Mamodman123
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STIA report (Mamodmans)In true traditional Mamodman style, I packed very early last morning (like 2 o'clock) decided what to take and packed them all up carefully, just about managed to finish and get enough sleep in time for the busy day ahead.
Woke up at about 9, packed the car and was out the door for about 9:45. After about 30-40 mins travelling with just the one wrong turn (literally yards from Abbey Pumping station) I arrived about 10:30ish.
The first person I met was the legend himself Jimmy boy, with his flat cap and northern ways. Went up to him by his car and said he'd bought himself a Bowman for 35 quid, and an unfired TE1a. As per usual for silly prices he practically stole them  . Made my way into the big shed, met SteamyJim (the solid fuel handler) and his grandad. Got my tea tickets and started to unload and display my engines. I had a quick look around the dealers tent but everything was expensive, I bartered a bloke down to 30 on a '65 SR1 but didn't buy it because I wanted something else.
The tent was well occupied with forum members, I met the legend that was SANDY! his enthusiasm and energy throughout the day was just unbelievable. Lewis' dad popped in so I knew SP man wouldn't be far away
We'd all set up in the big shed, Jimbo taking up about 4 tables with just about everything you would ever want in a collection. Steamyjim had already brought out his secret weapon Wilesco thing. A real highlight, the best Wilesco I've seen.
As the morning went on, lots of others arrived. Roly Williams brought his collection including the three cylinder SE3 as did Stilldrillin. There were so many forum members there it was like a football match. I can't name them all but MTA made a suprise appearance! 
It wasn't long before I started to look around the tent, mainly for Mamods. I saw the SE4 proto-type which is pictured below, some fantastic workshops, a pre-war SE2, many many engines from all ages, shapes and sizes. I could talk all day and not describe half of them. MF brought his selection of home built engines and a Hobbies SE4 which was very nice.
Popped up to see Titan just before the public came in. Titan was running well and had a quick chat about the layout and Titan/Rosa in general. It wasn't long before I had Rosa steaming very very well, she never lets me down. I'll probably re-name her Ford (oi and you lot taking the michael over my car)  . There was a small fire with Rosa.... just about managed to blow it out after I over topped up a burner  not the only disaster of the day!. Steely loco put in a real good performance too! a real treat to watch.
Early afternoon some of the other forum members arrived. Manxman turned up and we talked about the TE1 naturally  , Kritika turned up too which was great to see. MC_MC also came along. Minor1, lots more, Jimbo has the complete list .
STEVE MALINS- yep he was there and I shook his hand  a true gent and a proper Mamod legend!
lots of engines ran through the day, My Bowman M135 ran really well and didn't explode. All Wilesco stationaries ran well, Steely's SEL was a bit of a struggle but his SE1 46 ran superbly!. SteamyJim was cramming solid fuel tablets into a fire with his bare hands . I managed to just about fire the SE4 but leaked a lot in several places. Never really got going but ran smooth as per usual. My Wilesco roller drew the crowds when my brother fired it on the floor. Sadly it fell to bits when it ran stationary and the nut landed in Watford I think .
Funniest moment of the day was Jimbo's Fleichmann at the end. Took an age to fill between myself and me bro!. Used two SE3 burners which fetched the paint off and warped the firebox. What a cheer when it finally went though everyone in the shed looked round and probably thought look at that rowdy lot. Went well in the end, kept getting caught on a metal gate sold as seen hay Moosey
New purchase!!
A beautiful new piston valve TE1a. It really is a wonderful Mamod. People say the build quality is down but this is built very well indeed. A good weight to it and it looks fantastic. Thanks to Forest for keeping me one until I got there. Definatly a must buy engine guys!
The pictures:
forum display
again
me and Jimbos engines
Steelys minty Hobbies SE3 DROOL!
My Wilesco D101 or something. A good runner
Proto SE4 I've touched it
some locos
the one and only Titan
Rosa running well
Titans layout
Just coming out the new tunnell
My Wilesco roller just before it fell to bits
SE4 in steam (the engine of the month one)
Forum stand
SJ's Wilesco, what a machine!
Jimbo Jensens at STIA!
Jimmy and mine collection
The big shed
Wilesco workshop
SE3 workshop
Steelys SE1 in steam
My lot
The beasty Fleichmann
Mobiles
Rolys three cylinder SE3
flatbases
pre-war SE2
Mobiles again
The fun of the fair
locos
Some steam launces
An SP6
??? any ideas? one for Manx!
Wormar
Sandy Hunters display
LEWIS!!! and his SP's!
brass tools
M101 in steam
Hobbies SE4
MF's creations
This might be Mooseys!
A running Showmans engine
MY NEW TE1a!
Jimbos SE1
A sign we are the best around!
E101 in steam
D32 is it? what a beast!
The legendary Fleichman at the end, what a moment
Cheers guys, was such a great day, lots of new people met and old people re-aqquainted with. Enjoy the pictures! here is to the next!
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Lewis
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great stuff mm
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James
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Brought a tear to me eye lad
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Wilescoman_123
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wow iam famous that my d32 
Wow what a day really enjoyed meeting you all just a shame it went so quick .Next time might get the d32 running on proper steam .
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Mamodman123
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I managed to get a short video of it too
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James
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I were talking to you guys in the tent for 3/4 hour
Dad were like where the bloody hell you been?
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8_10 Brass Cleaner
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Any better pictures of MamodFans creations??
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James
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That is a good description lad, I couldn't be bothered to type it all out LOL
It was just sooo good to meet all the different members!
Everyone were so friendly, shaking your hands and going "naa then meyart" apart from Stilldrillin, who said "Ayup me duck"
Oi oi David, could you give us the recipe for that flapjack??
Mum loves it, dad loves it, and I love it
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mc_mc
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I enjoyed the flapjack too.
Honest I was only joking when I suggested that we should steep it in meths and use it to run the engines. (although it would of worked brilliantly!).
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Steve_S
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That flapjack was fantastic... could be the official forum dish.
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IndianaRog
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MM and all the others attending and photographing...we were with you in spirit. Seemed another wonderful STIA is under your belt.
Here's hoping Sandy had a clear lens and this year's DVD will equal or better 2007.
Thanks all for sharing the pics and videos....wow!!!
Rog
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James
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No disrespect to any of the other exhibiters, but everywhere you went there were Mamod Forum hats and shirts. We practically stole the show today
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Les
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What a lot to see, wish I was there. Thanks for all the pictures.
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Reid
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All and in all detail, it was a great day for the English.
A good day too now for us far-away-wish-we-weres (English).
Thank you for the reports, and MM in particular, thanks for the splendid pictures.
More huzzahs to follow for sure!
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shaygetz
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Thank you for the pictures...I wish I could have been there.
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johnreid
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I hope Sandy has lots and lots of footage, the still photos alone make me wish all the more that I could have traveled the distance.
However, I do not want to pressure Sandy as I am sure he is working feverishly as it is.
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Nick
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Great stories. I'd like to hear more about James' Fleischmann.
Just curious MM, do you use the forum names when talking to eachother?
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kusuchi
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Thanks to all, particularly MM, James and Rob for the extensive coverage of STIA 2008. I have really enjoyed everyone's pics and videos. Although miles away and, regretably from the south of England, (if anywhere, James), it has been great to share in your experiences and enthusiasm.
Hopefully there will be more tomorrow.
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Nick
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Oh, I am sure it will be more than just tomorrow. You should also check out the dvd when it's finished. I'm sure you could get last years at the same time.
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Wallace
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Great pics MM. Great review too 
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steamyjim
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Great pics MM!!!!!
I like how we had the table set out...same again next year 
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bessytractor
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I shall definitely attend next year!
Thanks for the great pics MM, I'm looking forward to videos of your new tractor.
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Mamodman123
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No problems guys!
We had a load of engines on our display, most of them being Jimbos but we attracted the crowds thats for sure!
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Mamodman123
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A few more to look at, knew a forgot a few of them
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Mamodman123
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Mamodman123
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MTA
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On No! Caught on camera I don't think SM got me though
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Drexelius
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Great photos and great stories - I envy those of you able to attend. Thanks for letting us in on your day - makes it almost like we were there. Can't wait to get my hands on the DVD (and maybe last year's as well).
Bob
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Nick
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Great videos and pictures. It was good to see your Wilesco mobile running, but it sounds like it didn't last.
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Les
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Mamodman123
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| ncseverson wrote: | | Great videos and pictures. It was good to see your Wilesco mobile running, but it sounds like it didn't last. |
Nope, oh well it was good while it lasted 
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johnreid
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I hope I am not being rude in asking, but what happened with the Wilesco?
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Mamodman123
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| johnreid wrote: | | I hope I am not being rude in asking, but what happened with the Wilesco? |
The piston rods fell apart
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johnreid
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My D10 did that right out of the Factory sealed box. I was lucky to find all of the bits.
Must be a Wilesco problem.
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Mamodman123
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| johnreid wrote: | My D10 did that right out of the Factory sealed box. I was lucky to find all of the bits.
Must be a Wilesco problem. |
A long list
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James
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Mamodman123
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It don't steer round corners to well either, I thought it was an American car
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Atticman
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| Mamodman123 wrote: | | It don't steer round corners to well either, I thought it was an American car |
Nah cant be one of them cos theyve got chrome that dont polish off after 3 rubs of wadding
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Mamodman123
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| Atticman wrote: | | Mamodman123 wrote: | | It don't steer round corners to well either, I thought it was an American car |
Nah cant be one of them cos theyve got chrome that dont polish off after 3 rubs of wadding |
I've noticed earlier that both screws for the piston are missing so I now need two 
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johnreid
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My American pick up probably steer around corners better than your Ford.
There again it was built to. Anti sway bars, Koni Shocks, wide tires.
I like my Wilescos, do not take me wrong, but they are not built as well as the Jensens or Mamods I own.
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Mamodman123
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| johnreid wrote: | My American pick up probably steer around corners better than your Ford.
There again it was built to. Anti sway bars, Koni Shocks, wide tires.
I like my Wilescos, do not take me wrong, but they are not built as well as the Jensens or Mamods I own. |
I can turn on a sixpence in my Fiesta, it's only the size of a shoebox
I had no problems with Mamods on the day. Saying that, the other Wilesco stationary went very well 2-3 times. Whistle leaks even when the handle is down though
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James
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I'm pissed off you missed the 75 steaming mate!
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Mamodman123
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| James wrote: | | I'm pissed off you missed the 75 steaming mate! |
I can't be everywhere lad had to give Rosa a run-out on Titans layout
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johnreid
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| Quote: | | I can turn on a sixpence in my Fiesta, it's only the size of a shoebox |
Sir James' Shoebox? That could be renamed Titanic!
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James
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LMFAO!! Size 13!
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Mamodman123
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| James wrote: | | LMFAO!! Size 13! |
You still only about 5ft 10" though
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James
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Yeah but I excel at the art of taking the piss out of people!
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Mamodman123
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| James wrote: | | Yeah but I excel at the art of taking the piss out of people! |
Aye lad, true!
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James
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Arguing is my thing LOL
I'm as tall as MTA!
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Mamodman123
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| James wrote: | Arguing is my thing LOL
I'm as tall as MTA! |
if you didn't have so much weight on you weighing you down you might grow more
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James
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Cheeky bugger!
LMFAO!
Buzz lightyear!
Dad had a rate laugh when I told him that!
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Mamodman123
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| James wrote: | Cheeky bugger!
LMFAO!
Buzz lightyear!
Dad had a rate laugh when I told him that! |
Aye lad thats you
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James
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You git! LMAO!
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Mamodman123
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| James wrote: | | You git! LMAO! |
Bloody hell family full of celebrities!
Sturrock
Buzz
There must be more
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James
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LMFAO!!
Me bro looks like dennis the menace
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Mamodman123
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| James wrote: | LMFAO!!
Me bro looks like dennis the menace |
LMFAO!!!
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James
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Aye lad! Should get a family pic LOL
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Mamodman123
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| James wrote: | | Aye lad! Should get a family pic LOL |
The adams family?
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James
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LMAO!!
Cheeky sod!
I can't tell your family apart! I were talking to your bro for like 10 mins, cos I thought it were you, and it weren't LMFAO!
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Mamodman123
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| James wrote: | LMAO!!
Cheeky sod!
I can't tell your family apart! I were talking to your bro for like 10 mins, cos I thought it were you, and it weren't LMFAO! |
a lot of people don't actually think we are twins
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James
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WTF?!?!?!?!?!
how can you not be?!?!
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Reid
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| Mamodman123 wrote: | | James wrote: | LMAO!!
Cheeky sod!
I can't tell your family apart! I were talking to your bro for like 10 mins, cos I thought it were you, and it weren't LMFAO! |
a lot of people don't actually think we are twins |
You really are twins?
If so, then you should have a twin name, Mr. MamodMamodman
Now let us include your mother, for she deserves credit too, and we have:
Mamommamodmamodmenandmum
Begins to look a bit Welsh, don't it?
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MTA
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| James wrote: |
I'm as tall as MTA! |
It's only just recently that I have grown a bit in height
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James
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Have ya?
Steroids?
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Les
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Platform soles.
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James
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MTA
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Probably Worthing's sea air
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Les
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| MTA wrote: | | James wrote: |
I'm as tall as MTA! |
It's only just recently that I have grown a bit in height |
High heels
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James
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LOL!!
You know the Flieschmann? Just fired it up again! I cheered to meself when it started up
the crank got stuck on the railings and unscrewed and fell off when I were filming!
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Nick
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Filming? So can we look forward to a video?
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Reid
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| James wrote: | LOL!!
You know the Flieschmann? Just fired it up again! I cheered to meself when it started up
the crank got stuck on the railings and unscrewed and fell off when I were filming! |
That's a common problem with German engines in adult films.
Have you seen "Thread Locker in Blue" yet?
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Nick
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Come on now Reid, James only likes sheep.
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Lewis
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i could tell them apart this year because mms brothers hair was different to his
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Mamodman123
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| James wrote: | WTF?!?!?!?!?!
how can you not be?!?! |
Brothers? I dunno when I was about your age I was like a right fat bugger
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James
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Nowt has changed
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Mamodman123
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| James wrote: | | Nowt has changed |
Cheeky bugger
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James
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LMFAO!!
Never mind, your mum loves you just the way you are!
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Lewis
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James
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Lewis... have you shaved yet?? You needed to at STIA
I were like WOW!
The future Roly williams!
All hail Roly's beard!!
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Lewis
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| James wrote: | Lewis... have you shaved yet?? You needed to at STIA :ROFL:
I were like WOW!
The future Roly Williams!
All hail Roly's beard!! |
i have done before but i thought id leave it a while
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James
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LMAO!
I were like "holy shit, Lewis has wads of facial hair"
Take it you enjoyed STIA lad?
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Lewis
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| James wrote: | LMAO!
I were like "holy shit, Lewis has wads of facial hair"
Take it you enjoyed STIA lad? |
aye mate enjoyed it greatly
even better next year
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James
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Hopefully!!!
You going??
Going to Lincoln?
Me, DLR, Titan, and maybe Atticman & MM will be going!!
Maybe Stilldrillin aswell??
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Lewis
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| James wrote: | Hopefully!!!
You going??
Going to Lincoln?
Me, DLR, Titan, and maybe Atticman & MM will be going!!
Maybe Stilldrillin aswell?? |
Might be able to make it these dam exams get the way of everything now 
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James
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Same for me, but I just don't revise LOL
Only subject I revise for is maths, and that's only like half an hours revision, where I ain't really revising, I'm sat talking on here
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Lewis
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| James wrote: | Same for me, but I just don't revise LOL
Only subject I revise for is maths, and that's only like half an hours revision, where I ain't really revising, I'm sat talking on here |
i will revise but do only a bit 
should really get down to it soon as i have a load of gcses coming this summer
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James
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Aye lad, but a few days a year to see your steam mates ain't bad is it?
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Lewis
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| James wrote: | | Aye lad, but a few days a year to see your steam mates ain't bad is it? |
no mate hardley get to go out for steam anyways
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James
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Aye! Same here!
Although soon, we are exhibiting for 3 weekends in a row I think
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Mamodman123
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| James wrote: | LMFAO!!
Never mind, your mum loves you just the way you are! |
So does yours
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James
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LMAO!
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