This is hysterical as we were in the same boat. Which of our cars with a hefty mileage would least likely break down on the motorway? How far can we risk Eddy’s car with the perpetual warning light about the tyres? Would the clunking sound on mine escalate? Is 185,000 mileage too much for a trip to Scotland? In the end a need for a non diesel pushed us to get a newer model. I have zilch interest in cars but do get excited about the big screen on my new-to-me Skoda and the fact I’m pretty sure I won’t be stranded on the A303 at midnight.
The clenched jaw!! And hunched shoulders. And silent prayers. General envy that you are part of the EB factory team. If I had a car that would get me there I would love to visit!
Do come and see what we do - and let me know (I run the visitor side of things)! We're 5mins from the train station if that helps? But we've been here for 40yrs so we'll still be here when your wheels are fixed x
The memory of the tin would haunt me, they’re so hard to resist 😄Cars are not. My ex was involved in motor racing and could build a car from scratch, which I admired but, I just want something with four wheels that works and keeps me dry when I can’t get somewhere on foot. My current little Nissan Micra is ancient and comes with it own eco system of moss and spiders webs because I use it so rarely. The irony is that two of my landlords have also been in motor racing!
You took me there. Very enjoyable writing.
This is hysterical as we were in the same boat. Which of our cars with a hefty mileage would least likely break down on the motorway? How far can we risk Eddy’s car with the perpetual warning light about the tyres? Would the clunking sound on mine escalate? Is 185,000 mileage too much for a trip to Scotland? In the end a need for a non diesel pushed us to get a newer model. I have zilch interest in cars but do get excited about the big screen on my new-to-me Skoda and the fact I’m pretty sure I won’t be stranded on the A303 at midnight.
It’s all about not being stranded at 11pm
Really good, really funny. Glad I subscribed.
Brilliant - I was with you with a clenched jaw all the way home! Gorgeous pic - counter envy here from the Emma Bridgewater Factory team!
The clenched jaw!! And hunched shoulders. And silent prayers. General envy that you are part of the EB factory team. If I had a car that would get me there I would love to visit!
Do come and see what we do - and let me know (I run the visitor side of things)! We're 5mins from the train station if that helps? But we've been here for 40yrs so we'll still be here when your wheels are fixed x
The memory of the tin would haunt me, they’re so hard to resist 😄Cars are not. My ex was involved in motor racing and could build a car from scratch, which I admired but, I just want something with four wheels that works and keeps me dry when I can’t get somewhere on foot. My current little Nissan Micra is ancient and comes with it own eco system of moss and spiders webs because I use it so rarely. The irony is that two of my landlords have also been in motor racing!
Eco systems are good! I’ve got moss too. 🙌
Cars are absolute bastards
Know that gift shop 🙈
You can borrow my electric bike. Much more fun
Serious consideration
Ha ha, love it!