Yup, but this time it really is. Lots of personal stuff happened over the last 18 months that really slowed progression of anything to an absolute halt!
Firstly, personal health, like not being able to see properly or walk was a bit of a show stopper. But thankfully I’m completely recovered. Whew, that was close.
Secondly, I’m now (almost) divorced! Just waiting for the decree nisei and were all done. I still have the house and the kids, but since they’re not really ‘kids’ anymore, I’m on my own at home most of the time.
Thirdly, near death experience in my car. I aquaplaned on all four wheels in torrential rain, so even four wheel drive and traction control couldn’t save me! I spun at least 5 times, took out a speed sign, a large blue motorway sign a few trees and slid to a halt in the mud. Luckily I bounced around on the hard shoulder’s grass verge and didn’t end up back on the carriage way. Contrary to popular belief, I wasn’t driving fast! About the ONLY time I was trundling along to get home and it all goes pear shaped! Still, the air bags and the car were amazing, if I’d been in a lesser car I probably wouldn’t have walked away from it. Even the police officer that attended couldn’t believe I walked out! Awesome car. Unfortunately no more.
I don’t think that’s gonna buff out.
So after the insurance paid out I bought another new car, hopefully this will last longer. It’s a lot slower, but a MUCH better car!
Another advantage is petrol consumption. The Evo managed about 18mpg on average, 25 if I was lucky, and 4 if I was having fun. Cost of commuting was £70 fuel every two days or about £1,500 a month in fuel alone. The new Mercedes manages a good 45mpg taking it easy, and barely drops below 30mpg even when pressing on. So the car might be more expensive, but it will have paid for itself in 3 years. How about that for justification? 🙂
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