"BOBBIE" the '63 Beetle - aka BB / Rosie

[hitlers revenge]

So you'll be going to Standford Hall next Sunday. Hope you enjoy and send us pics.

Standford Hall is in Standford on avon

[Dutch_Diver]

Thanks HR....I don't think I'll make it as that's the due date for the newest Dutch arrival

[hitlers revenge]

Emma wont mind

[Chris]

Glad they are safe,yet I'm sad knowing I will most likely never see them again in the metal.

[Dutch_Diver]

Never say never!

[Jurgen Grand Slam]

Hey there Dutch

So glad that the load has finally arrived!!!! Gee we sure do miss you tons, no one to give us a hard time on a Saturday

Sorry about the damage on Bobby - do you need more paint for her

We hope you and the Girls are all well - let us know the moment the newby arrives

Take care of you all

Es & Juergen

[Dutch_Diver]

I might well need some more paint. The damage is limitted to several clips of paint on the body work so no dents so far but the cars are really dirty. They will be washed over the weekend.

We thought we had some movement on Monday but came to nothing.....D day is in 3 days but I will absolutely let you know.

I miss you all so much

[Dutch_Diver]

So Bobbie has been driven in the UK for the first time! Dropped her for the MOT test. Fingers crossed

[Dutch_Diver]

So Bobbie was in for the MOT test and failed! But listen to the reasons why, 2 bulbs not working and the washer bottle was empty! Not bad at all in my book after a full rebuild and goes to show that Jurgen and team did a great job. Bulbs and water fixed, retest tomorrow and fingers crossed.

Mo is booked in for her work and test from tomorrow but I have just seen that the mechanical fuel pump is leaking fuel all over the engine so will need to fix in the morning.

[Ron&Gill]

Why didn't they fill the water bottle and replace the bulbs and pass her? When I was working in Suffolk, I used to take my car to a garage for the annual MOT, and they simply fixed everything until she passed and that was that.

I was once told that the reason why my motor bike failed it's RWC was a loose chain. I told the guy, tightening the chain is as common as filling it with petrol, and is he going to fail a vehicle for not having enough fuel? The nice man relented, allowed me to tension the chain quick while he watched and issued me the RWC.

Good luck with Mo. Maybe you should ask them to fix whatever is wrong, or let you know if it's going to be expensive to give you the option.

[Dutch_Diver]

So Bobbie has a MOT certificate. This means that the UK transport department say she is safe!

Not bad in the end, 1 fuse, one leaky washer bottle hose, one broken washer button and a leaky front brake cylinder late and all done! I'm happy and tomorrow I'm going to try and get her registered.....

This could be a long story, but someone today asked if I was going to show her this weekend at Dub Show.....any ideas where and what that is?

[karmakoma]

Congrats Dutch.

Registration can't be more laborious than here can it ?!

Shows I could find for THIS WEEKEND: How big is the scene in the UK!

14-16 BATTLESBRIDGE VW WEEKEND Battlesbridge, Essex,
halfway between Chelmsford & Southend 01708 520669 or
07949 803857 or
YES

15-16 VDUB AT THE PUB Wimborne Town Football Club, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 4EL John 07787 825548
Fred 07768 698414
YES

15-16 ALL TYPES VW SHOW Bodelwyddan Castle,
North Wales 01745 339958 or
YES

16 DUBS AT THE PARK Easthampstead Park,
Wokingham, Berkshire. 07958 176335 or
YES

14th - 16th - VW Spring Festival - http://www.buglovin.com/

[Dutch_Diver]

Dubs at the park, that's the one, it's just up the road from here!

[Ron&Gill]

Just up the road from where?

[Dutch_Diver]

Farnham, we are renting there at the moment but have put an offer on a house in Ringwood by Bournemouth.