Oliver's Blog

We all went to Nottingham again today to pick up the new(ish) car. I’m now the proud owner of a Renault Scenic.

It’s quite nice to drive, but will take a bit of getting used to. It certainly lacks an edge of power but then again I have been used to a 2.0 V6 for the past two years. The driving position is quite high up and you get a good view, and although it is automatic I still attempted to change gears several times on the way home. We have all sorts of gadgets like auto headlights and auto wipers, plus a handy little drop-down mirror especially for keeping an eye on Poppy in the back. I’ve counted a total of 9 storage compartments so far.. and hidden at least one thing in each just to make sure they were used on principal.

In other news, Poppy is currently dressed up as a cat and handing out sweets to calling tricksters and advising them ‘meeeaaaoow’.

Thanks to both voters… I took your advice and got a different car.. In fact this one:

I pick it up on Wednesday. It’s automatic, 1.6, black, Renault Scenic…

I’m debating whether or not to get a new car.. well, not a new new one, but a second hand one. My Rover 75, whilst in perfect working order and lovely to drive, is starting to become too familiar and I fancy a change. Ideally I’d like something low mileage, automatic so as Vicky can drive it, and lots of toys – I’m considering a 3 year old Renault Scenic (opinions welcome!).. What do you think?

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After an out-of-the-blue phone call from Vicky’s parents at 9:30 this morning, we’re all getting ready to go to Jimmy Spices in Solihull for lunch (it’s an eat all what you can eat everything what you can eat restaurant)… there’s Chinese, Thai, Indian, and Mexican to choose from – last time we went there was even a Sunday roast on… So I’ve had to go light on the breakfast to make sure there’s room. I’m not too good at eating loads. I get too full far too quickly.

All seems to be going well so far. I’m told they’ll be compacting and edging tomorrow so I presume that the main blocks will start to be layed on Thursday. I’m putting photos in the Ground Force Bedworth album daily (mainly for my dad… he likes hardcore pictures. I’m on about gravel and bricks and things.). Most importantly…. a new series of Spooks is on tonight so do not disturb!

Last night we did a little ‘Mastermind’ video with Poppy… Can’t really explain that well in words so I’ll edit it and post it on the site as soon as possible.