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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069  
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it was quite a day yesterday, lots of socializing but also i think we covered nearly 50 miles together.
it's a balancing act, we were lucky with the weather yesterday, on previous outings it's rained pretty much all the day but we overcome that by lunching in sheltered areas or barns with bigger groups it's important to all have maps, cbs and a trusty tail-end-charlie to keep the lead vehicles informed we are all together. we get out onto the plains about every 6-8 weeks, it would be good to see you come along too sometime .. we had David Whitaker come along yesterday, having driven down from Cheshire ... and I still owe you a beer  |
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29th Dec 2013 9:50am |
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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826  
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Beer sounds good, not sure what I did to deserve it..
Cheers Simon |
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29th Dec 2013 10:31am |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6041 
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A few pics of mine:
A couple of Citroens  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Interestingly enough, this group are led by the local SPTA policeman, so should anyone feel the need to moan about how many vehicle there were in our group (which was a bit big I must admit, having said that I think we only drove on 3 or 4 "muddy" lanes, the rest were cat1 tracks) then they might consider contacting this chap! Imber, aka Picadilly circus... Click image to enlarge Damn French rubbish again: Click image to enlarge Parked up by the airstrip at Deptford Down: Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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29th Dec 2013 12:38pm |
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| sparkylee Member Since: 06 Nov 2010 Location: surrey Posts: 1455 
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Few more pics
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DC110 -2012 Black with black hood and black x-tech FFRR 4.2 vogue Renault traffic auto PT crusier convertible Laika x700 Motorhome |
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29th Dec 2013 3:36pm |
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| Diablo Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 335 
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Yep, cheers to Steve for organising this again, and to Jamie for the navving. Also other Steve, lishlandy, for the tow start
A couple of my pics:
And one of my 'Christmas Wreath' aka flood debris. Last edited by Diablo on 29th Dec 2013 11:58pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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29th Dec 2013 6:47pm |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6041
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Just been in to work for an hour with the jetwash... 110 is now sparkling again!
(decent floodlit carpark there, with good drains too....) |
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29th Dec 2013 7:51pm |
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| Landlord Member Since: 27 Oct 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 582 
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Another great day on the Plains. Thanks Steve for organising and Jamie for the guided tour. Good to see some regulars and new faces
Quick vid of the 2CV posse 
http://youtu.be/FjSfeleY5Ew 2007 TD5 90 Hard Top |
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30th Dec 2013 11:58am |
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| dnorrishill Member Since: 15 Jul 2011 Location: Hampshire Posts: 612  
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Landlord: love the music on that video!!!
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30th Dec 2013 12:02pm |
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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826
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Very funny, what a lot of 2CV, a great day for all..
cheers simon PS What's the collective for 2CV..? |
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30th Dec 2013 12:03pm |
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| dnorrishill Member Since: 15 Jul 2011 Location: Hampshire Posts: 612
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Tinny French junk? |
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30th Dec 2013 12:08pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069
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following on from landlord's link I found this .... (quite surprising) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENRFrK89uVE&feature=youtu.be
seem to have quite a following ... |
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2nd Jan 2014 10:35am |
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| Brewstop Member Since: 28 Oct 2012 Location: South Oxfordshire Posts: 311 
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The official stance on SPTA use.
Click image to enlarge https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/syst..._Guide.pdf Sandy |
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2nd Jan 2014 12:31pm |
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| charliebaja Member Since: 05 Aug 2013 Location: Surrey Posts: 211 
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Wow so it looks like everyone had a good time.
I went and met up with some friends and in the end it was only 4 vehicles which were 1 Discovery, 1 90 soft top, 1 110CSW and a series IIA. We had loads of fun despite the heavy rain and very strong wind, but by 12pm the wind calmed down and the rain stopped thankfully. It was the first time on the plains for me and certainly wont be the last as i was amazed as to how big the place really is and the extent of the lanes that are there, which on some occasions were very muddy and alot of sideways moments trying to get out of some ruts. We also got to visit the small village of Imber which was interesting and gave us a break from all the driving. Sadly though the Series IIa lost its gearbox selector so we ended the day on that note, however with a little bit of F-ing and Blowing he managed to find it again with the drive back to home without any floors attached. here are a few pictures of our day. Here is the link to my video on FB: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152...mp;theater Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge[/url][/list] Click image to enlarge |
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3rd Jan 2014 4:48pm |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6041
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Imber village is "open" still until 0800 on Monday 6th.
I might try and swing out onto the areas this w/e in the 110, get a bit more laning in and soak up some of the water that's around! |
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3rd Jan 2014 8:09pm |
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