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Evening, Sorry for the absence, work has been long and hard trying to keep people working from home, and dealing with peoples mental state (especially my own). so here is the funny. i have been offered the CV19 vaccination for Friday, when asking why a 46 year old has been offered it, they told me its for a pre existing heart condition. what the devil pre existing heart condition? so i ask to speak to someone over this and they say they can't and a doc needs to call me , turns out i had a suspected heart mumor when i was 6 years old, now not a problem, but hey ho. i'm now on the list. (and its led to conversation with my mum about a time i went to great ormond street, which i had no clue about.) i have to say my mental health over all this has been pretty f*****, i'm a sociable animal and having minimal integrations with adults and totally focused on keeping a small business running during this has been tough. so here is my covid resolution:- 1) get active walk/cycle every week.... i need to fit in the race suit. 2) get the westy out and drive the b*****r, it makes me smile, it makes others smile and goodness me its a paper weight if I don't. 3) get socialable. I've missed you all. 4) hug my mum & dad, I've missed them and I'm lucky that we have all made it through this. 5) volunteering - its away of giving back and saying thank you. i count my blessings for working with a wonderful team, have a family that puts up with me, and volunteering has helped me through dark spell. so see you at a Manchester meet or the paddock at Blyton I've missed you all! cheers Panda

i'm in, just renewed my licence.... I now need to fit into the race suit! cheers Panda

Mk2 version, with larger hole for the umbrella.

A bit more communication this evening and he’s looking to buy a Scooby powered V-Storm so an offer has been made by me for the Westie, he said he’s wanting £9k but I’m not prepared to go to that given it’s got problems now. I’m sure there’s some middle ground to be reached.

Music has brought some vibrancy and positiveness to the grayness of the past year...

Fiona Apple is a quirky alternative pop singer songwriter, greatly under-appreciated despite critical acclaim and Grammy nominations. She is a brilliant lyricist and emotive performer. I first started listening to her in 2002 with 2nd album “Extraordinary Machine”. Fiona Apple was born in 1977 Fiona Apple McAfee-Maggart in New York City to singer Diane McAfee and actor Brandon Maggart, who met when both were cast in the Broadway musical Applause. Her father is from Tennessee, and through him, Apple has Melungeon ancestry. Apple was classically trained on piano as a child, and began composing her own pieces by the age of eight. Apple later began to play along with jazz standard compositions after becoming proficient, through which she discovered Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, who became major influences on her. There is definitely a Jazz influence to be heard in her later recorded compositions. At age 12, Apple was raped outside the apartment she shared with her mother, step-father and sister in Harlem. She subsequently developed an eating disorder, purposely slimming her developing body, which she saw as "bait" for potential predators. She suffered panic attacks while walking home from school, which led to her relocating to Los Angeles to live with her father for one year. Many of her songs had speculation around them siting that her ordeal had influenced her writing, however Fiona said she did not write songs about the trauma surrounding her rape as there was nothing poetic about it. Her first song was for a young school friend, but she wasn't introduced to the music industry until 1994, when she gave a demo tape to a friend who was the babysitter for a music publicist who took it to Sony. Her second album was in the Guiness Book of World Records for a while as having the longest title – “When the Pawn Hits the Conflicts He Thinks Like a King What He Knows Throws the Blows When He Goes to the Fight and He'll Win the Whole Thing 'fore He Enters the Ring There's No Body to Batter When Your Mind Is Your Might So When You Go Solo, You Hold Your Own Hand and Remember That Depth Is the Greatest of Heights and If You Know Where You Stand, Then You Know Where to Land and If You Fall It Won't Matter, Cuz You'll Know That You're Right” which is a poem she wrote after reading letters that appeared in Spin regarding an article that had cast her in a negative light in an earlier issue. During a career hiatus, where she contemplated retiring, Fiona recorded with Johnny Cash on a cover of Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge over Troubled Water" that ended up on his album American IV: The Man Comes Around and was nominated for a Grammy Award for "Best Country Collaboration with Vocals". She also collaborated with Cash on Cat Stevens's "Father and Son", which was included in his 2003 collection Unearthed. 4th album stretched the title wording again "The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do" Her 5th album “Fetch the Bolt Cutters” was released earlier this year, and she features as backing vocals on Bob Dylan's 39th album Rough and Rowdy Ways.

Up to 34 entries so far so its looking good but can I have a few more please. quite a few newcomers (8) so thats is promising DO IT NOW PLEASE

Times have certainly changed with the advent of chains, which get the support from the manufacturers so long as they do as they are told. In the 80's I worked as a mechanic for Diggles, a small Ford Dealership but we punched above our weight as we had a good reputation with the Fast Ford buyers. When they came in with cars with faults, especially at speed, it was always me who was sent to test them. We had once done a turbo conversion on a guy's 3ltr Capri and I had to take it out with the owner who kept shouting faster and we were going at some speed then. That sort of thing would never happen now as corporate rules mean you cannot do things like that. One thing about Mr Diggles, he was a real gentleman, he would never want to generate work by "upselling" he knew if you treated people right they would keep coming back. These days dealers are short term, sell as much as you can to who ever comes through the door. I have walked away from dealers, where I have told them I want to buy a car, no add on etc and then out trots the "manager" to show his staff how it is done, after I have agreed a price. If I wanted, gap insurance, paint protection or any of the myriad financial addon's I would ask and I certainly do not have time to spend hours waiting for the finance manager, I pay cash, the insurance manager, we are sorted etc, to see me. A good independent will have 99% of what the dealer offers at a fraction of the price and as for parts, many aftermarket parts are exactly the same as the OE in a different box.

Thanks Dave………I've only just seen these…….found by accident, no idea why I don't know these comments are happening….old age???

Thank you Julie, had a great day! Hope you and Glen are managing to stay safe (and sane in lockdown!) all the best Gareth

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Whilst viewing many topics in this section. It appears music is also a popular pastime amongst the membership. If like me able to sit and enjoy great imaging and sound stage, then why not share a playlist or two. I am always looking for new directions in music. Thanks Dave ( onliest one). I have researched a couple of artists already. Those of you with Spotify, search for WSCC membership. You will find me HB46443. why not share your favourites or add alternatives to mine. All music types welcome. Better still share your lockdown playlists. Label your playlists WSCC Membership + profile name and we will find them easily. Hope you find something of interest in mine. Hedley.

Welcome Official membership into the gold wheels club confirmed 👍 not many of us. Membership benefits Car looks ace You can take a wheel off, tie it round you neck and impress potential suitors with your impressively sized medallion...... When covid restrictions allow of course.😁 car looks great i'm sure your going to have fun with it.👍

Hi Dave. If you want to test your music system. https://open.spotify.com/track/4oYJDGfT4sLwJc8AvqkHCp?si=fwq3g0-aSe-Z8eBCuQWQEA

I'm now with A plan which I'm pleased with. Saying that since i got insured October time, the car has never see a public road. So I'm insured fully comp, and taking fire and theft.

I always remember a story a good friend of mine who was Master Tech at BMW about a car that had engine issues, the customer 'a woman' insisted on speaking to the technician personally, so when the service advisor brought her into the workshop to meet John, the service advisor already started to speak down to her and John said he had already noticed she had said a couple of things that clearly showed she had a understanding but the service advisor still kept waffling on until he said something along the lines of 'we don't expect you to understand' at this point she let rip and said 'shall I explain to you how this works' it came to light she was a engineer at somewhere like Ricardo engineering! John said he looked at the service advisor and just said don't assume everyone is a stupid as you next time! 🤣

Big thanks to Georga at A-plan Just renewed with them and couldn't be happier with the service. Small saving over last year ln price which was a bonus.

She's finally here. Taken her out for a quick run but my god it's cold, she looks great and sounds even better. Not given her the full beans yet. What's everyone's favourite valeting/detail products?

Hi there. I owned a Westfield for about 4 years but sold it about 13years ago due to a divorce (lost the garage). I’m now back in the market and will start looking once lockdown is finished. I’ll have between £8k -£10k. If I need to save, I’ll wait. I’m based in Plymouth and wanted to say hi. I’m very excited to be getting one again after all this time. Attached it the picture of my old one just in case anyone has seen it. I look forward to the meets I am seeing in the north Devon area. Pity the kitcar show is no longer in Exeter, as that was a good meet. great to be a member again. Best wishes Lloyd

Westfield V8 Nicely put together genuine SEight, registered in 1996 and currently on only its third owner. The car is on a Q plate and was built from a Kit with numerous genuine Westfield parts. Obviously its correctly registered as a Westfield. Finished in the traditional dark Blue with Yellow wings and Ducted Nose, with Yellow Chequeers on the bonnet Prior to purchase the car had stood for around 15 years in dry storage, so had suffered from some neglect, with all the rubber elements of the car deteriorating and getting really dirty! As part of the recommissioning the car has had wide track front suspension added, all the brakes have been refurbished and all suspension has been re-powder coated and rebushed. The chassis was originally powder coated and this has stood up well to storage, with no corrosion evident. The car was thoroughly inspected and no chassis cracks were found (and yes I do know where to look!) The car has a contoured dash with the usual compliment of functioning VDO instruments fed by a factory wiring harness. The seats are the comfortable highbacked variety in Blue to match the dash, with the carpets being Black (the blue fades over time). The steering wheel has a detachable boss for added security. Quick release harnesses are present to both driver and passenger seats. There are sidescreens and a hood with the car, both of which are in Black. The engine is the ubiquitous Rover V8, with a capacity of 3500. Its fed through a 4 Barrel Holley carb and dinner plate air filter. I suspect there is a modified cam shaft fitted but can’t confirm this….The electronic ignition has recently been replaced as have the leads, cap plugs etc. The car has a pair of side exit exhausts as you’d expect, and makes all the right noises. The gearbox is the LT77 from a Rover SD1, and this has had all the linkage bushes replaced. At the rear there is a Sierra 7” diff the ratio of which appears to be 3.62, and it has a viscous LSD. The refurbished wheels are shod in new 205 tyres, and there is a spare on the rear The Car has covered only 7500 Miles and has MOT until May 2021 – This can be retested to provide 12 months MOT on purchase. This car is a fabulous tourer. The torque is addictive with the car just swallowing the miles, climbing any hills in just about any gear, a great car to take on those weekends away. It drives great having had a geometry set up and just needs a new home with someone who will enjoy it. Ready to rock and could be sat in your garage ready to go when the sun is out and the temperatures go up a bit! Realistically priced at £13500. Call Paul on 07973 504785

Louis Barabbas is a writer, performer and label director, best known for caustic love songs and energetic live stage shows. Louis Barabbas and the Bedlam Six are one of my favourite acts seen at Ramsbottom Festival. His performance career began in the Captive Audience Theatre Company, an influence captured in later live shows and videos. He later switched to music as harmonica player for a number of bands spread across the genre spectrum. For two years he was a fifth of rock outfit The Derelicts and earned the moniker “the hairy Bez of blues harp” for his unpredictable onstage antics. After the band split he moved to Philadelphia, recorded with Dr. Dog and subsequently returned to the UK with a headful of ideas drawn from the East Coast underground live scene. In 2006 he turned front-man and formed Louis Barabbas & The Bedlam Six (transitioning from Louis Barabbas and the Black Velvet Band). The band was together until 2016 and released three studio albums, one live album, two EPs, a DVD and toured all over the world, sharing the stage with such disparate acts as Motorhead, Supergrass, The Blockheads and Sun Ra’s Arkestra. Realising that unfashionable, genre-hopping groups such as his own could only achieve success through sheer stubbornness he formed the label Debt Records with bandmates Biff Roxby and Dan Watkins, an enterprise devoted to supporting exceptional touring artists that didn’t suit a traditional marketing approach (or indeed a comfortable lifestyle). In 2012 he was nominated for the Independent Entrepreneur Award by the Association of Independent Music (AIM) for his work with Debt Records and Un-Convention. Louis passionately believes in the unifying force of music – that good songs have the power to educate, entertain and console. One day he hopes to write one that does all three. Unfortunately, disillusioned with the state of the music industry the band went their amicable separate ways. Louis is currently working as a fireman in Dunvegan on Skye. Live – a truly entertaining and captivating act… I Ain’t Done Tell Tale Hound Mother, live solo Waiting for bad news Writing My List for Christmas

Now for some good'ol foot stomping, get ye up dancin' music. Lindsey Stirling is an American violinist, songwriter, and dancer. The performance as a whole is an integral part of her musical interpretation, with a dance troupe and set locations. Growing up her parents could only afford to find a violin teacher who would give her half lessons. Although they were told by instructors that "a child isn't going to learn how to play in 15 minutes a week", her parents persisted, and at the age of five she began. From a young age, Stirling had a fascination for dance, and desired to take both dancing and violin lessons. In an interview she said, "...ever since I was a kid, I've always wished that I could dance, but my parents said, 'You choose violin or you choose dance, but we can't afford both', and I chose violin. So this is kind of a fulfillment – it's funny to say, but this is something I've always wanted to do." Stirling performs a variety of music styles, from classical to pop and rock to electronic dance music. Aside from original work, her discography contains covers of songs by other musicians and various soundtracks. She has also performed with many other artists.