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Yes Rob, it finally happened!! it was dddrrryyy!!! at last. Weird how we had to wait for the winter months for that to happen but that's what we love about winter, no caravans, less cyclists, less traffic in general plus the bonus of the dry weather, it was indeed cold though, all day too. The Winter Warriors made it out, here we are parked at the car museum. The Capri behind is part of the 'Drive Dad's Car' experience, where you can actually drive the cars, making it a unique place to visit. Our visit coincided with The Sports and Supercar Owners Club visit. A friendly bunch who, amongst other things, do some interesting runs out around the North of England, including Whitby, Northumberland etc for a membership fee of £120 per year. Breakfast was taken in the cafe at the museum. Once back outside the tyre kicking began Glen found a replacement for me, a much younger version Next we took off on the run out across the beautiful Peak District, it felt good to be out, wrapped up with the cold air just snapping at your nose, love it. Electric heated gloves are a must, especially for the exposed right hand and more especially if you are male and need the loo at the other end. Not something that I have ever considered but it is a valid point! I had booked us in at The New Bath Hotel, Matlock Bath for 12.30 and we arrived exactly on time. It is in a beautiful setting with the surrounding limestone cliffs and the village only a 2 minutes walk away, inside the hotel all the 1930's character is maintained while adding a subtle modern look. We are lucky to have these 2 places in the Peak District and within 5 miles of each other. Parked at the hotel. We felt like royalty as we were welcomed in to a set table and waited on, better than our usual cafe capers. The food was excellent, beef dinners all round Apple strudel with almond sponge and custard for dessert, now we are being totally spoilt. Not so sure about the vegetarian option, something about cheese, a goat and having it's nuts whipped. Have I got that in the right order? Perhaps @Rob Hunter - Club Secretary can answer that one, it seems to be his thing. A brill day out, much fun and good to be out driving the car. It's Saturday next weekend for the meet, if the weather is dry as is forecast, we will meet at Quackers at 10am (now Santa has left the building), have a drive round, then over to @AndrewBClarke for his Christmas doo. Looking forward to it.

Thanks Julie, great day just about got the feeling back in my fingers! is it just me or does Andy Clarke look like he’s drifting in the car park in this photo😂

We must be absolutely potty. Getting out of a nice warm bed at 7am on a Sunday to leave in the dark at 7.30am on a 2 hour trip just to get to the starting point in an open topped car in -4!!

Some photo's from the car museum

A great but chilly day out! Thanks for arranging @Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative and for all those who attend!

Sadly I'm tied up with Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend.... I think this may be the first Great British Car Journey meet where the weather is dry! 😂

This caught my eye today - it didn't sell, so you could always make an offer... https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2023-11-25/cars/ref-142-1955-lotus-mk-vi-ebs/ From the blurb: 1977-2009 Chris Smith of Westfield Cars raced extensively winning the AMOC Sports Car Trophy in 1979 and competing at the 2001 Goodwood Revival.

A brilliant day out. Thanks @Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative Not an ordinary day out - not one piece of cake consumed,@Rob Hunter - Club Secretary is all tied up, @Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman seems to know everything about whipping goats nuts and it appears that @ianalihave turned into nunney cats. 😁

Pleased to report that I have now recovered from the mental image caused the above. 🤢

It was a cold morning in the garage today so I've made a start on the drawings

Apologies for not making it. I realised late afternoon yesterday that although everything is back together I couldn't bleed my new brakes on my own thus rendering them looking lovely but useless. I went to the workshop this morning and blimey it was cold and the roads were quite slippy so I hope everything turned out good for all who made it. Russell