The Shiny New Car

Need, need, need a new car. What to do?

Hey presto! My dad in law is getting shot of his due to ill health ! 

It’s big; it’s shiny; it’s really not what I require. It’s engine is too big; it’s tax is too high; it’s insurance is quite high; and it’s not even a tad green (actually its blue).

But oooh it’s shiny and a dream to drive. I’m buying it, because I’m driving it and it’s shiny and new!

Say hello to my new car, my £3000 Hyundai Tucson! 

Groceries next, need to shop very carefully, just bought a new car and that’s left my bank account pretty weak – Lidl’s it has to be then – Tesco has very tempting offers but with a new car and a now tight budget sensible budget head has to be on. 

No, no, no! None of them big posh brand names: and who cares if the beans and sausages are not branded? I have a budget to follow (but oooh my car is so nice – shiny, too!). Lookee here! The chicken is reduced – will be fine to cook tonight; and, ooh, let’s get another one and pop it in the freezer for another day. 30% off the full Lidl price – what a bargain. Large bag of potatoes next – no need for frozen chips or ready mash – big bag for under £3 will see us through the week and then some.

Seriously…should I have bought my shiny car?

Next more essentials; OK I could shop for super cheap for toilet rolls, but the line has to be drawn somewhere. Some essentials you just cannot scrimp on: Charmin you’re safe in my budget food trolley.

What with my bargains, my essentials and all the necessities – I have kept this weekly food shop down to £44!

Woo hoo! Perhaps I can get a cup full of diesel for my car on my way home.

Did I mention it was shiny?