Tag Archives: car

Used cars

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Adrian

So is this what it feels like to own a used car? Rosie, for me, is less than a week old, but she’s really almost three years old. I collected her on Saturday, but on Sunday morning she wouldn’t start. … Continue reading →

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British Motor Show 2008

Posted on August 2, 2008 by Adrian

I went to the British Motor Show 2008 at ExCeL in London’s Docklands on Wednesday. Was a fun day out. Saw lots of cars (funnily enough) and took lots of pictures. I don’t think the show was particularly well represented … Continue reading →

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ScottScott

Posted on April 12, 2008 by Adrian

I bought a TomTom (other satellite navigation products are available) this week, and today was my first go with it. I got up early, and armed with RDS adaptor, power cable, the device itself and a few other things, I … Continue reading →

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Dear London Marathon Organisers…

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Adrian

This Sunday, you are organising the London Marathon, a fine tradition and much loved by all. However, on Sunday, the side road leading to my home is going to be closed. For most of the day. How do I know … Continue reading →

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Herman pic

Posted on April 6, 2008 by Adrian

As demanded by Richy: Updated: replaced pic after loss of blog in May

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Herman is born!

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Adrian

So, my new car finally arrived yesterday at about 5.30pm, only one day, five hours late. It’s very shiny and lovely and I shall call it Herman (the German). I had hoped it would have been delivered much earlier in … Continue reading →

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No car today

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Adrian

Today, I was supposed to take delivery of my first car and was quite excited. Yesterday afternoon, however, the dealer called me up with bad news. It arrived on the ferry from Germany into Kent somewhere, then got loaded onto … Continue reading →

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Car II

Posted on January 19, 2008 by Adrian

So a little while ago, a decided it was about time I got a car, terrorised the roads and pollute the planet. I spent a little time choosing, ruling out, dithering, test driving, justifying and eventually just wanting a particular … Continue reading →

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Stranded

Posted on December 26, 2007 by Adrian

Today, I was planning to visit my older brother. He lives in a smallish town in London’s south-west suburbia. My other brother, who lives on the south coast, would also be there, so it would be a good opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Car

Posted on December 5, 2007 by Adrian

I’ve decided to buy a car. I’m 40, and never had one before, so that’ll be 23 years of saving the planet, way before it became trendy to do so. As a result, I’ll probably get something really bad for … Continue reading →

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