But dear, I'm just being polite
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I'm always looking for an excuse to 'go for a ride'. Well, My brothers and I are taking the families to England in July. I'd love to meet some fellow Pistonheads and see if their vehicles look as good in 3D as they do in their posts. 
If someone would pick a venue with ample parking I'm in for buying the first round. I seem to remember people mentioning bacon wrapped somethings too. We rented a flat in West Kensington right next to a station so I assume I can get to pretty much anywhere. (says the ignorant American).
July 14th or 15th are my two open evenings where I can sneak out for a bit.
And I've already made some name tags!
If someone would pick a venue with ample parking I'm in for buying the first round. I seem to remember people mentioning bacon wrapped somethings too. We rented a flat in West Kensington right next to a station so I assume I can get to pretty much anywhere. (says the ignorant American).July 14th or 15th are my two open evenings where I can sneak out for a bit.
And I've already made some name tags!
So gentlemen. I've been in the country for three days. Today was the one I was looking forward to. Rented a van and took the family for a ride. Stopped at Aston Martin Works for a tour. Huge shoutout to Ed for pointing me in that direction when the factory tour didn't happen. And Mr. Michael Peach for the most informative and entertaining tour. Saw many amazing cars in all different stages of maintenance/repair/restoration. Pictures not allowed of customer cars but he did let me take one of a car newly in, that apparently has an appetite for birds. Once again great tour and if you live here and haven't yet ....... Why not?
A few quick notes on my driving experience. s
t! So the middle line appears to be more of a suggestion than a rule. Surely you must have one way streets but I haven't seen any marked that way yet. I've been Googled down a few roads that were barely wide enough for one car. And just today I was introduced to these seemingly random sections on a two lane road where one is suddenly blocked off with a sign saying make way for incoming traffic?
I've been having a wonderful time running over the curb on the outside as I have a hard time keeping the van snug to the right. And having not driven a stick in 15 years, the van is a stick. Right now we're at a little pub about 70 miles out of London and I'm on my second beer to relax for the final run.
Sorry there was no interest in a meet up. Would have loved to meet you.
Oh, and at Works I saw the spot where Mr. Hall had taken a pic of his previous car. Told Mr. Peach I recognized the spot and he said "Tony who?"
A few quick notes on my driving experience. s
t! So the middle line appears to be more of a suggestion than a rule. Surely you must have one way streets but I haven't seen any marked that way yet. I've been Googled down a few roads that were barely wide enough for one car. And just today I was introduced to these seemingly random sections on a two lane road where one is suddenly blocked off with a sign saying make way for incoming traffic?I've been having a wonderful time running over the curb on the outside as I have a hard time keeping the van snug to the right. And having not driven a stick in 15 years, the van is a stick. Right now we're at a little pub about 70 miles out of London and I'm on my second beer to relax for the final run.
Sorry there was no interest in a meet up. Would have loved to meet you.
Oh, and at Works I saw the spot where Mr. Hall had taken a pic of his previous car. Told Mr. Peach I recognized the spot and he said "Tony who?"
old phart said:
So the middle line appears to be more of a suggestion than a rule.
Surely you must have one way streets but I haven't seen any marked that way yet.
I've been Googled down a few roads that were barely wide enough for one car.
And just today I was introduced to these seemingly random sections on a two lane road where one is suddenly blocked off with a sign saying make way for incoming traffic?
Surely you must have one way streets but I haven't seen any marked that way yet.
I've been Googled down a few roads that were barely wide enough for one car.
And just today I was introduced to these seemingly random sections on a two lane road where one is suddenly blocked off with a sign saying make way for incoming traffic?
Sorry that you were not given a Gaydon visit. These days they probably only provide tours to people who have ordered £3 million pound cars, however glad you could see NP.
In order as above.
Only when the lane marking is a solid white line, can we not cross over.
Yes, there are one way streets, but perhaps not very many.
Quite often lorries become stuck in narrow roads here, and the driver blames the sat nav. Sometimes even wedged between buildings.
Glad you thought it ridiculous. When residents moan that a few cars are speeding, the local council spend money building what you saw. They call it traffic calming. Worst of all are speed humps. The police cannot catch the speeding drivers, because they are 'too busy'.
When driving here, have you encountered traffic queues or jams?
Traffic density here has steadily increased, and if this continues, I wonder eventually whether it will become complete gridlock.
The only time now for fun with my Aston Martin, is early on a Sunday morning. Any other time is just boringly following along in a line of traffic. Presumably not such a problem for you at home. People ask me why my car has such a low mileage. Well now you know the answer.
PS. The number plate in your photograph has a blue strip with a circle of stars.
It means the car owner likes the European Union.
Edited by Jon39 on Friday 14th July 21:00
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