BMWLand

Hello friends,

Firstly an apology. It's been an eternity since I posted or visited. Life kind of caught up and overtook me.

So where do I start. Well, as of 3 weeks ago I drive an iX 50 MSport. Traded in the old x5 45e for it. Very pleas3d with it. Mental power and very civilised along with great range (over 550km).

Life has been exceptionally busy. Raising 2 kids, one now a moody 6'4" teenage lad and the other a drama obsessed 10 year old lass.

Missus goodbob is back running again and taking on half marathons.

I'm just recovering from the first of 2 spinal surgeries to fix early onset arthritis.

I can still remember the Milton Keynes meet up in 2009! Still feels like yesterday to me.

Anyway just wanted to say hello to all. I will be a more regular visitor from now on.

Cheers

Goodbob

Tomorrow I set off with my neighbour Dave in his M3 Touring on a Euro road trip. I am insured on his car which has recently been to AC Schnitzer for a power upgrade that keeps the car in warranty....eeek!

We were supposed to part of a driving tour similar to the Scottish trip this time last year however 4 of the cars pulled out having paid their deposits making the trip unviable for the organisers. They did however give us a full refund and a free Eurotunnel crossing so we decided we are going anyway.

Basics are Cheshire to Whitstable, down to the Voges mountains, across into the Black Forest, up to the Rhein and then Nurburgring before heading back via Belgium. One day in the middle off driving to look around Strasbourg and surrounding towns.

I'll update with pictures and whether we struggle to find fuel in France...they do have some stations empty, mostly Total Energies.

Obviously this will need to be seen as a finished product, especially as a touring, but the approach certainly sits well with me..

https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-germancars/all-new-bmw-m350-xdrive-earns-443hp/51651