motor oil and plants

At work, leave the car under the tree. There is a big Mercedes sports car on the other side of the tree, a two seater sports car.

The little black car is a two seater as well, just not as quick.

And far smaller.

Later, the man at the goods entrance is on the telephone saying that he wishes to get rid of his potted plants. They would look good in the yard at home, so why not?

Go downstairs, and load the two small plants onto a trolley. Wheel it out into the yard, it is not far to the car, and open the tailgate of the car.

Then decide to check the oil. It is about time that this was checked, the last time was in September. Open the engine cover, this is in the back of the car, and withdraw the dipstick for the oil. Give it a wipe with a rag and replace it . Look again, and see that the oil level is just below minimum. This is not enought.

There is a canister of oil in the rear of the car, bought in France last September, and it is still three quarters full.

Pour it into the engine, wiping the area around the oil cap with the rag. Replace the dipstick, the oil level is now more than the minimum, more will not be necessary. 

Checking was sensible, for the car would not work any more without oil.

Refit the lid on the engine, put down the carpeting, place the plants into the tiny cargo area of the car.

All done, the plants will wait there untill they are unloaded.

At home.

Return the trolley, return to the office.

Listen to the noise of the demolition machinery outside.

It starts to rain.

A summer shower.