The Webmaster Zone

I am now the very proud owner of a 1966 MGB! As I sat in the driver's seat for the first time, letting my nose fill with the smell of old leather and oil, I could almost feel the car reacting to me too, getting used to me, asking when it will see the open road and the twisting highways and lush forests of British Columbia (it's been sitting mostly unused in a parking garage). This is not a tired car, a beaten spirit, one of identical millions sentanced to a life of gridlock. Nor is it an arrogant car, oblivious from its surroundings and trying to insulate its occupants from the world around it. This is a living thing, a car with a soul and with one desire, to experience the freedom and joy that is motoring. Now begins the labour of love, the rolling restoration. I gave it a really good hand wash this evening, its looking much better already. Next is several coats of wax and polishing all the chrome... I'm sure I can get the shine back with a little effort. Next weekend, its off to the ABFM, and the weekend after Seattle, where a friend of mine has a digital camera so you can expect some pictures soon! Excuse me while I get all sappy :-) It's the first car I've ever bought.