The rules of the road in Ireland changed. Learner permit holders like us are not allowed to drive alone. We have to be accompanied by a fully licensed driver in the same category and that's the problem. We got no one to be with us because people here are busy. So that's why Shady is back to cycling again.

He has to cycle to and from work for 2 hours. He hates taking the bus because of the inconveniences it gives. He has to start working as early as 7:30am now, better than before which was 6:30am.Bus services in this area don't start that early so it really is unreliable. The car has to be parked for many months. We got the tax suspended and we thought maybe the insurance too. It’s useless to have it taxed when it's not used. We consulted the authorities already and they've said it's allowed. The insurance company too said, we can suspend but it'll be covered for theft and fire. At least now, we don't need to think of petrol, insurance and the tax but we are draining more energy. Shady is working up and down in the hotel for 8 hours, tedious I know and he has to cycle home. Poor Daddy, I told him to send us home so he can transfer to a house that is close to the jobsite. He can't just live without us, he admits.hahay...