Staring death in the face

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#11 Unread post by sapaul »

On route
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The scary "poo poo" we had to battle through to get to the front again
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From behind
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Looks like a heck of a fun time!
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It was huge fun,

Imagine having carte blanche to go as quick as you can "Legally" on some of the best roads in the world. Being able to ride the passes using the whole road.

Highly recommended, if you get the chance, go do this. it beats the track any day.
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Lots of pics here, see if you can spot the elephants

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?fbid= ... aid=330669
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WOw, amazing experience, amazing roads, amazing trip! You lucky ba$tard! :D

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#18 Unread post by sapaul »

Gary Player, famous SA golfer summed it up well

The harder you practice, the luckier you get. :D
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#19 Unread post by sapaul »

More here. The Goose bringing a bit of class to us heathens. As the only female on the crew, she was revered and looked after by all, might have had something to to with her being treasurer. HA HA :lol:

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