Well, my luck seems to be changing. I’m not sure whether I can say that I’m blessed with good luck, but at least I no longer appear to be cursed with bad luck.

Four new tyres arrived this morning. I figured I’d have to buy them sooner or later; the flat tyre last week just forced the issue. They’re on the car and seem to be fine, so that’s one worry off my mind.

I had ChipsAway come to give me an estimate on the car. They’ve got a pretty unique service — they come to you, do all the repair-work on site, and finish within a day. They’ve told me that the damage (no pun intended) would come in at around £140. Or about $200 in “real” money, for those Americans following along… They’re coming back tomorrow to do the work, so by tomorrow evening my car should be back in fighting form.

Most importantly, I’ve finally managed to get my vacation booked. We’re off to Thailand for just over two weeks at the beginning of April.

(Note to criminals reading blog: I’ve left my two attack-cats on watch in my absence. Note to American criminals: Canterbury is a long way from you.)

Yes, we’re off to Bangkok for 4 days, then to Phuket for another 10 days. We’ll arrive in Phuket just in time for the annual Water Festival, which celebrates the Thai New Year. In addition to a number of ceremonial rituals, the celebrations also include three days of drenching anyone who passes with a water pistol, bucket, hose, or whatever else you have to hand. See, my website is both entertaining and educational!

That’s it for now. No real plans for the weekend aside from having the car fixed, but I’m sure that will change as the weekend goes on.