Yes I do feel as if I have been dashing here, there and everywhere; but it’s all good fun. This little update includes a freedom of information request, a trip to Cumbria and car troubles. Continue reading “Weekly update – dashing here, there and everywhere”
Category: frugal living
Optimum time to change my car?
My car is 16¾ years old and has just 135,000 miles on the clock. Is it time to change? What is the optimum time to change my car? Continue reading “Optimum time to change my car?”
Retired 5 years – how’s it been?
In a word, wonderful, quite likely the happiest time in my life. In late July 2018, aged 56 I walked out from the blummin Council for the last time. I had quit my job and retired. That was just over five years ago, so how’s it been since? Has everything gone to plan? Any regrets? Continue reading “Retired 5 years – how’s it been?”
Looking back at 2022
Looking back at 2022 is a little tricky as there have been a few lows. Thankfully there have been more highs. Here goes…. Continue reading “Looking back at 2022”
Surviving the cold here in the Quirky Museum
This last week has seen some seriously cold temperatures. We have also had the most beautiful snowy scenes and today’s post is about surviving the cold here in the Quirky Museum. Continue reading “Surviving the cold here in the Quirky Museum”
Reasons to never buy a vintage car
I have advised Rachel to have me sectioned if I ever invest in an ancient vehicle. There must be a zillion reasons why you should never buy a vintage car, especially if it needs some restoration. Continue reading “Reasons to never buy a vintage car”
Eyeballed by Jeremy Clarkson
I think I’ve just been eyeballed by Jeremy Clarkson. Assuming, that is, he drives a two door Bentley Continental like the one in the photo. Here’s how it went. Continue reading “Eyeballed by Jeremy Clarkson”