Meanwhile, I was looking back at posts from 10 years ago and found this one. It's the car we bought in 2015, a Citröen C4 model. It's hard to believe it's been 10 years already. I bought it used for about six thousand dollars. It was six years old and had about 60 thousand miles on the odometer at the time. It's done quite a few road trips over the intervening years, and all have been successful except the last one, when the clutch failed. It turned out to be an easy and not very expensive repair, considering the vehicle's age — not bad for a 16-year-old car. Of course, we also still have our 2003 Peugeot, which is going strong as well, and looks good. It's 25 years old now.In other news, I twisted my other knee the other day in an another walking-the-dog accident. The resulting sprain was not as severe as the one I suffered about six weeks ago, and the pain is already going away. So is my cold, which I've had for since January 20th or so. At this point, it might qualify as a bout of bronchitis. I haven't had any fever, and the cough is nearly finished now. If spring ever comes, I think I'll get a completely better pretty fast. We're still getting a lot of rain... last night and since Monday, for example.
I enjoyed riding in your car. So glad both cars are holding up. Used cars are very expensive these days.
ReplyDeleteNew cars are so expensive in France, and I don't need one. We drive so little. I've put only about 40 thousand miles on the Citroën since 2015.
DeleteGreat looking car, nice church behind!
ReplyDeleteHoping all of these health issues clear up fully, soon. We had a nice last few days, reaching into the 60s F, with sun, and everyone's attitudes improved!
Good for good weather and better moods. That chapel is a 12th century lepers' chapel that's maybe two miles from our house.
DeleteDespite its age the Citröen design still looks quite modern.
ReplyDeleteKen have you tried HOKA tennis shoes for walking? They are actually French and have become extremely popular here in the States as they give you lots of support and stability. I have them. I think some runners designed them for training in the Alps on slopes - not kidding.
I don't like the look of today's new cars. They all look alike, and most of them seem aggressive and batman-y to me. I'll look into those HOKA shoes (figuratively speaking). Thanks for the tip.
DeleteEnjoy the day off from cooking duties. You are lucky to have a partner that is so capable in the kitchen. Hope the knee improves quickly.
ReplyDeleteI did enjoy the day, and the meatball pizza that Walt made for our lunch.
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