With the days getting warmer, and evenings getting longer, it means one thing. More hours to work on the cars! I can get a few hours in here and there after work – which means Harriet might actually get back on the road this year! A quick look at the piles of parts that need replacing is a sharp reminder that I really do need to source some of them sooner rather than later.

Luckily enough, Lincoln’s autojumble happened on a weekend when we were free. It was an early start to get there, but we made it in good time. This autojumble was not Land Rover specific, so I wasn’t too sure what to expect when we got there. What I found was a lot of people selling tools – which was great for work supplies. Everything else was a mish-mash of new and old parts for a myriad of different vehicles. It was busy too, with a good café and a sandwich van, which saw us in good stead against the biting wind.

The early morning was worth it however, when I spotted some glass for a Land Rover. It came out of a Series 3 88, and was a very reasonable price. I snapped it up and felt pleased with my bargain. It made braving the cold wind and early morning less of a chore.

The added bonus was there was a classic car section, where visitors had parked their interesting vehicles. I think looking at these was at least as much fun as looking for treasure among the stalls!

It just so happened as well, that Lincolnshire’s Tea on the Tailgate was just up the road from the Autojumble too. I’ll always take the opportunity to chat to other Land Rover owners, so the short drive to Wickenby Aerodrome was a no brainer.

Above – Larry all lined up present and correct!

I’ve only been to one TotTG before, but the set up seems to be the same everywhere. We parked up in the row of Land Rovers, and hopped out to go and see everyone else’s vehicles. There were familiar faces and new ones, familiar vehicles too. Does anyone else recognise the cars before the owners or is that just me?

From Freelanders to new Defenders, there was a large range of vehicles to look at and a lot of very friendly owners too. I spent most of the time nattering to another Discovery 2 owner, sharing woes, and tips to prevent those woes from turning too expensive. We did not investigate the Aerodrome itself, as we were far too busy talking Land Rover, but it does have a museum you can look around and a café where you can grab a buttie and a brew.

It was a lovely morning out, and reminded me that although I have a long way to go with my restoration, there are plenty of enthusiasts out there to connect with to keep me going.