friday, a mixed day...

another away day - to Oakham, this time, in rutland.

Normally we pass through on our way north or south (The Lands End outlet store is there!)but since we haven't been that way for a looong time we decided to have a trip away.

So, set off, and a little way down the road, partner realised her purse was at home.  not a problem, i have mine, and money.

We get there and first port of call is lunch, in the Lord Nelson.  food was scrummy.  but i had a panic when i opened purse and found my debit card was not there - had left it in pocket of jacket i had been wearing Thursday night when i filled up with fuel.  never mind, i have another one, which i used

So good day in Oakham, it has a castle we hadn't known about, 12th Century - only the Great Hall is left, but still intact, and still used as a Crown Court at least once every two years.

bought some other bits, went to our real destination the Lands End Outlet (disappointing, it's always very pot luck whether there is anything you actually want/fits, and we were out of luck) and set off home.

Knew not enough fuel, never mind, into Tesco at Doncaster.   we needed supplies first for when we got home - i managed to mis-enter the card number 3 times so the card is now locked and i will have to contact the bank.

in the meantime, we have very little fuel left - perhaps 50 miles worth? - and no money.... i do have a check book, but most places don't accept cheques these days. and as we drive out of Tesco, they have a sign up that they only have diesel anyway....

We remember we have a friend in York, who fortunately is home, and even more fortunately can lend us some money in exchange for a cheque.  Phew.

Made it to her house on fumes, and thence to garage still on fumes.

filled up, phew, and home a bout 2 hours later than should have been.