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Posts related to the MZ collection

Theory and Practice

Posted on 23/7/2008 by KateE

About 6 or 7 weeks ago I sold the Viva; it had become somewhat of a millstone, sucking money in and making me miserable. It also had sprayed me with hot coolant, and looked likely to fail it’s next MOT … Continue reading →

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In which the computer says no, Kate gives in, and adds more stress.

Posted on 16/7/2008 by KateE

So, yesterday after my Violence and Aggression training (I’m just not aggressive enough with patients ;) ) I headed in to Theale to attempt to get the newly MOT’d Jejy Taxed. The government are usually overjoyed to make off with … Continue reading →

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If my bank account had money in it, it’d be somewhat lighter

Posted on 12/6/2008 by KateE

So, I went to pick up Cherry from Burwin’s – they weren’t sure that they’d fixed her problems, although she was running better… 245 quid that MOT ended up costing – new front wheel bearings (apparently they were completely shot), … Continue reading →

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Posted on 12/6/2008 by KateE

The good: The MZ is done and MOT’d (yay! a year of road-worthy-ness, ish) The DAF is booked for transport to the welder. I plastered the curve and the wall under the window (or alternatively, as I originally wrote, the … Continue reading →

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Death of another bit of DDR History

Posted on 11/6/2008 by KateE

So, those of you who’ve read this journal for a while or who know me in person probably know I’m a little bit obsessed with the DDR and with the CCCP; while I’m sensible enough not to have any belief … Continue reading →

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