This little car has been in the family for a few years now and has served us well. It was originally our daughter's, and she used it during her final year at Loughborough University. She then moved to Annecy in France and ended up living and working in Norway. It was too difficult to export the car, and so I bought it from her and it's been mine for about 3 years. More recently, my dad, 87, has been wanting to give me his car, as he now feels the responsibility of driving is too great for him. He was happy to give up if I took his car from him. So, I am now the owner of his little VW UP (named Spitz) and little VW Zedco has gone off with friends of ours to live in Edinburgh. She's a lovely car, and I'll miss her.
Talking of our daughter - she arrived safely in rainy Bergen yesterday. She encountered another very helpful man as she stood at the entrance to one of the infamous road tunnels in Norway and wondered how on earth she was going to be able to avoid it as it said strictly 'no bikes' and she couldn't see an obvious way around. She was contemplating 'going for it' (so glad she didn't) when a man came running over and told her not even to think about it. He said that he'd seen 17 cyclists killed in 7 years in that tunnel. So, he gave her a lift around the tunnel and onto a better suited road for cycling. Another kind intervention by a stranger, for which she and I were very grateful.
After spending yesterday afternoon in Bergen, she took the night train back to Oslo and will be having a relaxing day today, prior to going back to work tomorrow.
What adventures your daughter is having & the kindness of strangers is wonderful, both for her & for you. I had a Mini Minor for 15 years & I so loved that little car.....Enjoy your 'new' car...
Oh thank God for kind strangers, eh? So glad she found help when she needed it.
Always sad to say goodbye to a much loved car that has seen so much family history. Beautiful farewell shot.
Aw that is quite a sad sight...it’s amazing how fond we get of our cars. At least you know where she’s going & she will love Edinburgh!
Generous dad & a brave decision on his part...it’s a massive step giving up your car!
Well thank goodness for knights in shining armour....such a seemingly simple good deed but one that gave relief to all & kept your girl safe.
It's funny how some cars take on a personality and become part of the family! But it's also nice that this one will continue to serve someone else who needs it. Nice farewell shot!
As for your daughter...sometime angels have cars instead of wings (o; Glad she had a safe and successful trip.
Wonderfully captured with the chap admiring your new car..wow
glad your daughter met the kind stranger and did not go into the tunnel.
Or is this giving good by to the old car?
Always mixed feelings when a loved car has to go, but good to take your Dad's one on. I'm sure he'll find it easier to be without it when he knows you have it. And good for him making the decision for himself!
Glad your daughter reached the end of her bike adventure safely...
lots of tales to tell when you see her next I'm sure!
July 18th, 2020
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So glad your daughter is being helped by caring strangers.
Always sad to say goodbye to a much loved car that has seen so much family history. Beautiful farewell shot.
Love this in b&w!
Generous dad & a brave decision on his part...it’s a massive step giving up your car!
Well thank goodness for knights in shining armour....such a seemingly simple good deed but one that gave relief to all & kept your girl safe.
As for your daughter...sometime angels have cars instead of wings (o; Glad she had a safe and successful trip.
glad your daughter met the kind stranger and did not go into the tunnel.
Or is this giving good by to the old car?
Glad your daughter reached the end of her bike adventure safely...
lots of tales to tell when you see her next I'm sure!