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Post by Blitzkrieg »

Okay, this was spotted in my email inbox, but was still spotted for real, therefore it appropriate to be posted in the spotted section :TIC:
Led by an Orange double-decker the Dutch Supporters on route from their camp site in Pretoria to their next game against Japan in Durban. Their convoy travelled the 636 km route comprising of 175 campers, trucks, busses and jeeps – their convoy was 6 kms long.

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That rocks ! :hangloose:
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Hup Holland...

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Post by karmakoma »

Great pics.
So that's what a Dutch Diver looks like. Blitz, you could have skipped that pic. :twisted:
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:puterwork:
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They Beetle and the Bay were on CNN last night. They interviewed the dude who drove the Beetle.

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Aren't convoys illegal?
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As far as I know - Yep they are - but like everything else in SA rules can be moved slightly to the side depending who they are likely to infringe upon :D
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THE BLUE LIGHT BRIGADE TRAVEL IN CONVOY, had them come passed me a few weeks ago 12-14 cars in all. :?
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eben wrote:Aren't convoys illegal?
Technically yes and a convoy consist of 3 or more ...
Just tell them you are a bunch of friends driving together :lol:
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Yersh Ocifer, all my friends behind me are drunk, I'm jush making sure they get home shafe. :drunks: :mrgreen:
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Ron,where you driving the bus? :lol:
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Post by Dutch_Diver »

You got to love the Dutch. I'm proud to be one and the love your our culture and country is without question! I had the whole family in orange for the japan vs holland match!

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Those guys all look like Muff Divers, Never mind Dutch Divers. :D
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SaWeet :hangloose:
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