Kick Those Shoes Off and Relax. It's the Delta 2017 Tea Break

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by grantp

How well does regenerative braking work on snow and ice?

Mmm, experience on ice a week or so ago was ‘interesting’! I’m not sure (but am hoping) that when driving at normal speed the traction control works both ways, if you understand my meaning, but at low speed, when I lifted off on sheet ice the back wheels just locked...... Need to do a bit of research!

[Dan Rear]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

Bit of a dilemma here, people- As weather forecast is bad for this morning I’ve decided to drive 1.5 miles to the rail station rather than walk. Question- how many blankets, sleeping bags, shovels, flasks of hot soup, spare mobile phone batteries should I pack for the journey? I should add that there are a few yards where the roads haven’t been salted.....

Great to hear you use the phrase 'Rail station', Mike. The modern alternative, 'Train station', really pees me off!

[John Elwin]

Originally Posted by Dan Rear

Great to hear you use the phrase 'Rail station', Mike. The modern alternative, 'Train station', really pees me off!

Hear, hear!! I thought it was just me who hates 'train station'. Even worse was hearing a TV reporter recently refer to the 'train tracks' rather than railway lines. The ultimate prize, though, goes to the BBC London hews reader who called the M11 'the eleven route'.

[bauble]

I expect many, like me, are eagerly awaiting Peter's next title for this site,

I predict 'Delta's Doughnut Dunkin' Dinner Break'

Any other ideas?

[Peter Mallett]

I thought we were going all metrosexual with references to latte or something?

[VIVA GT]

Originally Posted by bauble

I agree, but at least this place is a haven of common sense, gentlemanly discourse, old fashioned virtues, and VivaGT.

It looks like I've finally made it in 2017, thanks baub

[bauble]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

I thought we were going all metrosexual with references to latte or something?

Chillaxing with Delta's Latte Laze About?

[bauble]

Originally Posted by VIVA GT

It looks like I've finally made it in 2017, thanks baub

Even you deserve a mention Viv, well as long as it is only once a year.

[Lancsbreaker]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

I thought we were going all metrosexual with references to latte or something?

And we can (almost) exclusively reveal that Peter has established the new thread......and Mike and I have got it off to the traditional reverent start........

[delta]

Originally Posted by bauble

Chillaxing with Delta's Latte Laze About?

Dear moderators . Don't like Latte Latte Laze . Why don't we just go back to "tea break".

[Peter Mallett]

I think we have successfully accommodated your requirements Mr Delta.

[delta]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

I think we have successfully accommodated your requirements Mr Delta.

Ok , I'm just off for drinks with most of the Race Car Show committee. I shall look forward to the result later . 😀

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by delta

Dear moderators . Don't like Latte Latte Laze . Why don't we just go back to "tea break".

Nothing to do with me, you’ll have to see what Peter can do.....

[midgetman]

FWIW the late, late breakfast show thread is indeed locked.

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[Cliff Ryan]

Season’s greetings to all Historic Tenthers.

I’ve had a break this year due to other commitments, but have been lurking on here and should be back on track next year. Also will hopefully get Daniel’s Mexico out in the HSCC Escort race, so it looks like 2018 will be a blue oval one.

Wishing everyone a healthy & happy New Year.

[Gerard C]

Yes Peter, 2018 is locked …

[gary396]

Managed to squeeze in one last motorsport event for the year today - Croft Circuit hosted a local auto club's 'Christmas Stages Rally'. It's an annual event and attracts quite a decent crowd.

I think they must have been surprised by the size of the crowd because when I arrived cars were parked all over the place on the local approach roads - which probably will have been 'noted' by the locals who are against the circuit. So just drove straight in and was told they'd had to open the field parking area which was still covered in snow and slush - with the warning that the circuit 4x4's would tow me out at the end. Not needed in my case but there were plenty who had to avail themselves of the tractor!

Anyway, mainly newish stuff competing but a good smattering of Escorts so one final motorsport pic from me for 2017.

Happy New Year everyone!

[Peter Mallett]

Thanks Gary. Happy New Year. Btw. Gary does a lot of local photography so for pictures of Yorkshire in various shades of winter or summer, look for him on Twitter.

[gary396]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Thanks Gary. Happy New Year. Btw. Gary does a lot of local photography so for pictures of Yorkshire in various shades of winter or summer, look for him on Twitter.

Cheers Peter!

[bauble]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Thanks Gary. Happy New Year. Btw. Gary does a lot of local photography so for pictures of Yorkshire in various shades of winter or summer, look for him on Twitter.

And generously donated a few for the Marshals Draw at the Classic. Thanks Gary.

[gary396]

Originally Posted by bauble

And generously donated a few for the Marshals Draw at the Classic. Thanks Gary.

You're welcome Bauble!

[Mike Bell]

Talking of photos, I was privileged to spend the afternoon looking through a few of Stanley Sears (Jack’s father) photo albums. Stanley even hillclimbed his V12 Phantom 3 Saloon, and his Bentley Continental! Loads of pics of his cars at Brighton Speed Trials as well. Also watched some 50-60yr old cine films, all priceless archive stuff......

[terence]

From memory Mike,Jack had some great period pictures of his fathers exploits.Good stuff,never got to see the films though,somehow never got round to it.Absolute treasures to have.

[midgetman]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Thanks Gary. Happy New Year. Btw. Gary does a lot of local photography so for pictures of Yorkshire in various shades of winter or summer, look for him on Twitter.

Looked, found and followed. @maxattaq if you see me, Gary.

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[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by terence

From memory Mike,Jack had some great period pictures of his fathers exploits.Good stuff,never got to see the films though,somehow never got round to it.Absolute treasures to have.

Absolutely, and fortunately they are in good hands. A question Joe may be able to answer- One film showed the Willment Cortinas at Brands along with some Lotus (Team Lotus?) versions. I’m guessing the (white with red stripe) Willment cars were GTs?