Malta - Page 3

Jim Jamieson · 9th November 2014, 07:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number 6

RIVA 75?? would stab a guess at a rather large boat

Someone's been doing their homework, yes it's a super yacht.
The one in question has been berthed at Portomaso for several years now.

Could have done with a boat when going out for a meal on Friday night as there was a cyclone circling the island.
Anyway today we're back off home to sunny Scotland, well it will be at 35000 feet.

Jim Jamieson · 13th November 2014, 21:16

Back home after another visit, but not for long as the missus has booked again for next year.

My friend Jeffrey has replaced his yacht with a newer one so he took us out for a day and trusted me with a shot at the helm.

I think he was getting a bit worried when this big boy appeared on the horizon.

Only joking
It was one of the cruise ship visiting Valetta for the day,

But it is very tiring enjoying yourself so we dropped anchor for a lovely spread courtesy of Jeffrey's missus Claire.

But all good things come to an end so it was back to port, or was that starboard well anyway we tied a knot to hold it tight against that jetty thingy.

Whilst we were cruising through the harbour area Jeffrey pointed out this one. There are around 100 cars Suzuki Lianas I think, which were bound for Libya but have been held on the dockside for over 8 months now.

Finally back on dry land but still looking at boats, this is the connection, well almost to the Rover 75 with this super yacht Riva 75 Venere.
It's beauty and has been berthed here for a few years now.

Malta plays host for numerous super yachts but two came out in my mind as being that bit special. Google "2 Ladies " and "Ace" and you will see what I mean.

Jim Jamieson · 18th April 2015, 21:52

You can't get too much of a good thing as the saying goes, so here we are back in our second home.
Just back from Manoe Island boat yard today where my friend has his boat out of the water to re coat his hull.
We think the maintenance is sometimes high on a car, well I certainly would not like to have to go through all this every two years.
Jeffrey has asked me to help him when it goes back into the water on Wednesday then it will only be a short over to the berth in Birgu before returning home.

Rev Jules · 20th April 2015, 14:05

We are going to Malta next week on holiday will keep an eye out for any 75,s, staying in St Julians Bay.

Julien

Jim Jamieson · 26th April 2015, 18:40

Nowadays your more likely to see Aston Martin convertibles, although probably not in St Juliens. I spotted three in two days, two with Maltese plates, AM V8 plus another one and a UK plated car.

Also plenty of Porsche Cayenne's and other high end stuff.

I think some of the 75's I spotted over the years have been laid up possibly with broken springs LOL.

I'm back again next month so hopefully I'll get a trip in Jeffrey's' yacht.

Christopher · 27th April 2015, 00:14

Gosh you get to Malta much more than I do!! I've noticed a big improvement in the roads - still bad in places - but good places too.

It would be very cool to a 75/ZT meet in Malta!!

(Might see next time I berth the club yacht there!

)

RPWC · 27th April 2015, 16:34

one of our local members here in the north east,Slokie,spends about half the year over there anther timeshare,he's still there and won't be back until about June

AndyAitch · 28th April 2015, 09:53

I met Slokie and his Mrs there last year, my Sister lives closeish to him i Mellieha.

I love Malta, seriously hoping to move there one day.

Jim Jamieson · 28th April 2015, 20:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christopher

Gosh you get to Malta much more than I do!! I've noticed a big improvement in the roads - still bad in places - but good places too.

It would be very cool to a 75/ZT meet in Malta!!

(Might see next time I berth the club yacht there!

)

Yes they're spending a lot in road improvements, the coast road from Sliema to Qawra is currently being upgraded to 4 lane and is partially closed north bound at the moment.

I'm sure I've spotted the club yacht, it's the one in my photo above

Jim Jamieson · 12th June 2015, 10:47

Well we're back again in Malta but this time we took a mid break and flew over to Italy for a few days. Flights are much cheaper from here than the UK obviously there is the difference in distance but as we were going to be in Malta anyway we took the benefit.

As for 75s I have said before and on this trip there's still a noticeable lack of them on the roads now.
Having said that I have spotted only two so far on this trip, a series 2 in silver near San Gwan and today whilst running a friend home I spotted a UK plated one in green reg no X177 PES near Fleur de Lys. It had a space saver fitted on the front.
My reckoning is that as the marque is now getting on in years, they're slowly being replaced, also possibly suffering from broken springs they are being scrapped, I hope not.

There are other Rovers still around, I spotted a 600 and an 800 both the same colour of green and at the same junction, just like the buses none come along then two appear.
BTW the Suzuki Lliannas on the dockside have all now gone but those Bendi Buses are still sitting in storage unwanted apparently.

I will be back home soon and among my summer projects is the replacement of the cam belt on the V6 so hopefully I will get back into it for a run soon.

13th November 2014, 21:16	#22
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	Back home after another visit, but not for long as the missus has booked again for next year. My friend Jeffrey has replaced his yacht with a newer one so he took us out for a day and trusted me with a shot at the helm. I think he was getting a bit worried when this big boy appeared on the horizon. Only joking It was one of the cruise ship visiting Valetta for the day, But it is very tiring enjoying yourself so we dropped anchor for a lovely spread courtesy of Jeffrey's missus Claire. But all good things come to an end so it was back to port, or was that starboard well anyway we tied a knot to hold it tight against that jetty thingy. Whilst we were cruising through the harbour area Jeffrey pointed out this one. There are around 100 cars Suzuki Lianas I think, which were bound for Libya but have been held on the dockside for over 8 months now. Finally back on dry land but still looking at boats, this is the connection, well almost to the Rover 75 with this super yacht Riva 75 Venere. It's beauty and has been berthed here for a few years now. Malta plays host for numerous super yachts but two came out in my mind as being that bit special. Google "2 Ladies " and "Ace" and you will see what I mean. Last edited by Jim Jamieson; 13th November 2014 at 21:38.. Reason: add photo & text

20th April 2015, 14:05	#24
Rev Jules This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer+ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Radcliffe on Trent Posts: 10,711 Thanks: 7,308 Thanked 3,929 Times in 2,051 Posts	Malta. We are going to Malta next week on holiday will keep an eye out for any 75,s, staying in St Julians Bay. Julien

27th April 2015, 00:14	#26
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	Gosh you get to Malta much more than I do!! I've noticed a big improvement in the roads - still bad in places - but good places too. It would be very cool to a 75/ZT meet in Malta!! (Might see next time I berth the club yacht there! ) __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

27th April 2015, 16:34	#27
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	one of our local members here in the north east,Slokie,spends about half the year over there anther timeshare,he's still there and won't be back until about June __________________ Cheers. Rich…

18th April 2015, 21:52	#23
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	You can't get too much of a good thing as the saying goes, so here we are back in our second home. Just back from Manoe Island boat yard today where my friend has his boat out of the water to re coat his hull. We think the maintenance is sometimes high on a car, well I certainly would not like to have to go through all this every two years. Jeffrey has asked me to help him when it goes back into the water on Wednesday then it will only be a short over to the berth in Birgu before returning home.

26th April 2015, 18:40	#25
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	Nowadays your more likely to see Aston Martin convertibles, although probably not in St Juliens. I spotted three in two days, two with Maltese plates, AM V8 plus another one and a UK plated car. Also plenty of Porsche Cayenne's and other high end stuff. I think some of the 75's I spotted over the years have been laid up possibly with broken springs LOL. I'm back again next month so hopefully I'll get a trip in Jeffrey's' yacht.

28th April 2015, 09:53	#28
AndyAitch Avid contributor ZT 190SE (sold :( ) Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Mellieha, Malta Posts: 241 Thanks: 26 Thanked 33 Times in 14 Posts	I met Slokie and his Mrs there last year, my Sister lives closeish to him i Mellieha. I love Malta, seriously hoping to move there one day.

12th June 2015, 10:47	#30
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	Well we're back again in Malta but this time we took a mid break and flew over to Italy for a few days. Flights are much cheaper from here than the UK obviously there is the difference in distance but as we were going to be in Malta anyway we took the benefit. As for 75s I have said before and on this trip there's still a noticeable lack of them on the roads now. Having said that I have spotted only two so far on this trip, a series 2 in silver near San Gwan and today whilst running a friend home I spotted a UK plated one in green reg no X177 PES near Fleur de Lys. It had a space saver fitted on the front. My reckoning is that as the marque is now getting on in years, they're slowly being replaced, also possibly suffering from broken springs they are being scrapped, I hope not. There are other Rovers still around, I spotted a 600 and an 800 both the same colour of green and at the same junction, just like the buses none come along then two appear. BTW the Suzuki Lliannas on the dockside have all now gone but those Bendi Buses are still sitting in storage unwanted apparently. I will be back home soon and among my summer projects is the replacement of the cam belt on the V6 so hopefully I will get back into it for a run soon.