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Post by Platypus on Dec 5, 2008 8:40:39 GMT -5
HI Hopehope  The Ute. The must have for of Aussie blokes (and quite a few sheilas too), beloved by tradies and the workhorse of farmers. Of course a blue heeler in the back (but please use a harness) is almost compulsory and while some like the clean look, a lot of us do prefer them a bit scratched and beaten. Ours is definitely old, battered, unwashed most of the time and only my sons can handle her because I don't have the strength in my arms, but we just love the old beast. The annual ute muster in all its glory. (I have never been there.) www.deniutemuster.com.au/muster-goss/galleryt has to be the best invention since sliced bread.   image: www.bendigotyres.com.auOurs is not a flashy one like this. Ours is an old 4x4. I am in south australia but I am a bit worried about putting a location because this can be a very small world!
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Post by AnnieOkie on Dec 5, 2008 11:32:35 GMT -5
?Ute-Australian version of a good old pickup truck?? 
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Post by lilith on Dec 5, 2008 12:06:54 GMT -5
I'm in Northern Arizona and willing to drive.
Lilith
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Post by Sapphire on Dec 5, 2008 13:31:20 GMT -5
Berkshire, South East England. 
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Post by Morningstar on Dec 5, 2008 13:44:09 GMT -5
Upper central North Island, New Zealand
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Post by Rennie Ellen on Dec 5, 2008 14:16:37 GMT -5
Springfield, Missouri here.
I'm not able to drive and help anyone, but if anyone came to help me I'd make banana nut mini-muffins and coffee for breakfast and order pizza for lunch. And you'd meet my sweetie pie-pie girl, Angel!
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Post by gottaproblem on Dec 5, 2008 14:18:49 GMT -5
Around Seattle, WA USA
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Post by heylady1 on Dec 5, 2008 15:01:55 GMT -5
I too, wondered what a Ute was!! A version of the El Camino....which I remember from when I was a little kid...always wanted one but I think they stopped production here in like '78 or something...  This thread is a good idea! I'm in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. I have a small station wagon which is great for hauling stuff...
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Post by puppybox on Dec 5, 2008 15:33:15 GMT -5
Hi, I live in Montreal, could help on weekends, don't have a car, but willing to help.
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Post by drivermom on Dec 5, 2008 15:42:15 GMT -5
I live in the north suburbs of Minneapolis Minnesota. I can help in most of the Minneapolis/St. Paul greater metro area. Right now my time is tight but we can maybe work something out. I also have time off of school coming up.
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Post by magpie on Dec 5, 2008 16:46:26 GMT -5
Columbus, OH, in the NW area of it When driving a rescue transport leg, I may go to areas near Cincinnati, Dayton, Cleveland, or Cambridge, Ohio
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Post by eatingbonbons on Dec 5, 2008 18:53:50 GMT -5
Texas
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Post by lulu1949 on Dec 5, 2008 19:13:58 GMT -5
I live in the East Bay, California. It's easier for me to deal with other's clutter than my own. Just yell for help !
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Post by hopehope on Dec 6, 2008 1:48:06 GMT -5
dear platy -- from one sheila to another -- thanks for the info -- now ... blue heeler?
special mention other aussie chime-ins... (mystic)
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Post by louiserae on Dec 6, 2008 12:53:39 GMT -5
Central Waikato area, North Island, New Zealand
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