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We've got smart people here?

You're getting there Colette!

Taking the Enfield Ray?

Looking clean!

If shit hits the fan her old man said he'll start driving them out of the place. But whether that happens remains to be seen. If they can get the youngest one's passport through soon then they can get on a plane in Krakow and be here in Spain in two and a half hours. But what's going to happen over there during that period is the concern.

Yeh.....all my fault!

He doesn't drive......and she's not a confident driver....not long passed her test.

Biggest run I've ever done......and in the worst condition I've ever been in Lionel. But I'll get it done if needs be!

He won't be going anywhere Bob.....he always comes out with that stuff but never does anything. Doesn't even fire the van up. And anyway, he'll never get through the 20 mile queue at the ports.......but you know, will of the people and all that.

Just been doing a bit of research into the journey I'd have to make if the shit hits the fan! It's about 2000 miles each way.........and I'd aim to do a 1000 miles a day. I may not be able to do that sort of schedule these days as I ain't getting any younger, but that'll be my target. If it looks like it'll go to 3 days (based on my progress on the first day).......then I'll look at a stop in a service area in Lyon, and on the second day in Prague! Now before you ask why don't they take a flight?......I'll repeat that despite the fact that the youngest grandson was two last week, they never bothered to get him a passport. They've applied now but it could be weeks before they receive it. And also, depending on the situation there, just bear in mind that the Russians have form for shooting commercial aircraft down. I know it's a bit of a stretch......but you can't discard that possibility.

What is that place Ian?

Smooth Talking Motherfucker for sure!

Conscription has always been compulsory in Finland.....Jarno served in the mid 60's.......so they have a lot of Reservists to call on if the shit hits the fan. 900,000 of them in fact......and all highly trained in weapons. Just saw some clips of them preparing there now, and they don't fuck about. Plus the regular Finnish army itself is a pretty serious outfit!

Nice one Ray......any pics?

I won't be there with all this shit going on......so you're good to go!

I think Marie could do with a good Tony Danza you know!

The Finns are fucking tough bastards!

Had it 18 months now......that's a lifetime for me! Only my XT350 and XJ600 have gone on longer......about 2 years on each.

This is a very interesting read from a Finnish military analyst: "Russian invasion of Ukraine involves a 40 mile (64km) long convoy of Russian military vehicles, that has been stalled for 2 weeks outside Kyiv the capital city of Ukraine. "This convoy was a MASSIVE MILITARY BLUNDER by Russia. Putin's Generals put all their eggs in one basket (in the North) and Ukraine can smash those eggs any day they want. Or wait until they surrender. Some of the convoy is dispersing. I said convoy was a military mystery. Let's dig into it." https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1502588098777079808.html And bear in mind that Putin has also threatened Finland as well......

Just seen a load of big GS's filling up at the petrol station. I fucking hate that......people turning up at a meeting point and they haven't fuelled first. The way it looks now they're going to get drenched anyway!

Didn't you go there after your crash?

No.....but Russia takes revenge on Peppa Pig