Category Archives: Out Playing with Cars

Signs of the Times

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Pin

“Tell me where all past years are” requested the poet John Donne, although the prefacing line which urges the reader to “Go and catch a falling star” suggests that no expectations beyond the rhetorical should be made. I have managed … Continue reading →

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Field Service 1940s style

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Pin

I am feeling a little like an imposter already when I choose the title for today’s post:  Mr. Thetford senior did indeed get involved with things mechanical in the 1940’s and in those days of true austerity he did so … Continue reading →

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Drive It Day

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Pin

The MK2 Jaguar is all ready for “Drive It Day” tomorrow having recently been serviced – an occasion which brings us to a total mileage of nearly 10,000 since we acquired the car at the beginning of February 2011.  To … Continue reading →

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