Misfit Posted May 18, 2022 Report Share Posted May 18, 2022 (edited) Enlarge it, there’s a little idyllic village so pretty in the middle of lovely scenery. I haven’t included the car I didn’t believe it would have improved the photo. Edited May 18, 2022 by Misfit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted May 18, 2022 Report Share Posted May 18, 2022 Now, if had been a TR3 !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted May 18, 2022 Report Share Posted May 18, 2022 6 minutes ago, Lebro said: Now, if had been a TR3 !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quicksilver Posted May 18, 2022 Report Share Posted May 18, 2022 (edited) Last week with the TR4 in the Mosel area. A 600 miles roadtrip in a beautiful scenery. Marcel. Edited May 18, 2022 by Quicksilver tekst Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted May 18, 2022 Report Share Posted May 18, 2022 (edited) Another view Edited May 18, 2022 by Misfit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 Three Red Kite were dancing in the sky this morning and yesterday saw this on the Horizon, I initially thought a Heron. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 It's great to see the Red Kites, they are spreading round the country , we just see the odd one or two in Notts. Conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 (edited) Today up to Redhill watching Red kites. Drove around Elan valley, saw the Red Kite feeding Sanctuary. Edited May 19, 2022 by Misfit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bfg Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 ^ very nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 Metropole Hotel and Spa for lunch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 Sorry but had to post these. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 Very nice, the way they use the tail is spectacular. Not common here in Holland (rare) unfortunately. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bfg Posted May 22, 2022 Report Share Posted May 22, 2022 (edited) Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum at Flixton Today ; Not sure if it's the done thing, or this is the right place to post, and my apologies if it is not.. but I think I'll head up to The Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum at Flixton, NR35 1NZ (off the B1062 not far from Bungay) as a longer distance run for Katie this afternoon if anyone wants to meet me there for a wander and a cuppa. < here > Well worth a visit if you haven't been recently Pete Edited May 24, 2022 by Bfg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted May 22, 2022 Report Share Posted May 22, 2022 (edited) Royal Welsh Artillery museum. Edited May 22, 2022 by Misfit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bfg Posted May 22, 2022 Report Share Posted May 22, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, Bfg said: Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum at Flixton, Norfolk - Today ; Not sure if it's the done thing, or this is the right place to post, and my apologies if it is not.. but I think I head up to The Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum at Flixton, NR35 1NZ (off the B1062 not far from Bungay) as a longer distance run for Katie this afternoon if anyone wants to meet me there for a wander and a cuppa. < here > Well worth a visit if you haven't been recently Pete Katie alongside a Gloster Javelin F(AW).9R which was built in 1958 and saw service until 1966, the year before Katie (amongst the last of her line) was first registered. 80 mile round trip from home, country village route, and in this weather very a pleasant trundle. Flixton had a good crowd today as the Copdock Bike Club also visit, with around about 120 bikes, and there was also a contingent of amazingly spotless classic Honda (Owners Club), and then again a few of the 'Distinguished Gentlemen' motorcycle club on their way back from a charity run. One of the bikes there was a limited edition (just 500) CCM 600cc single street style bike. There was a flying model club too and also static model attendees too. I enjoyed a good banter with some of the museum's volunteer staff, and some other old gaffers who came to visit this extraordinary museum. Otherwise, classic cars spotted include ; a couple of early short wheelbase LandRovers, a Morris Minor 1000, a plastic bumper MGB-GT, a Rover P6 2000, and what looked to be an early 1960's Bentley Continental coupe. Very nice too. On the way back, just a few miles down the road, I dropped in at Billingford Mill . . . The mill was built in 1859-60 to replace a post mill that had succumbed to excessive winds. The mill closed down in 1959, which is somewhat amazing in light of that being in the Javelin's era ..and its twin turbo-jet with 13, 390lb of thrust (with reheat). The mill is now in the capable care of 'The Norfolk Windmill Trust' ..and friends of the windmill, who raised funds for restoration between 2017 and 21. It's a tranquil place to visit and perhaps stop for a picnic. Katie, behaved very well, although I was shocked when I stopped for petrol and 30 litres cost close to £60.! Aside from that things are settling (I've done 300 miles these past 7 days) and I'm getting a few squeaks so perhaps tomorrow I'll wander around and check that bolts are pinched up. I'll also drop the tyre pressures again, things jiggle a bit on the old Suffolk back roads that may appreciate a little more compliance. All in all though confidence is building Bidding you a pleasant summer's evening. Pete Edited May 22, 2022 by Bfg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D Posted May 22, 2022 Report Share Posted May 22, 2022 On 5/20/2022 at 6:09 PM, Misfit said: Metropole Hotel and Spa for lunch. Ahhh... Llandrindod Wells Good that you found somewhere to eat. My wife used to work there in the 1970’s. The town only had one sandwich shop in those days. They closed for lunch from 12.00 to 14.00 ! Charlie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 14 hours ago, Charlie D said: My wife used to work there in the 1970’s. The town only had one sandwich shop in those days. They closed for lunch from 12.00 to 14.00 ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 15 hours ago, Bfg said: Katie alongside a Gloster Javelin F(AW).9R which was built in 1958 and saw service until 1966, the year before Katie (amongst the last of her line) was first registered. 80 mile round trip from home, country village route, and in this weather very a pleasant trundle. Flixton had a good crowd today as the Copdock Bike Club also visit, with around about 120 bikes, and there was also a contingent of amazingly spotless classic Honda (Owners Club), and then again a few of the 'Distinguished Gentlemen' motorcycle club on their way back from a charity run. One of the bikes there was a limited edition (just 500) CCM 600cc single street style bike. There was a flying model club too and also static model attendees too. I enjoyed a good banter with some of the museum's volunteer staff, and some other old gaffers who came to visit this extraordinary museum. Otherwise, classic cars spotted include ; a couple of early short wheelbase LandRovers, a Morris Minor 1000, a plastic bumper MGB-GT, a Rover P6 2000, and what looked to be an early 1960's Bentley Continental coupe. Very nice too. On the way back, just a few miles down the road, I dropped in at Billingford Mill . . . The mill was built in 1859-60 to replace a post mill that had succumbed to excessive winds. The mill closed down in 1959, which is somewhat amazing in light of that being in the Javelin's era ..and its twin turbo-jet with 13, 390lb of thrust (with reheat). The mill is now in the capable care of 'The Norfolk Windmill Trust' ..and friends of the windmill, who raised funds for restoration between 2017 and 21. It's a tranquil place to visit and perhaps stop for a picnic. Katie, behaved very well, although I was shocked when I stopped for petrol and 30 litres cost close to £60.! Aside from that things are settling (I've done 300 miles these past 7 days) and I'm getting a few squeaks so perhaps tomorrow I'll wander around and check that bolts are pinched up. I'll also drop the tyre pressures again, things jiggle a bit on the old Suffolk back roads that may appreciate a little more compliance. All in all though confidence is building Bidding you a pleasant summer's evening. Pete Good to see you out and about, great photos and interesting content. Just spent a week in Wales, can’t count the times I filled up. Got to be done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BritishRacingGreen Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 On 5/20/2022 at 6:09 PM, Misfit said: Metropole Hotel and Spa for lunch. The Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells and Raymond Baxter Raymond Baxter (remember him from Tomorrow’s World) was the BBC's motoring correspondent from 1950 – 1966. It was in January 1959 while commentating on the Monte Carlo Rally, broadcast from a studio set up in the Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells that he announced to the world that he was sitting in the third coldest place on earth – Not the North Pole, Not the South Pole but the Metro Pole in Llandrindod Wells! (The Metropole is a large Hotel and in earlier times did not have all the modern features we now take for granted. And in the 1950’s it did not have central heating….) Martin PS Just spent a week at the Metropole, - must have just missed you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 Had a great, long weekend in Scotland two weeks ago. 977 miles, door to door. Stunning deserted roads, and fantastic weather. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2long Posted May 28, 2022 Report Share Posted May 28, 2022 To my AACA club meet - it takes all kinds! Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted May 28, 2022 Report Share Posted May 28, 2022 Dan that makes the corvette look like comparable size to the plucky little Brit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted May 28, 2022 Report Share Posted May 28, 2022 66 years old and still pulling strong! (Sorry for the portrait filming) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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