And the Car Needs the Garage Again

Hazel - you are awesome and I feel soooo hugged that I can't tell you. And don't worry. There are a few characters that I've plans for. Thank you so much. 

Wherethejourneytakesme - bear is very appreciative at the moment and I'm making the most of it!

Sharon - that calculator made me wince as I bought it. It has to have all the fancy bits that the calculators on phones don't have, apparently. The jeans are fun, but I'd never keep anything alive in them. Thank you for getting the books. I hope that you enjoy them. I feel hugged that you thought of me.

Bless - I've been checking the weather forecast, and there's a lot of rain on the way, which means headlights here, so not good for the battery. I hope to get a good drive soon, though.

Cherie - bear is absolutely grateful! I'm enjoying the gratitude.

Eileen - Thank you. I look forward to seeing an honest review. Apart from anything else, I hope that you enjoy the story.

IMPORTANT - I've written loads about my writing over the last few weeks as it has rather taken over my life. I want to say that this is where I meet my friends, and the friends bit comes before the writing bit here. So I'm trying to keep the writing stuff at the end, so that those who aren't into it can just miss it. It should settle down a little now. It's okay to ignore it. If you buy my books, I will be absolutely thrilled, but I don't expect it. And if you leave a review, especially if it is a good one, then I will be ecstatic, but it's still okay if you don't. I would rather have a friend than a sale and a review.

As for the car, I'm taking it back tomorrow. It's developed a whine. It sounds like those wind up torches that you get. It's really noticeable when I change gear and when I accelerate. It's probably nothing, but it's only started now, so I want it checked out. Bear is completely unimpressed. 

I have smiled today, but I've been distracted by stuff and I haven't taken pics, so here is an old one that I hope makes you smile.

I don't know if I shared it before, but I found it like this last October in Aldi. Someone obviously tucked the sloth in!

Hugs and good health to all.