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Have a read of article 50. I wholeheartedly agree with Dave and (if you hadn't guessed) I am a brexiteer. The issue of reform is important. If the EU reforms and we decide we like it, we can withdraw our Article 50 application. Article 49 sets out the framework for a country that has left to be able to re-join. In other words we have not lost any of our choices here. Our exit vote IS the catalyst for reform and isn't that what we as Brits do best? We stand up and if necessary we WILL stand alone. It has served us well for a millennia or two already. Long may it continue to do so. Another key consideration here is that we, the majority of the UK population, have spoken. Usually that doesn't mean much. The good and decent politicians in office will recognise they are out of touch with the majority of the population and should seek to rectify that. In doing that at the same time as influencing the EU reforms (and we ARE influencing EU reforms whether they like it or not) we have already begun to shape things that I hope will prove advantageous for the UK and EU in the medium to long term. Suddenly we (the UK) have some real power here that hopefully cannot be as diluted as it was if we went for the status quo.

Sorry to hear about your grandad Maurici. I have to thank lots of people for helping me to keep running at Aintree yesterday. Fuel pump needed changing (I had a spare) but the electrical surge fried 2 of my batteries and luckily I had a spares. The support was great with people providing tools, drip trays, making tea, helping diagnosis, calming me down etc Steve Everall, John Williams, John Loudon, Dave Cleaver, Kevin Jones, Graham Frankland....Thanks again!

Have a look at the link I posted yesterday. It suggests that the gun now being held to the head of the EU may be a valuable bargaining tool for a 'proper' revamp of terms. A second referendum, one that returns a decent majority either way, could then be held. We (the major members of the 'club') have allowed the EU to develop too far in a wrong direction and like the frog in the saucepan we have (almost) left it too late to jump out. Luckily we now have the opportunity to either steer it in a direction more to the taste of the populace(s) or to get out of the pan with minimal injuries. UK is far from the only member with a restless population. Democracy is not age dependent - at what age do you become disenfranchised? What price life experience vs naivety and ingenuousness? Is this Logan's Run time? Sorry Maurici but please credit we oldies with the intelligence and responsibility to bequeath a sound country to our descendents without selling their future for today's benefits.

We met at The Grandstand where Sue fed us with Birthday cup cakes. Happy Birthday Sue for tomorrow. Andrew led us the short journey through the myriad of streets to Lincoln Castle to view the poppies. The Castle A quick nosey over to the Cathedral, that was closed until 12.30, so it was external viewing only Then we went to Mrs Miggins Pie Shoppe (Browns Pie Shop really, but we like saying Mrs Miggins with the exaggerated Rowan Atkinson lips) Full of pie and cake we followed Andrew to the Horsepower at the Hall.............

Greenland... They left back in '85 and the EU didn't make it easy BUT they are a Danish colony so there were all sorts of caveats. We are no-one's colony. We are he 5th biggest economy IN THE WORLD.. We are a permanent member of the UN security council and a member of NATO. Our place in the WORLD is far more important in these days of GLOBALISATION. Never has geographical proximity bee more irrelevant thanks to the internet, jet travel and the like. The trade deals the EU are trying to make with Canada, India and (I think) Australia which were ALL being held up by single nations for various reasons may now be open to us to pursue alone, as they will be with EVERY country in the world. I'm thinking India, China, the Middle East and pretty much wherever we like because within a reasonably short time we will be able to do these things for ourselves without the [insert name of EU member country here] holding everyone else in the EU to ransom. As for Horizon202 and Doms doom and gloom... what did all you scientists do before 2014 when the programme started? What will you do when it ends in 2020. Lets have a dose of realism here. Someone earlier mentioned Thatcher. She was 30 years ahead of the game. Remember the "No No No" quote? Revisit that and see what she was actually saying No No No to. It was the Federal EU superstate where we lose the ability to make our own laws and are forced in to accepting EU mandates. History has proved her correct on this one. Last point from me for now... The EU ministers this morning stated on the record that they now need to reform the EU because they know it has flaws. So did we pal.

We met Gareth and Fraser there, who were already busy photographing the cars and the Yorkshire Terriers, Rickyboy and Robin Andy and Debbie soon joined us, we bumped into Jason in his Tiger too, so all in all it was a good turn out. Richard and Brooke Robin Too soon it was time to disperse Thank you to Andrew for leading and to everyone for coming the long journey, Lincoln is not really on anyone's doorstep and the roads are mind blowingly straight and flat, so the show of commitment was admirable. Next weekend is Robin's car show in Wakefield on the Friday (good excuse for an early finish) and very possibly a run around the Peak District on the day with the better weather, stay posted

Found this McLaren F5000 brochure , thought some of you might find it of interest http://www.myf5000.com/files/McLaren_sales_Book.pdf

I was on the stand opposite you this year with my local club but got some photos to share with you: http://www.crisiswolf.com/Cars/Motorsport/Classic-Kit-and-Retro-Action-Day/ Plenty of track shots!

There have been a couple for sale recently AFAIK including that on on Pistonheads. I think they're worth whatever someone will pay, like a lot of (rare) stuff. I think it's telling that this has been advertised for a while now, it's certainly not the first time I've seen it recently. There was a recent forum thread mentioning the FW's and their whereabouts: it also mentioned fire-damage to one?

You help enough people each year Terry so its only just that you get something back. Comradely at its best

Spotted this at Goodwood yesterday. Looks very interesting. Especially for me as its uses the MX-5 gearbox, diff and shafts. He said it was 120bhp at 45KG with the entire car coming at 400KG. Its both water and air cooled. They are aiming to get it done this Summer to start testing in the Autumn.

one thing I am getting p******** off about is peoples need to share their strong political/religious views on FB - really gets on my tits anyway that is changing the subject really

I'm absolutely a supporter of democracy. And I voted out. I have my reasons and these are personally justified. I absolutely understand people's strong beliefs in the other direction and actually often other than a idealistic views it's the effect on real lives. I appreciate both points of view. . And although I might believe something I don't want others to suffer. I think we should now negotiate with the eu with the ultimate threat. realistically we don't need much. Sovereignty over our laws. Control over who lives, works and claims benefits here.

Some more photos of the final days Route of the Monte-Carlo Rally Tour Sticker added to the window Pass from France to Italy One of a number of not so well disguised Maseratis at Stelvio Spaggetti Vongole - very nice Great St Bernard Pass between Italy & Switzerland - part of the opening scene of the Italian Job Petit St Bernard Pass Italy to France - scene of the Mafia warning at the start of the Italian job Magny-Cours Loire Valley, near Sancerre after a wine tasting Guinness on the ferry home

Here are some photos from the Cotswold Organised Castle Combe Classic, Retro and Kit Car Action Day Its stayed dry all day right up until about 4pm when a massive black cloud was heading our way, we had a massive club spirit pack up and run to the sun.................... well not sun but lighter clouds lol Costa Meet Point

I have similar fault and it turned out to be this part http://www.espares.co.uk/product/es970776/excess-current-complete?pageNumber=1&PartTypeId=1642&ModelTypeId=18 Glad I found it as I didn't fancy spending £300 on new one.

Hi Scott Had similar issues with what turned out to be a pressure inlet assembly fault. Found the advice and parts from here really useful: http://www.espares.co.uk/browse/ma877/karcher Scroll down the page for videos and fault finding guides. No good for doughnuts though... Gary

Scott, This is a car forum so I have edited your post :-)

Hi Terry You forgot to mention the "Big Funnel" If you had such a large amount of help in F1 you would have been docked about 12 secs and made run from the back of the grid! Good job our "Target Times" do not include such penalties! Enjoyed my first sprint at Aintree, friendly people and we were lucky with the weather! Happy to help, see you at Blyton! Glutey

Thanks a lot

Evening All, It was a long slog getting to this point and I'm really pleased that I can finally say I now own a Westfield! After swapping a clio 197 for a 1.0l suzuki alto due to work commuting distances a few months ago, the plan has always been to get something fun I can enjoy in these summer months. I collected an amazing example of a Westfield this week and I haven't stopped grinning since. The car in question was purchased from Shaggydoo, I truly believe I've been very lucky to get such a great car from a top bloke! Not sure what my plans for the car are yet, although I do want to get stuck into some track days a little later in the year. For now though, I look forward to meeting and speaking to as many of you as I can at the Yorkshire meet over the coming months. Chris

Stick and rudder... DSCN0567 by Blatmanuk, on Flickr

Lay the first run then start the 2nd run with the offcut from the end of the last board , or if using a new board so the joints overlap by say 1/3 or so , followed by a full board etc etc . Simples

ok so that's me booked into the BAY HORSE INN , WEST WOODBURN for the saturday and sunday night so will study your route and meet up somewhere any one want to join me ?? travelling south on the Saturday, route variable, sunday meet up with Buttercup and friends, ( I put buttercup cos she has plenty of friends and Geoffrey .... well.... ) the rest of sunday explore a bit around hadrians wall, Monday ramble back northwards , home Gary

Welcome Chris good to see Shaggies car is staying local

I will have that on my go pro as I came into quarry behind him with my feet taking 100 degree water from the overflow and pulled off as he was spinning . (Unless That was another red Westfield)

Wrong attitude Bernie. We need to all pull together however you voted

I didn't expect that to happen really. I really thought project fear would have got the undecided voters last minute. Now we need to focus on the future...Democracy and the people have spoken. As the arguments have been so passionate we need as a country to be together. 52 % of the voters have voted leave belief there is a better future.. 48% the opposite. Every one now needs tobelieve this country can be independent and we need to strive for the brightest future even if it's not the one they expected. Because we really can. If we predict doom and act as if doom is eminent we will achieve our bad dreams. No one really wants that. our economy is absolutely dependent on consumer confidence. We could crash our own economy without a single outside factor, legislation change etc and that would be very foolish. I believe we can do this and come out of it fine