Misfits, Dad's Army Types et al...

[Unbusy]

Y'all think he will sell me a sticker?
Im not 4by4 guy, more 2by1 as i want it for my bike. It is a Beemer, but not a Charlie stylee GS though.
It would compliment my high viz 'Polite' jacket nicely.
I could be some kind of advanced outrider. I can't do Xmas though, due to beer.

[anonymous-user]

cootuk said:

FOR USE BY OFFICAL MEMBERS OF 4x4 RESPONSE UNITS ONLY

IT IS ILLEGAL TO USE THIS ITEM IF YOU ARE NOT

A REGISTERED MEMBER OF AN OFFICAL 4x4 RESPONSE UNIT

Well that's us told then. It's in block capitals too so they're clearly not fking about

[4x4Tyke]

Crossflow Kid said:

Well that's us told then. It's in block capitals too so they're clearly not fking about

That is a clear violation of the national branding policy, yes they also have/had one of those that dictated amber and white battenberg with black writing. I recall one twit even claimed, without the slightest trace of irony to have copyrighted it to prevent abuse.

[anonymous-user]

Unbusy said:

I can't do Xmas though, due to beer.

Distinct lack of commitment there.
Have you not learnt anything? Whatever happened to "Stay Sober. Keep one eye on the phone"?
Hand in your hiviz on the way out, thanks.

[Zod]

Europa1 said:

benjj said:

Forget Ops Herrick, Telic, Banner and even Flavius, what you want is to behold the majesty of OPERATION RAMBLER.

Here you'll see the South East 4x4 Response (SE4x4R) getting to grips with the gnarly business of:

1) Driving down a perfectly normal road with all your fking hazard lights and after market flashers on

2) Standing around an easel with words on it 'deploying' your men

3) Driving across a field at the same time as listening in to squawks from the 2way radio

4) Wearing hi-viz with AUTHORITY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SApxZ8AmPPI

That was quite excruciating to watch.

They're all in that video. There's even one of those dicks on a mountain bike with a "POLITE" hi-vis vest with the blue/silver Police-type check edging.

[EnglishTony]

Neighbourhood Watch ärsehats
Guardian Angels
People who wear hi vis vests at sports events.
Lollipop Crossing evil old crones
And mumsnet for seriously impeding equality and feminism since it's inception

[wolfracesonic]

Wasn't the bod on the bike a PCSO or some such? Key job requirement is to wander aimlessly around the local town centre with their thumbs tucked into the lapels of their stab vest.

[RizzoTheRat]

Some years back when a paraglider got stuck 40' up a beech tree a mile from the nearest road the firebrigade just asked to borrow our landrover to get there. No need for big flashing orange lights and they supplied thier own driver

Mind you my local fire brigade now has a unimog so I suspect they get to places landrovers can't.

[antspants]

benjj said:

Forget Ops Herrick, Telic, Banner and even Flavius, what you want is to behold the majesty of OPERATION RAMBLER.

Here you'll see the South East 4x4 Response (SE4x4R) getting to grips with the gnarly business of:

1) Driving down a perfectly normal road with all your fking hazard lights and after market flashers on

2) Standing around an easel with words on it 'deploying' your men

3) Driving across a field at the same time as listening in to squawks from the 2way radio

4) Wearing hi-viz with AUTHORITY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SApxZ8AmPPI

When are they next meeting?

It appears all I need is a hi viz jacket, wander over (probably carrying a borrowed clipboard)...
"have you got a spare 4x4"
"yeah loads"
"thanks"

[nicanary]

RizzoTheRat said:

Some years back when a paraglider got stuck 40' up a beech tree a mile from the nearest road the firebrigade just asked to borrow our landrover to get there. No need for big flashing orange lights and they supplied thier own driver

Mind you my local fire brigade now has a unimog so I suspect they get to places landrovers can't.

Probably wouldn't be allowed today - the driver would have to have had specific training on driving a Landie for health and safety purposes. And a risk assessment first.

(BTW a few pages back one poster said his cub scout leader was a tosser. Makes a change from rear entry......)

[bucksmanuk]

wolfracesonic said:

Wasn't the bod on the bike a PCSO or some such? Key job requirement is to wander aimlessly around the local town centre with their thumbs tucked into the lapels of their stab vest.

In Aylesbury, they do exactly this, but some of the female PCSO's are so fit, i'll forgive them...

[NRS]

Crossflow Kid said:

cootuk said:

FOR USE BY OFFICAL MEMBERS OF 4x4 RESPONSE UNITS ONLY

IT IS ILLEGAL TO USE THIS ITEM IF YOU ARE NOT

A REGISTERED MEMBER OF AN OFFICAL 4x4 RESPONSE UNIT

Well that's us told then. It's in block capitals too so they're clearly not fking about

Get one and stick it on something like a Lamborghini and turn up at one of their meets, ask what you can do to help etc,

[ClaphamGT3]

NRS said:

Crossflow Kid said:

cootuk said:

FOR USE BY OFFICAL MEMBERS OF 4x4 RESPONSE UNITS ONLY

IT IS ILLEGAL TO USE THIS ITEM IF YOU ARE NOT

A REGISTERED MEMBER OF AN OFFICAL 4x4 RESPONSE UNIT

Well that's us told then. It's in block capitals too so they're clearly not fking about

Get one and stick it on something like a Lamborghini and turn up at one of their meets, ask what you can do to help etc,

Anyone fancy a group buy?

[br d]

benjj said:

Do you know what really scares me?

Rabies?

Oh lord I'd forgotten him!

"Is he drawing a dog?"

[LordLoveLength]

DMN said:

What weapons grade helmet wrote that?

Other than 'paramedic' none of his other signs have restrictions on supply or usage (including real emergency groups such as search and rescue, blood, coastguard)
Wonder how long the committee spent writing the letter to eBay explaining the non-existent 'laws' that had been breached?

[66mpg]

4x4Tyke said:

Crossflow Kid said:

First rule of rescue: try not end up needing rescuing yourself.....

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4utwPM-2oeI

... or use a kinetic rope for towing.

Or use the right tool for the job: a tractor would have made short work of pulling the cars out without faffing about "double towing"

[66mpg]

cootuk said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4x4-Response-Sign-Fluore...



FOR USE BY OFFICAL MEMBERS OF 4x4 RESPONSE UNITS ONLY

Inform others you are a 4x4 Response vehicle.

With this 4x4 fluorescent sign

This Self adhesive sign is made especially for use by the national 4x4 RESPONSE network. visit www.4x4response.info Please provide your membership number/details so I can verify them.

IT IS ILLEGAL TO USE THIS ITEM IF YOU ARE NOT

A REGISTERED MEMBER OF AN OFFICAL 4x4 RESPONSE UNIT

Edited by cootuk on Friday 13th May 15:13

Three sold already!

[Tyre Smoke]

I'm curious as to which law or laws I would be breaking by sticking one on my taxi.

[Europa1]

66mpg said:

cootuk said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4x4-Response-Sign-Fluore...



FOR USE BY OFFICAL MEMBERS OF 4x4 RESPONSE UNITS ONLY

Inform others you are a 4x4 Response vehicle.

With this 4x4 fluorescent sign

This Self adhesive sign is made especially for use by the national 4x4 RESPONSE network. visit www.4x4response.info Please provide your membership number/details so I can verify them.

IT IS ILLEGAL TO USE THIS ITEM IF YOU ARE NOT

A REGISTERED MEMBER OF AN OFFICAL 4x4 RESPONSE UNIT

Edited by cootuk on Friday 13th May 15:13

Three sold already!

I am fighting the urge to click the "ask a question" link on the Ebay page to ask "On what basis is it illegal, you massively self important cocksocket?"

[Tyre Smoke]

Do it! Perleaaaase!