pinkpanther

Cold and crisp at Rufford Park this evening 🥶

My Yeti -> Karoq transition has not gone especially well. I'll locate previous posts on the subject and will post them up (when I have access to a PC)

Lovely afternoon at Clumber - mist descended at 4pm..............

Never had the opportunity - will keep an eye out 👍

It is, although it's currently closed, possibly on a permanent basis. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-67619107

Glorious here this afternoon - mustn't grumble given its the middle of winter 😁

Stunning 👌 The last time I drove through there (in my sadly missed Shark mapped Yeti) it was the early hours and I came across a family of Deer right by the road.

In Elizabeth of Shrewsbury's kitchen....

Visited the Belton House Christmas Light Trail this evening.......... 20231228_174003.mp4

Used prices have taken a distinct nose-dive recently (and the cost of a new one has risen.

As previously mentioned - each to their own 👍 This car was my first ever factory order, so opted to spend the cash saved on paint (I went for free solid blue) on Winter Pack+. Must admit we use the heated seats (front and rear) and steering wheel pretty much every day. The heated screen was excellent in the recent cold, so I can well understand the decision to retrofit 👍

I have the same car and agree it's not especially quiet at speed. I was hopeful a recent switch to Michelin all-season tyres would help, but sadly not the case. I've also noticed several rattles have recently become evident, mainly from drivers door, drivers side dashboard and boot/parcel shelf area. I too was considering bailing out, but following a recent visit to the supplying dealer (and several online valuations confirming a large drop in part-ex price) this option no longer appears economically viable.

Very bright Moon last night and Ford predictably full🌊

Lovely (? full) Moon still visible this morning..............

Would be a great option, but I'm rarely, if ever, a rear seat passenger😉

The X350 generation is a little more roomy than the earlier cars, although rear leg room is no comparison with a Superb. I had always wanted an XK8, but very cramped inside, to the point of being impractical (for me). After so many glorious cars it's painful to consider Jaguar now only make SUV's😒

Just spotted them overhead - right before the black clouds rolled in https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-67788217

Mine is a little older, although is a V8 too😁

No tripod with me this evening, so not the sharpest photo...........

What a stunner .............

Colourful sunset earlier.............

Looks like I caught a Geminid last night 🌟 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geminids PXL_20231213_202709064.NIGHT.mp4

I took the tripod this evening - such a clear sky ✨️ PXL_20231213_202709064.NIGHT.mp4 PXL_20231213_202143682.NIGHT.mp4

So many stars visible last night ✨️

Couple of shots from Saturday night (@ Rufford Park)...... 20231209_165329.mp4