Morning folks!
Yes, it was really great to see everyone and put names and faces to nicknames on the forum!
I made it home with only two breakdowns, neither of which involved fire lol! If I ever think fondly of a breakdown, it'll be the one I had in the Dartford toll lane on the way back... she wouldn't start again (fuel filter empty, as happens when it's hot) and I knew it would be at least 10 mins to cool down before I'd see petrol again. Graham and I pushed the car out of the way to let others through, but in seconds, we had a traffic patrol vehicle with us. They closed the lane off for us and came round ready for towing us (funny moment of asking if it needed water and also to be aware the steering will be heavy with no power steering!!) Then was towed out of the way, meaning about five other lanes were paused while I was 'forcibly removed' lol and taken to a large car park area beside the tolls.
Finally, when it had cooled enough, I tried to start her up, but the battery was flat!! So, went to the office hut and asked if anyone would be able to give me a jump start, to which they said 'no'.... but what about a push? So I had two patrol officers giving me a bump start, and of course, we started up. The patrol officer then said she'd follow me back round to attempt the tolls again, just in case I broke down again, which I didn't. Although I expected her to peel back off to the car park area again, she ended up escorting me through the tunnel, and when she finally pulled off, I saw another patrol vehicle behind her - two officers escorted me through!! LOLOLOL
Felt like royalty!
(I shall be writing an email to thank them!)
Anyhoo, didn't stop again until Colchester, despite knowing petrol was going to be quite low, and managed to get about a mile from home until I got caught up in traffic again, which I knew was going to be the car dying again, and it was. Right on a major roundabout. Pushed out the way and waited again and then made it the final bit of the journey...!!
Good news from all this - my petrol light works!! It came on in Colchester, whoo hoo!! lol And despite the breakdowns, I'm dead chuffed the car made it there and back under it's own steam!!
Thanks everyone for your help and support
