It took a long, agonising six weeks. After an initial quoted two, and minimal customer contact, I finally got back my beloved Mini yesterday. It needed some rust taken out of it, and so I figured that whilst that was getting done, Id pay a few extra dollars and come away with the paint job Read More …
Decided to pay my ol’ friend Richard Prouse a visit after school today whilst I waited for Vicky to finish work. It was a beautiful day, and an excellent way to un-wind after a difficult day’s teaching.
This morning I decided to head out early to get a few morning shots. I headed up the River Road towards Upper Hutt. There are a few good spots along there that are almost too good to be postcards! Whilst I was getting a few of the clouds around the hills, the sun decided to Read More …
So yesterday I headed out on the road to take the Mini out on a bit of a tour. I hadn’t been for a drive for a while, so I thought that this would be as perfect time as any. In the moment, I ended taking a lot of photos of it. This was one Read More …
Many of you know I’m an avid supporter of Twitter. Before now, I was not a fan of Tweeters. The small speakers at the front of the car always seemed pointless and insignificant. I couldn’t hear them making much difference. Until now. So I put some into my Mini and now my speaker system is Read More …
I eventually got my new speakers installed for the Gherkin. They fit perfectly and produce a really nice quality sound – just perfect for that run around car that the Mini has become. I love that the time and effort I’d put into the speaker board has finally come around. There’s nothing better than a Read More …
So I’ve been a bit slack lately in providing photos for each day. The last two days I’ve been relieving, and its really hard to respect confidentiality of schools and take a photo for the day at the same time. This photo is of a bit of my Mini. Its amazing how grimmacing you can Read More …
The Mini has been up on the jacks for the last couple of days, and so it was a nice change to finally get it back out on the road yesterday and today. These are my driving shoes. I need them because they’re a thinner width foot than my other shoes, which don’t quite fit Read More …
I love my Mini. Today Vicky and I went to pick up Vicky’s sister from Silverstreem. Quite a trek for the lil’ Gherkin. I got this photo whilst waiting in the parking lot. Its very… raw. Just like the Mini. It really puts you back in the driver’s seat. None of this luxury of modern Read More …
Today I essentially completed the layout and graphics of my new themed website. Its themed around drawings on napkins. I now just have to tie up a few loose ends before I release it to the public. Such loose ends include making the art pages, checking if it works in IE and validating the code Read More …
Today my mission was to fix the loose choke cable on the Mini. How it works is you pull the choke out on cold starts and twist it to the right to lcok it in the ‘out’ position. Unfortunately the casing had come loose and so turning it to the right just twisted the cable Read More …
What a waste of time that was. Vicky and I spent half an hour driving around a car park. Not even continuously looking for one, but stuck in the traffic jam as everyone else was looking for one also. Joy! So the Monet didn’t happen today – but we did manage to get up to Read More …
In a day that held no plans, I suddenly found myself in a morning full of things to do and people to see. I went up town to get the change of ownership for the Gherkin, and sort out insurance. Whilst doing this, I met up with Vicky and was happy to see that she Read More …
Its about time! Ever since I was 11 or 12, I’ve been wanting my first car to be a Mini. Now… It is! Its a nice little green number, 1980 Morris Mini LE. Currently thinking of names for it – if you’d like to make suggestions… I’m leaning towards Lenny at the moment as a Read More …