You've Got to Admit at 90 years old It's Impressive.

And we're off!

 And just over 20mph it feels more like 90mph :(

 Whew!  Thank goodness we're only going just around the corner.

It's the 19th Lymington Rotary Summer Spectacular.

In the past I have visited this spectacle with my son and his family.  My granddaughters have enjoyed the bouncy castle and pony rides in their time.  My son has enjoyed looking at the cars and my daughter in law and I have quite liked the gift and clothing stalls would you believe :)

Never did I think I'd be taking the road to Lymington Summer Spectacular in a 90 year old Austin 7!

Co-owned with a couple of friends and now named Myrtle.

I have to admit she is rather cute and quite fun.

A bit of marshalling required...

As Malcolm had been asked to help with the marshalling it was an early start for us and we arrived at 8.30am.  

We pulled up beside another chap who had bought three Austins of different makes and ages.  

Nope!  Don't even think about it Malcolm!

All sorts of cars turned up for this event.  All shapes and sizes and different ages.

Of course, Malcolm was in his element getting up close and personal with these vehicles. 

Although he got a little confused when .......

the Bentley joined the lineup?  

Oh I'd like to bring to your attention the extra passenger on the back seat.

(explanation = my Essential Images Teddy Bear, with photography prop of hat which I thought was very appropriate and a little hamper that my grandchildren used to play with many years ago!)  

Well, we all know what a softy I am and we thought it was a bit of fun.

Essential Images Teddy got a lot of 'ohs' and 'ahs' - almost as much as the car - well nearly :)

But not quite as many as this little chap to be totally honest.  How cute is that?

I don't think this chappie was interested in Ethel the Essential Images teddy bear either, do you?

Umm?  Think it might have been the engine?

No interest in cars or teddies for this little dog.  He was only interested in keeping cool and found a place for doing just that.

Well, of course, this is not all about cars.  There are plenty of things to do and lots to see.  Also plenty of food and drink choices.

It was a boiling hot day so I opted for some iced coffee from Taste the Bean.

And a piece of Blueberry and Lemon cake from Fiona @realfood

Fiona's food is truly scrumptious and there was no way we were leaving without having a piece of her cake.

I think the handmade fudge must have been quite delicious too.  It certainly got the attention of these two gorgeous little girls.  Aren't they cute.

Time for the off then.

Ah I think someone wants a lift?  Be my guest.

I took a much more comfortable ride in a much later model - quite a new edition of a Discovery actually :)

Sweet Myrtle is very cute and at 90 years old is very impressive. 

I'm sure she has some stories to tell.
Now that would be interesting wouldn't it......could we find out d'you think?

Until the next time .... safe travels all.

Classic or Antique .. How Do You Feel - Visit Malta Classic Car Museum

Does your heart race and your blood thump through your veins when you hear the words 'classic cars'?

Memories are made of this

Ah, if not, then turn away now! Oh go on stay a while.  Take a quick look, if you're a certain age you may just find yourself taking a trip down memory lane. :)

A walk back in time

Located in Qawra on the north of the island of Malta and a bus ride from Valletta.

It's coincidentally in Tourist Street!  And a short stroll away from the bus terminal in Qawra.

The Malta Classic Car Museum makes you feel like you are walking back in time.

The lady on the desk was a little strange, seemed a little preoccupied and not very talkative at all?

So moving on....

Enjoy?

However, don't tell him in case I get dragged to too many of these places, but I actually enjoyed a stroll round this museum.  It is not only full of classic cars, but other artefacts that I found interesting, amusing and full of memories.

Not sure that I ever looked like this but do remember the corsets! :)

Oops better add some images of the classic cars too 😏  

I'm not going to talk you through these cars.  As I said, I ended up here because my husband loves all this stuff, so if you have any questions, please feel free to comment below and I'll ask Malcolm for the answer! 

Here we go.... enjoy your stroll. 

Yes I remember these.  However, I didn't ever own one.  Rather have a roof over my head and stay dry.

Ah and I'm looking for a convertible at the moment?  

Don't even think about it Malcolm.

Still not interested?

Not sucked into it all? 

Take some time out, chill and read the magazines.  You are catered for here.  All around the classic car museum there are places for you to sit. 

I thought I'd end up sitting there,  but found myself totally caught up in this atmospheric car museum.

Classic or antique, how do you feel?

Opening times:  (please check online first in case of change)

Monday to Friday 9 to 6 

Saturdays and Public hols 9 - 1.30pm 

Ticket price: Adults 8 Euros 

                    Children 4.50 Euros