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Photo: Award Yourself a Gold Aston Martin DB5

Paul Williams — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:26:00 +0000

Sometime in the next few days this blog will have clocked up an amazing 5000 visits.
Give that man an Aston Martin!

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Barley Saturday Cardigan 2009; Horses and Vehicle Photography by Paul Williams

Paul Williams — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:34:30 +0000

Barley Saturday has come and gone and I realised that in the nearly 40 years I have lived in Ceredigion, mostly around Aberporth and New Quay, I had never joined the throng for Barley Saturday. Living ‘in town’ there’s no reason not see the fun and UMSINGA has become a stopping off point for those from further afield. And of course a wonderful opportunity to float around snapping the horses and trucks, tractors and cars. Oh and this year, though VeloTivy cyclists were a no show (presumably even the hint of rain makes your lycra clench) there were TWO scooterists, Ian and Danny. A fine sight weaving amongst the other vintage traffic.

No shots of scooters here though; here’s my favourite from the afternoon.

And here’s a slideshow of the rest.

A Day Out in Norfolk

Paul Williams — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:55:04 +0000

The Lads have mooted a trip to Holt in Norfolk to an outfitters we know. All for it we’ve already hit a stumbling block; what vehicle?
Rummaging through my files of old family photos I found this of Mr Leslie Harry Williams, my paternal grandfather.
A committed smoker and a forester to boot he doubtless needed to wear only the toughest and most hardwearing of clothes. Nothing synthetic in this ensemble.
The car though. How tantalising and I daresay just the thing for a trip ‘cross country.