TVR club Italy

I spent a fantastic four days in England this Easter.  It was brilliant to catch up with friends and family and also to go to Primark, my spiritual home.  I didn't overindulge myself this time as I'll be home in the summer and need to sort enough out for the jumble as it is.  It's harder to pass the cast offs on to family when they live miles away.  I also really enjoyed the opportunity to eat the food that I have missed.  Just for Jim I'll list my food:  Curry, Chinese, Burger and chips x2, Casserole, Cake and a full english just to name the main bits.

I am also pleased to report that whilst at Weston Favell Centre I saw a bride, a bunny and batman.... only in England!!

Back in Italy and the weather is considerably better (26c) today than it has been in England.  Simon decided that it was about time to welcome us to the car scene in Italy.  I thought these days were behind me... but they seem very much here to stay.  To be fair he did say I could stay at home.  Ever the dutiful, not yet wife, I said yes.

We drove to Bologne in the TVR (Trevor) and met with a small group of car enthusiasts.  One had a TVR, one had an old mini cooper S and the other had an American car (?)  (I did say small group).    They were a really nice group of people and were really friendly.  Valerio showed us around the garages where his friend was restoring about 10 different cars.  I was pleased to spot a Mk1 bug eyed sprite ( I like these), which unfortunately was dying due to a blown head gasket.  They were also building a fibreglass car from the chassis up.  Jim, they said if you want a free holiday they could use your expertise.

The guy who owned the house was away on holiday but it was incredible and in the middle of nowhere, certainly my kind of place.  Our hosts made us lunch and looked after really well.

In all we had a pleasant day in lovely weather.  The dogs in the picture might look a bit mean and moody but they were all about cuddles.

Tomorrow is the arrival of the kitchen, which I hope will go without a hitch, because I don't know how to say 'hitch' in Italian.