No joy

I set the replacement plugs to the correct gap and fitted them to 56NE this afternoon. During our conversation, I’d said to Wim that if my experience with cars is anything to go by, as the battery has let me down once, it’s probably on its last legs and would do so again.

And I couldn’t have been more right. When I spun the engine up on the starter, it kicked a few times but failed to start and after a few tries, the battery lost all power again. So although I’ve brought it home and put it on the charger again, I’ve ordered a replacement which, if the supplier keeps their promise, should arrive around New Year.

The weather is forecast to be cool and wet over the Christmas period, but if I’m lucky and there’s a good flying day before the new battery arrives, with a bit of luck the old one will have enough power to start the engine, which is all it has to do.

In the meantime, may I take this opportunity to I wish all my family and friends everywhere a very Happy and Joyful Christmas.