The downsides of having bought the Mazda 6 are starting to kick in - I got the tax disc renewal through this week. Over £200!! Not particularly good on the emissions front then. I'm getting about 32 miles per gallon out of it, even thrashing it down to the borders - as long as I've got the calculation right. The trip computer says it's doing 14.5 litres per 100 miles ... or something. Well, it's a hoot to drive, so I think it's worth every penny.
I went to fill up with petrol today, but the news about the shutdown at the Grangemouth refinery has got through to the Chicken Littles, and there was a huge queue at the pumps. It took ages to get my turn, but at least the tank's now full: another slight down-side - the tank's huge. I know I don't have to fill it, but carting around a tank full of fuel is something I've always done. I'm one of those that starts looking for a petrol station as soon as the gauge gets down to one quarter left.
I managed to get my leg on with a thick sock today, which is much more comfortable, proving that the swelling is going down, and that I'm getting back to normal. This is progress, believe me. After getting petrol and going shopping, I decided to go for a walk. I managed to get round my old one mile route: result! My hip was very achey, but I managed to get a referral letter for physiotherapy out of the guys at Astley Ainslie at the last clinic, to attempt to address this, so it's looking hopeful. If they can work out what's causing the pain and do something to address it, I can start extending my walking range, which is my long-term goal. I could do with getting some improvement before we go to China, since I think there will be a certain amount of walking required, particularly when we get to the Great Wall. I'll be throwing myself into any exercises they give me, if it's going to help me to walk properly.
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