Did you ever get one of those days boys?
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I woke up this morning ( well, that's a bonus for a start! ) and opened the curtains to see that the grey and the drizzle had gone! Then I looked in the mirror and saw that some grey still remained, but hey! at least the weather was bucking up.
After the usual ablutions and a customary breakfast of 1.5 weetabikkies & a nice cuppa T, I carefully tipped off the residual pools of rainwater from Austin's cover, folded it up, and reverently placed it on top of the wheely bins, took off his roof panels & stowed them in their covers in the boot, lowered the rear hood with a rolled-up ( Versace of course ) towel to prevent creasing the rear window, climbed in & went through the cockpit checklist.
All ok, start engine, all parameters normal, chocks away and off we went, Glenrobbo & Austin in perfect harmony to seek out the twistiest most circuitous devious & scenic route to the days objective:
The almost all-new TVRCC High Peak Regional meet for August 2014.
The Sycamore, Parwich.
( No, I'd never heard of it before either! )
The road was long with many a winding turn, so we arrived a little later than planned, but still earlier than the satnav forecast.
Behold! A wonderful array of fabulous machines in many colours, as well as a load of TVR's!
Nice to see Gadge & Novolette in their beautiful shiney red 3000M all the way from Nottingham. ( not Sherwood Green )
Apparently this pub is host to quite a few classic car gatherings, but even so, they didn't complain about us cluttering up their car park.
I was drawn to what seemed to be a brand new Willys Jeep, but I was assured it was a bona fide 1943 model. Fantastic! And nice to speak to General Patton as well.
TBC.....
After the usual ablutions and a customary breakfast of 1.5 weetabikkies & a nice cuppa T, I carefully tipped off the residual pools of rainwater from Austin's cover, folded it up, and reverently placed it on top of the wheely bins, took off his roof panels & stowed them in their covers in the boot, lowered the rear hood with a rolled-up ( Versace of course ) towel to prevent creasing the rear window, climbed in & went through the cockpit checklist.
All ok, start engine, all parameters normal, chocks away and off we went, Glenrobbo & Austin in perfect harmony to seek out the twistiest most circuitous devious & scenic route to the days objective:
The almost all-new TVRCC High Peak Regional meet for August 2014.
The Sycamore, Parwich.
( No, I'd never heard of it before either! )
The road was long with many a winding turn, so we arrived a little later than planned, but still earlier than the satnav forecast.
Behold! A wonderful array of fabulous machines in many colours, as well as a load of TVR's!
Nice to see Gadge & Novolette in their beautiful shiney red 3000M all the way from Nottingham. ( not Sherwood Green )
Apparently this pub is host to quite a few classic car gatherings, but even so, they didn't complain about us cluttering up their car park.
I was drawn to what seemed to be a brand new Willys Jeep, but I was assured it was a bona fide 1943 model. Fantastic! And nice to speak to General Patton as well.
TBC.....
Continued:
After a refreshing beverage & some quite concerted nattering & admiring one another's bodywork, it was time to set off in a popping & banging ( and grumbling - poor Novolette was hungry ) TVR convoy for the second objective of the mission:
Middleton Top Engine House, home of a superb beam engine that was used to wind railway wagons & coaches up a long & very steep incline. This awesome machine is 185 years old, even older than I, and still in perfect working order ( unlike me! )
In the museum section there was an array of ancient artifacts that looked just like the contents of my toolbox. Only without the cobwebs.
Stage 3. Replenishment.
After much deliberation & several changes of plan, it was decided the best refuelling base would be the Knockerdown Inn, Carsington.
Yes, another new one on me, but some nice scenic roads to get there, so why not?
The sun was beaming down on Carsington Water when we arrived, even though this vast expanse of lake was not shown on Gary's map? ( OS, 10/6d , HMSO )
But it was a fine place for convivial chat & Alf Tesco dining.
It was then the Cilla Black "Surprise Surprise" moment occurred:
" Glen Robinson? GLEN ROBINSON!! "
Momentarily, I panicked.
Well you would wouldn't you?
Then I saw the owner of the voice:
It was Dave, my long lost best RAF buddy, who I hadn't seen for 10 years.
We enlisted at the same time 50 years ago. FIFTY!
Wow, who said nostalgia ain't wot it used to be?
The time flew, the Happy Tivvers decided it was time to hit the road, so we bade our farewells & headed back to our homes.
My journey took me along some of the best roads I have encountered for ages, with the sun low in the sky, the roof off, and the wonderful Peak District National Park scenery spread out before me.
Austin loved every moment, we took the very long way home, and it was just one of those days it felt good to be alive.
Everybody should have a TVR S Series
After a refreshing beverage & some quite concerted nattering & admiring one another's bodywork, it was time to set off in a popping & banging ( and grumbling - poor Novolette was hungry ) TVR convoy for the second objective of the mission:
Middleton Top Engine House, home of a superb beam engine that was used to wind railway wagons & coaches up a long & very steep incline. This awesome machine is 185 years old, even older than I, and still in perfect working order ( unlike me! )
In the museum section there was an array of ancient artifacts that looked just like the contents of my toolbox. Only without the cobwebs.
Stage 3. Replenishment.
After much deliberation & several changes of plan, it was decided the best refuelling base would be the Knockerdown Inn, Carsington.
Yes, another new one on me, but some nice scenic roads to get there, so why not?
The sun was beaming down on Carsington Water when we arrived, even though this vast expanse of lake was not shown on Gary's map? ( OS, 10/6d , HMSO )
But it was a fine place for convivial chat & Alf Tesco dining.
It was then the Cilla Black "Surprise Surprise" moment occurred:
" Glen Robinson? GLEN ROBINSON!! "
Momentarily, I panicked.
Well you would wouldn't you?
Then I saw the owner of the voice:
It was Dave, my long lost best RAF buddy, who I hadn't seen for 10 years.
We enlisted at the same time 50 years ago. FIFTY!
Wow, who said nostalgia ain't wot it used to be?
The time flew, the Happy Tivvers decided it was time to hit the road, so we bade our farewells & headed back to our homes.
My journey took me along some of the best roads I have encountered for ages, with the sun low in the sky, the roof off, and the wonderful Peak District National Park scenery spread out before me.
Austin loved every moment, we took the very long way home, and it was just one of those days it felt good to be alive.
Everybody should have a TVR S Series
Oldred_V8S said:
Looks like the makings of an article for Sprint.
AutoAndy
...no problem to submit - but I am just the Editor (ie remove the rude words and comment on the article - not write it)...AutoAndy
Glen...write up and a few picks and we could also use it as an indirect way to promote the high peek region..
- doe snot need to be much longer in words if you dont want to...
AutoAndy said:
...no problem to submit - but I am just the Editor (ie remove the rude words and comment on the article - not write it)...
Glen...write up and a few picks and we could also use it as an indirect way to promote the high peek region.. - doe snot need to be much longer in words if you dont want to
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Doe snot? Glen...write up and a few picks and we could also use it as an indirect way to promote the high peek region..
- doe snot need to be much longer in words if you dont want to...
No Andy, I chose the roast beef for Sunday Lunch.
( The venison was dead dear, and the lamb was dead cheap.
) Which rude words do you think are inappropriate for publication in Sprint?
Is it "bucking up", "Willys" or " Knockerdown" ?
Dunno about promoting High Peek, I think that's for peeping Toms.
You are perfectly welcome to transcribe my euphoric utterings to our worthy publication, but my memory is full ( and so is my camera ) so unfortunately I didn't get any pics this Sunday. Richard ( tvrvxr on here ) probably has some if you email him.
Oh how I wish my IT skills weren't so totally lacking. It's not easy being me....
Nope, yesterday certainly "one of those" for me Glen but I'm pleased you had a good day! I spent the morning cleaning out the soak away drains at the front of the house (smelly & disgusting job) which was followed by sorting out the pond plants (yep, equally smelly & disgusting)!
Oldred_V8S said:
Looks like the makings of an article for Sprint.
I still think it'd be great for Glen to do the Euro Tour write up one year. The Sprint readers wouldn't know what had hit them Longers said:
I still think it'd be great for Glen to do the Euro Tour write up one year. The Sprint readers wouldn't know what had hit them
Yes bring it on. A bit like professor Stanley Unwin writing it. Glen will remember him. http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=stanley+unwin&...
Nice pics Glenny-Boy... I remember that peek area well from your Barn Farm camping event this year...and my son remembers the pubs there...
Maybe this will inspire more of the boys to get along if you are good enough to organise next year... A great driving area...
In the second pic the ride hight looks about perfect by the way... And is that Lady-boy reservoir in the background? ...
Maybe this will inspire more of the boys to get along if you are good enough to organise next year... A great driving area...
In the second pic the ride hight looks about perfect by the way... And is that Lady-boy reservoir in the background? ...
Haha, no Andy, not Lady boy, it's one of the Woodhead reservoirs just off the A628.
Yep, I'd be very happy with the ride height if it weren't for certain speed humps.
I have a cunning plan for a new route for the Barn Farm 2015 run out.
I've discovered some nice new roads, just got to string them together & decide on the Saturday lunch stop. There are some excellent inns in the area, it's a tough choice!
The hardest thing is trying them all out
But the Red Lion & the Druid Inn in Birchover will still be our evening watering holes.
Yep, I'd be very happy with the ride height if it weren't for certain speed humps.
I have a cunning plan for a new route for the Barn Farm 2015 run out.
I've discovered some nice new roads, just got to string them together & decide on the Saturday lunch stop. There are some excellent inns in the area, it's a tough choice!
The hardest thing is trying them all out
But the Red Lion & the Druid Inn in Birchover will still be our evening watering holes.
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