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I'm a doer!

MG MGF Update 1 – List of things to do…

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For all those that don’t know – you may want to have a quick read over the following post which will bring you up to speed: https://tobywhite.de/blog/?page_id=12484

This is as much a to-do list for me as it is for you to keep up to speed with what needs doing.

It’s just flown through an MOT (to my surprise) so no panic then.

  1. Exhaust blowing and CAT probably on way out but backbox certainly needs looking at. But only comment on MOT was that the backbox was blowing – on the backburner now then…
  2. I would like to fit stainless coolant pipes and replace the coolant header tank (filthy as result of HGF; yes, been there and had that before I bought!)
  3. Rust! There is a fair amount of rust on the n/s door and around window frame.  I have paint so just need to destroy that rust!
  4. Windscreen seal has had it and needs replacing
  5. Rear bumper is cracked and needs replacing (not critical, only cosmetic)
  6. Suspension needs pumping up!
  7. Electrics are good!

Here’s a pic of the car up on some ramps. I attacked all obvious points with copious amounts of WD40, spray grease, and treated the hood with AutoGlym Hood Cleaner and Protector.

Bluey on ramps

Bluey on ramps

2012 – End of Year Roundup

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In good tradition I am ending the year with a final roundup and quick wrap up before venturing out into the great outdoors for the NYE celebrations…

Another year on its way out and really what a year it has been!

I started with two goals:

  1. To get a new job – succeeded (now working for Interweave IT, Letchworth)
  2. To find a nice girl – succeeded

You can get anywhere if you work hard enough to achieve your goals but the main thing to do is not set yourself goals that are unobtainable.

Other things such as my exercise regime and love of cars has been maintained (with the purchase of an MG MGF for £500 due to an eBay auction not following through – will blog in early 2013).

Computers (and my Freelance work) are still going strong, and my love of music prevails. I aim to do more with my Label in 2013 as I’ve put that onto the back-burner during 2012 and let tick-over, but as always juggling several projects is a headache at times – it’s important to make time!

I also made it a priority to make more time for friends and family in 2012 and aim to continue this trend. I aim to read more too! More books, that is.

Again, and before long, I can see this becoming a lengthy spiel, so will cut short now. To everyone who may read this – all the best for the future!

Best wishes,

-Toby

The importance of saving

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I thought, seeing as it’s Christmas, I would post a useful and thought provoking post. You’re probably going to laugh at me.

It always amazes me how people can still be so immature when it comes to money… we’re in the middle of a double-dip recession after all.

I soon realized after becoming a car owner that I would be required to start saving. I made some right decisions (thanking my Parents) and I’m now in full time employment. I knew what I wanted to do with life, and stuck with it. Enough of that though, and back to the saving.

I have 3 bank accounts.

  1. Current Account (direct debits, car insurance, phone bill,every day expenses).
  2. e-Savings (online-only, general savings with higher interest, backup for expenses that can’t be paid from Current. Saving for ‘goodies’. ).
  3. e-ISA (£5,000 annual deposit limit tax-free, reasonable interest level).

I have a standing order which deposits equal amounts into both e-Saving and e-ISA accounts monthly, before I see it. Salary gets paid, money goes into savings, I don’t need to worry.

The e-ISA is a  deposit only account (money goes in but doesn’t leave). Saving for deposit on a house or something like that. You laughing yet? Thought so…

I’ll remind you that I’m 22… who’s laughing now.

Merry Christmas.