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12-04-2023, 09:01 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a poll Competition ! The 36th Tioga pass prognosticator. Winter closing. in Memorable Breakdowns & Back Roads

I hope you're enjoying Reno! Have you got a clip or link to the show you could send me? Dave

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12-02-2023, 05:30 PM

Southwest Dave replied to a poll Competition ! The 36th Tioga pass prognosticator. Winter closing. in Memorable Breakdowns & Back Roads

A dusting of snow has settled on the mountains as captured by the Sentinel webcam. It's thought to be 4-5" in depth. Dave

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11-29-2023, 05:25 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a poll Competition ! The 36th Tioga pass prognosticator. Winter closing. in Memorable Breakdowns & Back Roads

Yeah I'm getting good at breaking stuff! Things don't seem to go as smooth as they used to! Hmm? It's quite possible we will have 6" of fresh snow...

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11-29-2023, 03:40 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread F1 coming to Vegas ! in Going to Las Vegas!

OK I will try. Leclerc (Ferrari) was 2nd when Perez (Red bull) overtook Russel (Mercedes) into 3rd which would of swung second place in the...

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11-28-2023, 04:35 PM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread F1 coming to Vegas ! in Going to Las Vegas!

As they continue to clear up in Vegas after the Grand Prix the season ended this weekend in Abu Dahbi with another victory for Max Verstappen. With...

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11-28-2023, 04:19 PM

Southwest Dave replied to a poll Competition ! The 36th Tioga pass prognosticator. Winter closing. in Memorable Breakdowns & Back Roads

It sure does look a nice day in Yosemite! I have now that I have got around to clearing my cache! I can't believe it's almost December...

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11-27-2023, 11:10 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Panama City, FL to Seattle, WA in Fall & Winter RoadTrips

Highway 101 goes from Napa into the heart of the Redwoods where you could detour onto several parkways, The Avenue of the giants in Humboldt SP for...

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11-23-2023, 04:35 PM

Southwest Dave replied to a poll Competition ! The 36th Tioga pass prognosticator. Winter closing. in Memorable Breakdowns & Back Roads

That looks just to gorgeous up there not to have opened again this year!! Happy Thanksgiving! Dave

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11-23-2023, 04:32 PM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread F1 coming to Vegas ! in Going to Las Vegas!

I wonder if it would of been better if they had developed the track close to the Strip but not as part of it ? They could of still used the 'Glitz...

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11-22-2023, 11:42 AM

UKCraig replied to a thread F1 coming to Vegas ! in Going to Las Vegas!

Christmas? That's crazy! I know it's a bigger track than Monaco but I have been there a week or so after the race before and it's been entirely...

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11-21-2023, 04:35 PM

Southwest Dave replied to a poll Competition ! The 36th Tioga pass prognosticator. Winter closing. in Memorable Breakdowns & Back Roads

Yosemite NP have declared Tioga pass closed for the season! With the conditions and forecast over the next few days I find that surprising although...

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11-20-2023, 04:17 PM

Southwest Dave replied to a poll Competition ! The 36th Tioga pass prognosticator. Winter closing. in Memorable Breakdowns & Back Roads

The weather forecast also looks settled for the week ahead with daytime temperatures peaking at the 50F mark, it could just be enough to deal with...

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11-19-2023, 05:25 PM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread F1 coming to Vegas ! in Going to Las Vegas!

Did you keep it under 200mph ? It'll be interesting to know what it looks like tomorrow, probably like they hadn't been there and it's back to...

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11-19-2023, 03:14 PM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread F1 coming to Vegas ! in Going to Las Vegas!

That's a good link Mark. Not a great race for the Brits, Lando crashing, George Russel taking the 5 second penalty and Lewis Hamilton getting an...

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11-19-2023, 12:30 PM

UKCraig replied to a thread F1 coming to Vegas ! in Going to Las Vegas!

And that itself is insanity. Add camping and people are paying into the thousands. Crazy. Try a trip to Le Mans. Far better value with a far...

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11-19-2023, 12:26 PM

UKCraig replied to a thread F1 coming to Vegas ! in Going to Las Vegas!

A few days ago my other half called up to Virgin Media to go through the ridiculous annual charade of renegotiating the TV/phone/broadband package. ...

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11-19-2023, 09:14 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread F1 coming to Vegas ! in Going to Las Vegas!

MOTOR RACING!! What a great race producing lots of close racing and overtaking moves that we don't often see on a majority of tracks. F1 and LV...

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11-18-2023, 06:42 PM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread F1 coming to Vegas ! in Going to Las Vegas!

Some "cheap" tickets are still available at the Sphere and Grandstand if you're quick, all under $1500!! (Not cheap at all!) Some are only $1250. I...

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11-18-2023, 06:21 PM

Southwest Dave replied to a poll Competition ! The 36th Tioga pass prognosticator. Winter closing. in Memorable Breakdowns & Back Roads

The new camera isn't looking so 'Hi-def' at the moment, it's pretty murky up there. Some heavy snow predicted which could settle up to 18...

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11-18-2023, 05:52 PM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread F1 coming to Vegas ! in Going to Las Vegas!

If I wanted to visit Las Vegas and was not an F1 fan then this weekend is the one I would avoid at all costs due to the inflated prices and...

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11-18-2023, 09:43 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread F1 coming to Vegas ! in Going to Las Vegas!

You will always get the moans and the groans from a few but to even get this event to go ahead is a massive achievment and it goes without saying...

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11-18-2023, 08:39 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread F1 coming to Vegas ! in Going to Las Vegas!

It could be an entertaining race. I hope!! It'll be interesting to see if they all make it through turn one without incident. High adrenalin and low...

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11-18-2023, 08:38 AM

UKCraig replied to a thread F1 coming to Vegas ! in Going to Las Vegas!

And to think people used to laugh at Nascar when it was a thing! Was never a big F1 fan but it is a shame how far it has fallen as the owners (and...

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11-17-2023, 10:05 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread F1 coming to Vegas ! in Going to Las Vegas!

The real crazy thing is that Carlos Sainz (the driver who hit the faulty drain cover) has been given a 10 grid place penalty because they have had to...

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11-17-2023, 09:56 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread F1 coming to Vegas ! in Going to Las Vegas!

They wasn't sure how long it would take as they had to check every other drain cover on the track and make them secure. The session started around...

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11-17-2023, 04:54 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread F1 coming to Vegas ! in Going to Las Vegas!

Yeah a few red faces for sure! That could of got real messy! Well into the second Free practice session as the drivers learn the circuit and get the...

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11-16-2023, 09:25 PM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread F1 coming to Vegas ! in Going to Las Vegas!

Max Verstappens thoughts as reported. This weekend’s meeting is the first to be promoted and organised by F1’s owners, Liberty Media, and what...

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11-16-2023, 09:13 PM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread F1 coming to Vegas ! in Going to Las Vegas!

Yeah that's pretty cool and a few dollars worth sat at the airport! I have just watched the drivers being introduced, very 'Showbiz' in true Las...

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