Sunday, November 07, 2010
Mainly the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run.
To everything there is a season.......except Solly's tree doesn't seem to know what the season is.
We have autumn leaves combined with spring blossom.
This is now the view from outside our front door.
Tomorrow morning, the first patients will have appointments to see their doctor.
Shame its not my doctor.
We were on our way out for a short walk to share in one of the events that comes each November.
Guy Fawkes Night is over (tell that to those letting off more bangy fireworks tonight!). Remembrance Day will be with us shortly.
But today, the first Sunday in November it was the London to Brighton veteran car run.
I saw my first one of these in 1949 - over 60 years ago.
The same cars, now over 100 years old, still delight the eye.
They pass by our house - it is possible to sit on our bed, in warmth and comfort, to watch.
We hoped a brief spell of fresh air would be of benefit to Bill - still suffering with his cold.
http://www.lbvcr.com/
There is a brilliant poster shown on this web site promoting today's event.
The passenger would seem to have a stylish motor horn of his own to use.
There are always lots of people to wave to.
Will they make it up Pease Pottage Hill?
Dressed with really warm clothes.
We were chilly and our hands were cold too.
I tried hard to ensure that my pictures avoided all road signs, lamp posts, other cars on the road and spectators.
Talking of fun.....the young men were more conscious of their image than of getting cold.
Sunday drivers out for a spin.
Not all the cars that start out from Westminster Bridge make it down to Brighton.
A very basic veteran car - basket seat and very limited wooden body work.
The photo is fine - but makes me realise that these days it just isn't me without my glasses.
We have autumn leaves combined with spring blossom.
This is now the view from outside our front door.
Tomorrow morning, the first patients will have appointments to see their doctor.
Shame its not my doctor.
We were on our way out for a short walk to share in one of the events that comes each November.
Guy Fawkes Night is over (tell that to those letting off more bangy fireworks tonight!). Remembrance Day will be with us shortly.
But today, the first Sunday in November it was the London to Brighton veteran car run.
I saw my first one of these in 1949 - over 60 years ago.
The same cars, now over 100 years old, still delight the eye.
They pass by our house - it is possible to sit on our bed, in warmth and comfort, to watch.
We hoped a brief spell of fresh air would be of benefit to Bill - still suffering with his cold.
http://www.lbvcr.com/
There is a brilliant poster shown on this web site promoting today's event.
These treasures are owned by true enthusiasts, who are as happy to be maintaining the engine and bodywork as driving them.
But this Sunday must be a real treat to the owners and their families and friends.
They suffered no rain this year, but it was cold.
The passenger would seem to have a stylish motor horn of his own to use.
There are always lots of people to wave to.
Will they make it up Pease Pottage Hill?
Dressed with really warm clothes.
We were chilly and our hands were cold too.
I tried hard to ensure that my pictures avoided all road signs, lamp posts, other cars on the road and spectators.
This one is different.
It's for The Redz!
Red veteran car, red modern car and the entrance to the football stadium - home of the Redz.
The Crawley team (the Redz) are doing so well this season - top of their league and through to the 2nd round of the FA Cup.
What fun if they should win that match and then get one of the really big clubs at home in January.
Talking of fun.....the young men were more conscious of their image than of getting cold.
They are driving passed the back of the medical centre.
Sunday drivers out for a spin.
Not all the cars that start out from Westminster Bridge make it down to Brighton.
Here in Southgate Avenue one has come to an untimely halt. We don't know if they got it going again, but a truck has pulled up behind in case it needs a lift down to the coast.
A very basic veteran car - basket seat and very limited wooden body work.
Later in the day - maybe in honour of The Redz - but more because I fancied a change of image.....I coloured my hair.
The photo is fine - but makes me realise that these days it just isn't me without my glasses.
And I need a haircut.
This weekend's results of the TV competitions are in - some surprises!
Now lets join in the facebook banter with friends and family about it - except for the sensible ones, who avoid such things.
Now scroll down to see some photos of a house I loved in Phuket Town.
Labels: home and daily life, interesting bits and pieces
