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Quick spin out

Last post by BoxerCup R « Fri Aug 03, 2018 12:09 pm
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by slparry » Thu Aug 02, 2018 4:30 pm

Decided to nip up to the Altnaharra Hotel during my holiday from work.

270 miles yesterday
276 miles today
About 260 tomorrow
Then 270 home busy...

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Fri Aug 03, 2018 12:09 pm
Shortest ever Scottish Trip?

Last post by boxerscott « Mon Jul 23, 2018 10:58 pm
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by JamesL » Thu Jul 19, 2018 10:51 am

Had planned to revisit Knoydart & environs, starting Tuesday. Got as far as The Buccleugh in Moffat (highly recommended btw), frantic emails from...

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Mon Jul 23, 2018 10:58 pm
Day trip to Islay video

Last post by boxerscott « Mon Jul 23, 2018 10:51 pm
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by Paul » Wed Jul 18, 2018 7:25 am

Just back from my week in Scotland with Archie/Alan which I tagged onto the end of the excellent Jedburgh weekend. Here's a short video I made about...
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Mon Jul 23, 2018 10:51 pm
The Annual Treat

Last post by SP250 « Tue Jun 26, 2018 9:47 pm
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Attachment(s) by slparry » Tue Jun 26, 2018 7:49 am

Every year I pop up to the Lobster Pot Seafood Restaurant in Church Bay, Anglesey for a lobster lunch :)

Pulled the Boxercup out of the garage this...

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Tue Jun 26, 2018 9:47 pm
Not the NC500

Last post by Mitch1100 « Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:33 pm
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by BoxerCup R » Sat May 26, 2018 5:45 am

Now then

Sat 19th May 2018
Set out fully loaded on my XJR from Northallerton, N.Yorks and rode up to Edinburgh via the A68

IMG_7082 by John...

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Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:33 pm
Euro Trip

Last post by boxerscott « Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:23 pm
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by adam » Tue Jun 19, 2018 11:52 am

Just got back from Italy and the Dolomites, clocking up over 3k miles on my R12RS. Have to say I'm very impressed with the bike, even though I've...

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Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:23 pm
A Weekend at the IOM TT 2018

Last post by BoxerCup R « Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:57 pm
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by BoxerCup R » Wed Jun 06, 2018 5:22 am

Now then

Feeling the excitement growing and growing during practice week this year I decided on Wednesday night the I would love to go to the Island...

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Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:57 pm
Jt's N.Yorks Rideout

Last post by popsky « Tue May 22, 2018 7:05 am
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by BoxerCup R » Mon May 07, 2018 8:51 pm

What a fantastic day we had. The sun shone and it was very warm, perfect biking weather. there were 12 bikes of all sizes and types from a KTM 590 to...

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Tue May 22, 2018 7:05 am
Boxertrix Welsh weekend 2018 photos

Last post by slparry « Tue May 01, 2018 9:41 pm
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Attachment(s) by Topcat » Mon Apr 23, 2018 9:05 am

IMG_2953 by David Carver , on Flickr

Are you sure it's this weekend?

IMG_2958 by David Carver , on Flickr

IMG_2963 by David Carver , on Flickr...

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Tue May 01, 2018 9:41 pm
Two Days Riding in Tenerife

Last post by Chout1963 « Tue Feb 20, 2018 1:57 pm
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by The Teutonic Tangerine » Thu Oct 12, 2017 2:00 pm

Ok so three couples (all Dengie100 MCC members) on scooters in Tenerife may sound a bit a lame. But here’s the story….
We normally hire bikes,...

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Tue Feb 20, 2018 1:57 pm
4 Days In France - dengie 100MCC

Last post by The Teutonic Tangerine « Thu Oct 12, 2017 12:08 pm
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by The Teutonic Tangerine » Tue Sep 05, 2017 1:49 pm

So this is the fourth year we have had an early September trip to France. This year we stayed at the Hotel Mercure in Valencienne.

Day one (about...

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Thu Oct 12, 2017 12:08 pm
NC500 in October ....

Last post by slparry « Wed Oct 11, 2017 7:29 pm

by slparry » Wed Oct 11, 2017 7:29 pm

it's wet ..... it's windy ......

Which meant it was a pita stopping to take pics but the video captures the feel.

One headwind was so strong I...

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Wed Oct 11, 2017 7:29 pm
wet n windy :D

Last post by Mitch1100 « Sat Oct 07, 2017 11:15 pm
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by slparry » Sat Oct 07, 2017 8:29 pm

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Sat Oct 07, 2017 11:15 pm
Cracking ride today

Last post by GRAgusta « Fri Oct 06, 2017 3:10 pm

by GRAgusta » Fri Oct 06, 2017 3:10 pm

Last night we saw that the weather forecast was dry and sunny, so I arranged to meet a friend from Aberdeen, in Forfar. We had a glorious ride...

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Fri Oct 06, 2017 3:10 pm
Holidays

Last post by dave the german « Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:34 pm
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by dave the german » Thu Sep 14, 2017 10:09 am

Sitting in the sun in Croatia heading to Dubrovnik - ain't life a bitch!!!!

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Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:34 pm
FLASH broke my bike

Last post by Grip Fast « Sun Sep 03, 2017 8:07 am
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by Topcat » Mon Aug 28, 2017 4:49 pm

Not sure where to post this as it covers a few topics but here goes.

After a great but eventful Flash Tours weekend with Paul and his mate Dave,...

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Sun Sep 03, 2017 8:07 am
Ireland, Islands and Highlands 2017 :)

Last post by boxerscott « Wed Aug 30, 2017 6:01 pm
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Attachment(s) by slparry » Fri Aug 04, 2017 2:09 pm

Took a few days off to visit Islay but in a roundabout way :) Which meant lots of ferries, which made it all feel more of an adventure somehow :)...

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Wed Aug 30, 2017 6:01 pm
1st ride on the BCR this year

Last post by nab 301 « Tue Aug 29, 2017 6:20 pm
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by dave the german » Mon Aug 28, 2017 4:02 am

MOT'd my Boxercup on Friday and took it to work. What a blast!! Empty roundabouts all along the A167!! Had forgotten how good this bike is to ride...

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Tue Aug 29, 2017 6:20 pm
Wales take 2

Last post by Topcat « Mon Jul 31, 2017 4:24 pm
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by The Teutonic Tangerine » Mon Jul 31, 2017 12:59 pm

In May this year the small club that I belong to based in Essex did a trip which included a day's riding in Wales - the past we've gone the whole hog...

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Mon Jul 31, 2017 4:24 pm
Ace Cafe for Tea

Last post by Paul « Thu Jun 29, 2017 8:14 am
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by BoxerCup R » Fri Apr 21, 2017 3:49 am

I was way ahead at work so took the afternoon off yesterday, what to do ? I know, I'll ride my XJR to the Ace cafe for the XJR Monthly meet. I set...

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Thu Jun 29, 2017 8:14 am
Sunny Strathearn

Last post by GRAgusta « Sat Jun 24, 2017 8:58 am

by GRAgusta » Sat Jun 24, 2017 8:58 am

Glad to report yesterday was another beautiful day in Strathearn, and I enjoyed it on the MV :D

st fillans 23 06 17 by Gawaine Appleby , on Flickr...

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Sat Jun 24, 2017 8:58 am
Hay Ewe rides a new bike home

Last post by Mitch1100 « Sun Jun 18, 2017 12:03 am
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by Hay Ewe^ » Fri Jun 16, 2017 11:11 am

Not sure if this really fits in the Ride Reports as having “Done a Ewan and Charley” because it was only one night away, but that night away was...

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Sun Jun 18, 2017 12:03 am
Hay Ewe^ commutes to work the long way

Last post by Hay Ewe^ « Sat Jun 17, 2017 11:08 pm
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by Hay Ewe^ » Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:59 am

Hi all

I am fairly new to Boxertrix, just become a proper member – picked up an 1100S last Saturday – been waiting since Easter weekend – but had to...

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Sat Jun 17, 2017 11:08 pm
Wind, rain, surface water and no street lights

Last post by dave the german « Wed Jun 14, 2017 7:31 am
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by dave the german » Wed Jun 07, 2017 3:09 am

That about sums up my ride home from work at 3 am this morning - what fun!! Still, better than being in the car. Michelin Pilot road 4 trails working...

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Wed Jun 14, 2017 7:31 am
A Tale of two Circuits

Last post by GRAgusta « Sun May 21, 2017 5:15 pm
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by GRAgusta » Fri May 05, 2017 4:26 pm

It has been a busy week, and the fun is not yet over.

I will come back with more news soon :D

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Sun May 21, 2017 5:15 pm
A Tale of Two Circuits - the Second One

Last post by GRAgusta « Sun May 21, 2017 8:03 am
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by GRAgusta » Tue May 09, 2017 10:22 pm

So ... after our brief revolution of Andalusia, we settled in Jerez de la Frontera for the MotoGP as guests of Aprillia team Gresini. Here are some...

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Sun May 21, 2017 8:03 am
My XJR rideout weekend May 2017

Last post by boxerscott « Fri May 19, 2017 12:16 am
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by BoxerCup R » Mon May 01, 2017 7:45 am

Phew, what a weekend and the rideout yesterday was as good as we've ever had, fast, safe and dry :eusadance:

So, it all began on Saturday. Ryan...

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Fri May 19, 2017 12:16 am
Cadwell...

Last post by victorlaszlo « Sun May 07, 2017 11:26 am
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Attachment(s) by Gromit » Thu May 04, 2017 2:15 pm

No, not me riding, but met up with Paul at Cadwell this morning. Was great to catch up briefly on such a gorgeous day, the circuit looking as...
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Sun May 07, 2017 11:26 am
Whitby Bike Night

Last post by BoxerCup R « Thu May 04, 2017 9:23 pm

by BoxerCup R » Thu May 04, 2017 9:23 pm

Popped over to The Whistle stop Cafe in Whitby for bike night tonight. Set off from work in Northallerton at 17:30 and it got quite cold from...

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Thu May 04, 2017 9:23 pm
Criccieth

Last post by slparry « Mon Apr 24, 2017 3:28 pm
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Attachment(s) by slparry » Fri Apr 21, 2017 4:36 pm

Had a pleasant bimble across North Wales to Criccieth, and before going to the hotel popped for an ice cream on the promenade :) followed by a pint...

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Mon Apr 24, 2017 3:28 pm
Isle of Man for Easter 2017

Last post by boxerscott « Tue Apr 18, 2017 10:36 pm
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by BoxerCup R » Tue Apr 18, 2017 2:42 pm

Now then

Took my girlfriend to the Isle of Man for a long weekend this Easter, not on the bike but in the car for some top down action and sight...

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Tue Apr 18, 2017 10:36 pm
Primo giro d'Italia

Last post by madthemad « Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:06 am
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by tanneman » Mon Mar 20, 2017 8:18 pm

Prima parte

This one has been a while in the making. If there is one place to go and see the MotoGP then the San Marino GP is one of the must do's....
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Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:06 am
First "long" ride

Last post by Britisherspy « Mon Mar 27, 2017 11:50 am
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by obelix » Mon Mar 27, 2017 7:36 am

First proper ride with my newly acquired R11S
Went out on Friday and Saturday on short rides but decided on the following route for a longer one

I...

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Mon Mar 27, 2017 11:50 am
Oliver Mount - Scarborough

Last post by dave the german « Thu Mar 23, 2017 11:09 pm
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by hobbit » Thu Mar 23, 2017 9:17 pm

Stopped at cafe for a break today, mate on a ZX10, set his alarm, with remote, said that he didn't think it had set properly.

On returning to bikes...

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Thu Mar 23, 2017 11:09 pm
First Decent Ride

Last post by tanneman « Wed Mar 22, 2017 11:12 pm
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by GunK190 » Sun Mar 19, 2017 4:18 pm

Managed a couple of days off last week headed off down Somerset way to Cheddar. Can't remember ever going there before but my wife assures me I have....

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Wed Mar 22, 2017 11:12 pm
Catti's

Last post by f90x « Tue Jan 17, 2017 8:48 am
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by Mitch1100 » Mon Jan 16, 2017 8:45 pm

Took the Catti out with local Italian Motorcycle Club...nice mix of Guzzi's, MV's etc. The blue and black 900's were barn finds :shock:

[ Untitled...

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Tue Jan 17, 2017 8:48 am
What's a riding season?

Last post by The Teutonic Tangerine « Tue Jan 03, 2017 11:29 am

by The Teutonic Tangerine » Tue Jan 03, 2017 11:29 am

So the Dengie100MCC ( ) managed a small ride out on Sunday 18th December (3 member and 90 miles) and another of Monday 2nd January (3 member and 80...

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Tue Jan 03, 2017 11:29 am
Chilly ride

Last post by The Teutonic Tangerine « Tue Jan 03, 2017 11:27 am
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by GerryB » Sat Dec 03, 2016 9:35 pm

It was a chilly day out today !

Took a ride to Reading for lunch .

I was dressed ok fortunately ....

Saw several other hardy souls out today...

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Tue Jan 03, 2017 11:27 am
Tobago tour on a scooter

Last post by GRAgusta « Tue Nov 22, 2016 7:20 pm
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by Al » Fri Nov 18, 2016 2:18 am

We have just been to Tobago for a holiday while I am recovering from carpal tunnel surgery, we hired a scooter as there are no "proper"...

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Tue Nov 22, 2016 7:20 pm
Spanish Stroll

Last post by GerryB « Wed Oct 26, 2016 5:31 am
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by boxerscott » Tue Oct 25, 2016 9:19 pm

2000 mile, 2 week, 2up. Our recent tour of Spain.

Baie de Seine, Brittany Ferries. 29hr crossing. Smaller than the Pont Aven. Pleasant...

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Wed Oct 26, 2016 5:31 am
Hawes 2016

Last post by popsky « Sat Oct 08, 2016 9:30 pm

by popsky » Sat Oct 08, 2016 9:30 pm

We got there early.

Friday morning, it could be a good weekend

The Dales looking north west from Hawes

Beautiful

We managed a brief...

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Sat Oct 08, 2016 9:30 pm
Comrie

Last post by Mitch1100 « Tue Sep 20, 2016 10:57 pm
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by GRAgusta » Tue Sep 20, 2016 5:25 pm

Lovely blast today on quiet quiet roads back and forth between Gleneagles, Comrie, Crieff, and Auchterarder ..... marvellous :D

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Tue Sep 20, 2016 10:57 pm
R9T test ride

Last post by boxerscott « Wed Sep 14, 2016 9:20 pm
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by f90x » Thu Aug 11, 2016 7:41 am

Took the R nine T for a test ride at the weekend whilst my 12S was in for the FD recall. It's the new 'sport' version in silver with the high level...

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Wed Sep 14, 2016 9:20 pm
Scotland 2016

Last post by SP250 « Mon Aug 29, 2016 7:09 am
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by slparry » Sat Aug 27, 2016 1:54 pm

This year’s trip started on the morning of the 20th August. Only three of us this year, me (Steve Parry …. On an R1200RT LC), Andy Gear (R1200GS...

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Mon Aug 29, 2016 7:09 am
A Perfect Day...

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by JamesL » Mon Aug 08, 2016 2:23 pm

For my annual bimble round the Cotswolds on Saturday, looking chocolate box perfect. Apart from 4 miles on the A40 all B roads and below, even one or...

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Mon Aug 08, 2016 2:23 pm
Woefully short of good weather

Last post by Britisherspy « Wed Jul 27, 2016 6:16 pm
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by GRAgusta » Wed Jul 27, 2016 5:59 pm

Woefully short of good weather over the last three weeks and haven't had the opportunity to get the bikes out.

So today, with rain forecast coming...

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Wed Jul 27, 2016 6:16 pm
This weekend .....

Last post by slparry « Tue May 31, 2016 8:17 am

by slparry » Tue May 31, 2016 8:17 am

... was in part, spent delivering a bike to a member of this parish who I've recently sold one too ....

I'll leave the person as anonymous as I'm...

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Tue May 31, 2016 8:17 am
Tarn Gorges in May (warning GS content)

Last post by tanneman « Sat May 28, 2016 7:29 pm
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by tanneman » Wed May 18, 2016 9:15 pm

A bit of a lengthy one so get yourself comfortable.

This trip was much needed because the last year I have worked non stop plus my role

was under...

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Sat May 28, 2016 7:29 pm
Grin Factor

Last post by Justcruising « Sun May 08, 2016 11:29 pm
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by dave the german » Sun May 08, 2016 4:40 pm

Not so much an adventure as a brief jaunt - took the 12s out just to fill up as I'll be using it for work for a while. Total grin factor!!! It was...

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Sun May 08, 2016 11:29 pm
Enjoying Autumn in Tasmania.

Last post by Nucci « Mon May 02, 2016 7:19 pm
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by Mitch1100 » Wed Apr 27, 2016 12:35 am

[ April 2016 by Phil Mitchell , on Flickr] :wink:

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