What are you all up to
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I finally went to the GP about my painful knee this morning and as expected I have to go for an X-ray tomorrow morning and he has given me some exercises. Back to see him in a month so we can discuss the extent of the arthritis. We are both hoping I can ward off an operation for a while longer with the anti-inflammatory tablets and the exercises.
Millie
You have my sympathy. I have been in a similar position as you for several years now, particularly with my left knee but also now with my right knee. They have both been pretty painful for the last couple of months. I have a regular appointment with my doctor at the end of January so I will discuss with him the prospect of being referred back to the Consultant as I am pretty sure that one, if not both, will need surgical intervention. I have been trying to avoid it as long as I can. I am sure painkillers help a bit but unfortunately they don't cure!!!
David
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Yesterday was very grey and overcast and a bit foggy yet whilst driving on the M23, I noticed that most people were using dipped headlights but some didn't have any lights on at all, yet I could still see them! Older cars and vans don't have daylight lights yet they can still be seen even in poor daylight conditions. So modern cars with daylight lights should have no problem being seen, otherwise what would be the point in having daylight lights, EasyT?
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I hardly ever use the car radio whilst at work because I need to listen to the directions on the Ipad map, CY. I don't have a satnav in my existing car.
As to the question of how much power various instruments in the car use, I think other EV owners on here need to be answering thise questions. None of them have indicated that this is a problem in any way. Perhaps Brue can give us some answers!
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Other EV owners on here would be able to answer that question, EasyT but unfortunately, they are not posting any answers, so I guess we'll never know!
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I'm sure it must have everything any other modern car has but like I said before, other EV owners on here would be able to answer these questions, provided they can be bothered to post their replies!
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I have heated seats in the Shogun but I hardly ever use them. I find the car heater sufficient for my needs.
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I've not looked into other CLs because we find club sites to be much more reliable in catering for our needs than CLs. I've been let down too many times by CLs and CSs in the past, so enoughs enough! If a CL advertises as being open all year, they need to be making suitable arrangements to cope with winter weather conditions rather than turning customers away because of a bit of rain!
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Well said, EasyT! I find that people on this forum are very keen to hit the report button for the most trivial of reasons, thereby disturbing the Community Manager and forcing that kind of unnecessary response.
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At work, they call it drop money. It is a set rate of 80 pence per drop, regardless of what vehicle you use to do the delivery. You can use a gas guzzling 4x4 or a small economical car but still get the same drop rate. They deduct £1 for insurance if you do more than 6 deliveries in one day. So that means £4.80 for 6 deliveries and £4.60 for 7! In the last shift I did 10 deliveries and got paid £7 drop money, £8 less £1 insurance which was paid to me in cash at the end of my shift. Incidentally, all cash payments to me including insurance deductions are recorded on my payslip.
I agree about your son. The price of fuel keeps going up but my drop rate remains the same which was what is making it necessary to switch to an Electric car, a bicycle like your son now uses would be even less cost. However, it wouldn't be an option for me because it would be too slow for a fast food delivery!
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Another glorious day here in NZ temperature 28c, bit warm for me with grandparenting but grandchildren still had plenty of energy. The refreshing swim in their pool was most welcome after the park visit 😉. Lovely home day with the girls and our daughter. I did the mundane tasks washing and getting it in and folded etc.
Off out for dinner with friends tonight, not sure on type of restaurant - so many nationalities here to choose from. Just sitting in the shade with a pleasant breeze drawing breathe before we get ready to go out.
For those interested including brue a couple of photos of the central reservation and one really lovely roundabout. Roundabout coned and road signs indicating gardening going on are the norm here. Quality not great as mobile phone camera and keeping up with the traffic 😉. But you can enlarge by swiping outwards with 2 fingers 😲
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Malcolm I'm posting because it's late afternoon here. I note you've posted lots again during normal folks sleeping time 😉. You must have a very tolerant wife who is happy to let you sleep during the day whilst she works around you 😇.
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In less than the time it took me to type the last reply there has been an exchange of hire campervans. One in on low loader, reversed off all contents changed over and other one, still driveable, loaded and off 😲😲😲. Folks now settling into new van.
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It's the only time I have had available to post. Yesterday, we had to go to Tesco Durrington to collect my wife's prescription and get the new car phone for the Shogun linked to my mobile bluetooth. A very helpful young assistant at the Tesco mobile phone shop got it sorted, so working fine now. Then we visited WWT Arundel to give the Shogun a run and make use of our membership at the same time. By the time we got back to our caravan it was 15:30 and time for a drink and a meal. By 6 p.m. I was too tired to stay up any longer so went to bed and slept until 02:30 a.m. by which time I had over eight hours sleep and couldn't sleep anymore! So I decided to catch up on here whilst my wife is still asleep. If I turn on the telly, it will wake her up. Posting on here, Bakers2, is a silent activity that won't disturb her sleep! My wife must have done all the housework whikst I was asleep as evrything looked clean and tidy when I woke up.
From your photos and comments, it looks like you're enjoying your stay in NZ. Hope it continues to go well for you!
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What's not to like about NZ? Decent climate drive on the left speak English etc etc. We have made friends here amongst the locals so it's like home from home.
Despite daily contact with our daughter and granddaughters it's not the same as their physical company ☺😇😆.
Gosh even with 13 hour time difference we have kept local time and gone to bed possibly slightly earlier for a few nights 9pm onwards and upwards between 7-8am. Even the granddaughters keep on the go until gone 7pm 😲. They have so much energy. I remember my father saying that energy was wasted on the young - now I've hit middle age plus 😉 I can see what he meant 😂😂😂
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NZ seems lovely, from what you say, Bakers2 and warm weather too whilst it's cold here, looks like you've chosen the right location for this time of year.
I must admit, I could sometimes do with a bit more energy!
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My wife's just woken up from having set her alarm for 6 a.m. I'll need to have breakfast and get ready soon because I have a dental appointment at 09:30 in Worthing, so will need to leave here by 08:00 a.m. to do the one hour commute which may take longer in rush hour traffic! After that, I'll need to get back here to have lunch and get some rest before starting the commute back to Lancing for my evening shift 17:00 to 21:00.
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You have my sympathy. I have been in a similar position as you for several years now, particularly with my left knee but also now with my right knee. They have both been pretty painful for the last couple of months. I have a regular appointment with my doctor at the end of January so I will discuss with him the prospect of being referred back to the Consultant as I am pretty sure that one, if not both, will need surgical intervention. I have been trying to avoid it as long as I can. I am sure painkillers help a bit but unfortunately they don't cure!!!
David
When I told my GP I was in no hurry to have the op, he replied that he was in no rush to refer me but that if the arthritis was extensive he would strongly recommend having the op sooner rather than later so that I would get on the road to recovery and keep up an active lifestyle. He is a great one for saying we mustn't sit around and be 'couch potatoes' we must get out walking, go swimming etc. Best of luck with your knee David.
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Good for you Easy T , and as a result you are then complying with the highway code :
Rule 226
You MUST use headlights when visibility is seriously reduced, generally when you cannot see for more than 100 metres (328 feet). You may also use front or rear fog lights but you MUST switch them off when visibility improves (see Rule 236).Our motor-home has daytime lights, but if its raining or foggy during the day, I put the headlights on instead. If anyone can direct me to a section of the highway code where it says " if you have daytime running lights you can ignore rule 226" I would be obliged.
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"I'm sure it must have everything any other modern car has"
So, please correct me if I'm wrong, you've committed to buying a car and you don't know what refinements it has?
I believe you haven't even driven or even seen one yet, apart from a brochure! Surely that will tell you what it has or hasn't got?
Possibly the reason other owners have not answered any questions is that they don't have a full EV, they have a Hybrid, which is not the same as the one you've committed to so can't really answer your questions?
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Most daylight running lights seem to be these mega-bright LEDs and in borderline visibility must be sufficient for oncoming vehicles to see you. Dipped headlights are needed when one has to illuminate any potential road hazards. It doesn't, of course, address any rearward visibility requirement. My recently acquired MH is the first that has had daylight running lights and has merely meant that the utilising of dipped headlights is deferred until visibility deteriorates slight more than I would previously deployed them.
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If you were involved in an accident (your fault or not )without headlights on a dark muggy day would you be prosecuted for driving without due care and would your or the other drivers insurance pay up, because they could argue they couldn't see you.
I rather be seen.
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“What are you all up to?” Well, I’m doing very little and it’s not a bad day although not as warm and sunny as yesterday.
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Could you see the car in front clearly if no lights on and as you say there were some sensible drivers useing their lights as req in poor light conditions, then there were those with no sense what so ever ,as was noted by our local traffic officer who stated most vehicles fitted with daylight driving lights do not have rear daylight lights, so there has been an increase in rear end collisions in poor light,
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Saw this on gov web site dated 2010
Dedicated daytime running lights
Daytime running lights (DRL) are purpose-made, low-wattage lights that can be fitted to a vehicle and used during the day to improve the visibility of a vehicle to other drivers as well as pedestrians, cyclists and other road users. They do not need to be operated manually as they automatically activate when the engine is started and turn off when the engine stops or when headlights are switched on at night.DRL are necessarily bright to ensure they are visible in the daytime but not so bright that they will dazzle others. However they are too bright for night time use and are not intended to illuminate the road in the dark. If used at night they will cause dazzle and discomfort to others and so drivers should always switch to their position lamps or headlamps at night.
Evidence
Research has shown that DRLs are likely to reduce multiple vehicle daytime accidents and fatalities by up to 6% once all vehicles are equipped. DRL are likely to result in a small increase in fuel consumption and CO² emissions of around 0.5% but this is expected to be lower when LEDs are used in place of filament light sources.Legislation and requirements:
Vehicle manufacturers must fit DRL to new types of passenger car and light goods vehicle (car derived vans) type approved to European vehicle requirements from February 20111 . In practice this means that any new model launched after this date, and many launched before, will be fitted with DRL. However, existing models on sale before this date without DRL fitted can continue to be sold and used indefinitely.Similar requirements apply to large vehicles (such as HGVs) and buses from 7 August 2012. Motorcycles do not currently require DRL to be fitted, but most manufacturers voluntarily opt for an AHO (Automatic Headlight On) system to be installed as an alternative. Changes to European legislation will, in future permit manufacturers to fit DRL on their motorcycles.
DRL activate automatically when the engine is started and remain on unless the headlamps are switched on. They may however remain off in some low speed and stationary situations. In general all other lights should remain off when the DRL are on but for a limited period some vehicles may be available which automatically activate the rear position lamps at the same time as the DRL.
DRL may be combined with other lamps. For example some manufacturers use the same lamp for both the DRL and position lamp. In these cases the DRL automatically dims to function as a lower intensity position lamp when the headlamps are turned on. DRL placed close to direction indicators may also automatically dim when the direction indicator is active. This is to ensure that the direction indicator is not masked by the light from the DRL.
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