It could be for all those like me who have never seen a smog shop.

Graham

Here you go.....



and a couple of real ones.......

Made a tour through our pitoresque province yesterday with some other
British Vintage. The spouses all liked the XK8 best... I might be tempted to the E-type...

Just some great pics

Gorgeous sampling. I, too, would find those beauties favs. Sounds like a thoroughly enjoyable day. Sandy

Lucky you! Not so pretty, eh? But I have to admit the one I visited had accomplished some nice interior work for their waiting room (short wait!) and was a clean, well kept shop. Reassuring to me... Sandy

Fun shots! Who knew the group would be curious. I'll keep that in mind during my visits.
Sandy

Waiting room?

We have to sit in the car, then get the choice of sitting in the passenger seat or standing in a "box" while they do the test.

Beats my local MoT Station - it's like the Black Hole of Calcutta!

What's with the sitting in the passenger seat or standing in a box - exactly which emissions are they checking in the US?

Graham

On Sunday I took my wife to the Old Westbury Gardens in Long Island, New York. This place is literally a 3 minute drive from my home, so I can't write too much about the drive itself, except to say that it was a rather pleasant and short. Nonetheless, the location was a gorgeous place to take a picture of my Jaguar. My wife insisted on being in the shot as well . I specifically did not take any pictures of the mansion or the gardens, as anyone can see it on the net. Here's a link, in case anyone is interested - Imagevue Gallery

Back in the driver's seat. Aaaaahhhhh. Just one more check and THEN I'll feel back to my confident, drive anywhere, just have fun vibe.

Meanwhile, here's a stop along the road I'm on often. Back road in the Livermore Valley in California. LOVE the livestock scattered about.

These fellows seem to like either the attention or the beautiful car that stopped to see them.

Sandy

Oklahoma City to Pittsburgh in 1998 XK8 convt.... 1,100 miles. no problem...26 mpg

Just got back to FL from 3500 mile round trip to VT through 13 states.









more about the trip here

just returned from 2,500 mile trip in 1998 XK8 convt... OKC to Pittsburgh to OKC. Car performed beautifully... only problem was 1 blown sub woofer.... not bad for a 1998.

Went for a jaunt on The British Vintage Voyage (15th Anniversary) oranised by the Arizona Mini Club.

The Northern contingent met up in Tempe on Saturday morning and headed of to Tuscon to meet up with the Southerners.



Then we set off for a drive out to the AZ Hops and Wines in Sonita in the hills South of Tucson, with some nice roads on the way!

(They had an Octoberfest event going on)



We stayed overnight in Tuscon, and after breakfast took a tour of the Biosphere 2.



Then it was time to head back home just in time for the sun to pass under the yardarm!

Great weather and a good weekend.

Forgot the obligatary AZ saguaro cactus photo!

No pics, but took the cat down south to Sanibel Island for a vacation. Will see if I can get a decent shot of her with a sunset.

It looks almost cuddly from that distance.

Graham

Today was a gorgeous (albeit brisk) lowcountry day driving across the Arthur Ravanel Bridge in Charleston SC heading to the British Car show - but top was down none the less. Love the double diamonds of the longest cable stay bridge in North America

Brisk, that sounds nice!

Last place I drove my 2002 XK8 was the body shop for repairs and re spray!! Two weeks ago! But I'm getting close!! May have it back this Friday! If not, I may need medical attention!

I think the temporary loss will be more than worth it!! My new Black Walnut metallic color!