We have just returned from a great time with friends at their home in East Bridgeford, near Nottingham. Stella transported us there and back in comfort and style, she more than held her own on the M11 and A1 and returned 29.8 miles to the gallon. On the return journey it took over an hour to do the last four miles up to the Dartford Crossing, a vehicle fire had reduced the motorway to one lane, but the temperature gauge stayed absolutely steady at 90 albeit with the Kenlowe fan running, but absolutely no sign of the Stags infamous overheating problems.
One of our outing was to the Papplewick Victorian pumping station which happened to be in steam that weekend, exciting and spectacular enough on it's own, but this weekend there was a Steam Punk theme. didn't really know what to expect, but it was huge fun. The costumes and machinery were amazing, I should have taken many more photos. There was Tea Duelling (don't ask) and facial hair competition amongst other activities, in all a very enjoyable time was being had by all.
I even went as far as trying on a hat, but evidently my ego isn't up to it.
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