Frances 1

Apologies for being so slack in starting my blogging - I've been spending too much time on buses (well more accurately too much time at bus stops) see below.

My Lentenish contributions are firstly to only use the car once a week to get to work and to use the bus,bike,legs on other days. Secondly, to stop using the tumble dryer.

Getting to work by bus is a fairly regular experience for me but it does seem to have been particularly fraught since last Wednesday! 3 days of the journey taking 50 minutes each way (it takes 15 minutes by car)tested my patience somewhat. So, I dusted off the old push bike & with a little help gave it a quick road check. Monday morning and off I sailed virtuous as can be - both ways without a hitch. Since then,the rain has been too wet and the wind too windy so it's back on the bus for me. Roll on Friday - CAR DAY!

So far, no need for the tumble dryer (though hanging the socks and pants on the rack takes ages and everythings a bit stiff when you take it down!). Just need to get Anna on board as I suspect she will resort to emergency tumble drying if there is a break in the delivery of freshly laundered items due to me spending too much time at the bus stop. Have I already mentioned about that?