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A week on the road / Me versus The Hill

All went (nearly) to plan on Tuesday. There was a little mishap with the bank involving a delay in them coughing up the car loan money, but the bank staff very kindly handed over the bank cheque despite the delay, but failed to mention that this would mean our everyday spending account would be about  ... [More]

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Now we’re (almost) motoring

It seems like it’s only been about a month since I got my driver’s licence. Oh, wait, it has been about a month since I got my driver’s licence. Well, I’m about to take the next step. I’m about to buy a car. Yes, I know that most people have got their licence and some  ... [More]

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Rafflemania! / More on the driving test

No baby news yet. The due date is still a week away. In theory, he could arrive any day, but only he knows that. Today at work I’ve fallen victim to Rafflemania. One guy came around selling tickets for a Football Club raffle. The prize? 500 cans of beer. Thankfully, you can take the cash  ... [More]

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Driving test day

Well. Watch out, world. Because the next street you cross… the next intersection you come to… I could be there! Okay, so actually I don’t have a car, but I did pass my driving test today. And you know what – I think I actually enjoyed it. I got a bit stressed beforehand, but during  ... [More]

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driving Friends and loved ones

The weeks ahead

Well, on Tuesday it’s D-Day. Driving Test day. At the grand old age of twenty-seven and a half, I’m finally (hopefully) going to get a driver’s license. Something that most people do when they’re about ten years younger. Ah well, I guess I’m a late bloomer. To give me every advantage possible, I’m thinking of  ... [More]