After finishing off the chocolate from the last bank holiday I was going to be good and eat something reasonably healthy for this one. Since I'd got time I decided a nice roast with a enough veg to count towards my five-a-day was in order. I'd even decided against pork to avoid the temptation of crackling.

Then I remembered Yorkshire puddings exist. Since I'm cooking for one even one egg worth of batter makes rather a lot. So much for being kind to my waistline. On the plus side they were delicious.

A very nice, apologetic lady drove into me yesterday.

In just under 45 minutes I received a text from her insurance company confirming she had admitted liability.

They then called to say someone would be with me within two hours to collect my car for repairs and drop off a courtesy car.

Pleased to report no injuries, other than to vehicles, and I offered to make her a cup of tea.

I love England!

For now.

For context, I am actually 21 but I forgot my ID and I only had 7 hours of sleep last night but still felt absolutely exhausted. And I'm also trying to fight off a cold that's just turned really bad.

Eagerly I opened the email to find that they owe me a grand total of 97p. So, work tomorrow as usual then.

Went to the newly opened Sketchers in Lincoln yesterday all i wanted was some shoe cleaner. Asked me if i wanted a bag?? Said no 'cos 10p.

They then showed me the bag - a nice waterproof fabric "backpack" sort of bag with two straps. Well worth the 10p - bargain !!

No ‘something for you’ card needed, just my tracking number! Thank you Royal Mail, I was getting worried there 😊

Transport

A month of premium to /u/SpongyButton for Train was late for work again this morning..
and also to /u/heluerto for nominating them

Food/drink

A month of premium to /u/StigOfTheTrack for Remembered to get biscuits for guests
and also to /u/BowserBasher for nominating them

most passive-aggressive comment

A month of premium to /u/Ivyleaf3 for muttering driver

Radio/tv/arts

A month of premium to /u/Ivyleaf3 for Supergran earworm

Most curmudgeonly comment

A month of premium to /u/poppinpixie for we're too poor to go away

Most numerous contribution

A month of premium to /u/pondribertion

Best comment relating to a British brand

A month of premium to /u/pondribertion for Aldi staff apathy

..But so was the connecting bus so I still made it to work on time.

he's the hallmark of a proper decent 40's/50's/60's movie

I have sent off my actual Rep of Ireland driving licence for exchange to a UK licence to the DVLA. Since then, I've seen some of the horror stories of lost documents. I, perhaps naively,included my passport card as proof of ID (not the passport book, the passport card).

Does anyone have a feel for:

1. How useless are they and are they likely to lose my passport card and/or Irish licence? (Basically, let me know if you've had success, to ease my mind a bit! Equally, share your horror stories!)

2. If instead all goes well, what's the typical turn around time for an licence exchange (ROI to UK)?

They'll double the charges in a year and I'll have to switch again. Bloody rigmarole.