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Title: gas monkey
Post by: the coppersmith on November 24, 2013, 08:28:51 PM
Been laid up a few days, and watched all sorts of stuff on telly, got hooked on fast and loud, Gas Monkeys, am I allowed to mention it on here? some distant relation maybe? sorry if I offend ;D


Title: Re: gas monkey
Post by: panthershaun on November 24, 2013, 08:52:57 PM
one of the few I watch... got myself some serious beard envy watching that.. well on my way to sorting that though  ;D


Title: Re: gas monkey
Post by: Manky Monkey on November 25, 2013, 12:00:02 AM
I don't own a TV. Never seen Gas Monkey -is it good? I got hooked on Counting Cars & Bad Ink when I was on holiday in Canada though. Trash TV but still entertaining!


Title: Re: gas monkey
Post by: panthershaun on November 25, 2013, 09:53:34 AM
typical yankie TV Andy but at least you don't get the scripted fights etc.. and I think it was the "beer can special" sorry only pick I have  :-[ that was at the Dutch show was imported by Von Skip from Richard at Gas Monkey.. he know's him really well apparently and has said yes he is a load mouth arrogant sun of a bitch but one hell of a nice guy who is always up for a beer :)


Title: Re: gas monkey
Post by: kapri on November 25, 2013, 10:19:06 AM
Mate of mine bought a barn find rod from him. Lets just say the deal was 'interesting' .


Title: Re: gas monkey
Post by: the coppersmith on November 25, 2013, 10:20:05 AM
serious beard envy? I'm 63 and still struggle to grow bum fluff ;D


Title: Re: gas monkey
Post by: panthershaun on November 25, 2013, 10:29:43 AM
 ;D ;D I'm getting there ....


Title: Re: gas monkey
Post by: scannerzer on November 25, 2013, 06:50:09 PM
very good Shaun it would take me years to grow that....respect


Title: Re: gas monkey
Post by: klogan45 on November 26, 2013, 09:14:54 AM
Looks to me that your beard should have protected status! Could be classed as a national treasure. Mine never grows long  :'(


Title: Re: gas monkey
Post by: panthershaun on November 26, 2013, 09:28:01 AM
it is actually longer than it looks in the photo.. been challenged by one of the Dutch goes to try for a meter before I trim it...