That is all. Merry Christmas all, and a Happy New Year for 2019 as well. Do not expect to be hearing from me in the near future.

With a clear win for April 13th-21st, and perhaps a not-so-clear win for the Three Frontiers, we officially have our date and location set for Europpomeet 2019.

A six month old lurcher/shepherd sort of thing who came all the to the UK from Romania via bus just 4 days ago. She is the latest addition to our family and has settled in pretty well, all things considered. She has got the sweetest nature, not an ounce of aggression or resource guarding, which is fantastic…

We’re down to our final three destinations, and voting is tight! Anyone with a solid interest in attending the Europpomeet between April 13th-21st of 2019, please cast your votes by the end of today. It’s quick and easy, taking less than a minute, and this is the last chance to have your say on where we go for whole…

I needed to fault-find a possible flow issue, and after cocking up with the drill press, this was my next best option. Don’t worry though, there’s a new one coming on Monday.

I have a problem with my Legacy R spec-B. More specifically - with the coolant system.

Time to retire the Defender from DD duties, because Operation Sensible Family Estate Car is complete! Pulled the trigger on a fully loaded 2005 Legacy R spec-B, complete with useless Prodrive stickers and electronically adjustable Tein coilovers .

A few days ago I drove the Sa Calobra Road in Mallorca. My weapon of choice? A rental spec 2wd diesel Jeep Renegade, a car that I really wanted to like, but one which turned out to be full of niggly ergonomics and some woesome quirks. This is not a Jeep Renegade review.

I got my Land Rover back from the shop yesterday after my long weekend away. Only now have I realised what they had written on the back of the key tag.

I love the ‘Icelandy’ look, but are 315/75r16 just too big for the Defender?

Today I will be driving the Sa Calobra Road in Mallorca. My weapon of choice? A rental spec 2wd diesel Jeep Renegade, a car that I really wanted to like, but one which is full of niggly ergonomics and some woesome quirks. Does anyone care for a review? No? Moving on then.

Spotted this wee BMW Bertone Freeclimber whilst on a mini-hike up a Spanish mountainside. H/t to Chinny Raccoon for the ID!

There was also a minor, but quite destructive, explosion in the centre box, which got professionally bodged and bandaged.

Due to work commitments I couldn’t make the first two days, but I am now officially on my way!

Symbolic, in a way.

How to tell a factory prodrive Forester XT turbo from a standard Forester XT turbo with prodrive bits stuck on?

So like a few others joining the 2018 Euromeet group, I’m buying a beater to tour the hills and valleys of Wales in. It’s £400. It’s not a special car. But I will make it a special car.

and ended up seriously considering its stable mate instead...

I got back from a short break in France yesterday. Completely forgot that I ran over an upturned soil rake last Friday. Good morning neighbours!