We're off on a jolly

[John Bonnett]

We are of course home now and  have an opportunity to look back and reflect on the holiday. Because there were more than just Sue and me we had planned everything very carefully beforehand and that as it turned out was the key to making everything so relaxed and enjoyable. Each of us had a road book in which were given, as well as the routes, fuel and coffee stops and places to meet if we became separated. Our research was made so much easier by Google Streetview which allowed car parking and cafés to be identified, saved with a screen shot and included as pages in the road book.

 

We met some really nice people on our travels and some particularly are quite memorable. The two ladies in Honfleur with their little dogs, the waitress in the café at Pegasus Bridge and the Café owner at Saint James who joined us for a photo. All so nice and friendly adding the so important human touch. The cars attracted a lot of attention wherever we went and initiated many conversations. The lovely French couple in the restaurant Les Alizés. He had owned a TR5 and was really interested in our cars. He to was having lunch in the restaurant and we had a message from the waiter that he would like to buy us all coffees at the end of our lunch. How kind was that?  The Border Force Ofiicer at Plymouth caused quite a tail back when after checking Jerry & Judith's passports leaned out of his cabin and said how much he had always wanted a GT6 and proceeded to have quite a long conversation with them. All priceless moments which make wonderful memories. Here are a few photos which will may convey a little of the bonheur of the holiday.

[John Bonnett]

I'm very pleased to report that stage one of the bonnet repair has taken place. The dent has been knocked out and miraculously the shut lines restored. Just needs a skim of filler and paint now.