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Old 2nd January 2011, 02:54 PM
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Default to start the new year

well xmas 2010 is over and the year 2011 has begun. what better way to start it than with a run through the yorkshire dales on my own with no kids and no woman to complain at me ! by god i just love my s8

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Old 2nd January 2011, 03:34 PM
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Beautiful car, beautiful scenery and a happy new year to you too! It must be fun listening to that v8 blast down those narrow paths!
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Old 2nd January 2011, 04:20 PM
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Lucky you Darren. Is it all fixed yet?
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Old 2nd January 2011, 05:02 PM
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no its not been fixed yet. thats why i am only showing her good side. i just had to take her for a drive
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Old 2nd January 2012, 02:58 PM
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Same day as last year, same roads as last year, just a slightly different car !

But what an amazing journey. I wish i could do it every day














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Old 2nd January 2012, 03:52 PM
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Stunning Scenery..... Great vehicles.... But I must concur that I would want
The S8's Keys Please !!!!

Awsum Pics..... Tx for sharing
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Great pics, stunning scenery and a stunning car Darren
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on my own with no kids and no woman to complain at me !
who took the 2nd photo then???

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Old 3rd January 2012, 05:36 AM
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who took the 2nd photo then???

I got out of the car and took the photos
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Old 4th January 2012, 10:19 PM
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Awesome shots, Darren. Very "Emmerdale".
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