Katie speaks

Yesterday was a sunny morning. I went to Central Park to meet up with the gang. There they are, over there by the fountain, which looks a sorry sight as it has been drained of water. A dozen or so of us enjoyed a natter, and some delicious home made cup cakes. They meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Just a small bunch of people from the minority group. I go occasionally if I have time. Mostly I am busy doing something else.  

Easy to find them, look for the yellow flag. A Stand in the Park

After an hour I walked a circuit of the whole park, it is pretty big. There were plenty of dog walkers, children playing on the swings and slides in the playground, youths playing footie on the pitches, kids kicking a ball about, and elderly people enjoying a stroll in the sunshine.  Just how a park should be on a Sunday morning. 

This tree is heavily laden with bright red berries. It really stands out next to all those which have lost their leaves. 

Can you see me mother, I am holding the line. 

On the way home I called in the Ford Dealer to see if they had some kind of plastic shield to put over my windows when I am car camping. If I crack a window open the rain gets in, a shield would stop me getting wet when lying in my bed. 

The salesman came out when he saw me mooching about. I like to see what stock they have in out of curiosity. I asked him about the shield. He said no they don't try Halfords. When I told him why I needed one his ears pricked up when I mentioned car camping. He said I have just the car for you. I followed him across the yard. 

Oh WOW, he had a very swish looking Mondeo. Almost the same colour as my Focus, almost the same age, with 5000 fewer miles on the clock. Mine is low mileage anyway. He got the keys so I could look inside. There is more room in a Mondeo than a Focus. 

We vaguely discussed money, what he was offering for mine was very fair I thought, but they make these promises to reel you in. His eyes lit up when I said I only buy with cash, and I could afford it. 

Now here's the down side. The car has a 2 litre diesel engine. These are best used for high mileage and motorway driving, and I don't do a lot of mileage. I have just spoken to the garage man who looks after my car to get his opinion. He said I would be better sticking with my petrol Focus. Diesels need to do motorway miles, and most of the time I try and keep off motorways. We don't have many in North Lincolnshire. 

I was pleased to get his advice. The car I have is suitable for what I do, the types of journeys I make. No point in going for bigger and flashier. 

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It's a bit dull outside. I have a dog walk to do this afternoon. Thanks for popping in. 

Toodle pip.   ilona