Quinten Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Yes yes, I'm sure you all thought I'd be one of those dreamers, but today my dream came true when I collected Poppy (I bought her on armistice day, and she's red )You may recognise this particular Westie from the Classifieds as it was the 1st one I went to see. It wasn't love on first sight, mainly as I did not have anything to compare with, so I thanked the seller and went on to see a few others. But with each weekend passing with yet another unsuccessful viewing, the love started to grow and two weeks ago I made the seller an offer... which he accepted Due to his work commitments, the earliest opportunity to collect Poppy was today... and boy was I glad as the weather was fantastic!Following a quick visit to the petrol station (rant: why do you always seem to buy a car which is empty, but yet when you sell one it is full?!?!) we went on our way on the M6.We stopped after about 30 minutes at a service station for some lunch, but when we got in to continue, Poppy refused to start! The battery was obviously not charged enough to start her, so after a few failed attempts at a push start, I bought a jump lead from the petrol station and got her running again... Pfew!We made some real distance and about 30 minutes from our home, we stopped once more, just to give my legs a stretch and this time my daughter wanted to ride shot-gun. Big smiles!Once home I tucked her away safely for the night, but not before I connected the charger on the battery On Monday she will be dropped off at Northampton Motorsport, where she will receive a proper pampering session, before I start our commuting adventure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkS2 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Congrats mate, glad you found what you wanted, car looks very nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Yay well done, looks like a nice motor. By the way Westfields are always empty of fuel. Every trip out in mine starts with a trip to the petrol station! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Barlow - Show and Events Co-ordinator Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Welcome to the club, your first upgrade should be a drivers seat ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darve Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 good work. sounds like you really enjoyed yourself 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Pretender Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Well done Quinten, happy days. Nice to see a farther daughter moment in their too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Looks great, well done and congratulations. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clansman Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Looking at the first photo I thought it was a left hand drive !!! Nice car though Quinten hope you have many many happy hours driving ...............and tinkering 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Hi Quinten Like the look of your new toy - there again I would cos i've bought one just the same !! We will have to get together sometime for a photoshoot of our twins together 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FILFAN Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Nice looking car there and I'm glad she made it all the way home. Maybe see you out and about next year Phil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Colonial Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Looks like it's found a good home, nothing like that first drive home - here's to many more happy drives! Enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinten Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 Cheers guys Have been out for another blast today, and apart from the gear knob coming off, the carpet on the tunnel (next to the clutch pedal) coming loose and the petrol tank being empty again it all went without drama Was initially going to drive it to work tomorrow and drop it off at NMS in the afternoon, but having second thoughts now, so will instead drop it off first thing in the morning. Doubt is also starting to creap in with regards to daily commuting... have I bitten off more than I can chew? Tune in for another episode, soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenP Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Was that you I spotted j22 south bound at 08:30 Saturday morning or some other brave soul having fun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinten Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 No, at 8:30 we've only just about set off from J16 in the Vectra aka 'support vehicle' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickmaster Andy Lowe Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Nice little car looks well Daily commute !!!! Starting in December in a Westfield now that will be interesting for you I've ridden motorbikes through the winter but there's not that much to clean on a motorbike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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