Jigga engine problem status - update 12-June 2100 CAT

[Wildearth]

"Vroom, vroom", goes the jigga! "Yoohoo", goes the crowd. WE are ready, ready to go out!!!

12/6 1200: We're finally getting somewhere. Thabang is putting the valves in the cylinder head and when that's done bring it back to us to put the jigga engine back together. All parts are here, so sometime later today WE should be able to go out on drive again.

11/6 1730: Better news. Parts will be in Nelspruit for pick-up at 0830 tomorrow and so will Pete. If all goes well he'll be back in Djuma around 1100. From that time the mechanic estimates he will need 4-5 hours to finish the job. So looking good for a (late) PM drive on Friday.

11/6 1600: Bad news, not only did the previous mechanic repeatedly not show up as promised, it turns out he did not order all the needed parts. WE are trying to get one that piece, so the new mechanic can start working, but that will not be today... WE will update again when we know when WE can get the part to Djuma.


11/6 1230: The mechanic let us down big time, but WE've now managed to find another one. Patrick is with him at the moment and they will start making their way out here soon. So then, finally, the jigga will be put back together. WE'll let you know more after he starts working.


10/6 1800: Well, it's been a very frustrating day with the mechanic not arriving due to a variety of reasons. He promised now he will start working early in the morning on Thursday. We'll give another update once he arrives.

10/6 1130: There's been a delay in the arrival of the mechanic on-site, but he will be here between 1230 and 1300 and start working on the jigga then. We'll inform you about drives once WE've spoken to him.


9/6 1830: All the needed parts are at Djuma, but it is too late for the mechanic to still come out now. He'll come in early in the AM and to put everything back together again. WE do expect to go on drive again sometime in the afternoon tomorrow (Wednesday). WE'll keep you posted progress during the day.


Update 1645 CAT: Finally some good news. The parts will be in Nelspruit for pick-up tomorrow morning. Once I'm back at Djuma with them the mechanics will start putting them in. First drive either Wed AM or maybe late on Tuesday.

Update 1515: Graham is working hard on finding the right replacement parts and getting them to Djuma, but it is proving to be a challenge. So for now no drives today and in the AM on Tuesday


Update 1900 CAT: Tomorrow morning WE will start working on getting the replacement parts WE need as soon as possible and on putting the jigga back together. WE hope to be able to give you an accurate estimate about when the first next drive will be sometime during the day tomorrow.


Update 1400 CAT There will be no drives today. There are some damaged parts inside the engine that need to be replaced. Fireside Chat will be on at 1800 CAT as scheduled. More info then.

Update 10:30 AM CAT: Mechanics are opening the jigga engine and will give us the verdict once they've completed this task. As soon as WE know, WE'll post another update.

UPDATED 7:30am CAT - Mechanic is due in Djuma this morning. All WE can tell you at this time is that the AM Drive is canceled as far as we can see. As far as the Afternoon and Night Drives go, we are not able to give you a status on them at this time. WE will know more as the mechanic looks further in to Jika.



Posted 1:15pm CAT June 5 - A Blog will be posted soon to give further details, but unfortunately a mechanic will not be able to come until Saturday to work on Jika. So WE regret to inform you that the Drives for rest of today and at least the AM Drive for Saturday will have to be canceled.

We apologize for any inconvenience it may be causing you, but be reassured that WE want to be back out there on the road as much as you would like us to be.

[JP]

[Ex-centric]

LOL....JP I love that cartoon. You posted that not too long ago didn't you?

[Snert]

Hahahahaha! That's the best! I think they should keep a copy of that picture in the Jigga as a constant reminder to it of what could happen if it misbehaves! ;-)

[Peter Braat]

LOL JP, but let's hope WE can do something more constructive :-)

[Mike and The Kids]

"Opening the Engine".. OMG - This is Surgery ! I Hope All Goes Well.. and that the Prognosis is/will be Favorable. All the best WE Team... I know a lot of your NING fans and Myself and The Kids.. are hangin' Tuff... :) Hope to see ya'll up and running soon .. THANK YOU FOR THE UPDATE ! ! ! ! !

[RavenLunatic]

Thank you for an update WE all can read!

[Lisa]

number 2 looks like the Loch Ness Monster to me

lynty said:

The answers to my quizz
1. Waterbuck reflection
2. elephants having a swim in Buffelshoek dam
3. male steenbok
4. elephant bull
5. civet

[Peaches]

I agree with all the answers except I think # 4 might be Wonky.

[Karen-inVA (Moderator)]

bump

[Diana Barnes (Redmerlin)]

Awwwwwwww! poor Jigga!

However she/he is getting all the TLC that the WE crew can muster.
Speaking for myself. I can understand how fedup the WE crew must feel. I know how I feel when my car has serious problems it really disrupts my day to day living and plans,
Not to mention the unwanted financial demands. Altogther a bad time for all.

I would just like to say to you all that I am still visiting the site and spending time watching the animals visiting Gowrie and I have time to study the srea in more depth. It is interesting watching the groups and individuals coming down to the water and displaying somewhat different behaviours than those seen in the bush away from water.

I also appreciate the conversations and updates that we have had personally from WE members as they come into Final Control. I loved Pete's gekko too!
So thank you all for your hard work and this little WE addict is happy to still have time to sit and adsorb the lovely peaceful pictures and sounds of Gowrie that bring a little saneness into my hectic and often overly materialistic life.

[Mike and The Kids]

Hmmm.. I thought this was a Jigga Update Site Lynty... instead I have to siphon thru the IMages.. to get to On the Mark responses below... :) Just me MTK.. How about a Suggestion... a BLOG... from Lynty of .. "What/WHO is this Animal... I'll be the first to respond :) All is fair in Love and Peace ! MTK

lynty said:

Awww poor Jikka :)
Instead of shooting it in the hood how about a mini- quizz you can publish your answers here if you want to play and I will publish the answers tomorrow .

1 Whose reflection is in the water - far side ?

2. What on earth is this ?

3. What is this little creature - be specific

4. and who is this ?

5. little nocturnal animal

If you would like to you may send the answers to [e-mail]

[RavenLunatic]

Hoping We get a late drive today! I like most miss seeing them.