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Evening all from Estuary-Land. The rain has arrived at last but I haven't ventured out but at least its dampened down the pollen. Kettles boiled, time to make tea. Be back later.

Oops, nearly forgot, congrats to Mr. and Mrs Danemouth.

Afternoon all from Estuary-Land. I switched on the TV a little while ago to watch the news only to find that the usual programs were on and not the kick-ball. I had a quick perusal of the listings and it stated in small print if the football isn't shown the program is as below. The listing below shows the normal programs. I had settled down to read a book anyway and I'm half way through already.

I nearly purchased a Wolseley 6/90 in about 1967. The only reason I didn't was as a newly passed 19 year old driver I couldn't afford the insurance.

There's the British touring car championship on ITV3 at the moment.

And your arteries are pleading for mercy.

When I make cheese on toast I put a layer of chopped onion between the cheese and the toast. (And that can get hot too).

The smaller British Fords were exported to the US up until 1959. Vauxhall F type Victors were marketed under the Plymouth brand for a few years in the late 50's. Standard 10's were marketed as the Triumph TR10 in both saloon and estate versions until replaced by the Herald which was also sold in the US. Austin used to have a big market where the A40 Devon was quite popular even leading to the two door Dorset version designed originally for the US market. They also produced the Metropolitan for Nash using the A50 underpinnings but this was never sold under the Austin badge.

The Wolseley Hornet was a Morris 8 Minor with two extra cylinders added on (SOHC engine) and with the corresponding longer wheelbase. Whereas the Minor was the basis of the MG Midget the Hornet was the basis of the MG Magnet. Up until the introduction of the Magnet Wolseley had sporting pretensions.

Be careful, hot jam will burn your mouth.

I've found an alternative to the kick-ball, British touring car championships on ITV3.

US servicemen in the UK could order LH drive British Fords and ship them home at the end of their tour. Also many models not normally sold in the US were available in Canada. The BMC Farina saloons and estates for example.

Morning all from Estuary-Land. A few twinges from Arthur Itis this morning but the Nurofen has sent him packing. The hay fever seems to be starting up a bit, by this time mine is usually tailing off. Depends on what type of pollen your allergic too. @The Stationmaster The reason the restaurant was closed early yesterday might be because they couldn't get the staff. Will have to find something to do this evening as I'm not a fan of kick-ball which is solid on the Beeb from 4.30.

Goodnight all.

Here's one for bears who like pizza. https://www.facebook.com/josephsmachines/videos/976426866231502

Evening all from Estuary-Land. The eczema has cooled down a bit now and is not so irritating. Not as irritating as Farcebook where they don't understand the concept of user friendly.

Our local council hit on the idea to prosecute to add a few pounds to the council coffers. But like illegal parking it proved to cost more than the piddling fines dished out.

Like Transit vans.

A colour (or should it be color) referred to by our American cousins as p!ss yellow.

Afternoon all from Estuary-Land. Arthur Itis and his sidekick Si Attica have been sent packing but the eczema is on fire but is being cooled a bit by the application of ointment. Commiserations to those of a Welsh persuasion, I've just seen the final score. I take it that you reported it to your bosses, around here there are so many dropped kerbs that there's little room for the home made variety. If anyone wants to cross a footpath they usually use the neighbours dropped kerb. News just in, Matt Hancock's aide has also quit, with him gone I suppose that there's nothing for her to do. Cynical, moi?

And in the end it cost them a lot more.

Considering how dangerous petrol can be some manufacturers put the fuel tank in some very dodgy places.

Hello again from Estuary-Land. The TV is no longer going into scan mode so it looks as if the problem was at the cable end. Time to nip down to Tess Coes for some bread and milk, be back later.

Glad to hear that Dave's dad is back home.

Not if you have a dropped kerb installed. You can cross a footpath for access if there is a dropped kerb. When my dropped kerb was installed they added a layer of concrete before putting on the tarmac. Footpaths are not built to carry the weight of motor vehicles.