Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
In a dispassionate act, aimed at easing potential transportation issues for my fragrant chum Sarah's two young grandkids (Rory & Gracie), yesterday I included Ossett's finest onto my car insurance cover. The rationale behind the indemnity modification (well, apart from me being an inherently kind fella), was a conclusion my four door vehicle would provide... Continue Reading →
Consequential of my car undergoing an annual MOT test, GJ Strachan is scribing today's literary offering on the road. As writing while highway in situ or driving a vehicle with laptop on knee is wantonly reckless, it goes without saying my penning 'on the road' revelation shouldn't be taken literally. I'm, of course, inferring these... Continue Reading →
Although not something which'll register on either national or local news bulletins, the car I recently took delivery of is the first diesel engined vehicle I've owned in thirty plus years of motoring. Despite this being a low interest story, though, I still feel moved to impart this thinnest of informational gruel to you my... Continue Reading →
I've just dropped my motor off at a local garage for it's annual service. Sitting here at Costa coffees hop defiling a chaste white page with self-indulgent locutions, hopefully I'll not receive a mid-morning phone call from a mechanic informing he's identified an unexpected car maintenance issue. Problems such as my vehicle being afflicted by... Continue Reading →
This morning, following cack-handedly spilling most of my coffee in the passenger foot well, I inadvertently stumbled upon an enticing new car air freshener. I don't think my accidental discovery will secure me investment backing on TV's Dragons Den - However it certainly beats the aroma of kiddies vomit in the league table of car interior fragrances. Everyone loves... Continue Reading →
Yesterday afternoon, a family friend carried out maintenance work on my car's wheel bearings. He’s a very amiable guy, however I’m not sure why he undertook this work as there was nothing wrong with the wheel bearings. Not to mention he's a hairdresser with no mechanical skills! As he's keen to upskill his engineering skills, and as this tale is partly fictional, I decided that as long as... Continue Reading →