Penn Street

Today has been all about Marge! She's been fitted with new front brake pads, had a new oil filter and fresh oil, and the nice young mechanic even adjusted her hand brake. And, dare we say, John appears to have sorted out her immobiliser problem. Right Marge, we've done right by you, treat us kindly now please. 

It was early afternoon by the time we got around to calling on some more people we needed to catch up with whilst in the area. We were tired from two late nights and two early starts coupled with our worries about Marge, but didn't let this spoil our day.

Tomorrow we will once again be focused on Marge. We are off to Chippenham to discuss her having a paint job. Any particular colour Marge?

Tonight, though we are staying at Penn Wood in the heart of the Chilterns. The pretty village of Penn Street is nearby. The area is classed as one of outstanding natural beauty. That natural beauty is sadly being invaded by the construction of HS2, the largest rail infrastructure project in Europe. All around the landscape is scarred. Trees have been felled and homes demolished. The effect is devastating. Horrendous. The spiralling cost obscene. 

Before we leave tomorrow we will make time to take a walk through some of the beautiful woodland behind us. The area is protected thankfully from the excavatours that tear up the land nearby. You never know, we may even come across a chicken of the woods fungi. Now that really would make John's day!