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Hot Rod & Custom Car Show 2017

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Just spent an enjoyable couple of hours at the Hot Rod & Custom Car Show, held at Stansted House in Hampshire.

The weather did rather let us down but the cars managed to shine through even if the sun didn’t.

I’ll let the cars do the talking, take a look at the following photos. See what you think.

Ford Consul Classic
1959 Cadillac
1960 Studebaker with 1963 Chevrolet alongside
1956 Ford
1959 Chevy Apache Truck
1937 Buick Special
1937 Chevrolet
1930 Ford Model A
1971 Volkswagen
1936 Chrysler
1939 Austin
1949 Chevrolet 3100 Pick Up
1949 Peterbilt 344 DT – Burger Bar
1972 GMC
1950 Chevrolet 3600
1957 Ford
1960 Morris “Moggy” Minor
1961 Ford Taylor
1940 Ford
Studebaker Hawk
1964 Ford Zephyr Mk III
Grin and Bear It !!
Plymouth Road Runner
Anyone seen Garfield
1970 Plymouth Superbird
1951 Ford F 6
Claims to be a 1979 Reliant with a 3 litre engine !!!
1933 Ford
1957 Ford
1971 Volkswagen
Taking Cover
1962 Chevrolet Corvette
1954 Chevrolet alongside a 1941 Chevrolet
Mercury Comet – 1964 ish
Ford Consul Classic
How Low Can You Go ? 1948 Chevrolet
1979 Ford
1960 Morris “Moggy” Minor with 2 litre Lancia engine
1951 Ford F 6
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
1955 Chevrolet
1962 Chevrolet Corvette
1959 Chevy Apache Truck
Ford 100 Pick Up
1948 Ford F 1 Pick Up
1950 Dodge Charger
1936 Chrysler
1936 Ford Sedan
1948 Chevrolet Fleetline
Ford Zephyr Mk II
Ford Capri
1949 Chevrolet 3100 Pick Up
Mods
1930 Ford Model A
1967 Ford Cortina with 7.5 itre V8 stuffed in
1936 Chrysler
1970 Plymouth Superbird
1959 Chevrolet Apache Pick Up
1936 Ford
1966 Ford Mustang
GMC 100
1967 Ford Cortina with 7.5 itre V8 stuffed in
Mods
1959 Cadillac – Back end
1941 Chevrolet
GMC 100
1970 Plymouth Superbird
1971 Volkswagen
1953 Ford Consul
1948 Ford F 1 Pick Up
GMC 100
Vauxhall Viva HC Series
1933 Ford
1949 Chevrolet 3100 Pick Up
1961 Ford Taylor
1937 Chevrolet
1952 Ford Coupe
1946 Chevrolet COE (Cab Over Engine)
Ford ??
1937 Chevrolet
1959 For Popular with 3.5 litres under the bonnet
1953 Ford Consul
1950 Chevrolet 3600
1948 Morris Series Z
Rover P5 Series
1959 Chevrolet Impala
1962 Chrysler 300
1936 Ford Sedan
Ford Consul Classic

View From The Conservatory

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I was both astounded and disappointed to discover that my last “View” was posted just over a year ago. I know that we have been busy and there have been other more recent posts.

Admittedly, the conservatory has been rebuilt and we did take off to Australia for three months followed by a month in France and a fortnight in Antigua. There have been several lesser UK based jaunts. However, we have also spent time at home and I have had my camera to hand. So, feeling suitably ashamed, here is a compilation of pictures taken over the last few weeks. We are now into the UK summer season and the garden plants are growing like crazy.

First up then is a regular subject, squirrels. Once again we are being visited by the albino variety.

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Albino Squirrel

As you can see they do have the requisite pink eyes.

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Albino Squirrel

Here in the UK squirrels are sometimes referred to as tree rats. The example above is the most rat-like squirrel I have ever seen.

Of course we do have an abundance of the grey variety. Just a few days ago there were four greys in the garden. Of course my camera was out of reach and since these guys were raiding the bird feeders, any movement on my part just scared them away.

Grey Squirrel – So hungry after eating the bird food, it’s eating a stick
Grey Squirrel – Softening a bread crust in the bird bath
Grey Squirrel
Grey Squirrel – So much ginger it’s almost red
Grey Squirrel – Taking the rays

I thought that the pure grey squirrels would have attacked the albino, but apparently not. Judging by the shenanigans going on, high up in the trees, I believe the albino may have found a partner. Maybe we’ll see some piebald babes around this year.

As I mentioned earlier, there are many flowers on show already. So, just a few snaps ….

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Iris

This Iris was discovered in a shady overgrown area of the garden. It was not planted by us and, as we are the only owners of this property since it was built, we have no idea how the Iris arrived. Pretty though.

We have a few rose bushes, which we did plant….

Rose
Rose
Rose – Iceberg (I think ?)

…… and a few other plants that we bought as plugs for potting on ….

Marigold
Marigold
Petunia
Marigold
Gazenia

And finally, for now ….

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We don’t know what this is. The plant is a climber and for the moment it is in a pot on our deck and is entwining itself around the handrail.

Great To See My Taxes At Work

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For some days now we have been warned that our road is to be closed for two days. Presumably to fix the surface which has been abysmal for getting on for thirty plus years.5j7a7715-1

Along with several neighbours, I moved my car off my driveway the night before so that we wouldn’t be stranded during the upcoming works.

The picture was taken around lunchtime. By sunset this evening there was still no sign of any activity.

The yellow sign is the only notification we, the residents, received that any works were planned.

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I rang the number shown, only to be informed that the number had been replaced by a new number !!!

For those interested the new number is 0300 555 1388

Eventually I spoke to a very pleasant young lady and  I had explained that I have a delivery scheduled. That schedule had taken into account their published road closure. And, since their work schedule seems to be something of a moveable feast, I was concerned that my delivery could be jeopardised. Especially, if the carrier cannot get access to my house driveway. I suspect the carrier may baulk at having to carry my goods a couple of hundred yards. Especially as the multiple packages will be a two-man lift.

I also queried why no leaflet drop had been made informing the residents that they would be stranded for two days. The lady that lives opposite does not go out often and would likely not have seen the sign. Apparently, leaflet drops aren’t always made, but had there been any businesses in our road then there probably would have been one.

So, let’s worry about the businesses but not individuals.

Another thing I was told during the call is that they often allow a day either side of a project schedule and when she checked her system she informed me that the works were actually due to start yesterday. So, in essence, they are two days behind schedule.

Aforementioned pleasant lady informed me that my query/ concern would be forwarded to the engineer responsible for these works. Presumably to come back to me with their plans.

At the time of writing I have received only an acknowledgment email along with a reference number.

Let’s see what tomorrow brings.