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Managed to catch it just before it disappeared.................

Colourful end to the day 👍

Apologies - I fixed it!

A few more from Calke Abbey........

Unfortunately it's arrival took me somewhat by surprise, so my Lumix TZ70 was still configured for photographing (relatively) fast moving birds.

Calke Abbey 👍

Harry's Garage

Managed to miss the Red Arrows today, but did spot the Lancaster over Calke Abbey 👍

A couple from yesterday's visit to Attenborough nature reserve........

Pleasant evening last night (and the first Blue Supermoon since 2009👍)

A few from yesterday's visit to both Packwood House and Baddesley Clinton.............

98% waxing gibbous this evening - full 'Blue' Moon to follow..............

Colourful sky this evening 👍

Glorious at Clumber park yesterday......

It's a glorious evening..........

Popped to Attenborough nature reserve earlier - lots of wildlife, including Newts! Reckon I may have spotted the Otters, but not easy to photograph!

A Lumix TZ70 compact camera 👍

A few random, but recent shots..........

Wireless Android Auto is rock solid in my 2023 SE-L when connected to a Pixel (running the latest Android version), although is buggy as hell when connecting to my Huawei p30 Pro and only works reliably when connected via USB.

Lovely evening............. Q

Lovely out at Carburton this evening.👌

I had one in mind (a private sale on AutoTrader) but it sold 😕

The car went back for further diagnostics and the noise from the LHS top mount area appears to have resolved with the application of white lithium grease. The steering motor however requires replacement - due to be fitted in a couple of weeks.

I recently had a back to back test drive in both a Nissan Leaf and a Mazda MX 30. This came as a surprise to me, but I had a strong preference for the Leaf, as it was quieter, smoother (more refined), quicker and easier to operate, despite being a considerably older platform. The Leaf Satnav (and interior in general) is dated and dissapointingly the Bose was the worst premium ICE I'd ever heard, but I could manage with Android Auto. The Mazda by comparison was fiddly, noisier, slower and generally a bit of a faff to use. The rear doors are also a right palava and ultimately a deal breaker. All of which has convinced me I need to find an inexpensive Leaf 👍

Impressively this guy managed to hold on all the way home!