[wilf leek]

Jamo - sorry about the lack of warm nuts. A notably accurate metaphor, seeing as how I did actually take the car out this afternoon. As far as I can see, any day when I can get enough traction to floor it (and there are not many) cannot be wasted.
Alas, the roads were too damp today after all, and I had to settle for the admiring (adoring???) glances of other road users. Now the car begins to be stripped for paint, I shall miss it greatly for the nex few weeks. I wonder If I will ever be able to get it showcased on this forum, in a like manner to Turk's, which is so incredibly and effectively shiny that my PC locks up in admiration every time I visit the home page of this august forum?

The Mini forces me to remember that it and the Cobra demand totally different driving techniques to make them each go around corners. One day I will grab the handbrake (sorry, parking brake) in the Cobra by mistake whilst setting up for a serious bend at some silly velocity. That should be interesting.

Dave - I thank you for your concern. Warm beer is, I suppose, one of those things which will never be understood by anyone other than those weaned on it. I hasten to add that I never, ever, mix driving the beast with enjoyment of the ale. My reflexes are taxed enough sober.

Gentlemen all - a very Happy Christmas to you and yours.

Wilf