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Mum, Do You Know the Postcode For Warwick Castle

mum said she needed a stiff drink 
me, at the wheel,
closing my eyes and actually praying

a rented car, a wide car
narrow roads
tractors and horses 

getting my brexercise
not knowing how to use the GPS
getting beeped at the first crossroads

on returning the vehicle 
Linfold, at the car rental place
gave me a fist bump 

he said to me you're a great driver
then he walked around
the other side

a scratch along the door
a dented wing mirror
we took buses for the rest of the trip

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Jan Allison

Date: 8/8/2023 11:58:00 PM

Even with a sat nav it can be so difficult navigating unfamiliar roads, we borrowed a tom tom when we went to the Uk - turned it off as it was pretty useless and her voice grated lol. I love the humour here Christopher - I would use buses too OR let mum drive lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Christopher Allen
Date: 8/9/2023 2:10:00 AM

Thank you Jan, you have a very kind soul. Yes, sat nav voices are an interesting subject. I live in Beijing and the roads are relatively new and very wide. Enjoy your day.

Tom Woody

Date: 8/8/2023 3:09:00 PM

I give lessons. $50 per hour. It's a deal mate

Christopher Allen
Date: 8/9/2023 2:07:00 AM

Very good Tom. I hope when instructing in the passenger seat you're as witty as your comments.