Dear all,

Thanks you for the welcomes received - appreciate it. Nearly halfway through the week before the collection on Saturday. Checking the Chorley weather reports. And the lateral link thread - every day.

Have ordered, as a spare, a pair of the £29 ebay mats - bargain if really OEM.

Insurance very reasonable from Aviva - got it for £ 270, which was at least 80 cheaper than the best on the comparison site I tried. 10k miles annual mileage. 53 y.o., with 6 years NCB (also got very good deal on house insurance from Aviva last year). I forgot to ask about agreed value, but the deal I have got will do me for the first year. I'll need it for the fuel.....

Joined MGOC, and looks like I may be affiliating to MGOC Chesterfield where some of my friends go. A bit of a trek for me, but they are a very active section, and I have participated in some of their events over the past few years. Is anybody one here connected to MGOC Chesterfield?

Oh well, a few more days to go. Really looking forward to it!!!