Topbox Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 So, as part of a trip based loosely on the NC500, I ticked off a little ambition to visit John o' Groats, which, to be pedantic is really called Duncansby Head, John o' Groats is the village a couple of miles down the road. Having rather enjoyed this solo trip it seemed a shame not to take the Boxster down to Lands End. When the opportunity arose to combine this with a BoXa Cheddar run, off I went, the joys of the retired lifestyle. It did'nt happen without pictures so, for your amusement here are a few: Duncansby head the north east tip of the Scottish mainland, May 2nd 2017. I regret not taking a picture of the Boxster here, at the time there seemed a good reason not to, but not so good that I can remember what it was now. Fiona Harper who runs the John o Groats post office, quite use to picture request I would judge from the way she flicked her hair, slapped on a bit of lippy and tidied the counter. Lands End 10th August 2108. Another solo trip so I visited a few places on the way that my wife would not find so interesting! Compton Abbas airfield near Shaftsbury in Dorset, arguably one of the most beautifully located airfields in the world, with great viewing and grub. https://www.comptonabbasairfield.co.uk/ If you enjoy a bit of industrial history this place near Oakhampton is well worth a trip, as is the whole of Cornwall. Operational trip hammers powered by water. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/finch-foundry Technically not a foundry but a forge. A classic over the bonnet shot, with @Bluepork03 Boxster S in the limelight, (note centre caps) just before setting off up Cheddar gorge. Two members look a little concerned about the advancing cone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat haggis Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Stunning. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Great pictures Bob. Lands End and John O' Groats remain high on the Boxster bucket list. with your knowledge and interest in air fields - surprised you haven't managed a picture of the Box with a helicopter/plane airborne in the background :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludacris Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 In the post office at 5.26pm? Ours would’ve had your fingers taken off by the shutter before then. Fiona’s got a twinkle in her eye for you. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 +1 for the forge. Went last year. Nice pics Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted August 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Ludacris said: In the post office at 5.26pm? Ours would’ve had your fingers taken off by the shutter before then. Fiona’s got a twinkle in her eye for you. ? Now that is ludicrous, Ludacris, but very imaginative, must be how you write all those rap songs ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfirstboxster Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Ludacris said: In the post office at 5.26pm? Ours would’ve had your fingers taken off by the shutter before then. Fiona’s got a twinkle in her eye for you. ? Mmm , she does look the "homely" sort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepork03 Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Nice pics Bob! There was a programme on last week (first in a series), which was about an injured ex-para who has flown to a lot of the smaller and more interesting airfields in the country in his own 1940's plane. Compton Abbas was one of the airfields in that programme and he also said it was one of the favourites because of its location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shazbot Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 That's an SAS helicopter used by 658 AAC as a CT asset for 22 SAS. Usually seen in pairs, nice picture. http://www.eliteukforces.info/uk-military-news/27032016-blue-thunder.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topradio Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 42 minutes ago, Shazbot said: That's an SAS helicopter used by 658 AAC as a CT asset for 22 SAS. Usually seen in pairs, nice picture. http://www.eliteukforces.info/uk-military-news/27032016-blue-thunder.php They used to have 3 Agusta 109's 'liberated' from the Argies after the Falklands war. They were civilian registered and painted white with the registration in white! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV8 Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Great trip Bob and hopefully, the weather was better than it looks in some of the pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringer250 Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Nice pics Bob. We stopped by Compton Abbas last year . Lovely views and a great lunch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludacris Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Topbox said: Now that is ludicrous, Ludacris, but very imaginative, must be how you write all those rap songs ? Oh, fo’ sho’, homeboy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzy Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 6 hours ago, Topbox said: Lands End 10th August 2108. Wow it took you 90 years to get there?!! Or does the pink one have a flux capacitor in it's options list?!! ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted August 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 I don't mind you picking up my typos @Sazzy but don't push your luck with pink jokes, we save those for @Southy for some reason ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzy Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Sorry couldn't resist ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted August 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 He, he I nudged up the saturation too on my car, so I can hardly complain ? 10 minutes ago, Sazzy said: Sorry couldn't resist ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzy Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 4 minutes ago, Topbox said: He, he I nudged up the saturation too on my car, so I can hardly complain ? Looking good ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southy Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 11 hours ago, Topbox said: I don't mind you picking up my typos @Sazzy but don't push your luck with pink jokes, we save those for @Southy for some reason ? Fun fact my brake calipers has e gone pink and I've no idea why Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Southy said: Fun fact my brake calipers has e gone pink and I've no idea why Haha Well know Brembo issue - the clear coat has lifted and water has got under it. Only way to fix is sand and either re-paint or throw more clear on afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southy Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Patt said: Well know Brembo issue - the clear coat has lifted and water has got under it. Only way to fix is sand and either re-paint or throw more clear on afterwards. Thanks Patt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 16 hours ago, Sazzy said: Wow it took you 90 years to get there?!! Or does the pink one have a flux capacitor in it's options list?!! ??? Bugger you beat me to it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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