Shedloads

Another 'filling the shed' morning.

Made up another set of shelves and then moved them all around - again. Much more to come so we'll see if I can get any of our own stuff in.

PM I got the Ferrari out - it did 'pop' while warming up but was going well still. I went down to the marina to drop off things we forgot from yesterday. It looked oddly small parked up near the moderns.

I guess it is. Then a SAAB run to Harkstead.

Finally a SAAB run back to Stutton for another load - ready for more 'shed time' tomorrow morning.

Boatloads

So ... today it was Fidra time. Down to the boat in the MK7 first thing to put on the sails etc.

A quick before and after montage - well 8 hours later that was. We even want for a sail - across the marina to move to a position facing the wind.

That done a quick Stutton trip to pick up more shelves for tomorrow.

OK - not the most practical car but it swallowed all the bits fine. A litter stutter on the run around the block - but then I was only doing 20 in fourth - other than that going great.

Finally a SAAB Uber run for the London ones.

Meanwhile ... the hunt for the steering box continues.

Bootloads

Time to fill the shed - so a quick dash to Stutton to collect the shelves in the morning.

Then PM it was boat jobs - so SAAB boot filled with the rest of the soft furnishings first.

Next we collected the sails and put those onboard too. I then set off for Stutton again and another load for the new shed.

It's already looking full in there and there are several loads to come.

Off My Trolly

Early run for more supplies in the trusty SAAB - it does flash the 'CEL'  every now and again but I'm used to it now. The stuttering seems to have stopped though. Famous last words I suspect. 

Anyway forget cars, it looks like I can't even drive a trolley properly - I hit the bollard and it all cascaded out.

Recovering from that I pack the SAAB up and home we came.

Another full day on the shed, but bar a second coat of paint it is useable now. So I packed up and got ready for a rest. But no.

The Aston needed a run so around the block we went. It surprised me with the raw power and it's only been a few days.

More Shed Time

The only non-shed activity was a quick Harkstead run in the MK2 late afternoon.

We're getting there though.

Back to Normal

So after all the Talbot excitement of yesterday we jumped back into the MK7 and this time I drove us home.

So the sun was still out (just) and as the fleet had been sacrificed for the shed all week it was only natural to get some out. The only problem was a cold bighting wind. So FHCs were the choice. First the slightly dusty E-Type.

Not that you would know from this shot. Wizz we went around the block. Then ... the Ferrari was next. So moved the SAAB a few meters. We went down to the marina to check if the boat was in the water - tick - it was.

So home again after a few pics.

Well home via Stutton for a pick-up. Once home why have a rest ? Out came the Aston as well - so I could clear out the materials for more 'shed time' tomorrow.

I thought they deserved a pic too.

ION: Peace talks have inevitably broken down - so Trump has decided he'll blockade the Straits of Hormuz himself. Just Stop Oil indeed.

London: The home of the Talbot

MK7 Golf off first thing to London for the Talbot event. High light of the rather dull drive was spotting this Merc.

A 1973 Mercedes Benz 350 - dodging the ULEZ nicely. Then after parking up, an Audi lift and two tubes before a walk. Once there we were met by Lavinia - a 1925 Talbot 14/45 and its driver. Oh and the official photographer from the Automobile Magazine - so I might even buy a copy for once.

Inside we looked at the other cars in the old showroom and had the lunch with all the Talbot'iers.

After all that excitement (and a little food) we waved them off on their run around the UK.

Then we retraced our steps to MPV.

ION: The Artemis II mission around the Moon splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean.

Moving them Back

Roof on and shed first coat painted. Looking good.

Then MK2 Golf back.

Than van back to Stutton too. 

Such excitement.

Pump up the 'Modern'

AM Admin - gosh what a lot there is. Insurance sorted and the news on the Talbot is 'probably next week'. As to the Alpine - not so good - Coltec can't find a steering box - so I'll start to ask around.

PM a walk to Harkstead to collect the van etc.

Back home I remembered to do the SAAB tyre at last.

The sun had gone in and I had no energy for a run in anything - so just left everything alone.

Although the SAAB did the village bottle bank run. Exciting stuff.

Short SAAB Shuffle

So working all day on the shed again - instead of running around in the classic in the sunshine - should I have bought one ? A shed I mean.

Anyway - somehow I ran out of wood again - so B&Q - again.

That's twice I've also forgotten to pump the flat tyre up. I must do it tomorrow.

ION: Who blinked ? There seems to be a sudden ceasefire - that's good. However someone forget to tell Israel and Hezbollah it appears.

G, G, G and an unexpected S

I started the day with a ride in the MK7 to meet the Stutton offshoot for a walk. Then a MK2 run to Harkstead for jobs and a drop off.

Post lunch back to the new shed - but punctuated by yet another Harkstead run.

I think I was 6 inches to the left that time. After five hours of wood work it was getting there but I needed more wood. So a late SAAB run to B&Q of course - ready for work tomorrow.

Business as usual basically.

ION: Donald Trump warns "a whole civilisation will die tonight". So everyone is holding their breath - waiting for TACO ?

Almost Nought

Watched the big blue monster leave AM.

Then moved the MK2 a few feet.

After working on the new shed I moved it back. That was that.

A Van day - Again

 A run to Harkstead to pick up the passenger and some equipment.

Then after lunch back again for the drop off. Followed by the walk home and then SAAB run to take equipment back.

And that was that - chinks of Spring in the air though and warmer weather to come...

ION: In not very presidential language... Trump says: "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah. President DONALD J. TRUMP"

Coasting Along

SAAB dash to Harkstead first thing for jobs and then we headed to Aldeburgh with everyone (passing a couple of cars bound for Ufford). We parked in the same place as two years ago with the Ferrari etc.

But this time with less worry. Then on walk into town I spotted this 'Red on Red' combo.

Was it just a coincidence ? Anyway run back uneventful although I did spot two of the Ufford cars coming home. Finally odd to see the big blue monster on the drive again.

But that's progress.

Somewhere Down There

SAAB out AM for a Uber collection and then run to the Naze Tower. The roads were full of potholes on the run there - past the chicken farm where the Alpine was. Here we are below.

Well somewhere down there. Next to the green car. 

Then back home and later a quick run to Stutton in Mr. E.

Run around the block after that was all.

Busy Bee

A bit of a shock to see the Golf on the lawn but it was outside all night - but it's quite warm so not even covered in dew.

The reason was to clear the space for shed work today.

Just 500 yards in the SAAB for drugs - and then a Golf Mk2 run to Harkstead.

On the way back the radio was playing up - the buttons stopped working and it just died on and off. Odd again.

Finally a MK7 ride into town and back in the cold gloom.

More Fuel Please

Up early and alert for the wood delivery. Or as it turned out not that alert as it sneaked into the drive when I was not looking. 

He turned round fine too.

So what of me ? I moved the wood under cover (that was heavy) and looked at the skies.

After lunch it was Ferrari time.

Still looked good after the clean.

A few small 'pops' on start up, but running very well when I went to fill her up. No E5 at the petrol station though - the shape of things to come ? - or is it just Harvest selling out quickly as usual.

Was there a slight whiff of petrol ? A slight odour perhaps - but only once I was following an old transit van. Putting it away though I noticed it was still dirty on the sill and I seem to have a slight dent too by the badge ? Odd.

Then strait after that the E-type too.

A bit dusty but going well - a couple of slight 'stutters' though. Get that service in soon.

Finally RGEA in the evening so ... MK2 got a run out. There was also a few Rootes cars braving the cold - I liked this Superminx.

But if I know the owner it is not 'stock' under the bonnet.

That reminds me I must find out what's going on with the Alpine ...

ION: Two types of launches today.

Missiles from US war ships and at 11.24pm UK time Artemis II launched taking four astronauts to the far side of the Moon: further away from Earth than anyone has ever been. There is a joke in there somewhere.

Brick Garage Buddies

A dull dreary day - with the odd shower. However it was another full day on the Archive with John Polson. Still no clues to the aluminum blocks but I found a few interesting things. Here is an odd old negative that was in a box.

John said the Talbot will be looked at 'when they have time'. OK - I'm not in a hurry at the moment. So other than that it was just taking the miles as it was the end of the month. So what did that tell us ?

Well the Ferrari/Talbot tag teem seems to have done well - almost 250 miles between them. The rest had a decent run too for March.

In late news though ...

Yep - SAAB to the local bottle bank - not that saving the planet is top of the agenda now.

ION: Trump now says as the USA has got lots of oil, Europe can go and sort out the supply though the Strait of Hormuz itself. The effect is that jet fuel prices have doubled, oil tankers with diesel are turning around and going back to the US, whilst LNG tankers re-route to the Far East where prices are higher. The EU is talking about trying to "curb oil demand and prepare for prolonged disruption". We're going to enter a crisis as the fuel runs out. Three day weeks here we come. Who says the 1970's aren't back in fashion.

Third Time's a Charm

At last. A break in the clouds and after a few mins on the fan heater the Imp started quite easily.

It needs a clean and the paint chips doing but it's looking good. A nice run around the block too - although bumpy as hell on our poor roads.

Then PM SAAB off to Harkstead for jobs.

Back again as the rain came back too.

At least we'd got the run in earlier.

Not even starting

We spent all the morning putting the soil sorter back together. I was using the socket set at least.

As we worked I was heating the Imp again ready for a run but it took so long I abandoned that. Again.

I did see the Ferrari though - still looking clean.

Instead I took the SAAB out for a wash and fill up as we were quite low. Another £103 of the good stuff - expensive - especially as the price has gone up a lot again due to the continuing war. Four weeks and counting.

Then SAAB (in the drizzle) to another Stutton birthday. Twice as I'd forgotten my camera.

ION: Global economies are stuttering as Oil is getting scarce (so that means worries about petrol and diesel) and the price of everything is going to be rising rapidly again. Oh and then don't forget the knock on to some chemicals that are needed for food or medical uses. So there is a lot of talk about 'Boots on the ground' now .That is bound to go well.