Previously loved......

Much better Large Bramble


Rather like myself, this vehicle, (or if you are reading this in the USAF Veeeeehickle) has seen better days. Elderly strapped together motorbikes are referred to amongst the biking community as "Sheds." I wonder what appelation should apply to this? Greenhouse, Bedding Plant Centre, Garden Centre?

Once somebody's pride and joy this relic of the Reliant factory is a Regal 21E 700. I'm assuming the 700 indicates the cubic capacity of the engine. For those with little mechanical empathy I should state that the mini had 848 cc, this is constructed of fibreglass and metal so probably weighs something close to the mini, therefore forward motion would not have been nose bleed inducing.

The plant growing with furious abandon in the wreckage appears to be a bramble. Where and how it started to grow is a mystery, unless it has grown through a hole in the floor panels.

There is a sad side to this frivolity, the bungalow is a bit neglected, although there is also a new car on the driveway. There have been several ancient tractors, which were always "going to be done up" probably the same applied to this car. I am assuming that the owner is not as capable as he used or be.

On a brighter note, I have taken up a health kick for the New Year. This afternoon I went along for my first test session. I expected a bit of pain and maybe some awkwardness but no problems. That must have been the first chocolate orange I have ever opened that split first time I smacked it against the worktop straight from the fridge.