Ａ hybrid vehicle, some swallows, and us
It was a sunny Saturday in April when a couple of swallows came flying into our house.
They entered the sitting room via the deck and flew around as if greeting us before nesting.
How polite they are!
We admired them and decided that we’d better set up some spikes to protect them from crows.
The swallow couple build a nest in our garage every year.
It is our honour that our garage could be a place of new birth and the growth of their brood.
But droppings on our car are another thing .
The year before last, we attached a cover under the nest. Unfortunately, this made it easier for the crows to attack the brood. Last year, crows attacked the brood again when the chicks had grown up a little. The swallow couple left the nest hurriedly and moved nearby to bring up their chicks .
We wondered if they would build their nest in our garage this year. It was more like wishful thinking than just speculation.
As a matter of fact, we have recently changed our car, which is now a hybrid vehicle with a wheelchair lift.
It took over three years to choose this car. After considerable searching we’d go to the car dealer for a trial run. We’d feel it wasn’t right, go back home, continue to collect information again -> Car dealer -> Trial run -> Search -> again and again.
Even though we had spent so much time and effort, our requirements are still not fully fulfilled.
For example, when I get in and out the car, I have to keep in a forward-bent posture for a while. It makes me tired.
Nevertheless, the engine is quiet and the functions are great.
Before, when my family members or staff members loaded or unloaded my wheelchair by themselves, it strained their backs. (The wheelchair with battery is so heavy). But now they can do it with the lift. They are pleased (although it is not easy to get accustomed to operating it).
Primarily it is eco-friendly and economy-friendly because of the reduced fuel consumption.
They entered the sitting room via the deck and flew around as if greeting us before nesting.
How polite they are!
We admired them and decided that we’d better set up some spikes to protect them from crows.
The swallow couple build a nest in our garage every year.
It is our honour that our garage could be a place of new birth and the growth of their brood.
But droppings on our car are another thing .
The year before last, we attached a cover under the nest. Unfortunately, this made it easier for the crows to attack the brood. Last year, crows attacked the brood again when the chicks had grown up a little. The swallow couple left the nest hurriedly and moved nearby to bring up their chicks .
We wondered if they would build their nest in our garage this year. It was more like wishful thinking than just speculation.
As a matter of fact, we have recently changed our car, which is now a hybrid vehicle with a wheelchair lift.
It took over three years to choose this car. After considerable searching we’d go to the car dealer for a trial run. We’d feel it wasn’t right, go back home, continue to collect information again -> Car dealer -> Trial run -> Search -> again and again.
Even though we had spent so much time and effort, our requirements are still not fully fulfilled.
For example, when I get in and out the car, I have to keep in a forward-bent posture for a while. It makes me tired.
Nevertheless, the engine is quiet and the functions are great.Before, when my family members or staff members loaded or unloaded my wheelchair by themselves, it strained their backs. (The wheelchair with battery is so heavy). But now they can do it with the lift. They are pleased (although it is not easy to get accustomed to operating it).
Primarily it is eco-friendly and economy-friendly because of the reduced fuel consumption.
I could not participate in the party but from what I’ve heard I wish I could have been there. I believe that even though Mr. J lives in a country far away from his home town; my wish for him, is to meet with lots of nice people and that his marriage will be full of joy and happiness.
