General Bumble's Bee

[bumble]

My Alfa has had advisories for rusty springs for the last five years, so I take little notice!

Thats what I thought. My son suggested that I take them out, shot blast them and powder coat them but then they wouldnt be original so they are going to have to stay like they are.

 

[bumble]

Well, I was planning to tax the car online today and use it for work tomorrow but, having filled in all the requisite boxes and entering my credit card number, I was about to push the launch button when I noticed the tax disc was going to start on 1st APRIL I will wait until tomorrow morning.

Steve

 

[Ginestra]

Well spotted! I'd have noticed that at the "transaction complete" stage.

 

[bumble]

Road tax has been paid but I'm waiting for some dry weather before I give her a good wash and polish and take her for a run.

 

[Ginestra]

Road tax has been paid but I'm waiting for some dry weather before I give her a good wash and polish and take her for a run.

That'll be a while then...

 

[bumble]

Thats what my wife said. Could perhaps have saved another months tax

 

[bumble]

At last the sun is shining although its still very cold. First proper run of the season was to nearby Berwick Upon Tweed. The car is running beautifully and I have cleaned up the brake discs so she stops quietly too. Hope its dry tomorrow for a longer run. Drive safely.

Steve

 

[KC3]

Happy Days!!

Cant wait to get mine back on the road, seems there is always something to do on her..

 

[afroking]

It's looking beautiful Steve, nice work!

I actually prefer it without a hard top...

 

[bumble]

Thanks Adam. I agree about the hard top and actually, I havent used it this winter as the car has been sorn. The weather here has been really wet and I am desperate for a dry day to go for a decent run. I'm spending the kids inheritence on a week in the Italian lakes at half term. I would love to drive there in the B one day.

 

[Stevo Gee]

You would reallly love it and driving through Switzerland is awesome if the roof is down..........and it ain't raining There is nothing to beat driving a 'b' around Italy and watching the locals giving your car an eyeful!! Quality

 

[bumble]

You would reallly love it and driving through Switzerland is awesome if the roof is down..........and it ain't raining There is nothing to beat driving a 'b' around Italy and watching the locals giving your car an eyeful!! Quality

Been on Lake Como for a few days. Some great roads and cars too. I've seen a few barchettas and found a well named hotel for when I eventually get to don't grand tour. Unfortunately, iPhone won't allow me to upload pics.

 

[Ginestra]

Been on Lake Como for a few days.

I'm so jealous!

 

[barch]

Been on Lake Como for a few days.

You're missing the scottish summer! Grey, drizzly..

 

[bumble]

Had a brilliant day at Hopetoun House. Great to meet up with Mark and his beautiful, and very red Barchetta. Christine behaved impeccably too. Whilst driving through Queensferry, with Mark behind and tops down, we followed four immaculate Porsches and it was good to hear some local kids who ignored the Porsche convoy and shouted "Great car mate" as Mark passed them.

 

[bumble]

Treated the car to some new doors today. Just have to make some for 'her' side now.

 

[gar074]

That looks great! I love the way the doors fit around the curved braces - lovely attention to detail!

 

[F4usT]

this is nice, i need to make something like that. as i'm living in new place, barch is now outside... i found neighbor have some empty corn store... good source of material for my awning.

 

[bumble]

Finally managed to finish the garage. Now just need to wait for the rain to stop and I can go out to play!

 

[gar074]

Finally managed to finish the garage.