Some time in May we will be taking my 1991 NA on another tour (did Spain, Andorra, France, Jersey in 2024). Sheffield to Skipton, Forest of Bowland, Keswick, Ardrossan, Western isles then Oban, on through Cairngorms to Ballater then a few nights in Edinburgh. Down East coast to Amble then a few nights in Saltburn. After that home for a rest then off on our narrowboat for the summer.
This might be my last year with my cherished little car. At 76 it’s getting harder to get in and out. I’ve got three grandkids each expecting some free wheels, I can’t favour one without upsetting the others so my only option will be to sell. That is going to be a real wrench, I couldn’t relinquish my motorbike, it’s in the corner of the garage now.
My mother once told me “It’s no fun getting owd lad”. How right she was.
Doing my best to enjoy the last years. To all of you be healthy, be lucky and be safe.
Ade
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Don’t give up. At 81 I keep going. I recommend twice a week swimming and exercise session in the pool. Do at least 1 hour per session.
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My session is £3.50 for the hour. Works wonders for my lower back.
Let the kids sort out thier own wheels! 
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Let the grandchildren earn their own “wheels”. It’s character building! You must be one of best Papas on the planet. Harrumph…Im off to rustle through my Guardian then fine some editorial to complain about.
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Or sell your NA and try an NC. More space, comfort and refinement in my opinion.
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Bear in mind the Ardrossan to Campbeltown ferry hasn’t run for about 3 years now, but you can get across to Brodick on Arran then go from Lochranza to claonaig or Tarbert. Also there’s a car show on 16th of may in Clachan 12pm -5pm (I’m bringing my v-spec) Clachan Classics
I saw that the ferry has been stopped ( I bet there are no MSPs affected). We plan to go toNrodick and on to Tarbert.
Thanks
Ade
i tirned prefictive text off because it take too long to add adjectives.
Actually Stephen I rather fancy a Bentley Arnage. It has been a fantasy since I first saw and drove one. I know it cant compare to the MX experience but it satifies in a different way ( until it’s wallet openning time).
