Proper off-roading skills, and the ability to get your bloody seat out of the way would probably be enough.
I have no idea where to acquire these "skills" that you speak of. The second problem I can help you with.
^ No need to thank me :-)
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I have no idea where to acquire these "skills" that you speak of. The second problem I can help you with.
^ No need to thank me :-)