24-29 April 2016: looking for spring

YES!
YES!

On wednesday 27 April we had our monthly LocoBrits meeting, and I drove Rhoda – with the hood down – as weather was iffy.

with classic cars
with classic cars
more cars
more cars
another view
another view

A milestone!

15th anniversary of first BMW MINI off the line
15th anniversary of first BMW MINI off the line

Planning on work this weekend,including a spring cleaning.

18 April-23 April 2016: out of hybernation

ready for the start-up
ready for the start-up

My son Allen came over, and we moved Mini out of the corner into her place in the garage.

Yes!
Yes!

After blowing out around the plugs, we removed them, and brought up oil pressure on the starter.

Checked wheel torques, tyre pressures, and put some oil in the dashpots.

We rolled her out into the driveway, and then started her.  Ran until she could idle without the choke.

She does not like these temps – 7C – and even after a trip around the block, the coolant stayed at 65C.

Allen brought down the bikes and we are ready for summer!

ready!
ready!