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Posts related to the MZ collection

The fleet grows

Posted on 17/5/2012 by KateE

So, today I went on a little jaunt. A little jaunt to collect another wee beastie for the fleet. See, a while ago (when the garage got broken into) a charming scrote (who’s name I actually know, thanks to a … Continue reading →

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Lifestyle change

Posted on 1/5/2012 by KateE

So, despite the hideous weather and a real inclination to light the fire, sit inside and let the rain fall all day I’ve not done that. I’ll grant I was slow to get going, but once I was moving I’ve … Continue reading →

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Today is…

Posted on 19/6/2009 by KateE

I dropped off Kathryn’s DAF (Vixy) at the garage this morning, which went fine. I’m praying that I’m right and that the clutch shoes are worn out… Anyhow. One of the cooler things about owning a classic, or one of … Continue reading →

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No, seriously, Argh.

Posted on 18/6/2009 by KateE

After two years of sitting in the garage I brought the manual for the MZ home after my last trip. Today I’ve searched everywhere obvious, and quite a few non-obvious places and the fucking thing has just disappeared. Short of … Continue reading →

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Moments of weakness

Posted on 20/5/2009 by KateE

So, nights are bad. They stress your body, they stress your mind, they leave you drained and overtired. I find that I get into the ‘swing’ fairly quickly, for the most part; but I’m not quite there yet, and was … Continue reading →

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