Took the van into the VW garage in Chippenham today, and they have confirmed my fears - it needs a new gear box, and I might as well change the clutch while they are at it. This explains why we got it for such a good price. It needs to be fixed so we can get to those warmer climes, of course (mind you, we'll be in Turkey in just over a month!). Here is an old VW van that lives just around the corner.
Spent a lot of today painting woodwork. The trouble is that every bit I paint makes the unpainted bits look like they need doing as well, so it has become a long job!
We went out for a Thai meal this evening, wandering around Bath noticing interesting sights on the way to the restaurant and then to the cinema.
Surprised Sheep #1
Surprised Sheep #2
Jove?
Could be tourists!
The approach to the Little Theatre cinema, with the grand columns of BHS on the right and a building society on the left
Sweet shop (closed)
Must be toxic!
Inside the emporium..
We saw "The Skin I Live In", A Pedro Almodovar film. The plot is truly amazing (and I won't spoilt it for you - but go and see it!) and it is beautifully filmed, with great music and good acting.
You guys look like you are having a blast!! Am enjoying reading your blog. Hope all is well with you, Su and Bella. Why 'after' Bella by the way? Thought initially it was in memorium but obviously not; now assume its After Bella is the blog is named 'after' her??? Best wishes, Sarah
ReplyDeleteWe're called After Bella as we thought we'd need to wait for her to die before we could take off and do our hearts' desire. Not so. We've bought a campervan and have all sorts of travel plans. But if we want to settle somewhere very hot we couldn't subject Bella to it as she really doesn't like the heat so that would have to wait until After Bella......
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