Tam and Toby ~~ Hunting Zorba .....Take two.

[Dutch 68]

florence and the machine..

No it’s not, London Grammar!

 

[Janine]

You won’t find him now

Mikis Theodorakis, composer of Zorba the Greek, dies aged 96 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-58419832

 

[Northernraider]

Good taste in music tam, London Grammar!

Oh dinnae ...yer making me miss greece

 

[Dutch 68]

Oh dinnae ...yer making me miss greece

Don’t worry, I miss it too lol, reading the whole thread just to brighten up a bit, I love Greece! Page 68 currently , so a long way to go

 

[Dutch 68]

A few pics from the new busy campsite View attachment 438935View attachment 438936View attachment 438937View attachment 438938View attachment 438939View attachment 438940View attachment 438941View attachment 438942View attachment 438943View attachment 438944View attachment 438945View attachment 438946View attachment 438947

Love the really old Mercs, are they from the 50’s?

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[Dutch 68]

Jon, Why?

Genuine question.

Geoff

I did drive DAF 328’s in the Dutch Army in the 80’s the DAF’s where build in 1951/1955, petrol engine, suspension was fantastic in them, double clutch gear shifts, with gear-lever behind the drivers seat, so you used it blind, no power steering, hardly any brakes, steering wheel shimmy at 40, so violently you would fight the truck to stay in control 0 to 40 in about 5 minutes lol, those where the times

 

[Dutch 68]

That first bay is more my cup of tea then the bigger beach

 

[Northernraider]

That first bay is more my cup of tea then the bigger beach

That was one of my first yet favourite spots in greece . Only 20k from igoumenitsa

 

[Dutch 68]

A bit of campfire entertainment
Stefan on guitar and renau on the didge

That is really lovely, that’s the life, you are going to miss that so much this winter

 

[Dutch 68]

Water height around Greece varies more with high/low pressure than any influence of the moon, but then only by about 10-15cm.

Honestly you couldn't pay me to drink that its rank

Jackie should be here tomorrow lol she can have it

Wine vinegar ?

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[Northernraider]

Wine vinegar ?

It was wine that has some sort of tree sap or something in it


Bloody awful stuff

 

[125BEER]

It was wine that has some sort of tree sap or something in it


Bloody awful stuff

Retsina...Great with meze chilled right down on a very hot day(maybe not winter).

I think it's a marmite thing

 

[StephandJohn]

Retsina...Great with meze chilled right down on a very hot day(maybe not winter).

I think it's a marmite thing

Horrible, Like the mezes though. Wish we'd been able to get to Greece.

 

[Northernraider]

Retsina...Great with meze chilled right down on a very hot day(maybe not winter).

I think it's a marmite thing

Aye thats the stuff ... absolutely vile it was but jackie drang it like water

 

[Mikey RV]

Are you still in contact with Jackie, hows she doing.

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[Figaro]

Aye thats the stuff ... absolutely vile it was but jackie drang it like water

A Scotsman shown how to handle the local brew by a fine English lady lol

 

[125BEER]

Are you still in contact with Jackie, hows she doing.

No she's recovering from Retsina over kill...

 

[Northernraider]

Are you still in contact with Jackie, hows she doing.

Yes shes in Greece just now for a 3 week holiday ...flew this time

 

[Northernraider]

A Scotsman shown how to handle the local brew by a fine English lady lol

She's Welsh

 

[Figaro]

She's Welsh

Ah, that explains everything

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[Dutch 68]

Yeah i considered doing this method of putting aluminium in the original window rubbers ...like this guy has done View attachment 465460

But i think id prefer to just weld in new steel and brace bars for a smooth finish.

If i have any windows in the rear i think they would have to be double glazed units rather than the single glazed glass ones.

Are you going to lift yours with new suspension too?

 

[Northernraider]

Are you going to lift yours with new suspension too?

No ...that one is a 4x4 thats why its so high . But mine has a fair bit ground clearance as it is .

 

[Dutch 68]

No ...that one is a 4x4 thats why its so high . But mine has a fair bit ground clearance as it is .

So you are happy with the standard suspension ? Just curious how you will insulate floor, walls and ceiling, are you going to use a product like TTX gold space blanket style , which is very thin or a Kingspan/Celotex 50mm product or so? Finish everything in solid timber or ply? And what about spec for water, are you using standard products or fabricating your own tanks? Cassette or black tank with macerator pump? Also would love to know your spec list for electrics, and how you will heat your water? The diesel heater can it do both ? Hot air and hot water, lots of questions but I like the tech specs of self builds, would love to build one but would need a solid base, I admire your fabricating and welding skills but I am lacking those lol, as I have run my own kitchen and bathroom refurbishment company I have lots of skills including plumbing , carpentry , tiling and so on , but haven’t fabricated and welded since I left college and that a while ago as I am a 52 year old git lol

 

[Dutch 68]

Good trip Tam...and you did it without the benefit of Banner batteries...amazing ! Saw this today parked up at that beach at Ag Nich you stayed at...maybe one for your next project...I wonder what mpg they get.

It’s a pity you left...I’m gonna have to find my own places to stay now instead of following your trail...21 Degrees today just so you know what yer missing.

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Very cool vehicle. 4 to the gallon if you are very careful ?

 

[Dutch 68]

So that’s 217 pages done lol, next!

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[Northernraider]

Very cool vehicle. 4 to the gallon if you are very careful ?

What vehicle?

 

[Northernraider]

So that’s 217 pages done lol, next!

Theres 2 other travel threads you can read if you like lol

 

[Dutch 68]

I will if they are photo heavy, very entertaining, but looking forward to some interior building too in the vario!

 

[Dutch 68]

What vehicle?

The German army MAN

 

[Northernraider]

I will if they are photo heavy, very entertaining, but looking forward to some interior building too in the vario!

Yes both have lots of photos. Not sure how to find them though

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