"As the fletcher straightens the arrow, so the man of understanding makes straight the trembling unsteady mind, which is difficult to guard (and) difficult to restrain."
The Bhudda
Ah well, I worked hard to straighten my unsteady mind at Braehead today as my daughter and I attempted some sales shopping. But she became unwell, and after an early start of 8.15am and a 2.5hr journey to get there in decent time, she had to bail out after midday. We got back to the car to head for my sisters to recuperate, and it wouldn't start - not a peep. I was just phoning the AA, when the engine next to us fired up and I saw a family tucking their kids into the car. I couldn't believe our luck and we got jump started within 5 minutes. I do feel that my steady mind, which I had restrained from a hissy fit at the lack of spark in our plugs led to some good Karma.
My brother-in-law put the battery on charge, while my daughter's batteries were replenished by some pancakes and cousin contact. We drove up the road through some pretty heavy snow on Rannoch Moor and played a great game of eye spy, which had to be inventive, as we couldn't see very much.
It was a precious day, despite the lack of purchases, but we made a promise to try again in February, with a new battery and a new quote.
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