Are you going for the same car or trying something different? I'd be terrified driving something that big!!
Hi Pen,
We’ve bought Holden’s for over 50 years but now they have quit manufacturing in Australia, our brand loyalty has dried up and we will be going Japanese. The reason we went for a station wagon in 2008 was because we were doing a lot of travelling and it was ideal for travelling with dogs. When I read that the
Subaru Forester was one of the best vehicles for dogs, it became our vehicle of choice.
I never found the
Sportswagon a problem because of size except when parking, but June never liked it. She test drove a
Forester while we were in Canberra and fell in love with it, so that’s the way we are going. Even though it is probably bigger than the
Sportswagon, it handles like a small car.
The subject of your puzzle was discussed by you and Mike on 1 October 2018. I know both of you loved it and it is probably one of Australia’s best loved movies, but I found something unsettling about it. One thing I can’t remember, did they have a
Tin Kettling?
One of those coincidences? Blue and Sheila have decided they would like to move to Queensland. They applied and were granted a border pass to get into Queensland. I assume you knew that because of COVID, Qld has closed its borders – a course of action which is a bone of contention with both the Federal and NSW Govts.
They found a property that they liked in a rural area of the Sunshine Coast hinterland. When they got back to Bowral, Blue couldn’t remember where the s’house was - neither could Sheila and she decided to write to the Estate Agent asking for details. Instead of using Blue’s vulgar term, she used “W.C.”
The Estate agent had not heard of the term and assumed it was an abbreviation for “Wesleyan Chapel” and he sent the following reply:
Dear Sir and Madam:
I take great comfort in informing you that a "W.C." is situated nine miles from the house in the corner of a beautiful grove of pine trees, surrounded by lovely grounds. It is capable of holding 229 people, and it is open on Sundays and Thursdays only. As there are a great many people expected during the summer months, I would suggest that you come early, although there is usually plenty of standing room. This is an unfortunate situation, particularly if you are in the habit of going regularly. You will no doubt be glad to hear that a good many bring their lunch and make a day of it, while others, who can't afford to go by car, arrive just in time. I would especially advise you to go on Thursdays when there is an organ accompanist. The acoustics are excellent and even the most delicate sounds can be heard everywhere. It may interest you to know that my daughter was married in the "W.C." and it was there that she met her husband. I can remember the rush there was for seats. There were ten people to a seat usually reserved for one, and it was wonderful to see the expression on their faces.
The newest attraction is a bell, donated by a wealthy resident of the district, which rings every time a person enters. A Bazaar is to be held to raise money for plush seats for all, since the people believe it is a long felt want. My wife is rather delicate so she can't go regularly: it is almost a year since she went last. Naturally it pains her not to be able to go more often. I shall be delighted to reserve the best seat for you, if you wish, where you will be seen by all. For the children there is a special time so that they will not disturb the elders.
Hoping to have been of some service to you, I remain,
Sincerely, Ima Dummy, Estate Agent.
This is just to keep you going until I can get back with a puzzle.
