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Road bird bingo: the extended cut
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been working on putting together easy-to-use games that kids (and the rest of us) can play in the car on long journeys. We’re pretty pleased with the results.
For some, pub cricket is the game. As a fan of both pubs and cricket, I can see the appeal, really I […]
Let the games begin
We’ve been looking forward to it for ages; the blood, the sweat, the tears. The thrills and excitement, the lows, the disappointments and the anticlimax after it’s all over again. Nope, I’m not talking about the Olympics – school’s nearly out for summer.
Motoring’s golden age – part two: Glorious Goodwood
So, even though we know that cars are cheaper and safer than ever, modern cars are still rubbish, aren’t they? Well, maybe not, but it never hurts to indulge in a bit of misty-eyed motor nostalgia.
Motoring’s golden age
Soaring petrol prices, exorbitant taxes, punitive duty – surely there’s never been a worse time to be a driver? Well, on at least two counts, it’s actually a golden age for motorists. No, don’t write in, allow me to explain.
What to do when your car catches fire (on the way to Glastonbury)
Gosh, I genuinely don’t know where to start with this post. This time last week I was packing a funnel into the top of my already bulging rucksack, washing off my wellies and preparing for a weekend of amazing music and outlandish experiences at Glastonbury 2008.
Opening soon – the fun bypass
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but cars have been getting cleverer these last few years. It’s a good thing, in the most part, because my impression of drivers is that they’re getting more stupid.
Take me to a hire place
Unlike the many people struggling with the cost of petrol or public transport, I’m lucky enough to live within walking distance of work. In fact, just over a year ago, I sold the car that I could no longer afford to run.
Roadside Orchid no. 2
Bright pink pyramidal orchids are relatively easy to spot from the car window, but you really have to get on foot to see this one.
Slowing all the way to the bank
Oil’s setting records, Petrol’s extortionate, tanker drivers aren’t driving tankers and even the Prius can’t rescue us – isn’t there any good news for drivers?
Pic of the Day: Roadside Orchid
Britain may only have around 50 of the world’s 25,000 or so species of orchid - but the fact that some can be found on our roadside verges makes them, to my mind, just as intriguing as the more exotic specimens.
Pyramidal Orchids are just starting to flower, and it’s at this stage that they […]
