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Reminding my love of 2CVs

Back in 2023 I was very ill. I had been given migraine meds that should never be given to those of us who have a history of low serotonin.  I was literally frozen in a body and mind of fear, anxiety and unable to function. My writing and art stopped. I would be on the… Continue reading Reminding my love of 2CVs

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Amelie

A couple of years ago I bought my dream car…a 2CV tin snail. I loved it. I named her Amelie after the film, and she got a brand new windscreen and hardwood and chrome steering wheel. Then Covid hit and she was stuck in my atelier. I was then very ill last year and sadly… Continue reading Amelie

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Thoughts in a 2CV

New mats in Amelie. Made in Italy. Thats good. I am avoiding ‘Made in China’. Have been trying to avoid that for years, as I feel its tiresome that Europe has sucumbed after being pioneers of the Indiustrial Age, to have got so embedded in that country, its a disgrace. Now people, supposedly in the… Continue reading Thoughts in a 2CV

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Inspired by comments

I am so behind with blogging I should pay a fine! I have also to catch up on everyone else’s wonderful blog posts and apologise for being so sloth in adding my comments. But tonight I managed to read a few and this prompted me to manage an update. The Anxious Gardener is busy. I… Continue reading Inspired by comments

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Citroen 2CV

When I find some time on my hands to renovate the car of my dreams, it will be this little French bon bon. A silly passion I have had ever since seeing one careering down the Kings Road in Chelsea, London with no roof. The driver, having negotiated the sharp corner of the Art Deco… Continue reading Citroen 2CV