Bad day for Frank

We were traveling with Bernie, just the two cars, and caught up with a larger group, perhaps 6 or 8 cars. This was the famous Saga group. I am not really qualified to comment on Saga, but I was made an honorary member by Allan T. Dad was made a founding member, so that should give you a clue :)

I was amazed to hear that just before our meeting them, Frank hit a large piece of metal and cracked his oil sump. The amazing part is that he had a spare sump with him, and they fixed it right there on the side of the road! Fantastic!

We headed into the mountains, and then suddenly Frank pulled to the side. He lost oil pressure, and the engine did not sound happy at all. The oil on the ground told the tale, his new oil plug fell out :( Engine shot, stuck in in mountain twisties, on a hot day, what to do? No worries, hook two tow cables together and off we go. Allan T. pulled Frank into the next town, Mayhill, population under 100. Oh I learned that the Caterhams have a nice tow ring built right in, I wish the Birkins had that.

The object Frank is holding is the nasty piece of metal he hit.