Plymouth Hoe Sunday

Don't forget tomorrow is the annual Bus Rally on Plymouth Hoe. One vehicle which should be there is this fine Atlantean. Always nice to see these back on the streets! I hope to pop up for a short while, as I have my dog with me I probably wont be on for many rides but I hope to catch up with a few people. If you don't know me look out a guy with a whippet!. The weather isn't looking too bad for tomorrow now so hopefully it will stay dry. If it does then you really cant beat Plymouth Hoe as a venue for a bus rally.

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