On Tuesday 12th I was treated to a life changing blast in two, yes two atoms driven by Alec & Davo, two extremely kind 'atomisers'. No, that sounds like an Eau De Toillette. Anyway, my husband arranged it all via covert emails to Bruce and Richard who posted a plea on line. Alec and Davo took up the challenge and arrived on Tuesday morning to take us from Sunny Stoke to Balmy Bakewell in Derbyshire.
We went via Leek, Longnor, Crowdecote, Monyash ending up in Bakewell on a beautifull clear sunny day. I was able to wear a full face helmet, whereas my husband Simon looked a little like a gay smurf opting for the Oakleys and bobble hat approach. His face was a picture in Davo's wing mirror. He looked as though he would expire any minute and I am sure I could see his lips mouthing Hail Mary's all the way there. He said the gravel assisted exfoliation treatment was excellent, although he has only just got the feeling back in his face.
The acceleration and limpet-like road holding is awesome. I felt like a passenger strapped to an exocet. Both drivers were very confident and I never felt frightened or afraid. I got the feeling they both enjoyed the blast as much as I did, allthough Davo kept telling me he hadn't really gotten used to his yet. I couldn't tell.
As the day went on both drivers became more relaxed in our company as did Simon after several aneasthetising glasses of Italian Red wine and an intoxicatiing Morrello cherry chocolate dessert. We rocketed back through Monyash and then Ashbourne, finally ending up back home for a tea and coffee de-brief. We talked for an hour about everything from steam trains to speed cameras before bidding Alec and Davo fairwell. I still haven't come down to earth. Every few hours I will chuckle to myself and say "I've been out in an Atom". As simon says "They should be on prescription for anyone who needs cheering up". Every time I feel depressed I gaze at my atom pics and think to myself. What a ******* brilliant day!
Atoms Rock!
