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My buddy Eugene skaiidawg who works in the UAE as an engineer, sent me this pic yesterday. He has a story thread here: wilddog.net.za/threads/the-uae.233043/unreadCopy of Mountain Dew. Right now, from from where I am sitting, I still prefer American MtnDew The stuff we get in the UK has all the harmful chemicals removed. So no real buzz or glow in the dark.
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Boss approved my leave request. Letโs hope I am still employed by thenโฆ. In other news, Dennis went to a car show and cruise in the NASCAR C10 Truck. He had Bryan drive, burn out and parade it with wife Katieโฆ.. Adam took a pic of people taking pics of the truck. I guess it does really have a presence out there. Looking forward to my next drive in it as well.
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I have to say, I like that truck...
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Jul 25, 2023 12:58:57 GMT
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I have to say, I like that truck... It is a harsh thing to drive hard, as a race truck. But actually it is an awesome piece of work. Dennis really did put high end finishes on all of it. He said even if he sold it at $80000.00 someone would get a lot of free labour and knowledge.
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Jul 25, 2023 13:02:09 GMT
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Ticket bought. International driving licence done. Looks like 2023 USA road trip will be happening. Unfortunately I will be without my sidekick craigrk this time. Poor guy is off to a Spanish holiday island with his kids and sons in-laws Possible plan for week oneโฆโฆ. I have also been offered this camper on the banks of the Mississippi River by Eve, my buddy Rayโs widow, to use as a base for further exploring and travels. RIP buddy. There may be food againโฆโฆ. A lot of food, for those interested in food. It is parked at McGregor Iowa, but puts Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana in reach on the return leg. This could turn into a killer run as far as distance goes, but more importantly for me is actually seeing and learning more. .
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Last Edit: Jul 25, 2023 14:47:59 GMT by grizz
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Jul 25, 2023 13:24:03 GMT
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Extra biscuit order placed
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Jul 25, 2023 15:45:25 GMT
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The 2023 adventure is on when does this road trip start ? I'm already looking forward to the pics
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Jul 25, 2023 17:31:17 GMT
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Fabulous. Will be watching with interest once again.
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Jul 25, 2023 17:53:02 GMT
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woohoo!
book me a seat and some popcorn iโm in for the ride
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Jul 25, 2023 18:25:16 GMT
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Will a visit to Ethelโs be on the route?
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Jul 25, 2023 18:32:31 GMT
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^^^ Uh oh, can of worms in reach!
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Extra biscuit order placed Good The 2023 adventure is on when does this road trip start ? I'm already looking forward to the pics Later Fabulous. Will be watching with interest once again. Thanks woohoo! book me a seat and some popcorn iโm in for the ride LOL, of course you ride shotgun, I know. Will a visit to Ethelโs be on the route? Yes, BUT. ^^^ Uh oh, can of worms in reach! swampy76 Thanks for bringing this up, I have my own views and opinions that are not always welcome here. If there was another forum like this awesome space, where I could post, edit and share as much, I would post the thread there in order not to offend. I am going to try make a few YouTube daily reports for my channel, and there will be girls, and humans and food and cars and stuff and animals, so subscribe and follow while I am out there. I hope all those offended steer clear though. But, to try put this to rest, once and for all, as mentioned in previous trips. It has previously been made clear by management that the internet has a ton of porn and such websites for anyone interested, to go look at. So I will be going to Ethels at least once, and enjoy the hospitality, people and food. But this is a family forum for want of a better description, so if we all want to see stuff out there, I need to toe the line or risk censorship, punishment etc. I hope you guys all understand. SORRY. I hope this reply makes sense.
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Last Edit: Jul 26, 2023 9:15:48 GMT by grizz
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Oh, and one of the stops has to be this omen. Much more aligned to most of our interests. After I stop over in Marysville, Kansas to take a couple of SA friends to dinner it is a logical first stop the next morning. www.museumofamericanspeed.com/Voted #1 by USA Today's Readers' Choice Award: Best Attraction for Car Lovers. The Museum of American Speed in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a non-profit corporation founded in 1992 by "Speedy" Bill and Joyce Smith. The museum was originally located in a smaller building on Van Dorn street in West Lincoln. The museum moved to its current location on the Speedway Motor's campus in 2001. This 150,000 sq. ft. museum was formed to present a continuous chronology of automotive racing engines and speed equipment development to preserve, interpret, and display items significant in racing and automotive history. The collection results from the Smiths' personal involvement in racing and hot rodding, and their lifelong passion for collecting and preserving racing and automotive history.
This will be one of the best stops. I hope.
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Very interesting looking place ... enjoy ๐
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Jul 26, 2023 12:53:35 GMT
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Ticket bought. International driving licence done. Looks like 2023 USA road trip will be happening. Oh yes! Tea & biscuits or more appropriately beer & chips at the ready. Can't wait for another Grizz roadtrip. Already subscribed to you're Youtube channel
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Jul 26, 2023 15:21:16 GMT
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Oh, and one of the stops has to be this omen. Much more aligned to most of our interests. After I stop over in Marysville, Kansas to take a couple of SA friends to dinner it is a logical first stop the next morning. www.museumofamericanspeed.com/Voted #1 by USA Today's Readers' Choice Award: Best Attraction for Car Lovers. The Museum of American Speed in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a non-profit corporation founded in 1992 by "Speedy" Bill and Joyce Smith. The museum was originally located in a smaller building on Van Dorn street in West Lincoln. The museum moved to its current location on the Speedway Motor's campus in 2001. This 150,000 sq. ft. museum was formed to present a continuous chronology of automotive racing engines and speed equipment development to preserve, interpret, and display items significant in racing and automotive history. The collection results from the Smiths' personal involvement in racing and hot rodding, and their lifelong passion for collecting and preserving racing and automotive history.
This will be one of the best stops. I hope. Another place to add to my bucket list. The Americans do these things so well, and you know that the folks working there will be super friendly and enthusiastic. YT subscription already done.
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Glad you're going back, albeit solo this time.
My own US trip for next year is currently on hold as my travelling companion is currently in hospital and is not well.
I shall be following your updates with gusto as usual.
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Jul 27, 2023 11:50:16 GMT
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All I can think about now is Mountain Dew Going to have to find some now!
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Jul 27, 2023 18:59:49 GMT
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Excellent news. Looking forward to your write ups and videos.
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Watching with interest. Don't forget that antipodean forum several of us here also frequent. I'm sure the readers there would also enjoy a good old grizz road trip story. You could probably get away with leaving the dodgier bits in on there too.
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