Well it's the first day of Feb, it's fffreezing cold, and we may be getting some snow this week. Not what you'd call good scooter riding conditions! So just to cheer you up a bit, I've been trawling through the murky depths of my Photobucket album, and pulled out some pics from last year which I haven't posted on this forum before, but they all have one thing in common- the SUN is shining in all of them!
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Our second rideout of 2008- VW rally, WSM.
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Graham, Rich T, Kev and Russ.
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A nice show of scoots in the sunshine, WSM.
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The Italian Auto Moto Show, lucky with the weather again!
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The London Summer Rideout- one of the hottest days of 2008!
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In a London side street, waiting in the boiling heat, for Colin to re- appear!
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Gary and Dave, checking out the scenery in Carnaby Street.
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A London car park, a bit unrecognisable!
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Same place, different camera angle- The Ace Cafe of course!
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Mike's VW camper gives a clue to the venue-
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-The Volksfest. Gerry, Graham, Gary and Russ, enjoying a nice bit of sunshine!
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Same shot, from a bit further away.
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Rich P's scoot, looking luverly!
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And of course, the Arnolfini, meeting up for a ride.
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It's Norm! Posing as usual!
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The Torquay Run To The Sun- and the sun actually appeared for a while!
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The bandstand, Dartmouth- you can just see Gerry, obscured by a flag!
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Now we're in Clevedon- Bernie and Jenny with scoot.
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Same view, a bit further back!
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Clive talking to Ashley Mcguirk, on one of his rare rideouts.
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And here's Ashley's scoot- how nice is that!
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IOW, Sunday, and the sun came out.
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And here's some local shots- outside the Cottage Inn...
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...back at the Arnolfini...
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...viewed from the other end...
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...and on the other side of the water, near to the Lloyds building...
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...same place, different view...
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...Of course, it wouldn't be complete without...
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...a few pics of the scoots...
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...on the Downs...
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...at the famous T Hut!
So, although last summer wasn't one of the hottest, we still had quite a few sunny days for some good scooter rides! Let's hope we get loads of good weather this year!
Cheerz,Jim