Cheers Drive!!

The Tunnel House, Saltford

“The Tunnel House was built in 1744... In 1836 is was bought by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the famous engineer who built the Great Western Railway. Brunel built Saltford Tunnel directly under the house and it still carries the GWR mainline railway today, hence the name.” thegodfreys.org

A low energy day, but I had to get to the Post Office, so instead of walking to my local PO (up a long, steep hill!), I caught the bus to nearby Saltford. With time to spare before my return bus, I went for a stroll around the village. With gardens full of daffodils and crocuses, and temperatures of 14 degrees, it really felt like Spring! And talking of springs… I received a surprise invite today for drinks with an old friend this evening, hoping a night out might put a spring back in my step!!

Today’s linguistic lesson:
"Cheers Drive!" is a Bristolian expression used when a passenger gets off a bus to thank the driver. It may also be used in taxis and for family members who give you a lift.