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Lorryman100



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RLD wrote:



Was that pic of the Skye bridge taken from the last layby before the Kyle of Lochalsh on the A87?
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Landlord



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bpman wrote:
not long now Kris / Nige / Mark .... have a great trip Thumbs Up i can't wait ... just finished my roadbook today


Thanks Steve, we're all packed, fuelled and ready to go. One last minute repair to the nearside front mudflap tomorrow and that should be it.

Have a safe one yourself and catch up on our return Thumbs Up 2007 TD5 90 Hard Top
Post #203767 21st Jan 2013 1:06am
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Phoenix90



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Cheers Steve,

I'm not packed, not home until the day before we go away, the car is in the garage and I have a long list of bits still to do but sure it'll all work out fine Whistle Thumbs Up

Good luck to all Thumbs Up

Let us know if your running a blog / photo stream.
Post #203987 21st Jan 2013 7:52pm
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boode



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The blog is up and running at -

http://www.devon4x4.com/index.php?option=c...mitstart=0
Post #204158 22nd Jan 2013 12:32am
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bpman



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thanks Boode - added to favorites Thumbs Up
Post #204179 22nd Jan 2013 8:40am
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Landlord



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First post of the Blog states we leave on the 25th, dates changed we depart tomorrow.

Trucks loaded, serviced, checked, cleaned and checked again. Advice has been taken from Boode, Bpman, SteveS, Mudrut et all, which as been invaluable Thumbs Up

Looking forward to tomorrow. 2007 TD5 90 Hard Top
Post #204180 22nd Jan 2013 8:40am
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bpman



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I thought it was odd, Ian meeting people on Wednesday and leaving on 25th, makes sense now.

We've just booked our last ferry from Oslo to Frederikshavn

Nige/Jo - we'll catch up when we are all back over a few beers in the forest Thumbs Up
Post #204184 22nd Jan 2013 8:49am
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pope10001



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Thanks Steve. The 90 is all loaded, fueled and ready to rock an... oh hang on a minute, no its not, its on the 4 poster at Devon 4x4 having a new clutch and rear propshaft! Big Cry Big Cry Big Cry

Better now than in two days time though right? Hopefully the guys will have it ready for me for lunchtime today, but its put a little dent in my plans and budget. Well as the old Royal Navy saying goes "He who plans early plans twice!" or if your more Army based "Plans never survive the first contact!"
Post #204186 22nd Jan 2013 8:54am
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Landlord



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Looks like we might bump into you at D44 today, picking up a cargo net as we're driving past Thumbs Up 2007 TD5 90 Hard Top
Post #204188 22nd Jan 2013 8:59am
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bpman



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forecast looks more interesting today ...

http://www.yr.no/place/Norway/Finnmark/Nordkapp/Nordkapp/
Post #204192 22nd Jan 2013 9:17am
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Landlord



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Quick update...

Got to Nordkapp, saw the Northern Lights Thumbs Up and now on our way back. Lowest temperatures encountered so far was -20 whilst setting up camp Shocked temperatures have since been hovering around the -5 to -10 with loads of snow. Currently in Kiruna, Sweden, Ice Hotel today with a bit of dog sledging and snow mobiling tomorrow then back on the road for the long drive back.

Defender has gone well. Only faults have been a blown side light and slipping fan belt under full load first thing in the morning. Fuel consumption has been around the 28mpg reducing with frequent use of the Webasto.

BFG Muds have been faultless, Speaker TS3000 have worked flawlessly along with the Lightforce 170's, Red Winch used a number of times without hiccup down to -9. Oh and the snow cowl has been a must have ! Roll on Iceland next year Smile


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Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated Mr. Green  2007 TD5 90 Hard Top
Post #208643 5th Feb 2013 8:25pm
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bpman



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Nordkapp update:
Weather fine and dry.
Saw -32c on the ultra gauge today.
Driving on ice is fun - love snow-winter tyres so much grip Smile
Those lorries are mental.
Went thru the arctic circle today
Tucked up nice and warm in luvley hotel

Might upload a photo tomorrow but I need a beer now

Truck perfect!
Post #209338 7th Feb 2013 10:04pm
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bpman



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off to cape tomorrow ...
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yobbie



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Where's the pictures?? Have a great time Thumbs Up
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bpman



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gopro is recording at 30 second intervals and mrsBP and i are taking about 600 pics a day on the slr ... had a great light show in Alta last night.. mild weather at the cape so probably won't see anymore until it chills
Post #209964 9th Feb 2013 10:08pm
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