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Thread: I of M newbie
Post: RE: I of M newbie
| Don't discount the idea of marshalling. No experience required, just a quick online course and you will be well looked after. If interested pop in to the Marshals place in the paddock and have a cha... |
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30-03-2024, 01:11 PM |
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Thread: Viewing Points - Advice please
Post: RE: Viewing Points - Advice please
| The K Trees is superb. There is a car park on the right hand side as you approach in the direction of the course. Not sure what the charge is, if any. On site catering, plenty of viewing spots. Ca... |
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30-03-2024, 01:09 PM |
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Thread: I of M newbie
Post: RE: I of M newbie
| Oh, and check roaming charges with your mobile provider. It can very very expensive. To avoid these costs you can order a SIM card from Manx telecom that can either be delivered to your home address... |
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25-03-2024, 01:35 PM |
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Thread: Drones
Post: RE: Drones
| That's perfect, many thanks. I have a drone app that identifies restricted airspace such as around airfields so it is the racing part that matters. I wouldn't be flying then anyway as I'll be mainly... |
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16-03-2024, 09:14 PM |
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Thread: Drones
Post: Drones
| Does anyone know if there are any additional drone flying regulations outside of practice/race times? I'd like to get some footage of the island and where we are staying.
Thanks
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16-03-2024, 07:30 PM |
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Thread: I of M newbie
Post: RE: I of M newbie
| Make sure you have a portable radio to listen to the commentary. A bit lost without it. |
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11-03-2024, 03:47 PM |
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Thread: I of M newbie
Post: RE: I of M newbie
| And buy an OS map of the island to find your way around the back roads. There are a number of places in the interior of the island where you can move from place to place whilst the roads are closed. ... |
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11-03-2024, 11:51 AM |
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Thread: I of M newbie
Post: RE: I of M newbie
| So many places to watch from. Bray Hill is a good call for your first experience as is the Conker Trees. Try a trip up the Mountain. Catch the Mountain Railway from Laxey up to the Bungalow. And d... |
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11-03-2024, 10:15 AM |
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Thread: Pedro Acosta on the TT
Post: RE: Pedro Acosta on the TT
| A very intelligent young man. That combined, with his talent on the bike, is going to make for great viewing. |
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Smokin Haddock Racing |
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11-03-2024, 10:10 AM |
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Thread: 'Hairy Biker' Dave Myers passes away, age 66
Post: RE: 'Hairy Biker' Dave Myers passes away, age 66
| Bit of a shocker. Was only watching them this week and so pleased he looked well. They were promoting the island's queenies. A bit poignant for me. I was diagnosed about the same time, and I found... |
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Smokin Haddock Racing |
General Discussion
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01-03-2024, 01:26 AM |
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Thread: Proposal by IOM Funfairs to transform Loch Promenade into a carnival realm during TT
Post: RE: Proposal by IOM Funfairs to transform Loch Pro...
| I'm going to buck the trend. I'm fortunate that my family love the TT, but they also like non-TT stuff including a funfair. Great for the local youth too. Pleased it will be there. |
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01-03-2024, 01:23 AM |
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Thread: As I age, I change, it seems
Post: RE: As I age, I change, it seems
| I'm with you on the days off bit. Part of the TT for me was always seeing the rest of the island and enjoying the non-racing events. It's all a bit full on now. I also Marshall but don't want to co... |
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Smokin Haddock Racing |
General Discussion
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10-02-2024, 09:40 PM |
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Thread: Track Day Advice
Post: RE: Track Day Advice
| Here you go.https://www.crmc.co.uk/sponsors/classic-bike-trackdays/ |
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Smokin Haddock Racing |
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01-12-2023, 12:42 AM |
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Thread: Isle of Man Steam Packet TT 2024 Invoice
Post: RE: Isle of Man Steam Packet TT 2024 Invoice
| Just checked my online account and it hasn't gone up by very much. Good news as I feared the worse. |
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01-12-2023, 12:40 AM |
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Thread: My memories, an introduction
Post: RE: My memories, an introduction
| Welcome! Some wonderful memories. |
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Smokin Haddock Racing |
General Discussion
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02-08-2023, 07:28 PM |
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Thread: Davey Todd leaves Padgetts
Post: RE: Davey Todd leaves Padgetts
| (31-07-2023, 03:10 PM)DBD 34 Wrote: Is it just me? Or did DT have a couple of pops at Padgetts?
Didn’t come across well at all in my opinion.
I watched his latest YouTube video and he was nothing bu... |
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01-08-2023, 09:31 PM |
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Thread: Well, how good was that then!
Post: RE: Well, how good was that then!
| That was one of the best. Unusual to have to jet wash stuff when I got home due to the dust! |
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12-06-2023, 06:59 PM |
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Thread: Weather!
Post: Weather!
| I know that forecasts for the island are infamously unreliable, but when the BBC has wall to wall sunshine for the first five days it has significantly raised my excitement levels :) |
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21-05-2023, 08:40 PM |
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Thread: Laid up but thinking of you all
Post: RE: Laid up but thinking of you all
| (21-05-2023, 07:17 PM)sprocket Wrote: Hello everyone.
Just a quick hello as I`ve been hospitalised for the last couple of months so apologise for not able to keep up to date or post or support the f... |
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21-05-2023, 08:38 PM |
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Thread: Nathan Harrison and Honda TT Team
Post: RE: Nathan Harrison and Honda TT Team
| That's a shame. Sad for Lee J too. |
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14-05-2023, 09:47 PM |
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Thread: So when is everyone going over?
Post: RE: So when is everyone going over?
| Early hours of the 29th. Pitching up at Glen Lough in the campervan with wife and daughter. No riding motorbikes for me at the moment. |
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General Discussion
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30-04-2023, 04:52 PM |
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Thread: Crossing points
Post: RE: Crossing points
| (17-01-2023, 09:10 PM)Frieman Wrote: Thank you for answering the question that was asked. :hurray:
You are welcome :) |
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19-01-2023, 07:18 PM |
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Thread: Crossing points
Post: RE: Crossing points
| There is only one crossing point DURING races, and that is the access road under Braddan Bridge. As Chris stated above, the Clerk of the Course may, when the roads are closed, but there isn't any act... |
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Smokin Haddock Racing |
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23-12-2022, 03:42 PM |
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Thread: Travel query
Post: RE: Travel query
| Airlines just need proof of who you are. It's not a border control issue. |
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General Discussion
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25-07-2022, 12:34 PM |
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Thread: Covid - The TT variant
Post: RE: Covid - The TT variant
| (21-06-2022, 11:17 AM)scaramanga Wrote: just be carefull with the anti virals a lad i work with was slightly ill with covid feww weeks back and is classed as medically at risk due to other things
o... |
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Smokin Haddock Racing |
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23-06-2022, 08:07 AM |
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Thread: TT+ NOW LIVE TO SUBSCRIBE
Post: RE: TT+ NOW LIVE TO SUBSCRIBE
| Davo Johnson is a revelation. Just a shame that he video and audio are out of sync. |
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04-06-2022, 08:54 PM |
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Thread: TT+ NOW LIVE TO SUBSCRIBE
Post: RE: TT+ NOW LIVE TO SUBSCRIBE
| It's working now. They have opened the tap. |
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29-05-2022, 02:48 PM |
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Thread: TT+ NOW LIVE TO SUBSCRIBE
Post: RE: TT+ NOW LIVE TO SUBSCRIBE
| Unwatchable. Turned it off. |
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29-05-2022, 02:28 PM |
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Thread: TT+ NOW LIVE TO SUBSCRIBE
Post: RE: TT+ NOW LIVE TO SUBSCRIBE
| Well that's not a good start. Mine is constantly stop start. |
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29-05-2022, 02:08 PM |
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Thread: Radio TT starts ...tomorrow! (28th May)
Post: RE: Radio TT starts ...tomorrow! (28th May)
| Rednine, have you watched his onboard 135 with his commentary? It is on TT+. Amazing. |
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28-05-2022, 12:59 PM |
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Thread: TT Programme now available
Post: RE: TT Programme now available
| (11-05-2022, 02:59 PM)sprocket Wrote: I've just ordered mine as we've had to cancel our booking due to ill health, really gutted but I'll probably subscribe to the TT+ live stream and I'll have me p... |
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Smokin Haddock Racing |
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15-05-2022, 03:28 PM |
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Thread: TT+ NOW LIVE TO SUBSCRIBE
Post: RE: TT+ NOW LIVE TO SUBSCRIBE
| Some great interviews on there already. |
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15-05-2022, 03:26 PM |
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Thread: Thoughts and predictions
Post: RE: Thoughts and predictions
| Hicky all the way. How much riding has MD done recently? If not much I can't see him touching Hicky. |
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25-04-2022, 03:47 PM |
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Thread: Temperature rising on the island as TT changes are announced.
Post: RE: Temperature rising on the island as TT changes...
| I've seen that article before and think it is a tawdry red top piece of journalism. Full of supposition and un-researched statements. Nasher has kind of summed it up, and my first TT was also 1976 s... |
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Smokin Haddock Racing |
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28-02-2022, 11:41 PM |
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Thread: Goodbye?
Post: RE: Goodbye?
| Closing up? Did I miss something? |
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Smokin Haddock Racing |
General Discussion
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02-09-2021, 11:40 AM |
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Thread: TT 2022 Accommodation
Post: TT 2022 Accommodation
| Hi,
Looking for accommodation for TT 2022. Ferry booked 31st May 2022 to 12th June 2022. 3 gents/marshals/ex-racers (but now much older and slower!), regular visitors so can provide references (pre... |
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Smokin Haddock Racing |
Accommodation (TT, S100 and MGP - Homestay)
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30-06-2021, 11:28 AM |
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Thread: 'Challenges ahead for next TT' - Marshals
Post: RE: 'Challenges ahead for next TT' - Marshals
| Chris, they are planning lots of IMC courses precisely because of this currency issue. They are just tweeking the course content and then will announce the dates. |
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25-06-2021, 09:23 AM |
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Thread: Team Classic Suzuki unveils Katana project build
Post: RE: Team Classic Suzuki unveils Katana project bui...
| And how is a 2008 World Superbike a classic? |
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Smokin Haddock Racing |
General Discussion
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09-06-2021, 12:03 PM |
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Thread: Norton V4SS defect list.
Post: RE: Norton V4SS defect list.
| (22-05-2021, 02:32 PM)SeaCol Wrote: The TT Bikes were using Aprilia engines I believe so should not have had engine problems, not sure about the rest of the faults.
Might be Aprilia engines, but the... |
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Smokin Haddock Racing |
General Discussion
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24-05-2021, 10:09 AM |
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Thread: Death of TT commentary time-keeper Tim O'Hanlon announced
Post: RE: Death of TT commentary time-keeper Tim O'Hanlo...
| Have to say that Manx Radio has always been a massive part of my TT going back to the early 70's with my little pocket radio through to using my phone of late. The characters on the radio always crea... |
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Smokin Haddock Racing |
General Discussion
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12-05-2021, 01:23 PM |
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Thread: Paul Collins - R.I.P.
Post: RE: Paul Collins - R.I.P.
| Really sorry to hear about the loss of your friend and fellow contributor to this forum. Thoughts with you and his family and other friends. |
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General Discussion
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20-09-2020, 10:33 PM |
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Thread: Host Saiger Critical - Positive Update
Post: RE: Host Saiger Critical - Poistive Update
| Super news. Wish him the best in his recovery. |
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Smokin Haddock Racing |
General Discussion
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02-08-2020, 07:10 PM |
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Thread: Not happy...
Post: RE: Not happy...
| Curiously not that much. Made a decision not to not come this year because my Daughter was supposed to be doing her A levels right now. She is TT mad, and marshalled for the first time last year. D... |
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General Discussion
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29-05-2020, 03:12 PM |
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Thread: Best TT Memories.
Post: RE: Best TT Memories.
| I suppose its always the first one. Sat on the exit of the Creg (long since banished), listening to the bikes setting off, and then waiting for them to appear. Being a Huddersfield lad Mick Grant wa... |
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General Discussion
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30-03-2020, 10:36 PM |
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Thread: Peter Hickman Garage Tour
Post: RE: Peter Hickman Garage Tour
| Thanks for that. Great little watch. He comes across very well. |
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General Discussion
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30-03-2020, 11:08 AM |
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Thread: Norton – Was it a fraud from the start?
Post: RE: Norton – Was it a fraud from the start?
| Some serious failings from various regulatory bodies. |
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18-02-2020, 03:34 PM |
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Thread: Happy New year
Post: RE: Happy New year
| And to you Malcom. Thanks again for all your hard work.
David. |
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General Discussion
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01-01-2020, 01:20 PM |
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Thread: Sports Personality 2019: Rea left out of final list of six contenders
Post: RE: Sports Personality 2019: Rea left out of final...
| (08-12-2019, 09:01 PM)Rednine Wrote: I agree with all your sentiments expressed above, nevertheless I haven't spotted any personalities in the current crop selected.
Actually I suspect Ben Stokes wo... |
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General Discussion
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09-12-2019, 08:52 PM |
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Thread: Sports Personality 2019: Rea left out of final list of six contenders
Post: RE: Sports Personality 2019: Rea left out of final...
| Tennis is a huge sport. Played in most schools. Every town and most villages have a well used tennis club, and its global. Similarly athletics. Just look at how many compete in Park Runs and all t... |
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General Discussion
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08-12-2019, 08:33 PM |
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Thread: Books to read
Post: RE: Books to read
| Jupiters travels. Great biking around the world travel log from the early 70's. |
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General Discussion
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