it will work yet , will of course share them if they work,
So sorry to hear about Sid
28th Aug 2018 12:54 am
Green Land Rover
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Sounds like you’ve got a real innovative solution going there. Look forward to seeing the finished item
Thanks for condolences re Sid. He was just over 12 when he went which is a good age for a big dog. He was a real character and very stoic. We thought we’d lost him at 8 when a tumour was discovered in his nose. He had it removed, had radio therapy and recovered to lead a full life after.
Have 2 Beagles now and they’re easy to lift in and out. 15kg instead of nearly 50
Just have to keep hold of them after opening the crate so they don’t jump down!!!
28th Aug 2018 9:39 am
gstuart
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Hi
Thks, got too much time on my hands and enjoy doing projects in the winter time
Will indeed update the thread when I work everything out
Ur welcome and heartbreaking to loose a dear pet which become part of the family
Blimey that must have been a nail biting time and ur stomach churned in knots
My lab is getting heavy trying to help in and out the disco , always worried her legs will go under her or land funny so ensure I always help her
Milly my bichon had pyometra and nearly lost her , she was spayded and fingers crossed now ok
Beagles are lovely dogs with plenty of character
Here’s my two ( ps candy didn’t eat the bird )
28th Aug 2018 9:53 am
icestationzebra
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Green Land Rover wrote:
It is indeed!
Lovely dogs. Gentle giants.
Got to agree we have 2 at the moment neither will jump into the car but I am still able to lift them for now. May have to pigeon hole this ramp thread!!
28th Aug 2018 2:59 pm
gstuart
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Have been toying with the idea of removing the rear seats but in fairness don’t think I’ll gain anything by doing that , apart from a small storage area for dogs bowls , water, strops and shackles etc
Looking at the excellent boot shelf pics, apologises can’t remember who built this
To build one of these to then fix a telescopic ramp onto the sliding boot floor , but can see it’s got to come past the support wires on the tailgate in order for the ramp to exit sideways
Think fitting it so the ramp goes on the passenger side would be best , unless I can make the ramp exit both side of the tailgate
Also found this good link ref all sorts of sliding rails etc
Had another look and found 2 x sheets of 18mm exterior plywood , will also get some anti slip matting , black carpet to cover the wood , piano hinges , etc
Also got to think about access to the spare wheel winch , got a few ideas for that
28th Aug 2018 3:25 pm
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, good move
