Kitty - will PM you, thanks.

I also drove a Micra in UK borrowed from family - not a bad little runabout.

Incidentally, we should also write a song about the first and last attempt at clamping in Australia. It was tried once in Melbourne. The clampee went straight to the police who charged the clamper, I can't recall with what - deprivation of liberty, interfering with a motor vehicle, theft, demanding money with menaces? Anyway, basically it was regarded as un-Australian to deprive a bloke of his wheels, and the result was I think a conviction and fine.

Cloudstreet - Great minds! I had a fabulous time in Chester at the Cross-Keys and at Frank's with the Poms From Oz at the end of their last UK tour, and would return like a shot if it made sense logistically. We are trying to be very sensible and avoid blue-bottling all over the countryside. But we'll take it on board and may weaken. Thanks for the link, I didn't know of the festival, I'll have a look.

Polly - a big 'squeeze' for your helpful mesage, thanks!

Cheers,
Chris