UltraVox RS

Overheard in the living room while watching TV:

Points West Sports Commentator: "And we're looking forward to the women's domestic events..."

Chairman: "Women's domestic events? Do they take place in kitchens?"

Hay: (Glower.....)

Bought a 2nd hand Fiamma UntraBox on Facebook Market yesterday for the van. The damned things are £550 new, but I got a perfect one for £300 in Frome. Still bloody expensive for what it is, but having one made from aluminium would be around the same price and heavier, so I though; "Go for it!"

Perfect for folding chairs, the firepit, wood for the firepit, walking boots, chocks, slip mats, tools, etc. At least it means we're not having to dig into the depths of cupboards and under seats for outdoor stuff that's very possibly dirty.

Yesterday I had occasion to drive a 2009 Ford Focus RS that we bought at work. What a surprise! 2.5L turbo engine, 300 BHP, 163 MPH top speed, 0-60 in 5.7 secs. I managed to get wheelspin in 3rd purely by accident as I wasn't expecting the torque - a veritable beast, but the disappointing thing is that inside it still looks like a standard Ford Focus. OK, it has Recaro seats, but every boy racer puts them in his dilapidate Ford Fiesta.

I didn't realise Ford did cars like this. A bit prone to rot under the wheel arches though, according to the body shop we use for paint. Told them to do the wheels black with red brake callipers - that should improve the looks slightly. An MoT and service and it will be ready to retail.