Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted May 10, 2016 Starting today South Wales to Folkestone to Bourge en Bresse to Barga in Tuscany. Then back via Florence, Porta Fino, Turin, Dijon & Epernay. Most of the trip will be in convoy with a new Cayman. Can't wait, the car is ready too Packed! Cleaned & waxed to perfection And I'll be bringing another car back with me....lol Expect plenty of pics Cheers, Simon 2 Keethos and Nicebiscuit reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted May 11, 2016 Reims 6 Rich, Keethos, Andrew Smith and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted May 11, 2016 459 miles today, some shocking rain! 709 since leaving home. Another 400+ tomorrow to Tuscany. Car going great. Brilliant seats, driving position, ride, satnav / sounds, poke & handling. Love it. 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted May 12, 2016 Nice. And the 86 really makes that Cayman look lardy in those photos. Hard to believe it's got two less seats. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted May 12, 2016 Nice. And the 86 really makes that Cayman look lardy in those photos. Hard to believe it's got two less seats. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk The Cayman is a brilliant car. The 86 feels better but the Cayman is quick. Two luggage spaced too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith 156 Report post Posted May 12, 2016 I just love a road trip....have fun 1 Squadrone Rosso reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted May 13, 2016 Just out of the Mont Blanc tunnel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith 156 Report post Posted May 13, 2016 Hahaha, been through that a couple of times on my moto, come out the other side with a black vagabond face mask, always rode round it since then. Blue rocks silver any day of the week, keep em coming 1 Squadrone Rosso reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted May 13, 2016 We try to avoid the tunnel &'take to the passes but it's too early in the year. Unfortunately, I'm laid up in Italy. Long history of spinal problems playing havoc with my leg. Was bad for the week before we left so 1200 miles & 3 different beds not good Dr or Hospital tomorrow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith 156 Report post Posted May 13, 2016 Oh bless ya, I completely understand as I suffer from cu**ing wan*stain that is spondylitis. Me being a player and all, folks just don't understand the havoc swapping beds causes Remember diclofenac is your friend 1 Squadrone Rosso reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted May 13, 2016 Nice. And the 86 really makes that Cayman look lardy in those photos. Hard to believe it's got two less seats.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk The Cayman is a brilliant car. The 86 feels better but the Cayman is quick. Two luggage spaced too! Yes. I do like them and have always coveted a Porsche. But seeing them like that does surprise me - the Toyota is definitely the prettier car... And with forced induction it wouldn't be far behind... And for a lot less money. Brings it home what a bargain we have. Especially as all the latest Caymans are 4 pot turbo boxers in any case!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted May 13, 2016 We try to avoid the tunnel &'take to the passes but it's too early in the year. Unfortunately, I'm laid up in Italy. Long history of spinal problems playing havoc with my leg. Was bad for the week before we left so 1200 miles & 3 different beds not good Dr or Hospital tomorrow! Sadly there isn't an 'unlike' button 1 Squadrone Rosso reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted May 14, 2016 Spent the day in an Italian hospital after being taken there by ambulance. X Rays etc appear to show problems with my hip! Had a cortisone injection. Total bed rest for 5 - 6 days so need to cancel all the other nice places we had booked. Luckily, we're at my mates house so no rush to leave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted May 14, 2016 What a nightmare. Just hit the wine and pizza I think. What else can you do? 1 Squadrone Rosso reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted May 14, 2016 Wow really sorry to hear this, I hope you get well soon and make it back in one piece! 1 Squadrone Rosso reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted May 19, 2016 Gone from bad to worse. Already heading home, 4 days early Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith 156 Report post Posted May 19, 2016 😔 sorry to hear this, what a nightmare Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 19, 2016 So gutted to hear! Did your hip worsen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted May 20, 2016 Bad news. How are you getting back? Hope you haven't had to leave the Toyota behind :-/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted May 20, 2016 Mrs has done most the driving in "her" car....lol I drive today & it went really well. No issues. So, Epernay tonight then home via Sittingbourne to collect my little FIAT tomorrow:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted May 20, 2016 So gutted to hear! Did your hip worsen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted May 20, 2016 So gutted to hear! Did your hip worsen? That's got better. The issue is now it my thigh muscle. Think it's related to the cortisone injection but I have a long history of back problems & surgery so will get a referral ASAP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
