The choke was sticking, the indicators wouldn’t work and the bumper was dropping off Percy’s jalopy. She had been with him from new as one of the family.
He stayed local avoiding the motorway as he coaxed her round the country lanes visiting friends. They went through a ford at Tissington leaving her steaming and spluttering. Paddling friends came to the rescue and with a little cough she was on her way.
Other cars tooted as she became more sluggish and held up their journeys but she knew all the helpful passing places. Percy plodded on purposefully. Not scrap yet.
Neville Hunt over 2 years ago
Good on yer, Percy! I’ve had a few cars like Percy but in the end the old MOT Test committed them to the knackers yard!
VerityAlways over 2 years ago
Love it! I had same thoughts for a drabble but this is very good!! Can't beat it!!
Brian Mackinney over 2 years ago
Of course you can Verity. You are in the fast lane.
VerityAlways over 2 years ago
That's generous Brian, trust me this is the best shot!
Jamie Clapperton over 2 years ago
Something comforting about this, Nice one Brian.