Had a 500+ km trip over the weekend to NSW's high country wine growing area, Orange. Famous for among other wines, its superb Chardonnays.
The drive up was in warm sunny conditions, about 16 degrees. No rain.
SHWMBO is a foodie so I was happy to obey and we had some great experiences.
The wineries visited in order of appreciation, De Salis, Philip Shaw and Ross Hill. They are very civilized up there. No jostling at a counter. They sit you down at a table and pour generous tasting amounts.
Left Orange mid-morning yesterday for the trip home, 8 degrees, with the hood down. By the time we got to the Blue Mountains we were nicely chilled - to the bone.
Discretion was the better part etc and the hood went up for the last 100kms.
Lessons learned? Thermal underwear!
The Morgan didn't let me down but reminded me of the care it needs. The R/V mirror fell off! After our last similar trip into the country, when she just ran for 10 Kms with little power, this was a breeze, a chilly one!
Did less than 200 short of 4000 between MoTs this year. Would have been more, but for nearly a month after last year's MoT the car was still at BHM having some things done and then and I were on holiday in Northumberland in early Sept. Must try a bit harder for the next 12 months (particularly without a Highland trip, sadly). Cheers,
Graham (G4FUJ)
Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly '09 Gen2 MINI Cooper ragtop '90 LR 90 SW
Currently in the south of France with my Roadster.... I managed to drive down with the hood off the whole way down.
Super! Whereabouts?
I'm in Mougins - so I'm tootling about Valbonne, Gourdon, Saint Paul de Vence, Cannes etc. A Morgan seems to fit in rather well down here - there's nothing similar. Not even faintly close actually. Euroboxes or supercars.
I did get stuck in a 2 hour jam in 35 degrees with no water.... character building.
No, I didn't get out of the garage today. But immersed in Morgan grease. Does that count?? I did finally get the old propane carb and related bits, plumbing, hoses, etc, out of the Plus 8 Turbo and the new gasoline Holley Carb in place. Slow progress, but progress none the less.
Cheers,
Mark
1934 SS MX4 1938 Series 1 DHC 1951 Plus 4 2005 Roadster
Did you manage to persuade to accompany you in the Mog on the trip down ? Or did she make other arrangements ?
Our trip down last year was brilliant. Route National all the way including the Route Napoléon, and we stayed at some fabulous hostelries on the way there and back. The Gorge de Verdon was also a worthwhile detour.
If you're still down there, I can highly recommend the "Le Clos Saint Pierre" restaurant in Rouret near Opio.
and I were on holiday in Northumberland in early Sept.
