First drive of 2013

[robgt]

Opened the garage doors, there she was gleaming. Should be because I had polished it 3 times and not been out in it. Then went through the starting procedure of foot flat to the floor a couple of times , oil light goes out after the first attempt . Kept my foot on the brake till I hear that little click which means the clutch is optimised. The latter is slightly difficult because of the SOUND! Thanks Bamford Rose. My God I sat there thinking ." Sounds like a refugee from a Nascar Race."


Burbled off down our lane. It just felt so good to be out in my pride and joy again. Drove into Hereford not feeling arrogant just great waves of pride. I had forgotten the reaction you get from people. I am sure no other brand can deliver the emotion that an Aston Martin delivers . A lorry with a trailer let me pull out of a petrol station amid waving and sounding of air horns. Some chap pulled alongside me and shouted out " I bet you have a permanent grin driving that thing" I shouted back that I was a lucky old bd.

Amanda and I are so looking forward to our many (cos there will be many) drives out this year.

To the many people who read these posts who are not sure whether to buy the Jag, 911, or whatever; I am sure that in some respects there are in some ways superior vehicles out there . My answer will always be that you simply won't get the whole package! Owning an Aston Martin is the real deal.

[CliffAML]

I thought I heard you go down the road earlier today. We'll be out for a run tomorrow.

[Jockman]

Just been out for a run myself Roberto - there is NO better car.....just faster, or more expensive etc, but certainly not better.

One assumes we will meet Cliff at some stage this year

[Tony V12V]

robgt said:

Owning an Aston Martin is the real deal.

[Bincenzo]

Had a great run out today chaps. There is simply nothing better, and that's from a paltry V8 driver! Hopefull we can get together soon, I think I need to experience the V12 noise!! Mines in for a service and respray Monday, so I need to make the most of it before it goes into surgery!

[robgt]

CliffAML said:

I thought I heard you go down the road earlier today. We'll be out for a run tomorrow.

Fancy a run out together?

[Tony V12V]

Bincenzo said:

Hopefull we can get together soon, I think I need to experience the V12 noise!!

You might even get a have a ride in a man's car Mark .......................................

I'm sure Cockernee would oblige

[Jockman]

Tony V12V said:

You might even get a have a ride in a man's car Mark .......................................

Wasn't that a Jim Davidson chat up line Tony

[snuffy]

I drove mine for the first time this year as well as it happens. I just went to get some cat food.

[Jockman]

snuffy said:

I drove mine for the first time this year as well as it happens. I just went to get some cat food.

But Adrian.....you don't have a cat !!!

Any excuse

[Jon39]

The awful weather has kept my P & J in it's dehumidified garage since 1st December.

However, tomorrow is looking good for a drive. Must check my right foot still has full travel.

[CliffAML]

robgt said:

Fancy a run out together?

We're off to see some friends, but we would love to on another occasion - perhaps next weekend assuming it isn't lashing down?

[snuffy]

Jockman said:

snuffy said:

I drove mine for the first time this year as well as it happens. I just went to get some cat food.

But Adrian.....you don't have a cat !!!

Any excuse

What do you mean ? That's the Chester Chronicle she's just finished reading there !

Edited by snuffy on Saturday 5th January 21:42

Edited by snuffy on Saturday 5th January 22:13

[Lunablack]

Drove mine to the recycling centre to get rid of a boot full of cardboard......poshest car at the skips

[Arjxh56]

I took a ride out to drop some paperwork off near Aberford. Had a spirited spin up a nice country lane before heading back to bath the kids! It was a great ride out and I didn't want to put the car back in the garage.

[Cockernee]

Tony V12V said:

Bincenzo said:

Hopefull we can get together soon, I think I need to experience the V12 noise!!

You might even get a have a ride in a man's car Mark .......................................

I'm sure Cockernee would oblige

He is not man enough for that

[AMDBSNick]

Cockernee said:

Tony V12V said:

Bincenzo said:

Hopefull we can get together soon, I think I need to experience the V12 noise!!

You might even get a have a ride in a man's car Mark .......................................

I'm sure Cockernee would oblige

He is not man enough for that

I'll let you know tomorrow

[CPBRI]

Me and the Mrs took the Aston out as well. Over two bridges to Newport....Rhode Island.

A beautiful warm and sunny day. Well, the 40* felt pretty warm.

[Jon39]

Lunablack said:

Drove mine to the recycling centre to get rid of a boot full of cardboard......poshest car at the skips

Ah, but were you dressed 'poshest'?

I once parked next to Gloria Hunniford at the Sevenoaks tip. She was dressed as per the TV studio. I do not know whether her white jacket was still clean, after throwing away the rubbish.

Sorry to have to mention white, Luna.

[Retman]

Yep. Out in the Aston for lunch today, some good roads around here, guy in pub car park moved his car to give me more space to park, you wouldn't get that with many other cars. Hoping for good weather tomorrow - not for driving just for cleaning. Waiting for warmer weather for polishing so the Swissvax is a bit easier to apply.