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Offline lrmike

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A Sunday drive in Virginia
« on: February 27, 2006, 04:11:13 »
So, I decided to take a Sunday drive and excercise the Disco.  I told 2 friends, they told 2 friends, etc. and next thing I know 20 trucks are gathered at the meeting point to take a run!  :shock:  8)
This is in the George Washington National Forest here in Virginia.  (GWNF)  The trail is called Shoe Creek, it is actually a 'Forest Road' through the public land, skirting some private land as well, and crossing the Appalacian Trail at it's highest point.  5 creek crossings, a few rock gardens, and scads of beautiful scenery.
Loads of pics in my gallery.
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« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2006, 05:19:24 »
Looks like you had a good day out there .. .. .. ..  :D
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« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2006, 09:51:59 »
That's what its all about...   looks like a great day   8)
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« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2006, 09:54:28 »
Looks damn fine Mike.

You guys have all the luck (especially fuel prices :wink: )
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« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2006, 13:51:58 »
Yeah, the fuel prices do definately help, though we complain when they hit near $3.00 / gallon earlier this year (less than 2 quid / gallon)
The bad part from a Landy standpoint is that some of the best trucks are illegal for import still - basic Defenders, 101s, many lightweights, and especially the newer diesels.  Shame on the oil burners, too, as I love a good smoker.  I have a '96 Ford Powerstroke 7.3L pickup I love, as well.
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« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2006, 16:20:36 »
Top day out and not a rambler in sight :wink:  :twisted:


Love the open top Discovery,
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« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2006, 20:38:48 »
Quote from: "lrmike"
Yeah, the fuel prices do definately help, though we complain when they hit near $3.00 / gallon earlier this year (less than 2 quid / gallon)
A few months ago, I was on 'LandRovers Only'  & commented that over here Diesel was the equivilant of about US $7.70 a gallon. Y
By the surprised responses I got, you'd have thought I'd said something bad about 'Moms Apple Pie' :lol:  :lol:

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I have a '96 Ford Powerstroke 7.3L pickup I love, as well.

I had a good look at the Dodge pick-ups when we were over on honeymoon in October 1998 & quite fancied the Cummins 5.9 Turbo-Diesel version
This body-style (which still seems current?)
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