31st October - My Birthday



I woke up after a bad night, not feeling festive.

We left town via David's garage, where they wanted a photo. As we pulled away the Delage lost drive . Bad luck, but only 5 yards from a pit! A clutch rebuild by Mark and Ian followed, including hand riveting. Finally we left town at 3pm, onto gravel roads.

Jonny and Mark decided they preferred tarmac and went another way while the rest of us drove for 2.5 hours - 40 miles.

The back axle of the Jeep fell off, so we stopped in empty desert to camp. Within minutes we were surrounded by small barefoot children, and a helpful man with a motorbike.
High winds threatened to carry away out tents while we drank beer and wine and ate spag bol and stargazed.
A very memorable birthday.