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The Motor Center January 4. 2001 |
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Jan, Kjell, Arthur and Jarl try out the new couches of the Motor Center one dark winter night. | |
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Yup, definitely looks like Looserville Mental Rehab Inc., but it's just Jarl and Peer helping yours sincerely with fitting new studded winter tires to the original Chevy Truck 16" summer rims. | ||
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Not only car fixing takes place in the Motor Center workshop. Actually, most of our bitter opinions on politicians, taxes, car prices etc. are born right here. | ||
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Even our American battleships fit in the workshop. | ||
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GM B-bodies are popular vehicles at West Side Cruisers. Seen here are Jan's 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (front) and Elin's 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Estate Wagon. | ||
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Jan's 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. | ||
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Jan's 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. | ||
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Poor little thing!!! No other Furbie is as well-travelled as this one. On the other hand, the panoramic view is less practical in case of a pile-up on the highway... | ||
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The Motor Center January 11. 2001 |
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A new hood, grill and Distinctive Truck Accessories bumper have been fitted to Tord's 1997 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado Z-71 Sportside after the accident on November 21. 2000. | |
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In the world of computers, they're merely called "bugs". This is such a bug in progress of erasing pixels in a graphic file. This particular kind of bug will utilize its tongue to lick its way through the picture until all colored pixels are gone. | ||
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Car Painting January 18. 2001 |
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Stephen King's "Christine"? No, it's Kay's 1959 DeSoto Diplomat Custom 4dht being prepared for a fresh layer of paint. | |
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"Now where do y'all think this one fits?" | ||
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Car Painting February 2. 2001 |
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After a short stay in the paint shed, Kay's 1959 DeSoto Diplomat Custom 4dht has changed from burgundy to white and crimson red. | |
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Car Painting February 11. 2001 |
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New paint, but not yet fully assembled. Kay's 1959 DeSoto Diplomat Custom 4dht. | |
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New paint, but not yet fully assembled. Kay's 1959 DeSoto Diplomat Custom 4dht. | ||
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As Kay was backing up his DeSoto, we heard a sudden crunch, and.......no-no-no, just kidding, it's just a couple of boots and a moderate ATF leakage :-) | ||
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The Motor Center February 15. 2001 |
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Elin waxing her 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Estate Wagon. | |
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Elin's 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Estate Wagon. | ||
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May 1. (labor day) |
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Tord's freshly polished 1997 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado Z-71 Sportside. Kinda stood out at the Jaguar meet. ;-) | |
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ACSN Spring Meet at Valle Hovin stadium May 6. 2001 |
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Clas and Stein posing (?) in front of Stein's smooth 1932 Chevy hot-rod. It may very well be that Stein is about to explode. Anyhow, I've never seen that expression on someone's face before. | |
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Tord posing at his 1997 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado Z-71 Sportside. So far no response to the "For Sale" sticker on the windshield. | ||
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The Motor Center May 10. 2001 |
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Not a fire drill, just WSC members enjoying the weather and the line-up of cars outside the Motor Center. | |
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"Y'all look at that fine lineup, guys!" | ||
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Yngve's 1989 Ford Bronco. Not many 1989 trucks are this flawless. | ||
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Yngve's 1989 Ford Bronco. | ||
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Lars' 1973 Ford Mustang convertible. | ||
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Lars' 1973 Ford Mustang convertible. | ||
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Lars' 1973 Ford Mustang convertible. | ||
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Lars' 1973 Ford Mustang convertible. | ||
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Tyrigrava diner June 5. 2001 |
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Jan's 1959 Ford Galaxie Sunliner just out from winter storage. | |
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A 1959 Ford Galaxie Sunliner of 6 meters length is a challenge to uneven parking lots. | ||
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Jan's 1959 Ford Galaxie Sunliner. | ||
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Jan posing with his 1959 Ford Galaxie Sunliner. The Tyrigrava diner is seen in the background. | ||
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Cruising at Hønefoss June 6. 2001 |
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Gathering WSC vehicles before cruising to/at Hønefoss. This was WSC's first participation at AMCAR's annual Cruise Night season. | |
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Gathering WSC vehicles before cruising to/at Hønefoss. | ||
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Gathering WSC vehicles before cruising to/at Hønefoss. | ||
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Gathering WSC vehicles before cruising to/at Hønefoss. | ||
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Gathering WSC vehicles before cruising to/at Hønefoss. | ||
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Kay's 1980 Dodge Mirada (the beige one, not the orange one). | ||
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Kay's 1980 Dodge Mirada. | ||
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Øyvind's 1929 Ford Model A / 1932 Roadster. This amount of power in something that lightweight must really kick... | ||
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Øyvind's 1929 Ford Model A / 1932 Roadster. | ||
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Peter's 1940 Ford Business Coupe V8. Yet another reason to stay in the US in 1940. | ||
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Peter's 1940 Ford Business Coupe V8. | ||
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Peter's 1940 Ford Business Coupe V8. | ||
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Stein's professionally built and rewarded 1932 Chevy rod. | ||
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Stein's 1932 Chevy rod. | ||
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Harry's beautiful swan, a 1959 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman 2dht. | ||
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Harry's 1959 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman 2dht. | ||
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Ole's 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | ||
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Terje's 1988 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado, regular cab, Fleetside long bed | ||
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Terje's 1988 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado, regular cab, Fleetside long bed. Unless you want to add a lift kit to your 4x4, drop the "two-by" to the ground! | ||
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Klintberg&Way visiting June 7. 2001 |
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Olav Berg representing car parts dealer Klintberg&Way pays a visit to WSC. For more information on Klintberg&Way, visit www.kliway.no. | |
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Olav donated a very nice amount of automotive accessories in conjunction with WSC's 20th anniversary lottery/auction. Thank you Klintberg&Way! | ||
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WSC 20th anniversary party June 14. 2001 |
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President Jan Aurholm announcing our 20th anniversary celebration at the web pages of the local newspaper Asker & Bærums Budstikke on June 13. | |
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Announcing our 20th anniversary celebration in the local newspaper Asker & Bærums Budstikke on June 13. | ||
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A nice article on our 20th anniversary celebration in the local newspaper Asker & Bærums Budstikke on June 15. | ||
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Sleek cars lined up in front of the Motor Center main entrance. | ||
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With a near-four-digit amount of horsepower, Peer's 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2dht was one of the main attractions. | ||
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Elin and Peer showed up with two of WSC's favorite jewels: 1958 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe and 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2dht. | ||
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President Jan Aurholm in progress of being interviewed by ABTV/TVNorge while posing in his 1959 Ford Galaxie Sunliner. | ||
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Tord's 1997 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado Z-71 Sportside played its role as a fridge during the celebration very well! The cans stayed really c-c-c-cold! | ||
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Thanks to Yngve, Helge, Harry and many more, our hamburger BBQ was very popular with the visitors. | ||
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The main entrance of the Motor Center. A WSC rack was rigged above the entrance, and a couple of tables were filled with auto-accessories for the lottery. | ||
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Selling cakes, chocolate, hot-dogs etc., Li and Unni faithfully manned their posts. | ||
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Svein Thore's recently painted 1969 Corvette shone beautifully as it posed outside the Motor Center workshop. | ||
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Lots of activity in the Motor Center yard. Not a common sight at West Side Cruisers... | ||
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Beautiful scenery. American cars in a variety of shapes and sizes. In addition to this you also see the crushing of a European Ford Scorpio in front of Kolsåstoppen, one of Bærum county's characteristic mountains. | ||
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John crushing Jarl's Ford Scorpio. Geir plays stuntman as he depresses the brake pedal to keep the vehicle put. | ||
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Frederik's ex-car, a 1980 Chevrolet Caprice Classic with a recessed license plate frame in the T-gate, and a supercharger under the hood! Add nice paint to that, and you have a real goodie for the full-size fans. | ||
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Geir's 1990 Chevrolet G20 Starcraft. Where's the A-Team? | ||
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Arctic Trucks showed up with an awesome, widened 2001 Ford Excursion Limited. Cars nearly 100" wide are cool! | ||
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Independence Day Parade July 1. 2001 |
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Outside the American Embassy, everyone is lining up ahead of the annual parade. The parade slowly moves from the embassy, through nearby residental areas and into the Frogner park. | |
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American cars from several local clubs participated in the parade. | ||
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Cheer leaders definitely belong in this parade! | ||
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The official 4th of July celebration takes place in the Frogner park. ACCN Chairman Jason Turflinger speaks. Visit ACCN at www.accn.no | ||
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A panoramic view of the celebration area. | ||
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Traditional "North & South"-uniforms worn by those firing off a really LOUD salute. | ||
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Wall calendar material... | ||
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Jarl's 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air seized the opportunity of a scenic photo session in the Frogner park. | ||
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Easy Diner meeting July 12. 2001 |
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A typical West Side Cruisers gathering outside Easy Diner at Haslum. As this neon road sign as well as the American diner inspired interior will be replaced by the end of 2001, yet an other charming curiosity will join the dull main stream of "modern" diner design. | |
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Annual trip to Liodden Camping September 1. 2001 |
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The boys are back in town... Helge, Yngve and Robert makes Nesbyen an unsafe place to be on our 2001 trip to Liodden Camping. | |
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With temperatures on our side, nothing is as cozy as BBQing at Liodden. | ||
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Yes, we're one weird crowd... | ||
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Robert shows moderation, but Jarl and Tord seemed to have no limits when chocolate pudding appeared on the table. | ||
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Totally refurbished and equipped with tables, a kitchen, toilets, adjustable lighting, a fireplace, a modern keyboard etc., the former sheep cot at Liodden Camping is nothing but a perfect place to party. | ||
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Tired trip participants gaze at president Jan and Unni as they try to break through the wooden floor with their fast-moving cowboy boots. | ||
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Hey Arthur, turn it up, will 'ya! | ||
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While Arthur performs the art of playing his electric guitar, Jan and Unni responds with frequent use of the dance-floor. | ||
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Placing flowers at the American Embassy in Oslo in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist acts in N.Y.C. and Washington D.C. September 15. 2001
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"Vett på Vei" traffic safety campaign October 20. 2001 |
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With the "Bilist 2000" organization as the major contributor, local businesses and organizations made "Vett på vei" a popular arrangement. At the West Side Cruisers stand, Per is guarding our stack of Coke cans. | |
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Per and Liv joined the WSC stand with their beautiful, original 1970 Pontiac GTO. | ||
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Geir's rare 1961 Chrysler Newport Convertible sure is a head-turner as it glides silently and smoothly onto the WSC stand. | ||
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A quite representative 1960s battleship. | ||
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In the cold and windy fall weather, Robert has found a welcome heat source. Slightly reminiscent of burning oil pans in a less fortunate neighborhood, yet very comfortable... | ||
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Tord's 1997 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado is the perfect Coke can cooler, but it's quite apparent that a few hundred pounds of ice cubes does lower the truck a bit more than originally planned. | ||
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Prior to picking up the ice cubes, Tord seized the opportunity to test his truck's BigFoot heritage. Big 'n bold... | ||
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It comes as no surprise that several cars are to die this day, I guess? The Mazdas will be used as ramps, and the VW Golf is to be dropped from 200ft into the side of the Fiat Uno. | ||
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Fire crew and EMS personnel demonstrate what goes on at the scene of a serious traffic accident. | ||
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The
arranged Golf vs. Uno collision equals a real one at 37mph.
Norwegian taxes promote the use of old compact cars like these. It's apparent that some politicians want you dead... |
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Those
who want to drive big, safe, modern cars are labeled environmental pigs.
What else is new. With its impressive research and knowledge of
the automotive world, the government has every right to call us that...yeah,
right.
Remember: you get the politicians that you vote for. If you should ever see the ones you voted for leading the country, there's always a HUGE bureaucracy present to halt any suggested changes. |
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Theoretically,
you could have survived...had you only known which front seat would be
left on top. Alternatively, you could have driven a larger, heavier car.
Should engine size and vehicle weight be the key factors of calculating automobile taxes, or are passenger safety and pollution more important aspects? The first two hit exclusive, safe, modern cars hard, hence the success of the envy based, Soviet inspired regulations! |
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Leaving
the political arena for a while:
A quite exiting car-crushing was carried out by the following motorized tools: A good old Willy's... |
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...and a brutal Jeep CJ. | ||
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Aaaaaand.....JUMP! Have you seen that Chevron TV commercial? (HERE!) | ||
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Two totally flat rice-boy Mazdas make a flat tire an acceptable loss. Despite the damages, look at that happy owner! We were all smiling after this great show. | ||
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...what did I tell you? | ||
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Viking Asker&Bærum has a mean machine in the stable. A brand new, heavy hauling Scania tow truck. That's with a big T, or two. | ||
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Same size, though slightly lighter than the other one. | ||
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WSC Christmas dinner at Big Horn Steak House November 17. 2001 |
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Big Horn steak house is a restaurant that the "western inspired" among us need to visit a few times a year. Big Horn at Majorstua has the coziest restaurant and greatest food in the business. | |
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Clas
and Elin sharing deep thoughts (?) while waiting for their steaks.
...and waiting. |
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After that delicious meal, and a visit to the popular Route 66 bar, the ride home was supplied by Peer and Elins "8 seat family sleigh", a 1988 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Wagon. | ||
