After breakfast we took the car down to the garage to get the oil and filter change as well as the knocking noise looked at. We left the car and walked back up the road to town.
On the way I took these photographs of Grapes and prickly pears on the outskirts of the Peligono, if anyone is here in September you might want to go and help yourself to some nice grapes.
We had a drink at Los Amigos bar and sat watching the world pass for a while, this Old man took a real liking to the dogs, he looked to be around 100, very frail but still wanted to know if both dogs were MACHO.
We tied the dogs up outside the market and bought some salad stuff and fruit for dinner, we then went to the butcher and walked home. Being stuck around the house with no car I decided to get on with the painting so painted the railings in the upstairs bedroom, kitchen and spare room, only the terrace and bathroom to do now.
I've finally had enough of Telefonica, the speeds dropped below dial up rates and we get faster connection on the mobile broadband. I called to cancel but even that is a chore, aparently they send me a letter then I call back and cancel then - we'll see!
Susan did some Spanish learning then we walked back to the garage to collect the car. The oil change was more expensive than I expected at 55 euros, he also found the source of the noise, nothing serious - a stabalisation arm for the suspension, he can't get the parts for 3 weeks as they come from the Uk so I might try and get them when I am back next time then get him to fit them.
Back home, more Only Fools, the episode with the bar scene, what a classic, no matter you know exactly what is coming I still laugh. I cooked dinner, Susan wallked the dogs.
2 comments:
€55 is not too bad. Oil and the filter must have been a fair chunk of the bill. I would have done it for €50! Do you want me to order the part?
I was actually going to ask you about that, I'll email you later - thanks
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