We crossed the first part of the border and the bridge from Johor to Singapore with no difficulties after being told not to take photographs.
Our problems arose during the second part of the border crossing.
We were told that we were supposed to be in possession of a special paper disk for our car that the RAC had not told us about. They said that we would not be able to cross into Singapore without it and would therefore have to drive Larry and Wilma back to Malaysia and cross on foot to go to the AA office in Singapore.
After we, naturally, refused and asked if we could leave the car in place while a couple of us went to get the disk the fun really started.
They said that we were not allowed to do that, even if someone stayed with the car, and if we did they would tow it away. Daddy replied that that would be fine so long as they told us where they would tow it to so we could pick it up from there. Complications etc... ensued.
In the end they agreed to let us leave the car where it was so long as they could keep daddy as a hostage and confiscate his passport and the keys. They seriously thought that this would bring us back.
Tessie and I had to rush off to get the disk with a police escort in and out of the compound.
We managed to get the disk just in time, preventing daddy having a most amusing night.
The people had actually treated daddy really well and, as we didn't leave him any money and he didn't think to get any from the unlocked car, even bought him food and drink.
We have now been safely in Singapore for a couple of weeks and have spent most of our time traipsing after Tessie when she goes to see her family and friends.
I have also spent a week with her family.
We have also been frequenting the cinemas. The new James Bond is our favourite film.
We would also like to say thank you for all the comments (record number- says daddy)
Most appreciated although it is plain to see that you are all fair weather friends and only wish to associated with us when we are on a high, not when we are stuck in a ditch.
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4 comments:
Lovely to know that you are still in contact. I expect you to continue to tell us what you are up to now after your eventful crossing into Singapore. Cold weather blowing today with snbow forecast so I think you are wise to be where you are. am thinking of making soup and marmalade this morning just to keep my hand in. Lots of love G XXXXXXXXXx
classic. worth the wait for the story. Lx
hello this granny doing a test
Hello there!
Your blog is being a pain and the comments are disappearing into the ether or error messages are coming up. One last attempt or you've had it.
granny having a few technical problems with her computer and very anxious to get greetings conveyed to you all especially Lewis-"Happy birthday young man-hugs and kisses from granny"
Apparently you should all be excited as there is a present waiting for him when you all get back. If it is even alitle warmer or less damp and cold than here I suggest you take your time(in a nice way)
Granny has been having an eventful time nose diving between events, firstly in Epping High Street and then at Freddie's-but that time it may have something to do with the whisky imbibed!!
Lots of events in the Church recently and possibly because of the copious free food available Ling and Kaye were also in attendance. Not got to the bottom of how granny is on her second roung of bucks fizz in the church this week but I am sure it is worth investigating.
hope you are all having a ball-enjoy the cake although without your regular training at Granny's may have to take additional precautions??!!
Speak soon
Big G, Big T and Cherry
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