19/08/2024
Apologies for the radio silence on here over the last month or so, it’s been a somewhat chaotic time! Finally had some time to relax a bit this past weekend as it was the Women Driver's Social Club northern weekender. I decided to take George this year, despite his protests in a B&Q car park two weeks before when he refused to proceed, but that’s another story.
As always, it was a brilliant weekend with a great bunch of people and a great mix of cars! Saturday started with a trip to NY500, followed by a drive through the North York Moors, including some pretty steep 31% inclines. George is more akin to a Shire horse in that he won’t be the quickest up there, but he’ll pull you up when he needs to. Then on Sunday we took a drive through Filey, turning heads by the seafront, then back inland for a chilled out afternoon in Thornton-le-Dale, not least without posing in front of Mathewson’s first.
George’s first camper van trial was a success too! I hate sleeping in tents because there’s always too much noise, so a car longer than the Ever Given container ship seemed like the perfect solution. I accidentally left a back door slightly ajar on the first night so it was freezing, but the second night was lovely and cozy. Much better than a tent!
The first four photos are mine, while the rest are courtesy of the lovely WDSC members. Already looking forward to next year’s weekenders!
