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#1 vincieshile

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Posted 28 May 2016 - 05:59 PM

Anyone with nothing to do might have a look at this blog. Just scroll down.

 

https://spark.adobe.com/page/qFPpw/

 



#2 SecretSugar

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Posted 28 May 2016 - 06:06 PM

Really enjoyed this, fantastic story and pictures!

#3 AustinLeonardAutomotive

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Posted 17 July 2016 - 09:53 PM

Wow, that was one of the best things I've read - period.  I've always wanted to do something like that but I live in the U.S. and we dont have any routes near as epic as that.  Thank you so much for sharing, it's very inspirational!   :proud:

 

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#4 pusb

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Posted 18 July 2016 - 07:32 PM

Wow great story. I want to do a trip like that, but need to persuade someone to come with me!

 

Couldn't help but notice in one of the pictures, the speedo is in MPH, I would've expected an Irish Mini to be in KPH?



#5 ryomini

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Posted 19 July 2016 - 01:55 AM

Wow

simple, clear, gorgeous pictures, stylish

that is a great way to do a presentation

thanks for sharing

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#6 xcv11

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Posted 30 July 2016 - 03:27 AM

really nice blog, great pictures..thankyou for sharing !!!.. no doubt a few inspired journeys will be had by a few people after reading that :-)



#7 vincieshile

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Posted 06 August 2016 - 10:10 PM

Thank you all for your lovely comments. Vincie



#8 helvis

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Posted 27 August 2016 - 09:13 AM

What a fantastic story and what a trip! One day I'd love to do something similar.:)



#9 silver_toes

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Posted 28 August 2016 - 09:59 AM

Wow, a great read, beautiful pictures and very inspiring



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Posted 28 August 2016 - 10:35 AM

Truly inspiring. And the production quality is of a professional class - 10/10!



#11 Mini Manannán

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Posted 29 August 2016 - 02:01 PM

"Going down the southern side was like going down into a Wellington boot"  Not sure what that means but it sounds fun!  That was really enjoyable Vincie, thanks for putting it together for us to read.  :highfive:



#12 vincieshile

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Posted 29 August 2016 - 08:51 PM

Mini Manannán, you must live on Oileán Mhannain. I was there once.

We went down a steep and twisty road with what you could only describe as a vertical wall to either side. Here's Maggie at the bottom. We had to walk away and wait for the smell of the over-heated brake pads to cool down - the smell was terrible. 

 

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Edited by vincieshile, 29 August 2016 - 08:53 PM.


#13 xrocketengineer

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Posted 30 August 2016 - 01:03 AM

Great story and fantastic photography! Thanks for sharing.



#14 Spider

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Posted 30 August 2016 - 07:49 AM

Awesome!  Some days in the saddle and many hours pulling that together. Very nice, professional appearance.

 

Really enjoyed that :shades:



#15 Mini Manannán

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Posted 30 August 2016 - 02:08 PM

Mini Manannán, you must live on Oileán Mhannain. I was there once.

We went down a steep and twisty road with what you could only describe as a vertical wall to either side. Here's Maggie at the bottom. We had to walk away and wait for the smell of the over-heated brake pads to cool down - the smell was terrible. 

 

51%20over%20simplon.jpg

 

Indeed I do Vincie, or Ellan Vannin as we say here.  Still sounds like fab trip, must work on something like it myself.






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