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Morris in Florida!!!!!!!

Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 3:34 pm
by ben739
I have finally gotten settled in, I picked up my Traveller a couple of days ago in New Orleans and drove it back to Florida where I am now living. I haven't seen another one yet. I don't think I will for a while either, I have been questioned at every stop light by everyone as to what car it is, and where it's from.

Its very cool having something so out of the ordinary and rare. So far, the only thing that has occurred mechanically was the throttle return spring broke, and i had to make a 5 minute repair. The fuel is like 1 pound 30 a gallon!!!! I have been averaging 40 +mpg so far.

Hope to hear from everyone. my msn messenger is beninnewkey@hotmail.co.uk or my yahoo messenger is ben739@yahoo.co.uk

Cheers,

Ben & Umpty

Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 3:40 pm
by d_harris
Glad to hear that you've made it OK ben and that the Trav is behaving!

Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 3:54 pm
by chrisd87
Glad you like it over the pond :). New Orleans to Florida must have been quite a drive in a Minor!

Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 4:57 pm
by bmcecosse
Well done - is it still a 55 mph speed limit in these States ? And remember the USA gallon is about 10% smaller than the Imperial gallon. Gas will still be an absolute bargain though compared to Blighty.

Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 5:09 pm
by ben739
most areas here are 65mph. and thanks for all the good wishes. i will be posting pics soon. i use myspace, search for me using my email ben739@yahoo.co.uk

Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 9:09 pm
by moggyminor16
good on ya ben im going to canada next year with the forces and we should get 2 weeks off i may fly up to you and pay a vist have family somwere near you

Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 4:45 am
by ben739
sounds good to me mate, bring me a couple of spares and you can stay at mine.

Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 3:47 pm
by moggyminor16
try for ya

Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 4:10 pm
by bmcecosse
Hardly 'fly up' from Canada to Florida!! It's way down South!!

Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 9:40 pm
by moggyminor16
well fills the same once you are in the air

Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 10:10 pm
by les
It may be north to south but it's uphill most of the way!

Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 11:56 pm
by Furrtiv
Can't wait to see piccies!:)