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49er

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A change in the weather
« on: March 19, 2012, 03:23:45 »
While the rest of the US (Mainly east of the Rockies) is enjoying beautiful topdown weather, we here in Northern California can no longer gloat over the fine weather we have been enjoying for most of the winter. Here are some before (2 weeks ago today) and current photos taken a few hours ago. And to answer everyone's question, no, we did Not drive our Pagoda today:-)

John
« Last Edit: March 19, 2012, 14:45:43 by 49er »
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Re: A change in the weather
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2012, 17:41:05 »
Pretty much the same scene here, John. I am actually grateful for a "snow day" or two because my car is laid up anyway. It pains me to see the sun out when I can't take a drive. I am hoping to get my winter projects done by early April though -- just in time for a nice Pagoda gathering with you and the other Bay Area/ Sierra Nevada owners. Stay warm!
James
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Re: A change in the weather
« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2012, 16:49:55 »
Do not get mad, John. Spring is coming to California.
 There is still a bit cold on the Moselle, but again sunny and the temperatures go up. I go every night for a short spin.
 Peter
« Last Edit: March 20, 2012, 16:52:38 by Peter van Es »
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Re: A change in the weather
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2012, 16:55:07 »
Hi Peter, Not mad at the weather. We need the rain (and the snow) for the summer months. The more the better now:-) How is the addition to your hotel coming along? I hope you get a few "oldtimers" visit you this year.

John
1969 280SL 003820
Un Restored, All Original, including the paint
Original Owner, Purchased September 18, 1968
4 speed manual, PS. 77217 miles
7280 miles since awoken from her 20+ yr "nap" in 2010

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Re: A change in the weather
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2012, 18:00:46 »
Hi John

I hope we are ready with our new building by the end of next week
We open at March 30. and there are only a few days. Show you some pictures as promised.
We have at the end of April  a W 107 club in our hotel.
Tomorrow temperature in the mid 70., hope i get a little time to drive.
Peter
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09.68 280sl  4-speed, now 5-speed Getrag 180 G dark green MB Tex