I've just been out for a short walk with DP just to get me out of the house and to persuade baby to move and boy it really is a biting wind! I love wrapping up warm in cold weather though...well...obviously! Have given up and put the heating on and now it's all cosy, love it!
I was discussing the car situation with DP on the walk. I currently get a brilliant lease deal that is finishing in December and the renewal quotes still haven't come through but I know they're more than double the cost now. DP has agreed to come with me to a couple of dealerships tomorrow to see what kind of offers we can get on hire purchase older cars etc to compare to the lease renewal quotes. It did make us think about going down to one car (DP's) and I just get insured on it. I surprised myself at how I struggled to imagine living without the luxury of a car to myself. I even thought the idea of getting on a bus with a pram etc seemed too difficult for me...what a snob! Or maybe it's just laziness. I happily catch buses/trains if I need to but the idea of dealing with a pram too just seemed like a huge faff. Hmmm. Need to have a word with myself I think! Any advice or cyber-slaps from you ladies who cope perfectly without a car are welcomed!
I just think that my main worry isn't about catching buses, it's the feeling of being a bit isolated if I can't get out and about as easily as I'd like, particularly with the prediction of an arctic winter.