Mossy
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Tragically taken from me by the great floods of Fri 20th July :smt089 :-({|=
On that day, it took me 36 (yes - thirty six) hours to get home from work (it's usually a four hour trip). This included a couple of hours "sleep" on the backseat in deepest darkest Oxfordshire whilst listening to what seemed like the contents of Ladybower gushing passed me ...
At least they were an interesting few final hours... (the full details would be a story in their own right, but include):
1) Being stuck in a "state of emergency" zone, that was closed & controlled by the police, with them, the local fire service (incl. a helicopter) out looking for me Saturday evening - as well as the recovery truck.
2) Thanks to the good people of Marston Meysey for providing me with food & drink throughout Saturday (without taking any payment),
3) Special thanks to one family for inviting me into their home to freshen up, drink all their tea, & for sharing their roast meal with me.
Cause of death = misadventure (pitch black country roads, BIG puddles & CAI don't mix - no matter how careful you think you are being).
Dealership estimates an 8k repair bill, and the insurance valuation inspector performed the final rights Fri morn.
Still waiting for confirmation from the insurance people, but it looks like she's gone.
No flowers please
On that day, it took me 36 (yes - thirty six) hours to get home from work (it's usually a four hour trip). This included a couple of hours "sleep" on the backseat in deepest darkest Oxfordshire whilst listening to what seemed like the contents of Ladybower gushing passed me ...
At least they were an interesting few final hours... (the full details would be a story in their own right, but include):
1) Being stuck in a "state of emergency" zone, that was closed & controlled by the police, with them, the local fire service (incl. a helicopter) out looking for me Saturday evening - as well as the recovery truck.
2) Thanks to the good people of Marston Meysey for providing me with food & drink throughout Saturday (without taking any payment),
3) Special thanks to one family for inviting me into their home to freshen up, drink all their tea, & for sharing their roast meal with me.
Cause of death = misadventure (pitch black country roads, BIG puddles & CAI don't mix - no matter how careful you think you are being).
Dealership estimates an 8k repair bill, and the insurance valuation inspector performed the final rights Fri morn.
Still waiting for confirmation from the insurance people, but it looks like she's gone.
No flowers please
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