No news from the shed. admin, May 1, 2025May 8, 2025 Typical. The weather gets fine, the BBQ’s come out, we’re all out topping up the vitamin D and the cars take a back seat. It’s far too fine to be stuck in shed “fixing” cars (slapping back into shape with a hammer more like it). So, what’s happening? Not much… Continue Reading
And back to the shed… admin, April 19, 2025April 19, 2025 We are back in the shed after the Moonraker adventure with the little Fiesta. I don’t know why it’s called little when it’s a lot more spacious inside than Macca’s Civic. Why are some things called “little” or “small” when they are measurable not? Also, why is a Wagon Wheel… Continue Reading
We’re home after the fun at the Moonraker admin, April 12, 2025April 13, 2025 Well, we made it home after the days fun in the Moonraker forest rally. The Fiesta survived and actually completed a stage or three under its own steam…. Things were going beautifully (as the video shows) on stage 1 until just after this video was shot. Damien caught the car… Continue Reading
Unusual Last-minute Moonraker Preparations admin, April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 There was some rather unexpected “last minute” jobs that had to be done before the Moonraker Forest Rally on Saturday. Somehow, they involved fitting a sump guard to a Yaris…. I have no idea why that had to be done. As it was miles above my technical ability, I just… Continue Reading
Its official. I can’t fit into a Fiesta….. admin, April 5, 2025April 5, 2025 “Preparations” (and I use that word in the loosest possible fashion) are underway in the shed as the Moonraker is coming up fast. In a slight change, it’s not Bitzy that’s leading the Red Mist charge, it’s the Fiesta! Bitzy is still sulking in the corner as “someone” still hasn’t… Continue Reading
We are home from West Cork Rally. admin, March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 Well, we are all home from Cork Motor Club’s fantastic West Cork Rally. Well, those that headed down are all home. Others, who shall remain nameless didn’t bother to go down (for shame, for shame). Damien and Macca went down to give Owen Murphy a hand and went doing gravel… Continue Reading
It’s almost West Cork time! admin, March 9, 2025March 9, 2025 Yerp, it is almost time for the Cork Motor Club’s tarmac classic, the West Cork rally. In usual fashion, we are going down to get in the way….. We’ll be down shouting for Owen Murphy in car 14. He’ll be piloting a Citroen C3. Damien’s navigator, Vincy, has ended up… Continue Reading
Things are stirring….. admin, March 2, 2025 Despite the complete lack of updates here, things have been stirring in the background. The outlines of plans are being made. Not surprisingly, they involve rallying in some sort. Things should kick off after the West Cork rally and should involve some forestry rally of some sort. Also, not surprisingly,… Continue Reading
Another detailing brush sacrificed….. admin, February 2, 2025February 2, 2025 I embarked on a slightly overdue task and cleaned out the inside of the Fiesta last night. It was slightly overdue as I don’t think it was done since the Bushwacker, judging by the Asda water bottles I found under the navigators seat. Anyway, I commenced into the task with… Continue Reading
Its Night Nav Time! admin, January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 Well, it’s been a while since we updated ye but we are waking up from the post Christmas slumber. We are off to marshal/compete/cause trouble/get lost (delete as appropriate) at the Cork Motor Club’s 1000 Shakes Night Nav tomorrow night. The event is being ran by Mr Shinnors so a… Continue Reading