To MoT, or not to MoT?

So, it seems possible that His Orangeness might just get the boot? The House, with a Democrat majority, will definitely impeach him and now there appears to be up to 20 Republican senators who might vote to convict him (they need a two-thirds majority to do that, which is 17 Republicans voting in favour of impeachment). It seems odd here, even with our current popularist, too-rightwing-for-me-government, that there are politicians in the US who can’t see why he shouldn’t be sacked. Leave aside a liturgy of really contentious and often conflicting decision making, the personality of young boy who has been given too much media exposure, the fact that Trump set the agenda for a mob, encouraged them to gather, incited them at their event, gave them enemies to pursue and then encouraged them to the Capitol surely says he should no longer hold the nuclear codes? We’ll see.

lovely view along the Avon this morning

I’ve just got back from taking Doris for her MoT. It was a difficult decision. We have no intention of using her anytime soon, but the government webpage, which I grant you is six months out of date (grrr), makes it clear that she’s either MoTd or SORd – or you could get a £1000 fine. Anyhow, I spoke with the garage (Sampson Commercials, Avonmouth) – who are brilliant. They are covid compliant and made all the right noises. So I was up early, dropped her off and ran along the Avon for an hour – which was fab. After a headlight adjustment, she passed and, masked up and with the windows open, I brought her home. All done.

After a really quiet Christmas and New Year it seems my consultancy business might be picking up a little. One of the schools I work with have asked me to do some remote 360s and some zoom leadership training for the sixth form. Which is great, although, I’m going to have ramp myself up. Part of me wants to say ‘no’. I’m enjoying editing my book and practising my guitar; C and I have quite a nice little and quite idle routine. But, it’s also good to give something back (I don’t charge much), and it’s always good to interact with children. So, we’ll see. And, let’s face it, we’re not going anywhere.

early morning assault on Lidl

Other than that we’re caught up in The Handmaid’s Tale. Oh, goodness, it’s fab. The story is great, but the cinematography and acting is exceptional. Wow. And apparently they’re going to make at least two more series? We’re 2/3 down so far, so that’s something to look forward to. And Schitt’s Creek! Have you seen that? It’s an American comedy in the best of that tradition. You really do start to love the characters.

not Henry … me apparently

Anyhow … enough from me. We’re OK here. C’s still knitting and we’re trying to stay as safe as we can. Please do the same.