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Bonneville SpeedWeek Picture Post
« on: August 11, 2016, 07:54:28 PM »

This is my usual picture thread and I'll be taking pics the next few days and will post the links in this thread.

Also, anyone who has pics, please feel free to post here!
To ALL racers: Be Safe, Go Fast and Have Fun!     :cheers:

Gregg


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Re: Bonneville SpeedWeek Picture Post
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2016, 08:08:15 PM »
Garanimal, there's a dude running around out here saying that he's "Gregg" -- can you beat that?  I could tell it was an impostor, though -- this fella had a pretty good sense of humor, and I know that ain't your long suit.  I mighta talked more with him and figgered out who it was -- but he had this screwy accent that made him dang near unintelligible.

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Re: Bonneville SpeedWeek Picture Post
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2016, 08:12:04 PM »

Made it into Wendover about 10:45 AM and then to the salt about 11:30 AM.
Salt is MUCH better than when I was last here in 2014 for WoS. Lands Ends entry is fantastic.
The salt looks GREAT albeit still on the thin crust side and was damp is places. Temp for today was 84 and the weather for the next few days is going up to the mid 90's. Should finish drying all the damp places.
Quite a pleasant surprise of the number of cars and bikes for inspection/pit setup today. More to follow tomorrow.
Had a good time seeing old friends and meeting new ones! Looking for to meeting new friends in the next few days!

Enough babbling from me.....LOL!  :-D

Google photos offer larger pictures and here is the link:

https://goo.gl/photos/Gx8Q4xEF3qLyvhRV9
Click on the 1st picture and it will open where you can cycle through the individual pictures.

If you are having trouble with the above link, here is my Google+ link:

https://plus.google.com/photos/115248360774022016668/albums/6317720730338178625
Click on the 1st picture and it will open where you can cycle through the individual pictures.

As usual with all my posts, I hope you enjoy.

Gregg



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Re: Bonneville SpeedWeek Picture Post
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2016, 08:18:43 PM »

This is my 2nd time coming to Wendover from the Salt Lake City area. I know when I see the Tree of Life, I'm getting close to the Salt flats.





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Re: Bonneville SpeedWeek Picture Post
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2016, 08:23:22 PM »
Gregg:

I will see you on the Salt. Should be there by 2:00pm. I will have one of my boys with me. I am trying to peak his interest so I can have some cheap crew labor in 2017!

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Re: Bonneville SpeedWeek Picture Post
« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2016, 08:24:38 PM »

Garanimal, there's a dude running around out here saying that he's "Gregg" -- can you beat that?  I could tell it was an impostor, though -- this fella had a pretty good sense of humor, and I know that ain't your long suit.  I mighta talked more with him and figgered out who it was -- but he had this screwy accent that made him dang near unintelligible.

I love you too, GKA :cheers:

Garanimal????? I like Gregoleum MUCH better!
Hear me now and believe me later.....Women LOVE the screwy accent.
Hugs and kisses back to you SSS!

Gregg

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Re: Bonneville SpeedWeek Picture Post
« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2016, 08:55:19 PM »

This is my 2nd time coming to Wendover from the Salt Lake City area. I know when I see the Tree of Life, I'm getting close to the Salt flats.





Gregg

I see this tower each year, what is it and is there a story behind it or its design?

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Re: Bonneville SpeedWeek Picture Post
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2016, 09:27:42 PM »

Bill, I just saw that it is called the Tree of Utah and sometimes called the Tree of Life.
I originally heard it called the Tree of Life so that's what I use!

Here ya go from Wikipedia:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metaphor:_The_Tree_of_Utah

Gregg



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Re: Bonneville SpeedWeek Picture Post
« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2016, 09:42:15 PM »
Gregg:

I will see you on the Salt. Should be there by 2:00pm. I will have one of my boys with me. I am trying to peak his interest so I can have some cheap crew labor in 2017!

Bill Reilly

Hey Bill, go safe and go fast. Your son will be hooked for life. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

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Re: Bonneville SpeedWeek Picture Post
« Reply #9 on: August 11, 2016, 09:45:08 PM »
Gregg, thanks for the great pics.
All that's missing is the sound and the smell.
You sure get around!!!. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

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Re: Bonneville SpeedWeek Picture Post
« Reply #10 on: August 11, 2016, 11:20:03 PM »
Arrrrgh . . . .

Gregg, do you know how many years I've been hoping to see Charles' Stude on the salt?

Between that and the Kiwi Mini team, I haven't wanted to be unemployed this bad since I walked out of Hardees when I was 16!
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Well, I guess we're making a LOT of progress . . .  :roll:

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Re: Bonneville SpeedWeek Picture Post
« Reply #11 on: August 11, 2016, 11:29:55 PM »

I saw his trailer going down an off ramp yesterday about 30 miles West of Cheyenne, WY. I had to double back and go talk to him. Had a good chat then and again today as he was in line for inspection. MAN he's so pumped about being here and the car is looking REAL good. Let's hope he gets a record!
Haven't seen the Mini yet!

Hopefully my pics will ease the pain a little.

Gregg
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Re: Bonneville SpeedWeek Picture Post
« Reply #12 on: August 11, 2016, 11:41:00 PM »

I saw his trailer going down an off ramp yesterday about 30 miles West of Cheyenne, WY. I had to double back and go talk to him. Had a good chat then and again today as he was in line for inspection. MAN he's so pumped about being here and the car is looking REAL good. Let's hope he gets a record!
Haven't seen the Mini yet!

Hopefully my pic will ease the pain a little.

Gregg

They'll be in tomorrow AM - you won't miss it.  A trailer that could haul an Abrams tank with a matchbox car on it.
"Problems are almost always a sign of progress."  Harold Bettes
Well, I guess we're making a LOT of progress . . .  :roll:

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Re: Bonneville SpeedWeek Picture Post
« Reply #13 on: August 12, 2016, 12:04:11 AM »

I'll be on the lookout for the Mini.
Look through my pics and you will see MG is represented here with an MGA running Modified Sports. It is even the same colour as your Midget. I'll get more pics of it tomorrow.

Gregg

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Re: Bonneville SpeedWeek Picture Post
« Reply #14 on: August 12, 2016, 11:21:08 AM »
Just saw all the pictures. I'M SO JEALOUS!  Everyone have a great time go fast and be safe
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