John goes joyriding, cat escapes.
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blackberry444Our friend David turned up this afternoon in his prized open-top 1961 Daimler Dart to take John for a ride, but he was so paranoid about leaving it in the street with the roof open that he wouldn't come in.
He and John had a short trip to The Keelman, where they could watch the car in the car park while sitting outdoors. John wore his corduroy flat cap, which we all felt was suitably appropriate.
John says it's a bit of a bumpy ride, but we wouldn't tell David. He loves this car which is a nostalgic replacement for the one he had in the 60s which he had to sell when times got hard. I know how he feels; I often feel sad that I sold my MGBGT, even though I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be able to get into and out of it nowadays. I did love that car, but it had to go when Charles got too big for the skimpy back seat and had to sit with his head sideways! I exaggerate slightly, but he did tend to hit his head on the roof when we went over a bump. Oh well! I was lucky enough to have it, and I did have a lot of fun in it.
The Dart is British Racing Green just like the previous one and like the colour I changed my MG to after my Big Accident.
Yesterday I shredded a large quantity of business papers, amounting to one large black bag full and this morning John put up my last shelf, so I have spent the day sorting out the small mountain of tqt in the middle of my room and spring-cleaning the drawers which contain all my craft materials. I actually have some spare shelf space, now, but not for long, I shouldn't think.
In the meantime, Morgan went missing again. This time we found him in Martin's yard, two doors along in the opposite direction from the way he went last time. On the few occasions Phoebe went over the wall and couldn't get back, we always found her in Martin's yard.
Unfortunately Martin was out, and since he might well be out all weekend, Charles lifted the roll-up garage door an inch or so, and Morgan managed to flatten himself sufficiently to get underneath. He's now asleep on top of my satin bedspread, filthy dirty and worn out.
John got another cheque today so he's treating us to a takeaway and we're adventurously trying another restaurant! I must go and be ready by the front door!
He and John had a short trip to The Keelman, where they could watch the car in the car park while sitting outdoors. John wore his corduroy flat cap, which we all felt was suitably appropriate.
John says it's a bit of a bumpy ride, but we wouldn't tell David. He loves this car which is a nostalgic replacement for the one he had in the 60s which he had to sell when times got hard. I know how he feels; I often feel sad that I sold my MGBGT, even though I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be able to get into and out of it nowadays. I did love that car, but it had to go when Charles got too big for the skimpy back seat and had to sit with his head sideways! I exaggerate slightly, but he did tend to hit his head on the roof when we went over a bump. Oh well! I was lucky enough to have it, and I did have a lot of fun in it.
The Dart is British Racing Green just like the previous one and like the colour I changed my MG to after my Big Accident.
Yesterday I shredded a large quantity of business papers, amounting to one large black bag full and this morning John put up my last shelf, so I have spent the day sorting out the small mountain of tqt in the middle of my room and spring-cleaning the drawers which contain all my craft materials. I actually have some spare shelf space, now, but not for long, I shouldn't think.
In the meantime, Morgan went missing again. This time we found him in Martin's yard, two doors along in the opposite direction from the way he went last time. On the few occasions Phoebe went over the wall and couldn't get back, we always found her in Martin's yard.
Unfortunately Martin was out, and since he might well be out all weekend, Charles lifted the roll-up garage door an inch or so, and Morgan managed to flatten himself sufficiently to get underneath. He's now asleep on top of my satin bedspread, filthy dirty and worn out.
John got another cheque today so he's treating us to a takeaway and we're adventurously trying another restaurant! I must go and be ready by the front door!
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Date: 2008-08-16 09:41 pm (UTC)What a lovely car!
I can understand David's feelings about his Dart. Geoff has a 1939 Morris Series 2 pick-up truck, which he restored from a basket case. Unfortunately it too attracts dodgy folk as well as admirers. I remember sitting in a pub, having lunch on the way back from Devon, and looking out of the pub window just in time to see a nefarious hooter lifting the leathercloth cover over the back of the truck, peering inside, and picking up a bottle of mead from the two cases I had bought during our holiday. I went quickly outside and confronted the would-be thief, who mumbled 'just looking' (oh, please!) and smartly leapt into his car and drove off.
I've ridden in the back of a MGBGT, and I know what it's like - not at all comfortable. A great car, though - I'd love to have one - especially the V8 version.
Geoff's restoring a 1973 MG Midget (bright yellow) at the moment, and that will be good fun to drive and to take to rallies when it's ready.
I'm glad that you found Morgan safe and sound, and I hope that you'll have enjoyed your restaurant meal.
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Date: 2008-08-16 11:20 pm (UTC)We didn't go out for the meal but had a takeaway. It was very good.
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Date: 2008-08-18 07:22 pm (UTC)I wonder if he'd like to work his magic on a certain Hillman Imp...? (ducks out of sight)