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Garry

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Perfect day for a drive
« on: February 19, 2021, 12:27:56 »
Took the car to Melbourne for a service today.  Perfect day for a top down drive. Temp 30c clear and sunny.


Then popped it back into its new show room😎😎😎
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Garry Marks
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Charles 230SL

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Re: Perfect day for a drive
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2021, 13:12:20 »
Nice! I wish weather here in the Southeast US was as clear and sunny as Melbourne 8)!
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Re: Perfect day for a drive
« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2021, 14:19:15 »
That Pagoda has a sweet crib!

I'm feeling the love. ;D
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Re: Perfect day for a drive
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2021, 18:00:54 »
Hi Garry -

Nice spot for the Pagoda, and it looks like your garden has recovered nicely from all the construction.  Looking forward to seeing how everything else turned out!

Last we heard there was still a bit needing done to the house and the Caboose and a little matter of a tree . . .
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Re: Perfect day for a drive
« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2021, 23:12:46 »
Mike,


Tree gone, house finished and yesterday drove over new entry to property for first time.  Now all settled.
House great, Garage even better😃😃😃
« Last Edit: February 19, 2021, 23:18:31 by Garry »
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Garry Marks
Melbourne/ Kyneton, Brisbane. Australia
1969 MB 280SL 5 speed RHD SOLD.
1965 MB 230SL Auto RHD Lt Blue 334G, Top 350H, 213 Leather, Tourist Delivery.
1972 MB 280CE Auto RHD 906G Blue Grey
2005 MB A200.
2006 MB B200
2019 Izuzu DMax 4x4 with Slide-on camper.
2022 Volvo XC40 Twin Electric

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Re: Perfect day for a drive
« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2021, 04:03:56 »
Looks great Garry.  Congratulations on an outstanding project.
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Ralph

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Re: Perfect day for a drive
« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2021, 11:06:14 »
Thanks Ralph,


Three years.  One for design, then sacked the architect and project managed ourselves for two year build through Covid. A great outcome.


Got to set up the man cave in the garage yet with tv and fridge and some lounge chairs😃😃😃. Have some really nice posters to put up from past Pagoda PUB’s and the Pagodafest banner in CA two years ago.
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Garry Marks
Melbourne/ Kyneton, Brisbane. Australia
1969 MB 280SL 5 speed RHD SOLD.
1965 MB 230SL Auto RHD Lt Blue 334G, Top 350H, 213 Leather, Tourist Delivery.
1972 MB 280CE Auto RHD 906G Blue Grey
2005 MB A200.
2006 MB B200
2019 Izuzu DMax 4x4 with Slide-on camper.
2022 Volvo XC40 Twin Electric

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Re: Perfect day for a drive
« Reply #7 on: February 20, 2021, 15:37:28 »
Congratulations Garry !
I hope we get to see some more pictures of the man-cave.
I wish I had as much persistence and drive as you do.
Stay safe.
Mark
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Re: Perfect day for a drive
« Reply #8 on: February 20, 2021, 16:42:57 »
Can't wait to visit!
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