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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 08:16 AM
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Here's that picture I promised. the Vert is soon to acquire Brit citizenship so I couldn't resist the chance to get out for a quick drive while it was still on Nevada plates.

Its a gray day here and even the local castle is closed for the Holiday.

Even so, I promised a picture and here it is

"The Old and the New"

Tattershall castle is our local landmark and the original buildings date back to 1231. The tower was built for Lord Cromwell, Oliver Cromwell's cousin, in 1434 I seem to remember


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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 09:11 AM
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Lordy, lordy what would Oliver Cromwell's cousin think if he saw your Vette in front of his castle

Thanks, cool picture!
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 09:49 AM
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 09:51 AM
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 10:19 AM
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Nice pic.Your Vette is on the wrong side of the road.
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 10:33 AM
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pic

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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 10:36 AM
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THAT...is a great picture


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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 10:42 AM
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 10:55 AM
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How many Vette "compadres" do you have around there? Where do you get the car serviced if it breaks? and anything else that occurs to you about vette ownership in the UK...

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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by NEED FOR SPEED
Nice pic.Your Vette is on the wrong side of the road.
Good spot

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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Z06-Nomad
How many Vette "compadres" do you have around there? Where do you get the car serviced if it breaks? and anything else that occurs to you about vette ownership in the UK...

MD
Only been home from Vegas a couple of months and the vette just arrived from the US

I've already hooked up with a couple of fellow owners and hopefully a road trip's on the books

The Corvette Club of UK is alive and well

http://www.corvetteclub.org.uk/viewforum.php?f=18

I still have loads of contacts in the US who will get parts for me if I need them. There are only a couple of specialist dealers so major problems may be tricky. That said, there's always the wealth of knowledge here for routine stuff. I could become a PITA when things break

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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 11:09 AM
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Looks like you got the Vette cleaned up - Dave! thanks for sharing the pic and Happy New Year to you!
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
Looks like you got the Vette cleaned up - Dave! thanks for sharing the pic and Happy New Year to you!
I enjoyed it if the truth be known

Hope you had a great Christmas Randy.

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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 11:13 AM
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Lordy, lordy what would Oliver Cromwell's cousin think if he saw your Vette in front of his castle

Thanks, cool picture!
Sure beats a horse
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 11:13 AM
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Great pics!!! Thanks for posting!
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 11:17 AM
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Here's the Church in the background of the pic that Yello95 posted



And another shot:

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Beautiful car you have, Dave, and nice pics of it over in England. Enjoy the holidays.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Beautiful car you have, Dave, and nice pics of it over in England. Enjoy the holidays.
Thanks Jack

Best wishes for the New Year
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