Alex, it was even warmer here in SE New England. Hit 55! Fortunately
the BJ8 hadn't been completely put away. Ran a bunch of errands and
it was just great! She started on 2nd turn after sitting since Nov. :-)
Saw no other LBC's. One BMW with the top down.
Enjoy, it won't last. :-(
Randy Hicks
Rehoboth, MA
'56 100M
'65 BJ8
'53 MGTD
Healey100M@gmail.com
On Jan 12, 2006, at 3:40 PM, Alex wrote:
> The mercury hit nearly 50 degrees F here today, after an all-night
> rain that washed away most of winter's road salt.
>
> So, I installed the battery and fired up the Blue Mainie. After 20
> miles, I stopped by to say hello to Eric at Leyland Motors in
> Arundel, Maine. He seemed delighted to see me out and about
> driving the Healey.
>
> The back roads here in southern Maine are perfect for spirited 50s-
> style "wintah" driving---even with petrol at $2.50/gallon.
>
> The only thing missing was putting the hood down and taking off the
> side curtains!
>
> == Alex in Maine
> 1960 BT7 3000 Mark 1 - "The Blue Mainie"
> Former owner of 1957 100-6, and 1967 3000 Mark III BJ8
> "Still searching for a BJ8"
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