New TVR still under wraps! (Vol. 2)
Discussion
While we await any exciting news about the new TVR Griffith, contributors enjoy discussing gardening.
I would be grateful if you expert horticulturists could please identify the name of this lily.
It grows each year to 2' to 3' tall, survives without any care at all from me. One of the ideal plants for me, colour without effort.
Thank you.
Jon39 said:
While we await any exciting news about the new TVR Griffith, contributors enjoy discussing gardening.
I would be grateful if you expert horticulturists could please identify the name of this lily.
It grows each year to 2' to 3' tall, survives without any care at all from me. One of the ideal plants for me, colour without effort.
Thank you.
I assisted an Irish Master tunneler when I was a yoof, we dug the tunnel under the A23 next to the old gas works. It was for a PE gas pipe... All very Great Escape. I pretended I was Steve McQueen and couldn't stop whistling the theme from the film. Yes I know it's sad but it is a true story......... 
AlexanderV8 said:
Jon39 said:
While we await any exciting news about the new TVR Griffith, contributors enjoy discussing gardening.
I would be grateful if you expert horticulturists could please identify the name of this lily.
It grows each year to 2' to 3' tall, survives without any care at all from me. One of the ideal plants for me, colour without effort.
Thank you.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alstroemeria
N7GTX said:
Fairly sure its Alstroemeria which is also called the Lily of the Incas.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alstroemeria
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alstroemeria
The flowers on my plant look identical to the wiki photo, so I think you are correct.
As I mentioned, the plant is certainly a survivor, having been totally ignored throughout all weather conditions for many years.
Now knowing the name, I can buy some more Astoemeria to increase the display.
I now know the TVR forum is the best place for gardening advice! -
Thank you very much.
Classic Chim said:
I think they should join forces with German engineers
New indicators with clear lenses tricking up my flying Z.
Handles a dream.
At least it’s funky motoring related, and besides I’m not great at gardening,
Ring ting ting. What fun.
Looks great!! I bet it’s a right larf zipping about on that. New indicators with clear lenses tricking up my flying Z.
Handles a dream.
At least it’s funky motoring related, and besides I’m not great at gardening,
Ring ting ting. What fun.
I wish I’d taken my bike test back in the day, it’s one of my life’s regrets (along with not learning to weld and not dating Kate O’Mara).
It probably a blessing though as I would have ended up one of these guys with a 100 bike collection all appallingly welded, and skint.
V6 Pushfit said:
Looks great!! I bet it’s a right larf zipping about on that.
I wish I’d taken my bike test back in the day, it’s one of my life’s regrets (along with not learning to weld and not dating Kate O’Mara).
It probably a blessing though as I would have ended up one of these guys with a 100 bike collection all appallingly welded, and skint.
I wish I’d taken my bike test back in the day, it’s one of my life’s regrets (along with not learning to weld and not dating Kate O’Mara).
It probably a blessing though as I would have ended up one of these guys with a 100 bike collection all appallingly welded, and skint.
I took my test 6 years ago then rode to France about 2 weeks later and put 3000 miles on this modern Triumph,,, I’m thinking of doing similar on this as it’s just as much fun as a big bike yet far more practical for local running about. I’m even thinking of growing facial hair
I grew up on bikes and even had a race licence but never wanted to ride on the road until I started watching and met Henry Cole and realised I could start again
A sunny day, 2 stroke and a B road. It’s heaven and hugely engaging.
These particular bikes actually handle really nice, simple as about 4 spanners and a screw driver fixes all of it.
It’s just something to tinker with and they do have a loyal following, most owners seem to have sheds full of them in bits which I’m trying to avoid so if anyone wants some old original 1977 indicator pods pm me
Edited by Classic Chim on Tuesday 29th June 08:39
Lovely shot Alun. There must have been great fun!
You don't need big power to have fun.
I have been a biker all my life, since 16. I used to use my Triumph Tiger 955 every day for work around my sites in London. One morning I found it had a puncture and so decided to take my little Honda 125 ex Mexican food delivery bike instead, (bought to go on the back of the motorhome). I had to ride it flat out all the time and travelled about 150 miles around London that day. It was some of the most fun motorcycling that I have ever done.
You don't need big power to have fun.
I have been a biker all my life, since 16. I used to use my Triumph Tiger 955 every day for work around my sites in London. One morning I found it had a puncture and so decided to take my little Honda 125 ex Mexican food delivery bike instead, (bought to go on the back of the motorhome). I had to ride it flat out all the time and travelled about 150 miles around London that day. It was some of the most fun motorcycling that I have ever done.
Classic Chim said:
I took my test 6 years ago then rode to France about 2 weeks later and put 3000 miles on this modern Triumph,,, I’m thinking of doing similar on this as it’s just as much fun as a big bike yet far more practical for local running about. I’m even thinking of growing facial hair
I grew up on bikes and even had a race licence but never wanted to ride on the road until I started watching and met Henry Cole and realised I could start again
A sunny day, 2 stroke and a B road. It’s heaven and hugely engaging.
These particular bikes actually handle really nice, simple as about 4 spanners and a screw driver fixes all of it.
It’s just something to tinker with and they do have a loyal following, most owners seem to have sheds full of them in bits which I’m trying to avoid so if anyone wants some old original 1977 indicator pods pm me
Edited by Classic Chim on Tuesday 29th June 08:39
I regularly find myself like looking at Raleigh Runabouts and dreaming of building one to a whopping 70cc as it would be so easy, and then using it all the time.
Edited by anonymous-user on Tuesday 29th June 09:29
baconsarney said:
Some scary coincidences amongst the contributors here 
1981 I was living in Croydon and working on the Thames Barrier, daily commute and although I had a Sweeny style Granada I bought one of these......
Suzuki 250.... Awesome fun
... yours for two narf graand1981 I was living in Croydon and working on the Thames Barrier, daily commute and although I had a Sweeny style Granada I bought one of these......
Suzuki 250.... Awesome fun
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUZUKI-RM250-1984-EVO-M...
baconsarney said:
TwinKam said:
But the bike I lusted after in 1981 (funnily enough also in Croydon) was an XT500... and just look at their prices today
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