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So after selling the last car (yet to be collected) it was time to fill its place and today was collection day. To say I was like a kid on Christmas eve last night was an understatement but up I got at 6am and headed across to pick up @RussH as I would be using Lionel the mx5's garage space until the old car is collected next week. It was a tight squeeze on to the trailer as the back end is pretty wide and headed back from near Newmarket. The build quality can be seen straight away and great work by @mark.anson from when he built the car with a couple of refinements by the previous owner. Now to get use to a completely different beast in a BEC and see how I get on with the big boys on slicks. One happy bunny.

I did the 'killer mile' last year in my Cheshire cat onesie! <iframe Thanks for the kind donations so far @Geoffrey Carter (Buttercup) @Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Secretary @CosKev @RobH72

Great to see you have bought my old car Simon. Cant wait to see it out again. I might scrounge a trundle round the paddock for old time sake.

Couple more ..

Geoffrey I have a pretty good light weight tent that you can have for as long a you need. One of these https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/p/vaude-taurus-2p-tent-D1314129.html?channable=e65395.MjUxNTcwXzkw&colour=90&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIp-KD9pKO6AIViaztCh1gEQQQEAQYASABEgIdXPD_BwE

Honda engined Westfield's, have you heard of them? sit in the garage and look pretty, yep, that's them but we made a pact today that we wouldn't mention them. @RobH72 @LukeW @Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO frightened of other engine types? 😃 It was Bonnets Off in Matlock as we were joined by @syman84 Michelle and Olivia, who has sold his car and is picking his new one up tomorrow, which we will look forward to lots of lovely photo's of. I am sorry that we couldn't stay longer and have a brew with you guys but we had promised to meet the others and were on a schedule, hope to see you again though please come again. The V8 with it's shiny rocker covers The Zetec Bonnets Off We set off on our route firstly posing through Matlock Bath, then up the twisty Via Gellia road cutting off to pick up the flowing Bentley Brook road which took us onto the really pretty bit, the wynding lanes of Dovedale and finally landing us at The Manifold Inn, Hulme End. It was a joy to be out, the roads were dry and the air hitting your face was less icy than of late. Bill was waiting for us when we arrived. Dave arrived a few moments later. My photo is not is focus because you have to be quick when Dave arrives, this is the unedited photo and it's not bad considering. At the Manifold Inn, Hulme End inspecting Bill's roof We took a seat next to the fire and lunch was served. The food was excellent and the service was too, we will be returning here I think. Next it was time to show Dave our new road and sail past Tagg Lane Dairy without stopping because we needed to show Bill the Smithy at Monyash, lot's of 'firsts' today. The new road It is a case of park where you can in Monyash as there is no car park. Dave and Andrew Bill and us, don't forget Tango Man It gets messy around now as the cake arrived, Andy Westwood was mentioned at this point No licking the screen It's been a marvellous day out, great to catch up with everyone after what seems like a long absence and although the remarkably quiet roads were covered in muck it was at least dry and not animal derived. Thank you for joining us today everyone xxx

Equally important would be the hydrostatic head for the groundsheet which I can’t see listed. damp and moisture from wet ground is as much an issue camping in this country as the rain is.

@Steve (sdh2903) I must have some tucked away somewhere “safe”! I’ll a furkle in the garage and let you know.

You look perfectly happy here Russ. 😄

Nice little run out to Glasson Dock yesterday Forgot to get out to take picture 🙄🙄

Let me get some pictures for you at the weekend and then you can decide if you want it or not 👍

The club came to the rescue - helped me bleed the brakes (so much easier with two people!) and after the car had an “Italian tune” all was well. The difference the changes to my car have made is night and day! I’m not sure if the the 13” wheels, the r888r’s, the rear geometry change or the fresh Geo by @Plays-Kool - but the car is just lovely! No more fighting the twitchy/nervous rear end as it threatens to step out whenever you push it. Just a lovely “planted” feel. very, very happy! although I did lose an arch... But we budged it back on for the afternoon session.

Looking at the engine reminds me that I must get around to mowing the lawns for the first time 😄 Enjoy

Rather you than me! The last time I ran up a hill, I had a colour sergeant screaming in my ear as motivation! 😂

Wow Simon. What great car you have there. Looking forward to seeing you out in that.

have a good day gents

Awesome car, great buy! Have a fantastic Series in it Simon.

Looks like another great day had by all. Hopefully catch you next time.

Hi, If your wheel is still available I would like to buy it. Look forward to hearing from you. Regards Bill

There's only one response to that and it involves RPM > 8000 rpm, coming past you soon 😎