Retail Therapy

In the first half of July, I sold my car and replaced it for a car whose emissions are suitably low enough that I don't have to pay road tax. Almost three months later, the DVLA finally sorted out my paperwork and sent me a cheque for a tax refund for a little over £55.

I have the cheque now in my possession. But although it has not yet cleared in my account, it's already been spent, courtesy of a visit today to my favourite clothes shop ...