Dia dhibh,
Hoping you are all keeping well. One thing after another has happened to me this last few
weeks, with the result, I am behind with my correspondence.
Last Thursday, I had flashing lights on my car dashboard. On lifting my car bonnet, I
found one of the belts was broken; I thought it was the timing belt and decided not to
move the car until I had it checked.
Eithne Óg told me earlier that she went to a man behind Dunmore Petrol Station who
serviced her van at a reasonable price. I decided to give him a trial and am glad that I
did.
He told me the drive belt was broken, not the timing belt: what a relief! I went to Mac
Auto Parts, Rosapenna Street, bought a drive belt for £3, brought the car to the mechanic,
this morning as arrranged. He fitted the belt, while I waited, and refused to take any
money from me for his work.
It is nice, in our day and age, to meet a person like George. He is from the Glens of
Antrim, and came to Belfast 25 years ago. So friendly and helpful! Needless to add, I
shook his hand!
I called with Eithne Óg this morning. She misses her Mother. Ciara is having a great time
in Italy. She comes home on Saturday.
Christopher Mc Bride passed his driving test and John is in Co. Fermanagh on holidays.
I visited Agnes on Sunday and hope to visit Teresa this afternoon.
Beannacht Dé libh.
Dad