As we get used to our new grey Toyota Avensis, yesterday we said farewell to Rachel’s old red Avensis. As part of the process we advertised it on eBay and Autotrader and I now feel like I could be a car dealer! Not that I ever will, so please don’t get worried, excited, horrified or think I’ve totally lost my marbles. Quite an amusing dialogue with the buyer….. Continue reading “I could be a car dealer!”
Buying a 12 year old car
We are in the process of changing cars and this, so far, has involved me buying a 12 year old car. Normally we have bought cars which are 3 years old, in other words when most of their depreciation has already taken place and yet there is still plenty of life left in the car. Continue reading “Buying a 12 year old car”
Visiting the National Portrait Gallery
I went to London a few days ago and had the opportunity of visiting the National Portrait Gallery just before I legged it up the road to the Leicester Square tube station and heading home. Continue reading “Visiting the National Portrait Gallery”
Remembering when we paid off our mortgage
Being debt free is a nice feeling. I found myself remembering when we paid off our mortgage and the huge weight which had been lifted from us. We only had a mortgage for about eight years and I hope I’ll never forget the immense joy and relief when we paid it off. Continue reading “Remembering when we paid off our mortgage”
Walking around Rhyd-Ddu
We have been walking around Rhyd-Ddu this afternoon, that’s just Rachel and myself. One of the nice things was leaving the car at our little rented cottage and finding this stunning landscape right on our doorstep. Continue reading “Walking around Rhyd-Ddu”
Halfbike first impressions
One of the joys of blogging is having contact from people, often from all around the world. Having blogged about the Halfbike back in 2015 (on my cycling blog) I was delighted when the manufacturers recently got in touch and asked if I would like to try a Halfbike. Of course I agreed and here are my first impressions of the Halfbike. I will blog again about it once I have had more experience and practice. Continue reading “Halfbike first impressions”
Time for another kidney checkup
As I’m in the kidney system at the hospital, I can request an appointment with a consultant at any time. I have just done that, although it is almost time for another kidney checkup. Continue reading “Time for another kidney checkup”