Impeded by Travellers

Gym day today. I drove the van into Loughborough, as Len wanted to use the car. The car is a lot easier on his arm which is still not entirely better.

As expected, the car park was full, so I drove up to the extension. Dismay and indignation. A group of travellers had parked their pantechnicons at the entrance with the aim of blocking access to anyone who might want to use it as a car park. Since I had the van, I simply drove it over the kerbs until I found a parking place, earning a torrent of abuse from one of the women. I replied with my fingers. The caravans all had French number plates. Their occupants looked as if they might come from eastern Europe.

I was reluctant to leave the van there as I anticipated that someone might damage it as a response to parking. An attendant from the Leisure Centre came with me to watch while I drove the van back over the kerb and parked it in the bus lane. People were cruising round the car park looking for places to park.

Having been early when I arrived, I got into the gym 20 minutes late. Good thing no one was clock watching. Travellers were coming in and out of the cloakroom continually, needing to use the loos and showers.

Really didn't feel energetic this afternoon. Finally assembled all my clothes for going away but just heaped them on the bed. The suitcase awaits.

A magnificent sunset tonight.