The upgrade

Today’s been a busy one with a flying trip to my Dad’s. My Dad bought himself a new car (well it was his birthday). That means I get his old one! So I went down to pick up ‘The Upgrade’.

I got the train down. It’s the first time I’ve been to London in a long time. But it was plain sailing all the way. I had a few flashbacks to my commuter days. Especially when we stopped at London Bridge.

I’d gone back and forth over whether to take Bert with me or leave him with someone. I think he would have been OK with the trains, but I wasn’t sure. Thankfully two friends came to the rescue and looked after him between them. Sounds like he had a lovely day. You can see how tired he is.

Driving my new car meant I had a rather lovely day too. It made a huge difference on the M25 I can tell you. Let’s face it, the Comedy Car doesn’t go that fast, so made a refreshing change to put my foot down and get a reaction. Going to have to watch I don’t get too carried away. I’d rather not do another speed awareness course…

Cylinders

Good news, the Comedy Car is back. It needed a new fuel injector. So that’s 5 I’ve bought this year as I had 4 replaced on the Buddymobile.

Honestly, I can’t remember needing to have one replaced before. Now 5 in a year. Praying the other 3 keep going.

I think someone is trying to tell me something. Because both of my vehicles are considerably better now they’re firing on all cylinders. The Comedy Car has a turn of speed I haven’t experienced before. I mean, neither are going to break any land speed records, but you get my drift.

Wonder if I’m firing on all cylinders?!

Wacky Races

The Buddymobile needed to go into the garage today. As the garage is about a 40 mins drive away, I needed a lift back. So Colette followed me in The Comedy Car.

Let’s face it neither of my vehicles are designed for speed. But it did make me laugh seeing The Comedy Car in my wing mirror.

It reminded me whacky races as we drove along. I do love both of them though. You can’t help smile in both.

London Bridge speed

Read this really interesting article today at work. I knew all the rushing around would help somehow. I easily do 10 minutes of speedy walking a day.

Reminded me of when I first started commuting to London. London Bridge speed was definitely something I had to build up to. I was soon powering my way across the bridge to work. Used to feel sorry for the tourists and newbies who were somewhat tramped in the crowds. It was definitely keep up or get out of the way.

I can still leave people for dust when walking. Could be the speed or the rather long stride I have. Whatever it is, it’s good to know it’s doing me good.

Speed demon

This is the face of someone who’s just let her horse gallop flat out up the gallop strip.

First time this year. And very much needed.

Not as much control as I would have liked over the speed as someone wanted to run!! He was definitely embracing his TB breeding today.

But he came back as soon as I asked and that’s the main thing. 🐎😍 Good job we both love going fast.

Speed

I feel the need, the need for speed! First spin up the gallop strip today. And boy did we both need it! Buddy felt absolutely amazing. It’s such a great feeling letting him run.

Can’t believe how warm it was today! What a difference a week makes. Last week I didn’t have enough layers. This week I had too many!