Wednesday, January 17, 2007













How about this little beauty? The car is good as well!!

I've had to test my Fiat Punto Mk1 this week, failed of course. Needed a front strut, a couple of brake pipes and a bolt was missing from the rear anti roll bar. Cost me £110 + VAT for the parts and labour. Thought it was a good deal really.
Anyway, I'm back on the road, iand it's that what matters.
I drove across France in the Punto in September. All the way down to Chambery. Too far for me. I remember the days when I would drive all the way down to Italy from our house in Chesterfield with two stops. So, this time I thought I would try three stops. Couldn't do it and the last leg to Turin was cancelled and I made my way back via Dijon and Arras.
Dijon was hot at 37 degrees and I finally arrived at Arras in the north. the air was much fresher and i fell in love with the town. It's huge square filled with bars and restaurants was perfect.
We drove out to the World War 1 battle fields and Sheffield Memorial Park just outside the village of Serre and I really enjoyed the occaison. Called in at Ulster Tower too and then went on to Theipval but didn't get chance to go into the exhibition room.
You must try it.
That's all folks
Warmest regards - Kevin - Wednesdayite