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A chilly run out to Cerne Abbas before the clouds came.

Nice - we need more XI photos...😀

I think we just carry on doing what we are doing now, with the main objectives of a) keeping it at a level that our hospitals can get back to important life saving routine treatments, b) leaving scope to treat the treatable Covid incoming, while c) protecting the elderly as far as is practicable. I don't think the current cases admissions and deaths (or next week or the week after) worry the government , it is the nightmare scenario of November/December with an overwhelmed NHS, sending people home to die. I am extremely disappointed with the petty wrangling of the press and politicians, feeding people a constant stream of "carry on, this is not you, it is a government failure" when that is patently not the whole truth. I am extremely disappointed because it is clear a great deal of selfishness has hugely contributed to where we are.

Nice to bump into you @neptune. It was thick fog when I set out at 8am. It had cleared by the time I got to the Peaks though. Came in from Macclesfield and the Cat and Fiddle and out via Glossop and the Snake Pass. Thought I would stop for a bap and a brew at the butty van in the lay-by on the Snake Pass and it would seem great minds think alike. FYI, there were signs up that the Snake Pass is now shut for 2 weeks for landslip repair, so bear that in mind if you venture out that way. I expect it'll make the alternative routes a lot busier too.

Pm coming 🤟

I’ve got Uniformed emergency services Beauty and wellbeing (well I’ve got an Audi TT and a MX5 now) hair and nils anyone ✂️ Social care - think that’s what I do currently given my staff! 🤣

Lewis Hamilton presented with Michael Schumacher’s helmet by son Mick to honour record-equalling 91st career victory https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/motor-racing/formula1/lewis-hamilton-michael-schumacher-helmet-mick-son-f1-record-eifel-grand-prix-b964421.html We still pray/wish/hope for Michael's recovery from his 29 dec 2013 serious brain injury.

Just the perfect day today for a blast around the Peak district. Sun was out and warm , sky was blue.. Stopped for a cuppa and to enjoy the view and then just when you least expect it .. along comes another... @BillyPee

Like walking in on an act of fellatio - undress, close your eyes, enjoy.

The public have become used to treating the world as if it's Disneyland. Made of fibreglass and guaranteed not to harm you no matter how dangerous it seems nor how stupidly you behave. No-one takes responsibility for their own welfare. If a child gets eaten by a lion (Stanley Holloway's Albert, for the elders!) it's not their parents' fault for letting them climb in, but someone - anyone - else's.

Then all that's left is herd immunity and treatment of the very sick. Shield the elderly and vulnerable (for many many more months yet), the rest of us will just have to get on with. To an extent that means it becomes a personal decision with the obvious conflict of what the boss wants compared to what we may want. There is no way to square that circle and I don't think anyone should try, ESPECIALLY the government. BUT because of the world we live in the government will get blasted for doing nothing just as they get blasted for doing something. Generally if I'm going to get it in the neck then I'd rather get it in the neck for making an effort than not. I think government is much the same. The oppositon call for the government to take action then criticise the action taken. All things being equal I'd roll my eyes and move on but things are not equal. As I have said elsewhere this is not a time for opposition just becasue one flag is a different colour to the other. I think for the first time since the Second World War we need a government of unity for the good of the people and the nation. But none of them have the balls. Johson because he has the biggest majority since Maggie and Starmer because he's still being sniped by Momentum and some of the unions in a continuous friendly fire bombardment. I'm sure they're all proud of themselves but really they need to get their collective heads out their fundaments and work for the good of the people and the country (like they're supposed to) rather than their respective parties and their own echo chambers. I'm with ARM (hello Dad) on the "confusing" rules. People relax at home and forget themselves, and of course there is no oversight. Public spaces and shops/pubs etc SHOULD be exercising some control. If we go back to Dons chart where it shows the majority of infections are at home, surely the rules for being at home make sense because that is clearly (if one believes the figures, and we've had a good go at them already) where the problem lies. But as mentioned, the virus doesn't spontaneously pitch up when we get home, so it then follows that we should impose, and "encourage" imposition of the 2 metre mask wearing rules in any enclosed public space, be it shop, pub, cafe, work, the train/tube/bus or whatever. It really isn't difficult. What is making it difficult is people LOOKING for cracks in the government position, twisting it to suit their own personal narrative then using "politics" as justification for doing all kinds of dumb things and then boasting about it on Facebook. The irony being I'm betting a large number of the non-conformists out there never bother to vote...

i messaged the guy and made him an offer, he rejected it so I’ve gone back with another fair one, but he’s hanging out for a bit more. I like a bit of a barter but he’s not really playing ball so I’m going to try the long game. 😶

I dont think the basic advice of wear a mask and wash your hands has ever been the issue. It's the little nuanced details of all the extra regulations that are starting to needle people. Can't meet a family member in your house but you can in a pub. You can't meet more than 6 from 2 households but 20 sweaty blokes or lasses can play contact sports on the same bit of grass. You can go to a cafe for lunch but not a restaurant (scotland) Residents of Wales can't travel within the country yet people from massively higher infection rate areas of England can go to Wales. Northampton has the highest infection rate in the country and currently has no additional restrictions. I could go on. Granted you are always going to have the nobbers who break the rules regardless but that's going to be the case with or without new restrictions. Hopefully the introduction of the new 3 tier system on Monday will go some way to clarify things. However I can't for the life of me understand why it takes them so long to get organised and announce this stuff. You would have thought these plans would have all been drawn up a long time ago......

Sorry for the late cancellation, I am glad you both got out anyway, it was just lovely. As Glen and I were not contacted by track and trace we went for a late afternoon wiz round, no stopping, no toilet even!, and came home without going near anyone just in case. I have no idea how long it takes for the track and trace system to catch up with you, so I am hoping to try again next weekend, can we have the same weather please?

Just had an update from the Silverstone classic team:- We are delighted to welcome you to The Classic, 2021 and confirm that your registration and all member bookings have been carried over to next year. 2020 has been an unprecedented year for all of us and it was with great sadness that we had to cancel the event. However, we are all set to make our return in 2021 and we very much hope that your club will be joining us over the last weekend in July/first weekend in August next year.* Tickets have not yet gone on sale, but as soon as the ticket website is live your members will be able to access the fantastic car club display package (two adult admission tickets and one infield car display pass). We will notify you as soon as the car club ticket website is open for your members to purchase tickets which we aim to be by next week. Your club’s dedicated code remains as - (Same as last year, if you need it drop me a PM - Stu) – please note that this is not yet active and will only be activated once our car club display packages are on sale. Please let your members know that they need to enter this code in the promotional code box just prior to the ‘PAY NOW’ button via: www.silverstoneclassic.com/tickets. There are a few important changes you and your members should be aware of: The ticket buying process requires the unique code at the END of the process rather than the beginning. Please refer to the handbook for further details (page 3 – Booking Process). Your members will need to enter their vehicle details AFTER purchasing their car club package. Directly after payment they will receive a confirmation email – they MUST complete their vehicle details via a link in this email to finalise their booking. For members that have already booked and paid for their tickets and want to add any extras to their orders. Please advise them to email enquries@silverstone.co.uk and a member of the team will be in contact. Important Dates The deadline for purchasing a car club display package is 31 May 2021. Infield vehicle display passes, and admission tickets will be posted out two weeks prior to the event date. You will be advised of your designated display area at the end of June. Golden Ticket Your members will be able to take advantage of our car club display packages the minute they’re available, enabling them to not only take advantage of the best rate, but also giving them the chance to win one of many special prizes that will be up for grabs to those booking in with us on our launch day (terms and conditions apply). A special draw will be held among all those buying tickets during the first week after ticket sales are launched giving the chance to win a ‘Golden Ticket’ with benefits including: A pair of weekend general admission tickets to the British Grand Prix 2021. A ride in a course car and a tour of Race Control during The Classic. A pass to the backstage Green Room on either Friday or Saturday evening of The Classic. A Silverstone Single Seater Drive Experience (this won’t be during the event itself). A full set of 4 tyres up to and including 19” (subject to availability), courtesy of Yokohama. HPT. Chelsea FC merchandise, courtesy of Yokohama HPT.

A moody day over the Lecht and then “ chasing dreams and rainbows “ lol

I agree. "The north" isn't being victimised. And the spread is not and CANNOT be laid at the governments feet. People are not obeying the rules. Cue the cry of "they're too complicated". Balderdash. There are DOZENS of resources where rules that apply to people in their own areas are available. Too many people think the rules don't apply to them and are using the "too complicated" nonsense to excuse themselves from the obvious and demonstrable effects of them being dumb. Over and above that the message has been crystal clear, wear a mask, try to stay 2 metres away from other people and wash/sanitise hands. Getting into semantics about whether it was "arrogant" to say we can control the virus is not helpful and we are again witnessing a mass of opposition for the sake of it, where politicians and leaders are saying "the government is doing bad things" because it's easy, cheap points scoring. And it's getting on my wick. A lot...

Tucked up against the elements!

Day 1! Does this count...? I hope to be able to share a Complete pic sometime in the future

Spot of hillclimb testing at Prescott on Sunday. Now planning some winter jobs ready for a full season of sprints next year!!

Post Cadwell check over. I think I got the most out of the front brake pads.

Yeah saw that on auto trader, I would have gone to look at it apart from its at the opposite end of the country 😞 Lovely looking car though. I took the Westie up to High Wycombe to look at one on Weds, which turned out to be a complete lemon. All the docs added up (Hpi clear etc), but had defo been in a shunt. Dealer wasn't happy when I pointed out the orange peel, swirl marks from both buyer repairs and the boot sitting higher on one side. Worse part of it all was they didn't even bat an eye lid when I turned up in the Westie. I knew they weren't car people so walked away. Finished the week off by slipping up on my decking steps and breaking my back on Thursday. So i'm laid up for now, learning to walk again slowly 😞