Sir, – Filling my car with fuel, my attention is drawn to a fellow senior couple attempting to top up their car’s tyre pressure. They’re trying to figure out the computerised version of the old hand-held hose and valve. She at the machine, he at the tyres and sharing mild expletives at having to pay for this service!
In pantomime panic, she runs to her partner, pushes him away from the tyre, screaming “The clock is nearly up.” She speedily screws the dust cap on: “There. The air won’t escape now!” His reply is not for the faint of heart. – Yours, etc,
MICHAEL ROONEY,
Knocknacarra,
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Galway.
