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I targeted Florida lat/long, but couldn't get to the launch button before they tackled me.









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That is some very cool stuff. Thanks for posting.
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It’s confidence-inspiring to see Dymo label makers marking the control panels , isn’t it?
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abscate wrote: 19 Jun 2022, 15:41 It’s confidence-inspiring to see Dymo label makers marking the control panels , isn’t it?
I thought they used "Big Brother" P-Touch label makers. :D :lol:
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Today's Photo: Passenger train in Northern Scotland. We did not ride the train but I visited the station.
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gnalan wrote: 18 Jun 2022, 20:01 Any pics of your 1979 Ford Capri S?
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It looks like it's a blast to drive! Very nice car.
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gnalan wrote: 21 Jun 2022, 18:30 It looks like it's a blast to drive! Very nice car.
Yes, it's a lot of fun. I don't drive it enough though which is a shame.
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850 LPT wrote: 21 Jun 2022, 18:36 Yes, it's a lot of fun. I don't drive it enough though which is a shame.
Can I borrow it? 8) I'll make sure it gets driven.
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Baja, MX in 1995. This was near the airstrip near Abreojos.


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