Well, the steering went for a second time on the new-to-us, but second-hand really, Fabia just as we were on the way to swimming.  A scary moment. Himself managed to get us through town in low gear and out to the garage, where once again The Man sat in the front seat with the engine running, jiggled the steering to be certain it really had failed as we'd said. He told us he'd get the parts asap, and promised All Would Be Well.  Which it was last time, of course.  Until it went wrong this time.  Luckily, the warranty is still in place, so at least repairs are at no cost to us - yet.

Meanwhile, would we like a courtesy car?  Since we're loaded up with swimming gear and shopping bags and a fair trudge away from the town centre, yes we'd be very glad if The Man could find us alternative transport. Preferably  something suitable for a couple of OAPs with a quiet attitude to life and the occasional creak in the knees.  So what did we get?

A little orange VW tastefully stencilled with curly black dragons.  Nice.  This week, you'll see us coming! 

This book seemed an appropriate choice at the moment! I read the series some time ago, and if you're feeling at all down in spirit, a holiday on Pern will undoubtedly do you good. 

Currently The Dragonriders of Pern By Anne McCaffrey see related