After a troublesome day yesterday, Tom Tom gave in to my demands and started talking to me again today. He seemed to have the impression we were still in Wellington (where we were together last) but eventually all his stars aligned, the satellites did their thing (and probably the man in the moon now that I know he's there) and he directed me without falter from the garage to my friends Rose and Glyn for the day, and then (even more importantly) back to Steph and Ray's to pack up my bag (and car) and have a lovely evening meal including their youngest, Russell and his wife Sharon.
Tomorrow morning I leave for Cardiff ... well, Whitchurch if we're being precise. I'm going to stop off in Cirencester to see Philip and Rosemary's new house - and catch up with Gabriel (Nye and Idris) and Rachel (Kitty and Henry) for the afternoon.
It's lucky it didn't happen today, because there was an accident in one of the tunnels evidently and the M4 has been closed off, for most of the day. I'm sure Tom Tom could have found another way, but the traffic would have been horrific and it would have entailed miles more driving.
Now that the clutch has been replaced and MOT (our WOF) passed, the car is driving well and I'm sure it'll be comfortable to move round the country in. The seat moves up and down as well as backwards and forwards - and after much hilarity at the dinner table (they suggested I had short legs!) Ray came out and sorted it out for me so that I'm no longer almost having to peer through the steering wheel.
I'd been threatening to buy myself a cushion but now won't have to. I've saved myself so much money today - first of all no new sat nav required and now, no cushion. Steph says the money should go towards a Wii to take home! I'll have to check TradeMe before I take such a step, but I COULD be persuaded!! I'll just have to remember to keep my lounge slider shut when I'm doing it, or the neighbours will start talking!
I shall be very sorry to leave Steph and Ray's tomorrow but will be back in no time. They have been great and I feel much relaxed and ready to take on the big adventure. But I'm also keen to see my Welsh lot and the family ... so I'll have mixed feelings as I leave.
The cold has subsided (really only a three day wonder, I think/hope) - it may even be a touch of hayfever. I can't believe it's already 3 weeks since I arrived.
Keep warm and safe antipodeans - see you soon the rest of you.
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