Roffle Dollywobbler's Prelude - Re-Roffle WINNAH!

[dollywobbler]

It's dark and I'm trying to summon up the energy to get up. Yes, it's collection caper time once more!

The destination is Devon. The purchased steed is Phil_lihp's Honda Prelude in desirable* 2-litre beater slush box form. Stage one of the journey will be 12 miles to Aberystwyth and the start of a long day on the train. I look forward to checking out the vastly overhauled New Street in Birmingham.

Should be collecting the car just after six pm and staying in Devon overnight. Tomorrow, I'll be diverting via Hereford to collect barrels and piston rings for the Dyane. This therefore entirely justifies the trip as I can do two things at once.

Mrs DW really wasn't very happy last night but it appears I'm on safer ground today. Phew. As long as I don't lose a load of money on it...

I'll do my best to live report, but getting photos onto here really isn't easy on my phone. I'll do my best!

[320touring]

Surely a caper to a Prelude?

 

best of luck in your multinpurpose collectioneering!

[twosmoke300]

We need dash at night photo and pez station shot as a bare minimum im afraid . You dont want a revolt on your hands do you ?

[Skizzer]

God speed, sir.

 

What a joyously different journey it would be if only I could get my brilliant* plan for a Mumbles-to-Minehead ferry off the ground.

[dollywobbler]

God speed, sir.

 

What a joyously different journey it would be if only I could get my brilliant* plan for a Mumbles-to-Minehead ferry off the ground.

 

When we moved, there was talk of Swansea to Ilfracombe. Sadly, there wasn't enough interest to make it a go-er.

[Skizzer]

When we moved, there was talk of Swansea to Ilfracombe. Sadly, there wasn't enough interest to make it a go-er.

 

Gah!  Nobody asked me!  Fools.

[320touring]

Gah! Nobody asked me! Fools.

never ask an Audi owner for their opinion;)

[Skizzer]

Oi!  I'll have you know I'm an Aspiring Sales Rep!

 

(Plus in my experience, Audi owners don't normally need asking)

[dollywobbler]

This caper has officially begun.

 

https://twitter.com/dollywobbler/status/689377906259169280?s=09

[dollywobbler]

I'll come back later and turn these into actual pictures.

Stage two.

https://twitter.com/dollywobbler/status/689378235507806208?s=09

[dollywobbler]

Already having to resort to back up battery. Bloody handy this thing.

 

https://twitter.com/dollywobbler/status/689391828525678592?s=09

[dollywobbler]

Vegetation is annoying. I thought this was going to be a lovely panning shot of a Skoda Favorit as we overtook it. https://twitter.com/dollywobbler/status/689393734958473216?s=09

[dollywobbler]

Shit. Is this a bad omen?

[Bren]

Shit. Is this a bad omen?

Yep.

[PiperCub]

Nah, it's only a problem if there's four of 'em. 

[dollywobbler]

Birmingham as been reached. It's bloody freezing.

[dollywobbler]

Currently stuck in Birmingham as the train has been delayed for reasons that are under investigation. In other words, they have no bloody idea. Ugh.

[holbeck]

Currently stuck in Birmingham as the train has been delayed for reasons that are under investigation. In other words, they have no bloody idea. Ugh.

 

Uh - Oh! ....Trapped in the New St vortex.

[dugong]

Shit. Is this a bad omen?

If you're me it is. Especially when blue oval nevadas are involved. 

[dollywobbler]

22 minutes late but on a Pendelino. It can make the time up I assume. Next stop is all the way down at Cheltenham. Where I'm meant to change seats slightly.

[Skizzer]

Whatever you do, don't get out at Cheltenham.  Bad things always happen in Cheltenham, at least they do to me.

[dugong]

Can you visit a caper factory on the way back? Will hi-jinks ensue? 

[dollywobbler]

Rebel! I was meant to change seat at Cheltenham and I didn't! In your face capitalist system. Still running late, but not ruinously so.

[Lacquer Peel]

I'm interested in your driving impressions. I wonder if they're like an Accord to drive.

[sporty-shite]

 

Can you visit a caper factory on the way back? Will hi-jinks ensue? 

[mouseflakes]

I'm interested in your driving impressions.

So am I. DW often appears to be posing as one or other of the Boulder Brothers, but I've heard he also does a very passable Rufus Ruffcut.

[dollywobbler]

Phone battery back down to 33%. FFS. I'll be looking at it much less tomorrow at least.

[Lacquer Peel]

Phone battery back down to 33%. FFS. I'll be looking at it much less tomorrow at least.

 

Stick it in flight mode for a bit, it'll charge quicker.

[holbeck]

I'm guessing Mr. Wobler now in the phone signal Bermuda Triangle that is Mid Devon.

[dollywobbler]

Indeed. It's been shite since Brum to be honest. Have almost flattened by jump pack trying to keep the phone in juice. About 15 mins away. My go quiet as I've got to dash off to see my parents as soon as I have the car.