Hybrid or full electric? The annual MOT test has just been completed at the main Lexus dealer and I got into a rather interesting conversation with one of the car service staff. Warning-this is such a nerdy post! Continue reading “Hybrid or full electric?”
Author: doug
Life at 70mph

Whoever said retirement was a quiet season in life has got it wrong, or at least based on my experience. More like life at 70mph! I am struggling through not always getting the balance right, in terms of using my time. Nevertheless here’s a few things going on right now…. Continue reading “Life at 70mph”
The Trump effect on personal finances

For the title of this blog post I was really wanting to say “The Trump effect on personal finances, world peace and why I am worried” but that would be a bit long winded, but you get the general idea. As I contemplate the decline in our own finances, I would be interested to know what American readers think. Continue reading “The Trump effect on personal finances”
Feeling like a car dealer
Lots has been happening of late. The garden is springing into life, demands from church and plenty of “tyre kicking” going on. Yes, I’m feeling like a car dealer. Again. Continue reading “Feeling like a car dealer”
Malta 3 – talking with strangers
This post, Malta 3 – talking with strangers is something I delight in, though it is not without some risk. While I am adept at striking up a conversation with people at home, I wasn’t too sure what it would be like in Malta, after all there might be cultural differences. Continue reading “Malta 3 – talking with strangers”
Malta 2 – not mad after all

My second post about Malta and perhaps arguably I’m not mad after all. You might, indeed, wonder what this is all about…. Continue reading “Malta 2 – not mad after all”
Malta 1 – what the Doctor ordered

It seems ages since I last blogged. You see, we have been to Malta and I have been thoroughly distracted. Hopefully the title ‘Malta 1 – what the Doctor ordered’ will summarise nicely. The ‘1’ means there might be some further posts on the subject. Continue reading “Malta 1 – what the Doctor ordered”