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So i managed to finally complete stage 1 of my journey to Westfield ownership and passed my trailer test this morning. Strictly speaking i don't think i needed to do it with my licence but i figured the trailer training would be a good thing. So aside from somehow cocking up the reverse and needing another go at it and being blinded by the unseasonal sun in Swindon today i got through it. Second time lucky though; i failed on 23 December! So now i need to raise some funds and get my current weekend toy sold and start hunting for the right Westfield!

Evening all! So after a long talk with myself about my plans to start a new build at the same time as renovating / extending the house, common sense (Ha!) and laziness got the better of me and I bit the bullet and purchased the new car with all the hard work done for me. Unfortunately since it's arrived it hasn't stopped raining for more than a few hours to be able to take it out beyond the end of the driveway and back again! Looking forward to a long hot summer! Here she is being kindly delivered by the seller. I gather some of you on the forum around the Midlands might recognise it??

Hi Fellas I've had a word with Chris at Circuit Days and he has given me a discount code for anyone else that wants to come along at the 2015 price . Details are for members only please - http://forum.wscc.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic/117370-discount-code-for-rockingham-trackday-easter-monday/ I don't know how long the code will be available for, if it starts to get booked up then chances are it will be proper price only so sooner rather than later may still be wise. Steve H

Hi Tim I bought the Hamilton net on Graham's (GlutenFree) recommendation - couple of things to clear up - 1) it is not a stretchy material, it is a solid weave that allows a car cover to be anchored down to avoid billowing or loss of the cover and 2) it is a massive faff - it needs to be fitted perfectly which takes practice and has to be looped fully under the car in 3 different locations, meaning crawling around underneath is inevitable - not desirable when its lashing down with rain! You also need a very robust cover underneath it as the net inevitably rubs the cover between the car and the net, putting either holes in the cover or slight rubbing on the car (made a couple of rubs through the paint on my rollbar). I have tried every iteration of car cover for trailering my Westy now and the only one that works 100%, doesn't create drag & is easy to use is the cockpit tonneau. Yes the car gets wet (but less so than if you were driving the car through the weather), easily solved with a quick chamois, but the tonneau keeps the interior bone dry, is easy to put on and off and doesn't cause huge amounts of drag. I did the same thing as you, put a post on here, tried all the things that were suggested before realising one of the first suggestions (think it was Terry) was the best. So hopefully you can benefit from my experience! My Hamilton net is available should you wish to try that route but I strongly suggest tonneau is the way to go. Cheers Barny

I know its a complex pricing structure (taxes) but still I feel we are still paying a lot for our fuel.

Well. Seems that after geting with the right person in spain, and after explain exactly what the situation Is... (simply that if I dont get a british national b I can't afford the international and they will get no cash anyway) there is some chance to get the msa autorized to give me a license. Anyway, will be long and complicated. If any progress, will keep you updated. Hope to write you in some weeks being able to say good things of my national federation. Thanks everybody, including all PM recieveds with support and ideas to progress!!

That's a picture of Ash's old s2000 if I'm not mistaken.

Congratulations! Although real men dont trailer their Westies...

i know i had it on another place but i cant remember who it was with. it covered things like decorating/carpets/cleaning. i know some landlords are good but in our experience they just see the deposit as a redecorating fund and would not accept fair wear and tear. the only thing ikept from my previous tenants in my house up here was £50 to paint the room white again after they had painted it dark grey! i would have preferred to go with an agency rather than a hobby landlord but its just the way it fell out I'd read that rhet thanks, its helpful enough but doesn't go as far as to recommend anywhere. im guessing its probably something quite specialised or just doesnt exist anymore fatty is coming with me when i move this weekend like it or not as the other half is going out of the country for 2 months so cant keep her in our flat. apart from her fur dropping shes pretty good (doesnt pee/scrag etc) anywhere other than the liter tray and the house is unfurnished so just a case of buying a job lot of the cheapo sizal mats from ikea to place around strategically and hovering like we have done here.

Hi Scott, That's exactly what I wanted to read.....

Only in Uk does diesel cost more than petrol

Hi. Yes that is correct. I am not slim by any means but the seats support me extremely well and I do not feel jammed in at all. In fact you could draw me by just using circles. If you pay for my fuel, I am happy to drive Buttercup over to you so you can sit in the seats to try them.

Here are a few of my aeroplane pics, taken mostly at Grand Prix. Eurofighter Red arrows 2 Lancasters over Holmfirth.