I made this rug for Mr H well before we were married so it's getting on for 25 years old. The two things that defined him for me were his music and his old car(s). The rug went with him to Scotland, and it is now beside his bed back at home.
When I looked at it today, while he was outside working on the Mole, it occurred to me that we have gone full circle. Not that I am making rugs for him again, but that we have re-discovered an enthusiasm for old cars (I know that this is in no small part helped by his new job surrounded by classic cars and enthusiasts!).
Twenty years ago when we lived classic cars, things were different. The roads were a lot quieter, parts were easier to come by whereas now the local motorist shop doesn't know what you're talking about. Additives or new engine parts are needed to run on modern fuels.
Also, we are older, wiser and more mortal. Driving a small, 44 year old car regularly is going to take a bit of getting used to, especially for me; it will take a while for me to beat the feeling of vulnerability.
It made me smile today though, and I vacuumed the rug and it still looks good as new,
Frankly m'dear, that 44 year old car might actually give you better protection than some of the lightweight, 'aerodynamic' cars of today. Personally, I wanted the 'tank built' Saab but couldn't reconcile a deal with the dealership.
ReplyDeleteOh, but what a cute rug. And that it's still applicable, still cute and still being toted by himself wherever he goes--says it all!!