a new Lithgow

[Lithy]

I hate being not-in-the-know, so will one of you guys PLEASE explain this whole FES thing? I'm sure you're not referring to real Flat Earthers, so you must mean some other forum, I deduce. So how about a clue, unless it's some peculiar Aussie thing, and even then there must be other Yanks as ignorant as I am. Speaking of peculiar Aussie things, you might want to re-read your last two lines??

Bob, I would like to apologise on behalf of my ANZAC brethren. Furphy has a lot to answer for.

To explain the true content and method of the conversation would take about five pages, and when fully understood, would probably result in some stern words from our esteemed moderators.

Aside from that, the fellow quoted has recently been accused of worse things than what we know the Kiwis do to their sheep.

[Bindi2]

I bet you do Bindi, after all we did make the ground move for you on your last visit

How could i complain you moved heaven and earth for me twice. Was a great trip.

[5thBatt]

Was wondering if the "Two little boys" bit was a double dig owing to the singer's current legal issues...

I grew up watching him on TV along with all the others (like most here i suppose) hope he's innocent but this will destroy his reputation.
I believe there were some paintings of his done here in Wanganui in the tunnel leading to the Durie Hill Elevator, all long been vandalized & painted over, there were a couple-a-three left in the late seventies so got to see them.
Wanganui, NZ: Durie Hill Tunnel Elevator | Geeky Getaways

[muffett.2008]

Yeah, maybe it should be "when we were two little girls...." but at least that's the correct gender.
5th, those cracks about sheep are not jokes, we're serious man.

[5thBatt]

Yeah, maybe it should be "when we were two little girls...." but at least that's the correct gender.
5th, those cracks about sheep are not jokes, we're serious man.

Its all true, so not really a joke & so the joke is on you Hahaha...Huh

[Peter Laidler]

Can I suggest that if you are not Australian then you wipe this thread from your mind. I lived there for almost 3 years, in very close proximity to the most straight talking of them. And I can't understand it either - except that it's wandered a bit.......... Maybe the moderators ought to be a little concerned about this bit of the thread following forthcoming litigious events in Manchester recently. I'll leave it at that...........

[5thBatt]

Can I suggest that if you are not Australian then you wipe this thread from your mind. I lived there for almost 3 years, in very close proximity to the most straight talking of them. And I can't understand it either - except that it's wandered a bit.......... Maybe the moderators ought to be a little concerned about this bit of the thread following forthcoming litigious events in Manchester recently. I'll leave it at that...........

I would have to agree with you Peter, My apologies & will leave it at that.

[nattcmars]

Thanks for the responses everyone. I got called back to work offshore the day after I got it. It is killing me not being able to clean her up and bring her back to her former glory. The one thing that did interest me though is that there are no import marks and no proof firing stamp(the 18+ tons) is this normal not to have a firing proof?

[Homer]

Thanks for the responses everyone. I got called back to work offshore the day after I got it. It is killing me not being able to clean her up and bring her back to her former glory. The one thing that did interest me though is that there are no import marks and no proof firing stamp(the 18+ tons) is this normal not to have a firing proof?

I don't think it's too far off its former glory now so when you do clean it go gently on the stock. Color and finish looks perfect to me as it is and applying any type of cleaner will ruin it. So many times I've seen the regretful comments by individuals who cleaned the original finish off their Lithgow and wanted to know how to bring it back. Also if you are not already aware, the correct procedure to dismantle is forend must come off first, then the butt. Avoid removing anything that is not necessary to remove, like butt plate and sights.