Phew!

Had to head out earlier because I'd forgotten to take my cousin's birthday card up to her house. Now had it been a "normal" road, I'd have gone alone, but it's in a cul-de-sac and there was no way I was even attempting that on my own!! Lucky for me too that I took hubby with me! When we got there there were cars and vans everywhere, so I dumped the car in the middle of the road, jumped out to take the card and hubby turned it round for me. It would have been a 20 point turn if I'd done it myself!

Now on the way home I was hoping and praying that our parking space would still be there when we got back, but I was pretty sure that it wouldn't be. However it was, but as I put the car into reverse a car came round the corner! I had to go round the block to get out of it's way so I was then sure that it'd nick my spot, but it didn't! Phew!

I asked hubby to help me to park by telling me what to do, also trying to remember what other people had advised. When I passed the front of the car I asked should I start turning now, but was told not to. He told me to turn as the end of the car got to the side of me (I was parking on the right) but not to put too much lock on, haven't a clue how much I did use actually so I STILL need to practice that! I managed to get in though and then nudged it forward slightly, straightening up as I went and there I was, all parked neatly!! I was really chuffed, especially after the fiasco the other day!

We're supposed to be heading to Carlisle for the continental market tomorrow, so if we drive I'll report on that, though it could be a train job. Anyway, if anyone sees me, feel free to say hello and ask if we came in the car or drove!! (Hubby will know what I mean... )