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Singing his heart out in the back garden earlier P1420707~2.mp4

A few new exhibits at Yorkshire Sculpture Park, including Damien Hirst (man with the Golden...... 😳)

Tonight's sunset............

This had me baffled - I thought the fly was on my phone screen and was a bit bemused when I couldn't blow it away😳

A few from today................

This landed on the windscreen earlier. Initially thought Mosquito although Google image search reckons it's a 'Non-biting Midge'

Last night's Moon..........

We factory specced a 2023 manual 1.5 TSi SE-L but traded it in after 27 months / 38k miles owing to 'driveability' issues and constant problems with 'creeking' suspension. A considerable discount was available for a new 1.5 TSi DSG Sportline Edition so we made the switch and part ex'd. Unfortunately after a few months we found the general ride and comfort extremely poor on the newer car (just about acceptable with the variable dampers set to comfort) and very quickly realised the DSG gearbox was not suited to our needs, as whilst it was very slick on the move it was hesitant at low speed. I considered switching the 19" wheels for 18" (from an SE-L) but as that would not have resolved our relationship with the DSG gearbox again opted to sell the car. I was quite fortunate in this regard as I was able to sell the car for only a relatively small proportion less than it had cost six months and 10,000 Miles earlier - it was clearly a good deal when purchased new! Both our Karoq's had the heated windscreen which was excellent. In the 2023 car this was specced as an extra (Winter pack+) whereas this was standard on the newer car. The 2023 car had the film type heated windscreen whereas I was surprised when the newer car was delivered with the wire type heated windscreen. Both worked equally as well although the wires are quite pronounced and I would have preferred the film type from the older car in the newer car.

The low speed jerkiness, lack of torque and tendency to stall were the primary reasons we decided to sell our bought-from-new manual 1.5 TSi SE-L. My wife and I have owned and driven a large variety of different cars including many manual VAG vehicles and had never experienced anything as grim to drive in slow-moving traffic as the 2023 Karoq.

Can you hard reset (turn it off at the breaker, wait 15 minutes and turn on) the Ohme? I say this as I've just had a very similar experience with my Ohme charger and power cycling it caused it to reboot and then function normally.

Spotted this evening.......... Not a happy swan!

Lovely sunset on Sunday...........

Some of the geese appeared to be enjoying the view.........

Another misty one first thing. The Heron was nest building whilst the Ducks were half asleep 💤

Colourful end to the day.........

Many thanks 👍

Lovely colours earlier just as the Sun was setting..................

Glorious today 😎 Not sure what this represents?

It's just electronics and having the right software to access and alter data I guess? Suspect it was more difficult in the days of old fashioned mechanical speedos & service books? Looks like the Automotive industry needs to do work on securing their platforms and blocking access etc

Sounds like altering reported State of Health might be the new mileage clocking? Caveat emptor!

Sounds much like the shenanigans which went on with diesels! This comment is especially telling 🤔 https://youtu.be/LzFHGLEq7jM?si=RKCRbnnjNxSyPzl4

Quite misty at Rufford Park tonight and came across a lovely Frog!

Lovely (full) Moon this evening....

Guessing it's nesting time?

A glorious morning............