Rod, please accept my Thanks as well as a fellow sufferer of 'Wet Knees' Syndrome. Uncle Melvyn will be advised accordingly.
To take up Paul's point about the number of 'Rag Tops' and 'Can Openers' running about 'Top Down'. I drove 200 clicks through rural East Anglia on a beautiful 'late' summers day (12/09) and was amazed at the number of, mainly, Mazda MX5 and 'Boxsters' running with their lids on. Also, in 200 clicks I was only flashed once by an Austin Healey; Topless as would naturally be expected.
In France, I have been flashed/waved at by virtually very thing from a XK 120 to a Portugese Furniture Delivery Lorry. Two motor cycle Gendarmes pulled in front of me - one from each side - and turned in the saddle to give me a 'Thumbs Up' salute!
The reception received from 'Pedastrians' was no less spontaneous. I did my bit for Anglo - French Relations with a little Boy in our local Supermarket Car Park. His face said it all as he sat behind the wheel.
Cann't wait to be able to spread a few smiles and a bit of happiness around once more........
Robert
