It’s not too dissimilar to what he did on Wheeler Dealers, which is okay by me, but focuses more on completing one task per show than an entire vehicle. Being on YouTube, it’s a bit more intimate than what we’d be used to seeing. I actually fell asleep with one of his Workshop Diaries on my TV. To be clear: that was…

I hate it. And I bet they’re going to sell them by the bucketload in Ireland. I’m already sick of seeing the SUV version.

The mini reminds me of this local company’s somewhat legendary lightbulb packaging.

Pandora. Because it’s boxy, and the contents are troublesome. So named when it was new-to-me. Those issued have since been ironed out and it has since given me many miles of happy motoring.

Chances are always good that’ll happen to one car. I feel like this year, they don’t even need to turn the wick up, though. 

Not one of the privateers will be in the running for the overall win, though. Unless there’s a catastrophe with the Toyotas.

Beratna!

I’m not familiar with that film. But I must make myself so.

Humble thanks!

Mayo is gorgeous. If you ever find yourself on these shores again, let me know!

I have good friends from New Zealand, and nearly ended up emigrating there nearly fifteen years ago. It’s still very much on my bucket list for visiting, though they’re (rightly) not letting anyone in for a while!

Sligo is nice and all, but I have a real soft spot for Donegal. There’s always next time!

We’re still at the highest lockdown level, but my wife and I have provisionally booked a little cottage in Co. Donegal in Ireland.

Hello, fellow Dunlop.

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The Disco Volante is glorious. But always reminds me of

I don’t think I’m the intended recipient!

I answered a similar question on Twitter recently, where the question was asked: top ten, no holds barred. My list (and I’ve put them in my preferred colour where possible):

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