Europe Stops, But Bridget Keeps Going

Europe Stops, But Bridget Keeps Going

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The whole of Europe has been rendered immobile and isolated by the fallout from a volcanic eruption in Iceland, however if only people needing to travel internationally bought a MG car then the problem would be resolved. Having dug Bridget out of the mountain of volcanic dust burying her on the driveway, she started up first time and moved off without hesitation on the first leg of our UK tour. In the past seven days we have covered the first three locations for the ‘An Evening with Miss Bridget’ talks at Abingdon, Loughborough and Bedford. In total, and after expenses have been removed, we have made around £850 which I think is very credible. Once again, and no surprise to me, it demonstrates peoples generosity when the opportunity arises. The venues were varied, the first being held in the brand new John Thornley Suite at Kimber House, the second in the car showroom of Luffield Cars of Loughborough and the third inside...
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On The Road Again – Update

On The Road Again – Update

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Starting shortly after Easter Bridget and I will be touring the UK, delivering talks about our world travel adventure. Entitled ‘An Evening with Miss Bridget’ the talk lasts about two hours with a comfort break halfway through. The itinerary currently is as follows: Abingdon           -     9th April Loughborough    -    14th April Bedford             -    16th April Godstone          -    19th April Norwich            -    20th April Lincolnshire       -    22nd April Yorkshire           -    24th April West Auckland    -   28th April Scottish Borders  -   30th April Caledonian        -     9th May North West        -    11th May Bromsgrove        -    12th May Abingdon           -     14th May There may be additional venues added before the start and updates will be displayed here. The tour is being promoted by the MGCC, but is open to anyone wishing to attend. E-mail roy.locock@btinternet.com for further details. Preparing Bridget for the tour is now a priority. She needs a new windscreen, the twin SU’s need rebuilding, replacement mirrors and window winders are required and the interior needs renovating. I have...
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The Ancient Mariner

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The road condition report the evening of 10th February said that the flood level at the Victoria River crossing was receding and the water across the road beyond Timber Creek was passable for high clearance vehicles. I resolved to leave the next morning as long as there was no further rain that evening and attempt to get through. So on the morning of the 11th February I left Katherine and took the Victoria Highway towards Kununurra. I was apprehensive, to put it mildly, largely as a result of many of the anecdotal reports you hear from people that know of others that have been swept off the road by strong currents, or that became victims of flash flooding. The actual occurrences of such happenings are relatively rare and as long as you employ common sense and approach the water with caution you will be reasonably safe. That’s what I kept telling myself anyway, every time I looked at the edge of...
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