Author: Michael James
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Week 246 – November 28th – Formula 1 exhibition – Part 3
Red Bull winning machine of the last 10 years. Drivers Championship Trophy Lewis Hamilton career to 2023 -
Week 246 – November 28th – Formula 1 exhibition – Part 2
One of the greatest Grand Prix drivers Juan Manuel Fangio. 
The British Grand Prix trophy 
Silverstone track and how it has changed over the year, though not since 2010 -
Week 246 – November 28th – Formula 1 exhibition – Part 1
Today we went to the Excel centre to have a look at the Formula 1 exhibition.
Various pictures from exhibition will be posted, hope you enjoy them.
The entrance to the Formula 1 exhibition at the ExCel centre. 
Lotus 72 grand prix car. 
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Week 246 – November 27th – New Zealand v England
This evening I mention to get a comment posted during the New Zealand v England test match that was due to start.
Why would you be in a competition and not try to win it when playing for your country? Impressed to make it on the live commentary for an England test match. Good to the commentator agreed with me.
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Week 246 – November 27th – ESPNcricinfo
Those people that having being following me on my blog, know that I have been doing a cricket projects since the Covid 19 pandemic started in 2020.
Today I completed my 1500th match review and have only found 5 matches without errors or mistakes in.
On to 2000 matches now.
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Week 246 – November 27th – Doctor appointment
Well that was an interesting appointment.
It turns out the medication I was put on in May 2024, I should have still been taking and that I should have had a six month check up to see how I was doing on the medication for my blood pressure.
Which I said I was never told that when I had the doctor call back then.
I had been checking my blood pressure readings and showed them to the doctor who said they looked good.
She wanted me to check my blood pressure for the next 7 days, twice two times a day between 6am to 12pm and then 6pm to 12am.
Bring the reading in next week and book a follow up appointment.
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Week 245 – November 24th – Wicked Part 1
This evening we went to the cinema to see Wicked Part 1 and I have to say I really enjoyed the film.
Was some excellent singing and a good story line.
Look forward to see part 2 next year.
Wicked advert at the cinema -
Week 245 – November 21st – Car Insurance
This morning, I had quite a shock when I was checking my emails.
It’s that time of year for my car tax renewal, and where as last year, I was seeing lots of people complaining about the increase, this year virtually nothing.
So when I opened the email from Hastings Direct who I had changed too last year, to see this amount quoted for the next year, I couldn’t believe it.
£1.130.44
This was up from £696.21, why? A £434.23 increase.
I decided to take a walk to calm down
So I logged on to the go compare website and after confirming all the car details, I found a quote from the AA for £616.
So I then rang Hastings Direct and said about the new quote from them and even the person I spoke to was taken aback.
So after going through everything with him, he got the value down to £702.79.
I asked why he could get the quote down that low and not the original quote, and said he could put personal details in, where the quote was automated and can’t. That just doesn’t make sense to me.
After a quick chat with Claire, we decided to stay with Hastings Direct, as it was only £6+ increase and have the hassle of changing, even though the AA was cheaper.
Well see what happens next year.
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Week 244 – November 17th – Knole Park – Part 3
Stag standing tall. 
Stag looking right at me. 
Knole Park
