MY JOURNAL

On this page I will be reviewing all of the events that I attend, and generally explaining what I've been upto recently. Although I've already had the car for several years I only recently decided to set up this site, which explains why the first entry is so recent. For pictures of things I've done in the past few years check out the 'photos' page, and remember to keep checking back regularly. Click the links to read more.

13th Feb 2010 Welcome back old friend
10th Feb 2010 A plan is hatching
9th Feb 2010 Decisions, decisions
1st Feb 2010 Bye bye Mini
26th Jan 2010 Game over
17th Jan 2010 Mini load luggers
10th Jan 2010 A small car is... small
9th Jan 2010 Snowy weather wreaks havoc
5th Jan 2010 Back where it belongs
21st Dec 2009 Why a 'classic' isn't always easy to run
12th Dec 2009 Disaster as clutch gives in
8th Dec 2009 Mini is back on the road again
28th Nov 2009 Not-so-great MOT
14th Mar 2009 Revised Dashboard
14th Feb 2009 Back from the brink
7th Feb 2009 Electrical gremlins
31st Jan 2009 Finally back to life again
29th Dec 2008 Not the best end to the year
29th Nov 2008 Testing times
22nd Nov 2008 Nuts!
17th Sep 2008 Water system put back in again (Part 2)
16th Sep 2008 Water system put back in again (Part 1)
14th Sep 2008 Mersea Mini Meet
13th Sep 2008 Water system taken out of car
6th Sep 2008 Car is leaking radiator water - badly
3rd Jul 2008 Ace Cafe evening
8th Jun 2008 Andrew's Clubman has engine transplant
4th Jun 2008 Latest news on IMM2010 and a new website address for Andrew
1st Jun 2008 Andrew's Clubman - the race against time
26th May 2008 Leaks here, there, and everywhere
24th May 2008 Headlight issues continue
20th Apr 2008 Suffolk Run 2008
4th Apr 2008 Mileage update - car clocks up 88,888.8 miles
24th Mar 2008 Brands Hatch Truck Superprix
29th Dec 2007 My car likes the taste of headlight switches!
22nd Jul 2007 Fixing the car - 2nd attempt
14th Jul 2007 Fixing the car - 1st attempt
5th Jul 2007 This year's breakdown
18th May 2007 The road to Holland
5th Apr 2007 My wedding
25th Feb 2007 A race against the clock
20th Oct 2006 Driving experiences at Goodwood
15th Oct 2006 Issigonis' Centenary Rally
14th Oct 2006 Electrical issue finally sussed
5th Oct 2006 Problems with this and that
4th-6th Aug 2006 Southern Mini Days 2006
6th-12th Jul 2006 Replacing the radiator
2nd Jul 2006 2am breakdowns are no fun
28th May 2006 Lets go racing!
21st May 2006 London to Brighton 2006
20th May 2006 Getting ready for London to Brighton 2006
29th Apr-6th May 2006 Riviera Run 2006
26th Apr 2006 Riviera Run preparations 2 - Cleaning the car
25th Apr 2006 Riviera Run preparations 1 - Fixing the dashboard
4th Mar 2006 Replacing the electric aerial mast
26th Feb 2006 Spring maintenance time again
18th Feb 2006 Collecting Andrew's Metro
13th Feb 2006 The start of another Mini week
4th Feb 2006 A new member of the family
26th Nov 2005 MOT Inspection Day
5th Nov 2005 Another worn-out headlight swich
29th Oct 2005 Hi-level brake light fitted
15th Oct 2005 Stange grinding noise demands urgent attention
30th Aug 2005 Mac suffers a points failure
13th Aug 2005 A trip to Palmer Brothers
5th-7th Aug 2005 Southern Mini Days 2005
25th Jun 2005 Fitting an electric aerial
18th Jun 2005 Mac gets a post-IMM clean
13th Jun 2005 I'm in Mini Magazine
31st May-11th Jun 2005 International Mini Meet 2005
21st-22nd May 2005 Preparing for the IMM
15th May 2005 London to Brighton 2005
14th Apr 2005 Sports seats now fitted
27th Mar 2005 Brooklands Mini Day
20th Mar 2005 Spring clean
19th Mar 2005 A frustrating day
8th Mar 2005 On the airwaves
27th Feb 2005 Minifinity South-East meet 2
19th Feb 2005 Minifinity regional rolling road at MiniSpeed
4th Feb 2005 New tyres and a new window
30th Jan 2005 The joys of eBay
22nd Jan 2005 The Number15 online shop is open
20th Dec 2004 My driving test
5th Dec 2004 Minifinity South-East meet
3rd-4th Dec 2004 The mystery of the rear lights
24th Nov 2004 Car in for work
20th Nov 2004 MOT Inspection Day