March 2008 – Page 2 – M&I / GBMINI

Goose Cove reservoir

Posted on March 23, 2008February 21, 2017 by Ian C.

After chatting with my Dad yesterday, and relating how even in the cool days of late winter, we have beautiful blue sunny skies, I headed up to Goose Cove reservoir today to take some pictures – and notice how full it is compared with just one month ago! You can see how close the water is to the maximum line (where the brown stain ends) – less than 2ft:

And look … a butterfly! A little early, I suspect:

(Google says this is a Mourning Cloak Butterfly: Adults overwinter and fly on any warm day of the year)

Clubman in the wild

Posted on March 23, 2008February 15, 2017 by Ian C.

After walking round local Goose Cove reservoir today, what should I see in the parking lot but a Clubman! Rare – but just a few hundred feet from GPMINI (I wonder if they noticed her as they drove by?); it’s clear why the car was here – the owners like dogs, the reservoir is a perfect dog-walking place, and I guess the Clubman is better dog transportation!

Lotus Cortina

Posted on March 21, 2008February 15, 2017 by Ian C.

I did a double-take on my way to work this morning … I had to loop round and head back to Gaybrook Garage and take another look to confirm what I’d seen – a Lotus (Ford) Cortina:

These cars were rare in England, although the regular Ford Cortina was a staple when I grew up (along with Tom Robinson!), and I had no idea the car was brought to America – although the current owner told me that very few came to USA, so maybe they were imported by individuals rather than sold here?

Anyway, this car looked in very good condition, and dragged (too old) memories – even though I never owned one myself!

Thanks, Jay, for letting me chat and take pictures 🙂

Month: March 2008