Meldrew Lives!

A couple of days ago I learned that my little car at home was going to be scrapped, unable to pass another mot and without the funds for necessary corrections. Since I'm am currently stationed in the US, I was very upset by this, as I've missed my car very much whilst I've been away, and I am very fond of taking him on various rampages at home. I was sad that I could not be at home when the time came to say goodbye. Meldrew was my first car, and no other four-wheeled vehicle would ever compare to him. I would miss him always, Meldrew, my grumpy old friend. Rest in Peace.

But..... JOY! Imagine my elation when this morning I received a text message from home, declaring that Meldrew had, after all, not been shipped off to the grinder, but sold on to a son of a colleague. At least I know he has gone to a new home, where hopefully the owner will take good care of him and attend to his unique personality. Forget me not, Meldrew... I will never forget you...