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Having been enjoying my Spyder for the last few weeks, we took her on another outing. This time at Bournemouth FC.
On the way, we took the long way round and through Sandbanks, Poole, and Bournemouth and had people winding down windows and pulling up beside us at traffic lights, and wanting to know what it is.
Yes, I did suggest that the Herald owner convert it to a Spyder!
Some other cars there...
Many people say they are struggling to work out the make from the "badge" on the back. I don't have the heart to tell them it is 99p from Ebay!
One of the best bits of Spyder driving is messing with the minds of the car anoraks! I had a great moment the other day when i popped out to pick up some bread and milk in mine. When i came back there was a very well dressed looking elderly gent looking at the car (with a very bored lady wife!) and when i got in and started the car he looked at me and in a _very_ posh voice said:
"that sounds a bit of alright!"
I thanked him kindly and then legged it before i cracked up