On top of the multistorey car park on Putney High Street there’s a very active car valet service. It ain’t cheap – £38 cash for the whole shebang. But there aren’t enough hours in the day. Bergman was sitting under a pine tree when I was in Aberdeen. His interior bore all the hallmarks of a working car too. Chocolate stains in the seats, toothpicks in the cup holders, coffee stains on the carpet. He needed some tlc.
The clean-up showed lots of new marks. He’s been keyed a bit on the driver’s side, or I pulled in too close to a tree. His sensors are oversensitive so I keep moving when they’re solid beeping. He has picked up wear and tear. I still love him but I feel we might be moving on before long to stay ahead of emissions targets. I’ll have to get him touched up though if I’m gonna get a good price for him. Need to find the log book too.
Today was about reclaiming hospitals as well as getting the car cleaned. A close friend had surgery. They’re keeping him overnight but I arranged to drive him in and then keep him company after he woke. He was groggy but happy it was successful. General anesthetic is a scary thing on its own, and coupled with surgery it can hang over your thoughts in the run up. Despite a very early morning, I was bringing my brightest face. And largely the experience helped me realise hospitals can be a place for getting well again. I’m gonna pick him up at half ten tomorrow in my newly cleaned chariot. Might locate my chauffeurs hat as well. He’ll convalesce here and I’ve largely cleared my diary in case it’s tough and he needs basic help type things done. I’m not certain how much help he’ll need but I’m game to try my best. He’s been a good friend to me lately.
On a run for lunch and snacks I found myself anxious about any decision I made that allocated time to myself. I had to deconstruct the PA habit when, if I’m on a shopping trip, I absolutely have to be as quick as possible. I stopped for a moment and quietly ate my lunch with no sense of hurry. My time is my own again. But I’m still exhausted. Was up at crack of dawn.
AlBarclay 