Days Like These

[Paul M]

We all know that any drive in the Chim is an occasion and if like me always charged with anticipation but now and again one of those memorable drives comes along and today was such a drive.
Not a deliberately planned drive, no special or well known driving roads and just on the face of it before setting out, a run of the mill journey I've done many times - in other cars.
Roof down, virtually deserted A back roads with sweeping bends and a few twisties. Not caning it by any means just making safe enjoyable progress.

Driving days don't get much better when feeling so connected with the Chim

[kenny Chim 4]

Paul M said:

Driving days don't get much better when feeling so connected with the Chim

Paul, thats exactly how I felt this afternoon. Short trip up to my preferred motor factors (Lloyds in Burnt Oak) to get new front discs 'n pads and two new relays.

I then took the long way home and there is simply nothing better than piloting a fantastic, planted, British sports car with the roof stacked in the boot and progressing very quickly when appropriate.

Here's to more warm dry autumn days..

[Paul M]

kenny Chim 4 said:

Paul M said:

Driving days don't get much better when feeling so connected with the Chim

Paul, thats exactly how I felt this afternoon. Short trip up to my preferred motor factors (Lloyds in Burnt Oak) to get new front discs 'n pads and two new relays.

I then took the long way home and there is simply nothing better than piloting a fantastic, planted, British sports car with the roof stacked in the boot and progressing very quickly when appropriate.

Here's to more warm dry autumn days..

Tis a good feeling. Here's to those cold crisp winter days too Well .... I am northern

[kenny Chim 4]

Paul M said:

Tis a good feeling. Here's to those cold crisp winter days too Well .... I am northern

Amen, brother.
My TVR is my only vehicle so, going into winter, I tend to focus more on the condition of the tyres and their ability to keep the car where I want it to be.

Incidently , I was born in Elgin, in the highlands so I therefore claim to be more northern than you.
When I go on holiday, to a hot country, it takes me a week to turn from pale blue to white!

[stu 9thgate]

living the dream .................

[E2DJH]

I'm just about to go out in mine.
Empty roads, mild night, roof off,
You just can't beat it

[andy1311]

Glad im not the only one with this problem, I drive 10 miles to go somewhere or to get something and end up driving 40 to get home, so addictive

[Paul M]

andy1311 said:

Glad im not the only one with this problem, I drive 10 miles to go somewhere or to get something and end up driving 40 to get home, so addictive

You are certainly not alone

[Paul M]

kenny Chim 4 said:

Paul M said:

Tis a good feeling. Here's to those cold crisp winter days too Well .... I am northern

Amen, brother.
My TVR is my only vehicle so, going into winter, I tend to focus more on the condition of the tyres and their ability to keep the car where I want it to be.

Incidently , I was born in Elgin, in the highlands so I therefore claim to be more northern than you.
When I go on holiday, to a hot country, it takes me a week to turn from pale blue to white!

Agreed that you are certainly more northern than me ..... in fact you are almost Arctic circle
I moved south many years ago so have become a little "southernised" and more tolerant of the warmer climates I still prefer winter though Its better to wrap up warm than cooling down when hot!