As you can imagine, I had to exercise care yesterday when contacting the local roofer! This sad occurrence was brought to my attention by a neighbour over the road, concerned about possible water damage in the “loft.” Unfortunately, birds had taken advantage of my “misfortune” and only now can I, without, hopefully, upsetting any local habitat, have any necessary repair carried out.
Today is “M.O.T. Day” for my little red convertible, now well into its fourteenth year. This little “runabout” has served me very well, and I am loathe to part with it. This annual mandatory test usually takes around an hour, giving me the opportunity for a coffee and snack over the road in the cafe at Morrison’s supermarket.
The weather, this week, continues to disappoint. While it is dangerously hot in southern Europe and many places elsewhere, we seem to have returned to rain emulating stair-rods, and the occasional need to activate the central heating! The roofer does seem to have cured the decades old irritation of a leaking carport, where the space acts as a conservatory and is furnished appropriately. I have been assured by more than one “source” of another heatwave. I do hope so.
The car pictured, did pass its M.O.T. with a recommendation that slight corrosion issues reported last year are dealt with. I meant to have this taken care of at the car’s annual service (not mandatory but recommended) in November last year. I forgot!
I enjoyed my coffee at the supermarket opposite the garage. The cafe was quiet when I went in, but soon filled with joyous shoppers and teenagers. My train of thought was “derailed” while writing this blog. I am at home now, with a full afternoon ahead of me. I do like range of Suzuki cars on offer, but I am not tempted to trade in my car just yet.
All the best and thanks for reading,
David, 13.19hrs 18/8/21.
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