Today's mission was to find a car. We ended up paying L695 for a Vauxhall Astra 1.7l diesel turbo, 1994. It was a bit more than I'd wanted to pay, but there's a 3 month mechanical warrantee, new MoT (WoF) and tax (rego) to October. And the radio works (or will by Monday). We don't get it until Monday or Tuesday as they have to get the paperwork through and do the MoT. Appendages crossed everyone!
It has rained off and on for the last couple of days so our L2 umbrellas have come in handy. It's still warm though, muggy even.
After we got back from the car hunt J went for a long walk right down to the harbour locks. It was stinking hot while she was out, but when she returned to drag me out it clouded over. We got back just in time to meet C & M and invite them in for a cuppa. It's nice to get visitors other than the postman. C has had exams, two of which went well and one not so well.
I popped into the TAB today and was amazed at the odds on the World Cup. NZ was 2:5, SA 11:2, and Aussie an amazing 16:1! They must have been playing crap to get such long odds. I put a fiver on SA to win. 8-) What are they offering in NZ?
We're busy trying to find accommodation in London that won't cost an arm and a leg, or alternatively risk them to rats or bed-bugs. It isn't an easy task. I can get a bed in a hostel dorm no problem for when J isn't there, but to get a double at a reasonable price is proving difficult. We'll keep you posted...
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