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Events, Gatherings, Out & About => Members' Travels => Topic started by: lrmike on February 27, 2006, 04:11:13

Title: A Sunday drive in Virginia
Post by: lrmike 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.

Title: A Sunday drive in Virginia
Post by: Jan on February 27, 2006, 05:19:24

Looks like you had a good day out there .. .. .. ..  :D

Title: A Sunday drive in Virginia
Post by: muddyweb on February 27, 2006, 09:51:59

That's what its all about...   looks like a great day   8)

Title: A Sunday drive in Virginia
Post by: Bush Tucker Man on February 27, 2006, 09:54:28

Looks damn fine Mike.

You guys have all the luck (especially fuel prices :wink: )

Title: A Sunday drive in Virginia
Post by: lrmike 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.

Title: A Sunday drive in Virginia
Post by: Colin 009 on February 27, 2006, 16:20:36

Top day out and not a rambler in sight :wink:  :twisted:


Love the open top Discovery,

Title: A Sunday drive in Virginia
Post by: Bush Tucker Man 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' (http://landroversonly.com/forums/index.php?)  & 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:

Quote from: "lrmike"

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 (http://www.dodge.com/ram_2500_3500/index.html?context=vehiclePage&type=vehicleLink) body-style (which still seems current?)