Sunday
My car seriously hates starting in very cold weather.
But, thankfully, just before it sounds like the battery is going to die, it bursts into life.
Just a short trip to Greenford, where, as the old proverb says…
"In the land of the 4x4, the Swordfish is king."
As I figured this was the place for some elastic to hold the headlight covers in place.
On the way home, I took a detour amongst some of the new buildings in Wembley.
Unfortunately, I just couldn't seem to get the right angle for an interesting photo.
So this was the best I could do.
Then it was time to fit the elastic…
Plan A
Sew the elastic to the string and pull it through.
Result = Fail
As I hadn't left a big enough gap for the extra width of both pieces.
Plan B
Use tape to form the elastic into a point and push it through one stitch at a time.
Result = Partial Fail
As this was a painfully slow process that looks like it would take me hours to do.
In fact, it would have been quicker to cut the stitches out and re-sew it.
Plan C
But before I did any of that, it finally dawned on me that I was supposed to check the fit.
Result = Fail.
As expected, I hadn't left enough room for the leather to stretch over the grill.
So I will make a new piece and stitch the elastic into place at the same time.
(My sewing could certainly use the practise.)
Last job of the day was to check the oil, ready for my trip to the garage tomorrow morning.
As it will be an early start, I've parked the car on the road.
Which will allow me to push it down the street away from my immediate neighbours before starting it.
Until next time, take care, Paul.
