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BeN · Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 6:00 am Post subject:

Good to see you back Chris.
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Mark · Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 8:40 am Post subject:

Welcome to the new people.

Pkh72 - is that Whitby?

Pkh72 · Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 5:25 pm Post subject:

Mark - Yep, that is Whitby, at the end of June last year when by rights i shouldn't have needed a coat!
One of the best things about visiting that neck of the woods is the drive to/from pickering, i love that road.

PR · Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 4:19 pm Post subject:

I wouldn't have recognised that as Whitby - whereabouts is that where you are standing?

I agree totally about that cracking road over the Moors from Pickering. When I was small I used to love coming round the hairpin bend at High Horcum and seeing 'The White Balls' arranged eerily on Fylingdale Moor. I still mourn their replacement by that dull triangular thing.

While I'm on the subject, I also abhor the transformation of the previously delightful village of Goathland into a monument of Heartbeat tat. I last drove through it a few years ago and was aghast at what I found. The quiet and picturesque place I remembered, with the wide grass verges and rows of stout cottages had become a hideous film set, full of appalling grockels. I intend never to return.
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Pkh72 · Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 8:27 pm Post subject:

It's near the variety club/town hall(?) type building not far from the 2 tusks up the steps from the life boat station.

PR · Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 8:35 pm Post subject:

Okay, I think I know where you mean.

I like Whitby. Great fish and chips!
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Frank Bullitt · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 1:38 pm Post subject:

Sorry to be a gimp, but are you sure that is Whitby pkh72?

The only buildings (and road) at low-level on the front are just where the estuary meets the sea, where the Khyber pass drops down to low-level along Pier Road (I think that's what it's called, the one with the former Lifeboat station on), and these are on the North side of the estuary.

The picture appears to be taken across the estuary (South to North) but it's not wide enough and there is no parking on the South side (or road, save for a small access road to cottages).

It's clearly the North East Coast, and I thought it could be Sandsend, although I'm not sure now.

I'm confused - impressive considering I grew up a few miles away!

The roads over the moors are impressive, the car-mags always rave about the road from Castleton to the Moor Road (A171). My personal favourite is the A169 that goes through Sleights and past Fylingdales - the 15 miles this takes you into Thornton-le-dale (via Dalby) are, frankly, pure pleasure.
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M. · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 1:49 pm Post subject:

It is Whitby, that's the carpark near the Whale jaw bones and the picture is looking down the beach with Sandsend just out of shot - check Google Earth!

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Mark · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 2:00 pm Post subject:

Definitely Whitby - I had to park pretty much where Pkh72 is standing last year. I did need his confirmation though.

PR · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 2:25 pm Post subject:

I was confusedly looking at Google Maps as well, trying to spot that car park. I couldn't work out where it would be as it looks like it's right down at beach level but Michael's explanation looks convincing enough!
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Pkh72 · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 3:18 pm Post subject:

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Big TC · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 5:58 pm Post subject:

This was me at the end of last sumer. I don't have the 'full' whiskers anymore...

And this is me the summer before - sadly, the car's in the great scrapyard in the sky now...

I'll try and put up a more recent photo, if anyone's interested. Hell, I will even if you're not!
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BeN · Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 4:12 am Post subject:

You look like Steven Spielberg...Hehehe.

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Big TC · Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 11:38 pm Post subject:

What - are you mad? Steven Spielberg, already?

I wish I had his money, mind. Or a tenth of it - bloody hell, a hundreth would do...
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woof woof · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:41 pm Post subject:

ah, but would that make you happy?

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Big TC · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 10:54 pm Post subject:

Err yes... okay okay, money don't buy you happiness, but it would sure help!
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Matt · Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:46 pm Post subject:

Today at work

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woof woof · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 4:13 pm Post subject:

You look very stern. Has someone out of shot just farted?
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Matt · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:09 pm Post subject:

I can't do smiling!
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woof woof · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:10 pm Post subject:

You look like you're melting into the sofa Matt

I never comb my hair, I could shave 4 times a day but I only bother with once. If I don't shave I look like a warewolf. I hate shaving

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Matt · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:12 pm Post subject:

That sofa is wonderful for lounging on. Pity I can't work from it

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Blarno · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:50 pm Post subject:

Me, today, with considerably smaller sideys, new glasses and a small child grafted to my left arm.
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Matt · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:50 pm Post subject:

SambaFi · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:30 pm Post subject:

I am Fiona, I work for the NHS and only have print photographs.

Matt · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:30 pm Post subject:

Welcome.
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What are the chances of two new Daewoo Kalos owning forummers joining in one day?

His and hers?

Welcome!

D. · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:18 pm Post subject:

Welcome Fiona.

woof woof · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:35 pm Post subject:

Welcome, post often, cause arguments and have fun!

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Sav · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 7:19 pm Post subject:

SambaFi · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 7:20 pm Post subject:

Thanks everyone for the welcome.

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Matt · Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:10 pm Post subject:

I've got nice clothes, but putting them on to go to work seems futile.

No smiles. Ever.
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LittleSwill · Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:15 pm Post subject:

It's his age. ;-)
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BeN · Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:20 pm Post subject:

Matt in the photo looks like one of my Lieutenants from my camp.

And a girl!

Welcome Fiona.

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Frank Bullitt · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 6:52 am Post subject:

SambaFi · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 8:54 pm Post subject:

I work in logistics in the Lothians, come from Stirlingshire and once drove down Glen Muick from Ballater as well as south from Drumochter but don't do that anymore.

Guest · Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 10:32 pm Post subject:

Hi all, I'm Aminu - when you think of Amino Acid, think of me...or vice versa ;-)

Yesterday I met Colin, the Forum's Roving Reporter, and after neither of us could identify the model of a car (Rolls Royce 'erm') I saw on the weekend, he invited me to join the forum and post images of the car here to see how quick one of you can match a model (along with any other details) to it! Let the timer begin...

About me, I live in Luton...but spend most of my time in London...and other parts of the UK as work demands! Work as an IT Specialist, specialising in Lotus software. As with most of you, I love cars! Fom an early age I flirted with the best of them...more to follow in my posts! A taster below...on my way from the office to the Bridge to watch Chelsea play, chose to turn up in style so...
I took the MAYBACH 62...enough said!

"him" · Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 10:39 pm Post subject:

Welcome to the forum...
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D. · Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 11:01 pm Post subject:

woof woof · Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 11:50 pm Post subject:

Hello Aminu, nice to meet you.
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BeN · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 7:51 am Post subject:

Blimey. Who do you work for, that you get to travel in a Maybach to football matches?!

Welcome anyway.

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Zetec · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 3:04 pm Post subject:

Hi my names Jack. I read this forum everyday all day like I'm sure many of you do also. Not sure how much time I will have to post anything constructive but I will try my best! I'm currently at University studying Business Information Systems and Management. I'm 19 years old and currently drive a Ford Sportka.
I've tried a couple of times to post a picture but it seems it's just not happening!

Skyhook · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 3:12 pm Post subject:

Hello and welcome Zetec!

That's three men of excellent taste on here now - the SportKa's are fighting back against the Alfa/BMW oppression

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