STOLLY SWAMP CROSSING

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  • Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
  • Me and the lads put the Stolly through it’s paces in the swamp!
    We are all now very smelly and the Stolly needs more TLC..

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  • @jacksgarageworkshop
    @jacksgarageworkshop 11 місяців тому +360

    I’ve got a lot of time for this level of ridiculous

    • @WisdomShortvids
      @WisdomShortvids 11 місяців тому +23

      When I see this type of tomfoolery I know that our male youth are on the right track for our future. Bring on the feminists and politic correct comments!

    • @misterquintus
      @misterquintus 11 місяців тому +9

      "I you take my advice, there's nothing so nice
      As twatting around in a Stolly"

    • @rafaell_pl6247
      @rafaell_pl6247 11 місяців тому +1

      It was the Real Art

    • @janetdavies7225
      @janetdavies7225 11 місяців тому +1

      @@themightyorange87

    • @janetdavies7225
      @janetdavies7225 11 місяців тому +3

      @@themightyorange87 Back in the day the stolly would have walked it......

  • @violentcat345
    @violentcat345 11 місяців тому +186

    The cast and crew demonstrate that a true classic can still be made. Iconic score, stunning videography and incredible production value. One for the ages. 10/10 - IMDb

    • @Milkybar3320011
      @Milkybar3320011 11 місяців тому +5

      They could have walked the plank to add even more drama 😆

  • @oddball_the_blue
    @oddball_the_blue 11 місяців тому +169

    Makes for a very nice contrast to all those American youtubers getting so excited and doing silly content. You're here as a beacon of seriousness, infallibility and with the spirit of true exploration.
    Love it 😂

    • @mikedoblo4782
      @mikedoblo4782 11 місяців тому +10

      i was just thinking if he grows his beard and gets a leather hat he would look like oddball from kellys heros

    • @LeonardTavast
      @LeonardTavast 11 місяців тому +1

      The first an American youtuber would do is to engine swap it with a LS.

  • @juststeve5542
    @juststeve5542 11 місяців тому +55

    Never has so much musical talent been packed into such a seaworthy vehicle.

  • @scottyj8112
    @scottyj8112 11 місяців тому +71

    That moment (14:00) was just pure hysterical laughter, the order that proceeded from the first calls of "fire" to, "its only the exhaust on fire" to Joe coming to the rescue and calming everyone's nerves with the "Don't panic, don't panic"....."I have a fire extinguisher" with the muffled "has anyone got some petrol for the fire" in the background, then joe proceeding to throw the fire extinguisher at the fire then the "that got it." had me rolling around.... It was truly inspirational, gripping, comedic, riveting, unpretentious sensitive, powerful and of course legendary. 12/10 - IGN 🤣🤣

  • @TachyonDriver
    @TachyonDriver 11 місяців тому +67

    I hope you guys can repair the centre axle/bevel box and perhaps film the process? I don't know how expensive/rare/impossibly difficult it would be to fix it. (Sell another tank to Cody!). Also get her back to full amphibiousnessness and take her on a proper lake?? Cheers for the fun!

    • @MrHewes
      @MrHewes  11 місяців тому +66

      I have the parts and will most lightly fix it and film the process

    • @shammient
      @shammient 11 місяців тому +17

      Might stop it getting high centered on it's own wheels.

    • @GARDENER42
      @GARDENER42 11 місяців тому +5

      @@MrHewes Then take it for a retest - I reckon it will then conquer the swamp hole with ease.

    • @thisismossop
      @thisismossop 11 місяців тому +11

      Yeah, I was noticed the centre axle too. Always loved these Stalwarts, ever since I was a kid.

    • @Maker_of_Things
      @Maker_of_Things 11 місяців тому +3

      I spotted it during the original 'collecting the Stolly' video. Front and rear wheels locked up, middle wheel rolling.
      Hoping any damage isn't getting worse for the fun and games, but I guess you have it in hand to get sorted another time.

  • @nriqueog
    @nriqueog 11 місяців тому +12

    A proper British Send Off...
    Monty Python, Benny Hill, Terry-Thomas, would all be proud.

  • @LostCauseRT
    @LostCauseRT 11 місяців тому +34

    Camera dude actually soaked his nutsack on that shady swamp water, that's some dedication.

  • @doctorleitz4795
    @doctorleitz4795 11 місяців тому +42

    For those of a certain age, this is Last of the Summer Wine stuff, but with heavy military hardware. Great to watch, and an escape from the crap of everyday life. Thanks Joe and Co!

  • @Mr_Springy
    @Mr_Springy 11 місяців тому +39

    Looks like both centre bevel boxes aren’t working so it’s a 6x4 hence the struggle to get out the ditch. In operation the hubs all had a line painted across them to help identify ‘wind up’ due to the transmission design. To release wind up you drove on the verge or over kerbs as the Stolly wasn’t intended for road use. This also meant you could see if you had full 6x6.
    I have heard that some private users remove some of the prop shafts or bevel / hub gears, presumably as it may reduce wind up, i drove one recently at an experience event for old times sake and only the middle wheels drove it.
    In the interest of fairness and good content Mr Hewes and the team need to return the Stolly to full 6x6 and give the mud hole another go!

    • @fat_biker
      @fat_biker 11 місяців тому +6

      It's amazing that they didn't have lockable centreline diffs or freewheel hubs or some other mechanism for making the Stolly 2 wheel drive for extended road use. Perhaps it might still be in service if they had...

    • @Mr_Springy
      @Mr_Springy 11 місяців тому +4

      Yes… the drive line on both sides was effectively ‘solid’ with a no spin differential in the transfer box to allow for side to side rotation or wouldn’t have gone round corners. (Think of it like a limited slip diff in a conventional axle)
      Budge engineering (i think) did convert some Stollys to diesel and fit air operated couplings between the drive shafts in the hull. You could then run in 2wd or 6wd as necessary. Don’t know how many they made or how many were sold (or still exist) but it didn’t catch on as the truck was dated at this point and lacked load capacity.

  • @nickwake5484
    @nickwake5484 11 місяців тому +49

    I'm no sailor but this looks like what i imagine the perfect maiden voyage would be like.

  • @TrippyNoodles
    @TrippyNoodles 11 місяців тому +17

    We need more Stolly. It deserves to live.

  • @normancrosbie2949
    @normancrosbie2949 11 місяців тому +7

    What a motley crew you've got there Joe - Cap'n Pugwash, Seaman Stains and not forgetting (to) Roger the cabin boy ! 😂

  • @Paddington60
    @Paddington60 11 місяців тому +11

    What an amazing machine! I was surprised the string duo were not soaked on first launch, but the last launch conformed she could ship water all over herself, well done Chaps!!!

    • @damienhill6383
      @damienhill6383 9 місяців тому

      The bow wave deflector is missing ..

  • @KaitlynnUK
    @KaitlynnUK 11 місяців тому +18

    I didnt see Jack about, I hope he is on the mend and will be back soon, those single Mums need his support!

    • @johnnunn8688
      @johnnunn8688 11 місяців тому

      Has he been injured or ill?

    • @KaitlynnUK
      @KaitlynnUK 11 місяців тому

      According to Joe in a previous video, he's had an operation on his leg@@johnnunn8688

  • @zasta7520
    @zasta7520 11 місяців тому +14

    This is the type of British who created an empire.

    • @kmech3rd
      @kmech3rd 11 місяців тому +2

      "The Men in Sheds" are an unstoppable force.

  • @David-vt1cj
    @David-vt1cj 11 місяців тому +5

    The mis firing B81 , catching fire and broken bevel boxes all bring back memories of the ones I owned...Great vehicles to drive

  • @andyms43
    @andyms43 11 місяців тому +9

    Pure comedy gold when Joe launched fire extinguisher at it. Every health and safety exec's nightmares coming true 😂😂😂😂

  • @malcolmwilson5225
    @malcolmwilson5225 11 місяців тому +10

    As a ex RCT Stolly driver in the sixties it looks good. You need to get six wheels driving it would get out of that pond then.

    • @pugmanick
      @pugmanick 11 місяців тому

      I spotted that not all were spinning in the mud

  • @freemanjackmsiradio
    @freemanjackmsiradio 11 місяців тому +9

    I live in central London for my sins, I'm pretty sure that stolly would be ULEZ exempt, can you please give it to me for free, just think of it as a slap round Khans face!!

  • @twofeets1581
    @twofeets1581 11 місяців тому +3

    I’ve never committed to anything in my life more than you cats committed to the fiddle playing bit. The fiddles in turn provided a solid fifteen minutes of entertainment. RIP fiddles.

  • @fehuthel
    @fehuthel 11 місяців тому +2

    I have laughed every single time I’ve seen the tag hanging off the back of that hat. Every time. 😂😂

  • @natedog61441
    @natedog61441 11 місяців тому +4

    A few more hole repairs, a turbo and a bottle of champagne broken over the exhaust on fire, i think she'd be ready for the ocean!

  • @keitht3055
    @keitht3055 11 місяців тому +3

    This brings a whole new dimension to the term f***ing about! I just hope that Captain Bum wash, seaman Stains and, Rodger the cabin boy, survived to tell the tale! Absolutely brilliant guys. 🚣‍♂️👍🤣.

  • @geraldhenrickson7472
    @geraldhenrickson7472 8 місяців тому +1

    I believe this to be the finest example on UA-cam of sustantial merit when applied to the human condition. If only I could have been there in person to witness the immense humanity of it all. My God, what an epic event. Songs will be written. Thanks for the video.

  • @TheLeedsAppreciationSociety
    @TheLeedsAppreciationSociety 11 місяців тому +4

    This is a major contribution to road safety.

  • @dgw4150
    @dgw4150 11 місяців тому +15

    Awesome to see the stolly being used as intended!

  • @Mudsuitable
    @Mudsuitable 11 місяців тому +14

    Damn! If I lived in the UK I'd be a potential buyer. I'd like to find a complete one without rust that needs work to buy within the next year or two but who knows if that'll happen... I LOVE those machines!!

    • @NUTTER8291
      @NUTTER8291 11 місяців тому +2

      Yea good luck finding ether!!
      Most of the time there rusted through and I've not seen one with working swimming gear working !!

    • @johnnunn8688
      @johnnunn8688 11 місяців тому

      @@NUTTER8291, can’t remember the name but some UA-camr got the REME to help him get one working.

    • @slacko1971
      @slacko1971 11 місяців тому +2

      If I wasn't married I would be a potential buyer,unfortunately my wife has far more sense than me and comes up with all sorts of practical reasons why not to buy it,things like, where are you going to keep it and we need a new kitchen.

    • @NUTTER8291
      @NUTTER8291 11 місяців тому +2

      @@slacko1971 that what divorces are for !! Lol JOKING !

    • @craigpimlott204
      @craigpimlott204 9 місяців тому

      @@NUTTER8291yep or find a lass that’s into such things as you are ..mine loves rally cars .artics .and all sorts of stuff like this ..they are around 😂👍

  • @tadpoles10
    @tadpoles10 11 місяців тому +2

    'Brilliant' looks like everyone had a great time getting involved, some up to their necks in it!
    A sort of 'sheep dip' for the testing of .. 😉 .. 😂 .. 👍
    Thanks for sharing 😉 .. 👍 .. atvb t .

  • @simonwoodward438
    @simonwoodward438 11 місяців тому +3

    Spat my cornflakes watching this at breakfast, brilliant video lads, absolutely brilliant. 😂

  • @samspringer7726
    @samspringer7726 11 місяців тому +2

    You guys are completely bonkers. That was the best thing I've seen for some time.

  • @joeedwards627
    @joeedwards627 11 місяців тому +2

    Well done, right up my street, interesting and hilarious, top marks all round chaps👌

  • @theolfella-d2u
    @theolfella-d2u 11 місяців тому +2

    You mob n your silly SOH make me feel right at home. Love your stuff. The Ole Fella from Downunda Greg.

  • @scoobyking555cm
    @scoobyking555cm 11 місяців тому +3

    Yes boys 😂 the Dunkirk spirit lives. This is England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿.

  • @blxtothis
    @blxtothis 11 місяців тому +2

    When the Stalwart first came to our screens i thought “Nah, that will never run!”
    Well it goes but can’t get out of a modest slippery slope, a fat lot of good in a South East Asian Mangrove Swamp while under enemy fire! At least it got a good wash.

  • @markbell2166
    @markbell2166 11 місяців тому +4

    class! great fun to watch. good de-stress.

  • @casto-
    @casto- 11 місяців тому +3

    Hats off for the full send on the first try👍👌🤣. I was waiting for it to hit the first mud, stop dead and eject ever one😆. I could almost smell that rank mud from here as well🤢🤢.

  • @adlerarmory8382
    @adlerarmory8382 9 місяців тому

    Cap'n Joe on the HMS Stoli, crosses the quagmire.....and the band plays on. That launch of the Improvised Emergency Floatation Device was textbook!

  • @goodevins9408
    @goodevins9408 11 місяців тому +3

    You guys rock! Thanks for sharing the shenanigans

  • @RiskyR
    @RiskyR 11 місяців тому +4

    Cool to see the Stolly in action. Also a very funny video as well with the superb live music!

  • @manitobaman5588
    @manitobaman5588 9 місяців тому +1

    New subscriber from Manitoba, Canada. You guys are my kind of silly buggers.

  • @slammed66
    @slammed66 11 місяців тому +4

    8 grand? Surely that’s a fuggin bargain. Shame it’s not staying on the fleet a bit longer as it’s an epic old turd. Really love that old bus.
    Also nearly pissed myself when joe lobbed an extinguisher at the fire 😂

  • @craigcooknf
    @craigcooknf 8 місяців тому

    1. That was INSANELY entertaining!
    2. Incredible how much better it looks with a coat of mud over all of the rusty bits!!!

  • @joachim.charleshogg4728
    @joachim.charleshogg4728 11 місяців тому +2

    What a wonderful reminder of the Goon Show escapades. Keep them coming.

  • @shoots2001
    @shoots2001 11 місяців тому +2

    I was taking a swig of tea when you threw the fire extinguisher at the exhaust i snorted tea out of my nose laughing so thanks for that lol. Keep up the good work!

  • @buchonite
    @buchonite 11 місяців тому +3

    No eco systems were affected in the making of this epic

  • @gusgone4527
    @gusgone4527 11 місяців тому

    It's Captain Pond Scum and the first British fine attempt at an amphibious logistic support vehicle. Got to love the Stolly Polly. Aye aye Captain.

  • @stevechewning7741
    @stevechewning7741 11 місяців тому +1

    Plenty of power, bad tires.
    Fun video

  • @fatarsemonkey
    @fatarsemonkey 11 місяців тому

    "Fire, Fire, It's only the exhaust". That so sounds like a line from a Monty Python movie.

  • @johngell4842
    @johngell4842 11 місяців тому +4

    Jolly in a stolly this crews definitely the senior service😂

  • @colderwar
    @colderwar 11 місяців тому +1

    In the finest traditions of the British Navyarmy. You brought a tear to Lord Nelsons other eye, up there in Valhalla. Splice the Mainbrace.

  • @glynluff2595
    @glynluff2595 11 місяців тому +2

    Do you see why the Russians never attacked us in the seventies? With a whole army of these to overcome they just died laughing! It was hard work going on exercise in those days but the egg banjos were good!

  • @daithiosioradain3380
    @daithiosioradain3380 11 місяців тому +1

    What a hoot! Definitely a whiff of Whistlin Diesel in just the right measure here. All the fun without 100% destruction. If you'd ran lower tyre pressures it might have done even better as a mere 4x6. But brilliant to see it hooning around so soon after being dragged on to the recovery truck.

  • @kensherwood4866
    @kensherwood4866 11 місяців тому +3

    So Jack's away (hope he's getting better, best wishes Jack), and this is what happens!. Much fun all round though the lads in the pond get my sympathy, I imagine looking at that mucky water it'll take a week of scrubbing to get clean and odour free. Kudos to the Stolly, even with only 4 wheel drive it made a decent account of itself and all with restricted power. Fantastic half hour of fun as usual. Look forward to seeing future updates

  • @bradleypark1936
    @bradleypark1936 8 місяців тому

    I would have to say this is the MOST ENTERTAINING UA-cam video I have EVER seen. The musical content cracked me up. Congrats guys, love your work!

  • @simondyer4677
    @simondyer4677 11 місяців тому +1

    🙈🙉😂😂 I’m really really enjoying this channel. I’m glad I found it. This looked so much fun

  • @michaelspinello3607
    @michaelspinello3607 11 місяців тому +1

    😂Mr Hewes flying circus that doesn't fly it sinks!😂

  • @Woodn509
    @Woodn509 11 місяців тому +1

    absolutley shows how bloody good those B series engines were, some think you mad, me included, but you do have fun and you do repair and preserve 'stuff' that would other wise rot away to oblivion

  • @harryharker9564
    @harryharker9564 8 місяців тому

    I could listen to that engine all day ... in fact I have !!!

  • @petedepledge3359
    @petedepledge3359 11 місяців тому +7

    Good to see a stolly doing stolly things. If only I could get a licence to drive her, I'd be first in the queue.

    • @koitorob
      @koitorob 11 місяців тому +1

      I believe you drive them on a normal car licence...

  • @jimchik
    @jimchik 11 місяців тому +5

    All you needed was a piece of styrofoam about the size of an iceberg… 😂😂

  • @wideyxyz2271
    @wideyxyz2271 11 місяців тому +2

    Good times and proper good fun. Well done chaps.

  • @mopartshemi
    @mopartshemi 11 місяців тому +1

    When you threw the extinguisher at the fire was the point that i needed a beer 😅

  • @paulgirkingirtron5304
    @paulgirkingirtron5304 11 місяців тому +2

    Jolly good chaps well done, there's lots of fun to be had yet Captain Hewes

  • @calvinsmith3952
    @calvinsmith3952 11 місяців тому +2

    “That’s got to be the best pirate I’ve ever seen….. 😮
    “So it would seem” 😒

  • @Woodsy100
    @Woodsy100 11 місяців тому +1

    Wanted a Stolly since being a kid.
    Always said if I ever win the lottery I'm buying land and opening an off-road site where anything like this is absolutely welcome.
    Loved this video, nothing like messing about in the mud 😂

  • @kriztov265
    @kriztov265 11 місяців тому +1

    Madness Lads :) Thanks for the laughs on a Monday morning before work.

  • @julianpritchard2558
    @julianpritchard2558 11 місяців тому +5

    Some how Joe and his “ operatives “ remind me of the film “ money pit “ , looks chaotic but always manages the get the job done! Or maybe it’s just me!!

  • @JAY61ish
    @JAY61ish 11 місяців тому +2

    The best channel on YT.. top quality ... The engine sounds pretty sweet .. And the fuckwittery is top notch... You Bloke need to get an old gen 1 BTR 60...

  • @Szlejer
    @Szlejer 11 місяців тому +2

    With lockers that fine ship would have sailed through everything on first try...

  • @garywade1938
    @garywade1938 11 місяців тому +1

    Is this the new Top Gear , Mr Hewes and team you have succeeded where the BBC has failed , you made me laugh 😂😂😂😂 a big thank you to you all .

  • @dickdegraaff5452
    @dickdegraaff5452 11 місяців тому +8

    Dear Joseph,
    The Alvis Stalwart (Stolly) must have been an outstanding army vehicle in the period it was in service The way in which you tested Stolly was hilarious to see, so thank you very much for sharing this vlog. I look forward to the next one and send you love from the Netherlands

    • @edjones7709
      @edjones7709 11 місяців тому +2

      It was. Still is.

    • @dickdegraaff5452
      @dickdegraaff5452 11 місяців тому

      @@edjones7709 sorry I wasn’t aware of the fact Scolly still is in service

    • @edjones7709
      @edjones7709 11 місяців тому

      It isn't. It is still an outstanding army vehicle - just getting old and rusty.. @@dickdegraaff5452

  • @TheBuell49
    @TheBuell49 11 місяців тому

    All of you are great. Your channel is becoming one of my favorites.

  • @adrianflower3230
    @adrianflower3230 11 місяців тому +1

    Eight grand, AND ready for Export! Bargain!!!! The customs guys wont notice any mud 😁😁😂😂

  • @michaelkneringer3194
    @michaelkneringer3194 11 місяців тому +1

    Awesome vid, had a bit of everything going on, even some Pete Townshend. Again, stuff got recked. Laughed my a.. off. Thanks team Hewes.

  • @adrianflower3230
    @adrianflower3230 11 місяців тому +1

    It's Cody's Evil English Cousin at work, again!

  • @roderickmacgregor4867
    @roderickmacgregor4867 11 місяців тому

    The fact that i find this kinda stuff interesting and funny says a lot about me,,,, by far the best channel on this app

  • @JRizzle86
    @JRizzle86 11 місяців тому +1

    This is what happens when Ted isn’t available to supervise!

  • @muddyboots1881
    @muddyboots1881 11 місяців тому +1

    That Stolly so much far more betterer than any of us had any right to believe

  • @georgebernard8983
    @georgebernard8983 11 місяців тому +1

    Another unbelievably awesome video! Top marks all around!!

  • @oedsnicolai4989
    @oedsnicolai4989 9 місяців тому

    You guy's are abolutly looney, but a lot of fun. Well done. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @DaveDave65
    @DaveDave65 11 місяців тому

    LOL, just another day at the office, with the right amount of "mental". Good fun :)

  • @karl9655
    @karl9655 11 місяців тому +1

    there are more aeroplanes in the sea than submarines in the sky

  • @jedijonnie2810
    @jedijonnie2810 11 місяців тому +2

    Fire fire. That’s normal 😂
    I think 1 or 2 of the horsepower’s may have escaped .
    It reminds me of the antics we used to get up to in Germany

  • @drd6416
    @drd6416 8 місяців тому

    Even as old ans reluctant as she was, with a v8 and 3/4, less wheels driving than should be.... it still goes well and sounds as epic as i remember them to be.
    Bonus, this one has extra flame thrower options!
    Epic lunacy...long may it continue.

  • @x_Dude1
    @x_Dude1 11 місяців тому +1

    You peeps had some Saturday fun. Gave me a good laugh.

  • @collinfraser1218
    @collinfraser1218 7 місяців тому

    One good thing. That is proof positive the algorithm does not just have me pegged as humourless dirty old man ! Sad part is, I suspect I am not the only one who feels a tug to restore it ! 🇨🇦🙏

  • @andrewwww7684
    @andrewwww7684 11 місяців тому

    Love this channel but this video had me spitting my beer out more than once, from the uniforms to the fantasic music to running over the violin case you guys nailed it 😂🤣😅

  • @darrenwardell3079
    @darrenwardell3079 11 місяців тому +3

    Brilliant fun. I would have paid good money to be in the back of that thing 😂😂😂

  • @ncc17701a
    @ncc17701a 11 місяців тому +3

    That went as well as I thought it might.... 😀

  • @richardhunt1384
    @richardhunt1384 11 місяців тому +4

    Bloody hilarious video as always Ladies and Gents!!!! 😂😂😂

  • @vincenttill8051
    @vincenttill8051 11 місяців тому +4

    Good old fashion, "cocking about " love it

  • @Rover200Power
    @Rover200Power 11 місяців тому +1

    The smell from all of that pond muck must have been epic. At least the cab probably doesn't smell of old petrol anymore!

  • @heartproblems2727
    @heartproblems2727 11 місяців тому +1

    😂...you boys put the special in " Special forces" on this one. Thanks for laugh.

  • @welshimegs
    @welshimegs 11 місяців тому +1

    1:06 you never know when you need a didlo, good thing you have one just in case😂

  • @ABrit-bt6ce
    @ABrit-bt6ce 11 місяців тому +5

    Wait, what. Stolly content incoming.
    I seem to remember a telly show with people like John Noakes and Valerie Singleton racing those things in a rally like time trial. Anyone else not senile remember that?

    • @koitorob
      @koitorob 11 місяців тому

      I'm not (yet) and i don't, and John, Val and Pete were 'my' era too!

  • @robleary3353
    @robleary3353 11 місяців тому +2

    All things considered I think it did really well!. Hardly any tread on those tyres!. Tell you what, bung a new set of tyres on, fix up the holes n drive issues, you got a deal! Assuming shipping to Melbourne Aus included? 🤣 Great laugh!. Nuff said!. 🤣

  • @JohnSmith-pd1fz
    @JohnSmith-pd1fz 7 місяців тому

    Fantastic Fun and a joy to watch!!

  • @davidgibbings6085
    @davidgibbings6085 11 місяців тому

    This made me giggle. Love the captain birdseye kit joe 🤣🤣🤣

  • @magpiespyro
    @magpiespyro 11 місяців тому +1

    Just short of drinking your own urine, priceless! Regards Phil Woollard