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last i heard she was in intensive care cause she couldn't breathe right and her heart rate had significantly increased

that's all ive heard , going to go over to her mums place this afternoon probably seeing as i was the first person she called cause we hang out

every weekend and she knows about me etc etc

respiratory problems would indicate more than just alcohol poisoning you would think...........be interesting to see what the lab results bring tomorrow

yeah sorry to hear mate,know exactly how u feel,i cant seem to go anymore than a few mths without bad news,my brother is still in hospital after his bike accident two weeks ago,just got to try and stay positive and hope life gets better :(

Heard about that Damo. Didn't feel it was my place to bring up that topic with ya ... but wishing him the best anyway mate. :ermm:

PM me if ya want.

BTW Cam's birthday is coming up soon and the girl is invited (and you guys of course). Looking at doing an Aquatic Centre birthday thingy if our pool is not up and ready in time.

anyone watching the story on ethenol on 60 minutes?

60mins FTL.

Its good stuff and has been used oversea's for quite some time without issues.

What was it they are claiming? :ermm:

The basics are

Old fuel pumps = they break

Old fuel hose = they break

Skylines.. Replace the fuel pump and rubber hoses and up to >40rwkw (if not more when you push in more boost etc) at the disposal of your right foot:)

Fuel economy can take a hit if not tuned correctly.

Heard about that Damo. Didn't feel it was my place to bring up that topic with ya ... but wishing him the best anyway mate. :ermm:

PM me if ya want.

BTW Cam's birthday is coming up soon and the girl is invited (and you guys of course). Looking at doing an Aquatic Centre birthday thingy if our pool is not up and ready in time.

My girlfriend and I will be around! :(

Came home last night from my sister's to find my dog on the street corner. Found out how it got out ...

Some trespasser(s) tried to get into my property. Rollershutters all around and good security, so they tried the backyard. Forced the side gate open and discovered our black staffie. They musta shat themselves, because thats as far as they got before running. Obviously my dog gave chase and we found her around the corner from the house, so we just missed them by mere minutes :(

Went and got a few extra items today :)

"Beefing up the home security" :ermm:

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