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Category Archives: Cars
Usual Stuff…
I was given this notebook by my brother-in-law who is now a Porsche convert. He recently purchased a 911 Targa (see previous post). I have to confess the Porsche is my preferred vehicle when the sun is shining despite the … Continue reading
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Spring Blossom
Despite the sudden cold snap the UK is experiencing, the trees are in full blossom. The almond tree has always put on a good show however it is very difficult to get a photo of it that does it justice. … Continue reading
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Cars
Some years ago I started to write about the cars I have owned during my 50 years of driving. It sat untouched for some time but having mentioned it to a friend he said it would be interesting to read. … Continue reading
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A Winter’s Tale
After several days of cold, wet miserable weather it was, at last, sensible to get outside if only for a short time. The wet weather has flooded the area alongside the drive. It has been wet before but I don’t … Continue reading
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Autumn and more…
With only a few leaves left on the trees woodland walks can be magnificent. Last Sunday, after a wet, grey morning I took a walk on the circuit out of Market Rasen that crosses the railway line a couple of … Continue reading
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A New/Old Arrival…
Back in the day when I was working (eleven years ago) I felt I warranted owning the car of my dreams – a Porsche Boxster. When I retired I decided I didn’t deserve to have a sports car and replaced … Continue reading
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Car Change
After 3 years of ownership I’ve now sold the Mazda MX5. It has been a fun car and has given me a great deal of pleasure but it was time for a change. As someone pointed out to me, I … Continue reading
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Old Friends… Bookends…
Old friends Winter companions, the old men Lost in their overcoats, waiting for the sunset The sounds of the city sifting through trees Settle like dust On the shoulders of the old friends Can you imagine us years from today … Continue reading
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New Arrival…
Out with the “old”, in with the new. My CX5 has done 38,400 miles in the past 3 years and 4 months and I only had to change the front tyres when it got to 35,000 miles so I think … Continue reading
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Rally Recce
Earlier this week I met up with Richard, Jane’s brother, at Fawsley Hall to check a classic car rally route he was planning for March. The hall, now a hotel, is somewhere I visited many years ago when it was … Continue reading
Keeping Busy
No bee stories this week, hopefully they are all tucked up and busy keeping warm, although I must make sure they have enough food soon. The university research group I’m involved with had their Christmas lunch this week. I don’t … Continue reading
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The Highlands
The start of my adventure to the Edinburgh Fringe I drove up to stay with my friends, Tony and Jude. Tony mentioned beforehand that he needed a hand with cutting his hornbeam hedge so I took my Stihl motor with … Continue reading
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Banbury Cross – No Livid
I’ve been spending a few days in Banbury with a friend, an ex work colleague, Gary and his wife Caroline. Travelling across country is never straightforward especially when using the Mazda SatNav (note to self – write to Mazda and … Continue reading
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California 4
There’s nothing worse than car trouble and it seems Clive attracts the problem like flies to …. The Porsche 911 has been sitting around for several months because it has been losing coolant and the KubelWagen (pictured) refuses to start. … Continue reading
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U3A Car Enthusiasts
I take an active interest in West Wolds U3A, as chairman I suppose I have to. One of the groups I run is for car enthusiasts. It isn’t essential to own anything special but just have an interest in cars. … Continue reading
Wheels and Roses
The superb weather means I spend a great deal of time out in the MX5 with the roof down. On Tuesday morning I drove back from Mary’s at 7 am with the roof down – it was a beautiful morning. … Continue reading
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Thinking Aloud (again)
I’ve never believed in luck – good or bad. Stuff sometimes just happens! The MX5 is starting to disprove my commitment to this belief because… it gets a cracked windscreen within 200 miles from new; the process to get it … Continue reading
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Gardening in October
Considering we’re halfway through October there are still pockets of colour in the garden which is lovely to see. Over the next month the trees will continuously dump their leaves over the lawns and despite my best efforts it’s impossible … Continue reading
Cars, Film and Theatre
An update on the new MX5 – after only 200 miles there was a crack in the windscreen which, after careful examination, the dealer informed me was caused by a stone and there was a minute chip. This was just … Continue reading
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Five Star Speedster
The day arrived when, after twelve months of scary fun in the Lotus I’ve made a mature decision and toned down the speed by a notch (0 -60 5.2 seconds to 7.4 seconds). What the change will give me is … Continue reading
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