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Muddybigdog



Member Since: 11 Apr 2014
Location: Suffolk
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
Some great scenic routes across Exmoor to Simonsbath and Withypool from South Moulton, even more fun if its been snowing. Jumped ship to reliability - Mitsubishi L200
Puma 90 XS - Sold
D3 - 2.7 S x2 (both Sold)
Freelander 2 HSE - Sold
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Disco 2 - Sold
Post #473035 16th Nov 2015 2:06pm
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blackwolf



Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
For those approaching from the M5, remember that the A361 over Bolham Bridge at Tiverton is closed Eastbound to all traffic for repairs. It won't affect your journey to D44 but will entail a scenic diversion of some kind on the way back.

I had a bit of an eye-opener here two weeks ago - travelling West at about 7.00pm on Saturday evening, I had just passed through the single Westbound lane across the bridge, forunately with nothing close behind, when two artic curtainsiders came barrelling down the the hill towards me in the closed Eastbound lane and in my mirror I watched as they kept going straight through the closure, running "wrong lane" in the face of the traffic flow. Fortunately nothing was coming, but it was quite a sobering sight. To get there, they had passed at least 5 sets of "Road Ahead Closed" signs, and a wall of cones across the Eastbound lanes which, to pass, they must have pulled right across the road into the Westbound lane, since all the cones were standing when I passed shortly afterwards. Crazy driving!
Post #473036 16th Nov 2015 2:07pm
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custom90



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I'd be interested to come but I'm not sure if I could make or not hence been quiet here.

It is indeed a lovely place down there, pretty treacherous if the weather turns though but I've not experienced that and at least we're prepared. Laughing

It's 50/50 what the weather could be like.


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Post #473041 16th Nov 2015 2:23pm
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Defender-Stu



Member Since: 14 Jun 2012
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Hi Guys,

Thank you for the heads up as all info to make sure this works is great help.

Yeah if the Snow is Falling then i hope we still all can make it as at least we have the right tools for the job Thumbs Up

But i hope its not too bad that we have to cancel but it will have to be a wait and see job, but i will make every effort to get there for sure Thumbs Up
Post #473075 16th Nov 2015 3:44pm
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TJ101



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Isle Of Man 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Bolham Bridge is meant to be sorted by the end of January Tis a pain at present if you have to use the recommend division, but there are better ways round Whistle

Did spend a long and interesting night on that road with 2 coppers as passengers, when the snow had made it impassable and they closed it completely few years back,, but that's another story Shocked California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK
Post #473077 16th Nov 2015 4:08pm
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
They do seem to be very slightly ahead of schedule, so with luck Bolham Bridge will be back to normal by the time that this meet happens. If there is a spell of bad weather, or if road-workers have a long Xmas break, it may well not be open. As noted above, though, it isn't too much of a problem provided that you are aware of it (or if you're a reckless trucker and just ignore it).

Some snow would be great provided that is it enough to make lesser vehicles stay at home. There's little as frustrating as being out in snow in the Defender and being as stuck as everyone else because the road is blocked by dimwits in lesser vehicles who are too stupid to realise that they should have stayed at home/work! I have in the past found North Devon Police quite refreshingly balanced in inclement weather - when there was severe flooding around Barnstaple a few years ago and virtually all the roads leading out towards Ilfrcombe had road blocks to prevent traffic, I was stopped three times at the blocks by police who had a chat, told me what they knew, and let me go through the closure on the condition that I promised not to do anything stupid that would cause me to need to be rescued, because they were busy enough already. I thought that that was a very liberal and sensible attitude, and I hadn't been expecting it!
Post #473080 16th Nov 2015 4:29pm
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Fabio



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Count me in too.
I went to the first one ,got to go to this one!

1. Defender-Stu
2. TJ101
3. Lambley
4. TOP5N
5. Hifonics
6. Couplands
7. Nobby
8. Jst
9. L110CDL
10. WhiskyJackR
11. K9F
12. Rustyboxx
13. Fabio
Post #473121 16th Nov 2015 6:17pm
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T1G UP



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England 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Not sure where I will be. I have an order in at d44 but it should be with me prior to that date. Might be a nice run out to my favourite bit of coast with the family and dag.
Post #473208 16th Nov 2015 9:10pm
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Maris Widgeon



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England 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Count me in please,managed to jiggle work and looking forward to a trip back to that area. Used to walk dairy cows under Bolham bridge through the wear on the river Exe. Driven my Land Rover through their a few times ,great part of the world.
Nick.
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Defender-Stu



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1. Defender-Stu
2. TJ101
3. Lambley
4. TOP5N
5. Hifonics
6. Couplands
7. Nobby
8. Jst
9. L110CDL
10. WhiskyJackR
11. K9F
12. Rustyboxx
13. Fabio
14. TIG UP
15. Maris Widgeon
Post #473324 16th Nov 2015 11:41pm
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Neils



Member Since: 09 Jun 2015
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16) Count me in.
Post #473341 17th Nov 2015 12:05am
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Hufflepuff



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3.5 hours each way is pushing my one-day endurance abilities, but I'd love to see the D44 team, so count me in please Thumbs Up

1. Defender-Stu
2. TJ101
3. Lambley
4. TOP5N
5. Hifonics
6. Couplands
7. Nobby
8. Jst
9. L110CDL
10. WhiskyJackR
11. K9F
12. Rustyboxx
13. Fabio
14. TIG UP
15. Maris Widgeon
16. Neils
17. Hufflepuff
Post #473353 17th Nov 2015 1:06am
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Defender-Stu



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Well this is looking like a good show of us going but always room for more just in case some have to drop out Thumbs Up
Post #474012 18th Nov 2015 9:17pm
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Neils



Member Since: 09 Jun 2015
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Should be fun. I'm sorry I missed the cheddar one recently.
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Defender-Stu



Member Since: 14 Jun 2012
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Thats alright mate as we have a sort of mini meet everyday lol, near the time of this meet I will try and organize a convoy down to D44 so will get some looks from other drivers I'm sure lol
Post #474106 19th Nov 2015 8:12am
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