.... and so economical......

Update on the last figures ....... I ended up with an average consumption of 61.3 mpg, which I think is brilliant.  So as expected I am getting at least a 1/3rd more travel for my money.  Got the Astra mot'd today, 4 new tyres , 2 brake pipes an oil and filter change plus a grease up and a bill for £175......not bad.

Aren’t diesels wonderful

I can’t believe how good diesel engines are these days compared to petrol ones.  I’ve done almost 400 miles since filling up and used about 3/4 of a tank and still got 162 miles till refill according to the display.  Averaged 59.8 mpg, I’d be filling up again in the Astra and that has 10 litres more in the tank (52 against 42) WONDERFUL!

Fusion-confusion

Picked up my new car yesterday, 1600TDCi Ford Fusion Zetec Climate.  When I first sat in it I suddenly thought to myself that I’d made a big mistake buying it.  The driver’s seat felt really hard and small, I felt like Wiley Coyote when he’s on the edge of the cliff and he knows he’s about 1/100th of a second from falling into the chasm.  I then adjusted the seat from bolt upright and resting my chin on the top of the steering wheel to something nearer normal for me and then went for a test drive.  I have to say the more I drive it the better it gets.  I’ve managed to hook my mobile to the Bluetooth radio and found a connecter for my MP3 player, so all is hunky dory at the mo.

Life goes on........

Well it's been almost 9 days and I haven't had a moan about anything, miracles do happen then?.  My lump sum cheque appeared and was duly deposited into my account.  On Saturday I travel to Ipswich to pick up my new motor, insurance wasn't too bad really £330 with £50 back after 120 days for fully comp for Pauline and myself, a little dearer than the Astra (£165) but it's a much better vehicle all round I think and we probably need to replace it soon anyway. Still keeping the Astra going up till next June when the tax runs out so Pauline at least has her own car to drive to work over the winter.  Her insurance was only £209 fully comp(£50 back after 120 days) so she's at least building up some personal no claims bonus this time, though she did get 30% for being a named driver for so long and not having any claims.  Most of the Xmas shopping has been done, mostly odds and sods to get now.  For some strange reason Pauline wants a DSi for Xmas and I can't think why.  Still roll on 21st of each month when the pension cheques come in lolololol.  Booked my hotel for my stay in Bristol near Xmas when I visit the family, staying at The Bowl Inn at Almondsbury again, just hope we don't have snow, that bank looks like it could prove awkward.

Ohhhhh joy!

I’ve just been given an early birthday present by one of the admin girls at work.  \Just the sort of thing I can use at work during discussions with the  boss, it’s a cup …….. on the side is written ”I’m trying to see things from your point of view……..but I can’t stick my head up my arse far enough”  WONDERFUL Mandy Thanks! lmao