Oh no, a fate worse than death - well, it costs more - because today I am about to fall into the clutches of that dastardly bunch of rogues and rascals - the second-hand car trade! Yes, this morning I am about to change cars and now, for the first time, I shall see the business from the sucker's customer's point of view. Anyway, this is all by way of telling you that, 'Deogolwulf' apart (see below), I will be responding to your many interesting comments later this afternoon.
Er, anyone see their way clear to lending me a 'monkey', only I'll need a deposit, I'm good for it, honest, you'll have it back by the end of the week - waddya mean, what week?
Should you be waiting a few months? Don't prices tend to be low in January? (They certainly were 17 years ago when we last bought.) Or is your timing meant to take advantage of the number plate change? Or has your present car thrown in the towel? I think we should be told.
Posted by: dearieme | Friday, 28 September 2012 at 11:43
You know me, DM, never let a tedious tale be told without some embellishments! Actually, I bought the car from an old friend who was trading it in for a new one. Today was swap over day.
Posted by: David Duff | Friday, 28 September 2012 at 16:18
Wot you done wiv the old one, then, Duffers?
P.S. I don't have so many friends that I'd care to risk a friendship over a car.
Posted by: dearieme | Friday, 28 September 2012 at 22:11
The old 'un was passed to a motor trader pal of mine to dispose of as he thinks best, thus, like Pontious Pilate I wash my hands of the consequences!
Posted by: David Duff | Saturday, 29 September 2012 at 10:49