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One of the things I found very weird was driving through France. We spent 4 days in total driving through and we went through dozens of villages and small towns. It was so spooky as there are no people in France. Where are they or did something just eat them.

One of the things that amazed me was how safe everything felt. We left our cars with keys in, satnavs and cameras etc. This is a timber yard we passed on a main road and it was all open. Can you imagine this happening in the UK.

Obviously Brexit uncertainty has caused terrible damage to the UK economy. Wage growth stronger than expected and employment figures best since 1974. Terrible... BBC News

Ah - I see. if mine were 420mm instead of 460mm they'd be fine. Looks like you're right then @CosKev I wish I'd realised this when ordering as I went with the advice of JK on sizing! I have just checked the invoice and mine are 3946 - ie 39cm at base, 46cm at top - so should have got 3942's. Ah well - they are still superb seats!

RWD? Tick N/A? Tick Decent paddle shift? Tick Covertible? Kind of tick Basically, you should be running the Lobster as a daily. My initial thought was S2000. I often hark back to the glory days when I had a nearly new 04 plate without a care in the world. Women would instinctively flock to me like the salmon of Capistrano. Only one person ever shouted "W****er!" at me as I drove down the road. Then I remember, a good mate bought an 04 plate in 2013. I hated it, it was a noisy, uncomfortable and annoying in every way. So in conclusion, get the new Supra, or a Z4 if you want people to shout "W****er!" at you as you drive through Bamber Bridge.

Here we are the morning after, sat with a coffee , reflecting on a great adventure No it wasn’t all sweet and smelling of roses, with a couple of minor breakdowns and a major one with Jude’s engine. Not to mention the times we were “ temporarily unaware of our location “ But and a big But we met some fantastic people en route, that didn’t speak English but tried, as we were trying to speak french or german and we got by with a laugh and wave Everywhere we went people, bikers and drivers waved, took pictures and enjoyed seeing the Westies So we’ve learned a few lessons for next time, and put a few more ideas in the pot To sum up , I personally would like to thank all who came along, everyone who shared in our enjoyment home and abroad. And to Trina who supported me and encouraged me through the hiccups and despite being scared of heights had a go at every thing and really enjoyed the trip thank you one and all niw to get to get the car ready for our next trip in 2 weeks 😁

Happy Birthday @a15cro...provider of fine marque heating systems

well done - enjoying looking through at your exploits

Happy Birthday mate.

Yes - but I am a bit miffed at being given the wrong advice at point of sale! We did spend a while talking through options and I was told they knew what would fit a Westy and were knowledgeable on the model types etc. Being as mine has the same seat fitting dimensions (at the shoulder) as all cars produced since the introduction of lowered floors, you'd have thought it straightforward.

A much better perspective and explanation than jolyon palmer from the head of the gpda. Almost sounds as though the drivers/teams have brought it on themselves. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/48593772

I've found them really difficult to pin down lately. I've ordered 2 sets before so know it's best to call, but this time they have been even worse. After talking on the phone they sent me a quote by email which was wrong so replied to query it and chased by phone but no joy. I'm guessing they are snowed under but just a courtesy to return a call. They do sell a slightly narrower backed version it's on the site. Think I'll try tilletts instead this time.

This robot thing works outside at the airport in Singapore. If it sees someone pull and stop in a no parking zone, it goes to the side of the car and flashes its lights and howls it’s sirens and makes unpleasant noises until the driver is embarrassed enough to move on. No ticket issued, just public shame. Not sure it would work so well here. 😄

Didn’t know that. Spent time talking to them at point of sale and went through all options and sizes etc. Be interested to know what size yours are across the back at widest point Kev

Very law-abiding in Singapore whereas in UK it might get smashed with a cricket bat in a rage incident.

Jolyon Palmer’s column on bbbc covers the subject well, based upon the current laws Vettel was in the wrong and he was given the minimum penalty. As to the current laws that’s a different question. I tend to agree with the penalty, Hamilton forced Vettel into another mistake and having made the mistake forced another driver off the track to stop that mistake causing him to loose the lead. There have been plenty of other similar cases which no one complains about it it did ruin a good race, F1 is a sport though and not wrestling so rules come before the spectacle. I do do think the blue flag rules could be changed though, I agree with blue flags being shown to indicate a faster car is approaching to lap you, I don’t agree with the you have to jump out of the way. The way Senna dealt back markers was one of the elements that truly distinguished him from most of his fellow competitors

We have a speed camera on the 40mph restricted straight road past our house. Once past the camera, some people accelerate hard to well past the legal speed limit. As you say, a lot of fast cars and bikes do not cause any offence when driven / ridden considerately but a number of those who accelerate hard are in charge of less discreet vehicles that cause nuisance. I can, therefore, suggest that the speed camera actually leads to increased noise nuisance - interestingly, it doesn't seem to be catching anyone speeding (not appearing on the recent County Council list of offences / revenues that was recently published in our local newspaper) so speed compliance in the 100 yards past the camera seems to be good. In years gone by, I have been involved in night road rallying, both as a competitor and marshal / organiser. You only have to stand out in the country at a time control to appreciate how far sound can travel and when you visit householders to inform them of a rally's passing, you get to hear residents' concerns. Sound from the rally cars is regulated, tested and controlled and these measures mitigate the impact on the locals (as has been acknowledged to me by residents I have visited post rallies). This makes me habitually try to back off through hamlets and villages when out late at night. I am a village dweller, hopefully not a toffee-nosed one, hence have singled out only a couple of repeat offenders (of my ears and peace) due to their persistent antisocial driving / riding well into the night. Monday evenings in the summer sees a bike night at a nearby village where over 1,000 motorcycles can gather if the weather is good. Many, many bikes come past our house heading towards or from such meetings, but it is only once a month and the noise is generally over by 10.30pm, so we put up with it as it is not an everyday occurrence. I am sure that the bikers are asked to ride considerately in the area of the meetings and this request seems to be heeded by the majority. We also hear horns used to manage sailing regattas on a nearby reservoir, we have aircraft overhead on their way into RAF Brize Norton (now a very busy airport) - but modern aircraft are much quieter than was Concorde which used to do laps in the 1970s pilot training. Helicopters engaged in low altitude training can be very intrusive - even scaring our cats to run into the house to take cover on occasions. Towns and villages have different nuisances that are part of everyday life these days. Once the nuisance exceeds the norm, interest is taken.

Just got my Westfield SEI 2.0 out of winter storage and looking forward to getting out in it this weekend. Hoping to meet up with other members in Northants on 10 June (weather permitting).

No it’s the lowered floor. Mine do that. But I trimmed them to suit and love the fit, look and comfort.

In Singapore...

The latest edition of Westfield World arrived today. It is brilliant, pages 8 and 9 especially. Thank you Sharon and Jude for sharing two wonderful stories about their families and their cars. Stories like these, tragic and uplifting, are what makes the WSCC the friendly club it is.

Sunday : check early : check Weather: check Blatter's down Avon gorge :check

Probably a cliché, a car in the hills playing Matt Monroe, but yes, that's it. Just need to swap Buttercup for a Lamborghini Muira and watch out for bulldozers.

Blair and his acolytes changed the face of Britain permanently. Not by their immigration policy per se (although that was dramatic in itself), but by the sheer speed with which it was indiscriminately enacted. The genie is out and can never be returned. Their policy of multi-cultural Britain was flawed because it discourages integration. Multi-ethnic or multi-racial Britain (call it what you wish) with emphasis on becoming properly British in attitude and culture might have led to far less division and strife. I would support a continuing practice of state support of the truly unfortunate and vulnerable provided safeguards were installed to prevent it from becoming a lifestyle choice. What I resent about the current opposition and the mindset engendered in their supporters is the hatred of anyone who has succeeded in their lives, and the avowed intention to reduce everyone to a similar level of deprivation. Not seen seen Dennis Healy's aim to "...squeeze the rich until their pips squeak!" The George Monbiot report calling for a Land Value Tax is typical of the politics of envy. I left school (secondary modern) with two 'O' Levels and did a five year apprenticeship at a major manufacturer of domestic appliances. During that five years I was moved from toolmaking to the labs in Engineering Dept. and I acquired qualifications in polymer technology at the National College of Rubber Technology in Holloway Road. Since then I have worked in a couple of other disciplines and never been in receipt of a penny in benefits except child allowance. My wife and I bought a house twenty miles out in order to be able to afford to buy. We lived frugally, not having even a telephone or a TV set for some years, and travelled in a ten year old Herald until it gave up the ghost. Everything we have we worked hard for and apart from a small inheritance later on in our lives, we have paid for everything. I am damned if I am going to vote for anyone whose aim is to take that away from us just because we were careful enough not to spend on lavish holidays and new cars. To Hell with them! We have paid all our taxes in full and on time; we owe nobody a single penny. We're both from working class families who also worked all their lives. In what way do we qualify as privileged? I'm sure all of the above could apply to many other members on here and I apologise for the rant.

Hey I have not got a copy yet! All hugs welcome.. I don't know what to say.. You lovely lot xx Here is my lovely man...