Narrow body, narrow mind / Shit car, shit haircut

[hirez]

The north Cotswolds in the growing season. This must be within a couple of days of picking up the Hillman Shitbox, because the car it replaced has yet to be taken up to the scrappy up at Hazleton. Yes, I am holding a pair of brake shoes in a confused manner, perhaps because my brother is talking rubbish.

Hillman Shitbox sounds like a minor Hitch-hiker's character.

Here I believe the full folly of my purchase is beginning to percolate through my head. I can't work out if those jeans are actually stonewash or just really well-worn. I'll bet stonewash and tight around the ankle. A steward's enquiry has determined them to be seriously faded black items. Phew.


... It's startling what you find when looking for something else. A vice and some sacking in my case. (Is hessian the same as burlap? If so, I have burlap sacks large enough to put people in.)

I don't know why people have such a downer on sackcloth and ashes. They remind me of my childhood.

Comments

[d-floorlandmine.livejournal.com]

Is that a part-vinyl roof on the Hillman? Or just a cunning way to convert a rusted panel into a 'sunroof'?

I also like the subtle hint as to the colour it was before it became matt black ... I've got shirts like that¹!

¹ As in 'black with red trim', rather than four wheels and no brakes. Actually, they don't have brakes, either, but ... Why does commenting on your journal make me ramble like Peel?

[hirez.livejournal.com]

Morphic resonance.

I think it was a part-vinyl roof, given it might even have been a 'sport' version. If you've got clothing like that car, I suggest you inspect your wardrobe for BP-like oil slicks.

[d-floorlandmine.livejournal.com]

I think it was a part-vinyl roof, given it might even have been a 'sport' version.
Ah yes, a rougher surface to increase drag [grin]. Although given that it was a Hillman ...

The only similarity between my shirts and that car are the colour scheme ... I hope. [grin]