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Right next to the disabled spot...
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jimc wrote:
Right next to the disabled spot...
Is it the pub or farm car park owned by Jeremy Clarkson by any chance?
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I grew up in a rural community. Tractors are important equipment. I can see that in certain places.

You can tell I grew up in the country because I actually have a favorite tractor.

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I grew up in a rural community. Tractors are important equipment. I can see that in certain places.

You can tell I grew up in the country because I actually have a favorite tractor.

Wow! That is way too fast for a tractor Clap emoticon Clap emoticon Clap emoticon
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I grew up in a rural community. Tractors are important equipment. I can see that in certain places.

If a tractor ever needed a roll cage, it's this one.
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If a tractor ever needed a roll cage, it's this one.
I can't believe he didn't roll it a few times. I couldn't tell if it had wheel weights or not; they would help with stability.
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Is it the pub or farm car park owned by Jeremy Clarkson by any chance?
So one might think, but no. It was at the Anchor inn Tideswell.
https://www.theanchortideswell.co.uk/
Very welcoming pub.🙂
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So one might think, but no. It was at the Anchor inn Tideswell.
https://www.theanchortideswell.co.uk/
Very welcoming pub.🙂
Looks very homely indeed, not visited Tideswell yet but I expect I will one day.

I hope they had something better than Madri on tap?
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Looks very homely indeed, not visited Tideswell yet but I expect I will one day.

I hope they had something better than Madri on tap?
Can't remember what I settled on, but it was one of the three real ales. I'm not a fan of the sparkler device though, it seems to crush all 'mouth' from the beer.
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Hythe Church Crypt.
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Too obvious for the "Where am I" thread:
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Too obvious for the "Where am I" thread:
Apparently there is also a Bland, New South Wales, Australia.

Wonder what sporting team mascots Dull, Boring, and Bland would have.
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Hythe Church Crypt.
One guy almost made it out...
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Nothing beats Dildo.

Shit it's copywritten isnt it.
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I have always been firmly in the camp of being accepting and respectful of everyone regarding who they are. Race, ethnicity, country of origin, disability ...

But if you're a guy who chooses to wear Daisy Dukes and cowboy boots, you have made a conscious decision and that choice gives me permission to laugh. Face tattoos? I can laugh at you. Walking around Walmart in a unitard? I will laugh. Men's belted sweaters? I may or may not have one, but I will still laugh at you (while secretly understanding their practicality and comfort).

And these people. It's been a while back I saw this, but something reminded me of it this weekend.

Yes, I am laughing.
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And I thought that I had some issues.

However, everyone needs a Hobby.......Horse.
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In other News,

Brand New Motorcycles being advertised as "Stock" in Dealerships on Ebay.

Ring them up and you can't have it until it arrives in 3 months time.

Very weird.
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I have always been firmly in the camp of being accepting and respectful of everyone regarding who they are. Race, ethnicity, country of origin, disability ...

But if you're a guy who chooses to wear Daisy Dukes and cowboy boots, you have made a conscious decision and that choice gives me permission to laugh. Face tattoos? I can laugh at you. Walking around Walmart in a unitard? I will laugh. Men's belted sweaters? I may or may not have one, but I will still laugh at you (while secretly understanding their practicality and comfort).

And these people. It's been a while back I saw this, but something reminded me of it this weekend.

Yes, I am laughing.
That looks like a great way to stay in shape. Too much work for me. I'll stick with my roadbike. She gets an A for the outfit and I love how she can care less what other people think. Strange activity for sure.
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Do you qualify if you turn up with a broom ?
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That looks like a great way to stay in shape. Too much work for me.
Well, if you can't afford the stable fees for a hobby horse, you could always fall back on Prancercising.

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Well, if you can't afford the stable fees for a hobby horse, you could always fall back on Prancercising.

Makes me feel so very non creative just going to the gym 3 days a week.

OFG
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Nothing beats Dildo.

Shit it's copywritten isnt it.
*copyrighted
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No powered rides allowed!
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Not exactly weird, but not all that common in our back yard during daylight hours. A 167 pound bear was hit and killed by a car a couple of days ago, on a nearby street. I wonder what this guy weighs.
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Well, if you can't afford the stable fees for a hobby horse, you could always fall back on Prancercising.

No camels were harmed in the making of this video.
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Bill Dog wrote:
Nothing beats Dildo.

Shit it's copywritten isnt it.
Isn't that a Ramones song? Hey! Ho! Dildo
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Today I bought a 2012 Honda Crossrunner 800.

That was pretty weird.
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Today I bought a 2012 Honda Crossrunner 800.

That was pretty weird.
It would be weird just to put eyes on one as they are like Unicorns over here.
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Yeah, they weren't great sellers as they are just a retirement home version of the VFR but I was looking for a winter hack that I wasn't going to be too precious about.

The owner of the dealership was sniffing around the red BMW for himself as his wife hates the pillion seat on his GS.
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A possum (or rodent?) tapping their helmet 🚓.

Sadly on the return lap they were wet, guessing they'll take it off to dry it.
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Weird times.

The Red BMW gets sold for its asking price.

The Crossdresser is going to have some remedial paint work before I collect it.

The Blue BMW will return from its 9 month stay at the workshop next week.
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Bill Dog wrote:
The Blue BMW will return from its 9 month stay at the workshop next week.
Was she pregnant?
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Was she pregnant?
SHE WAS JUST VISITING HER AUNT.
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SHE WAS JUST VISITING HER AUNT.
ROFL emoticon
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