The owl

I was delivering asparagus to Mrs Curlew on behalf of Anthea, from the allotments when I spied a dead owl in the road.  Out of respect for the dead bird and because I did not want to run over it again I got out of the car and put it in a box, on the passenger seat and continued on my journey to Mrs Curlew.

Suddenly I became aware of a noise, the car did not make fluttering noises and then whoosh I had an owl on my shoulder!

I was scared, nervous and absolutely terrified  but needed to keep driving – I did not have time to wonder what Veronica would do ………..  In the meantime the owl was just starring at me! 

I am frightened of budgies and this was an owl!

I eventually managed to slow down as I did not want to disturb my passenger; I quickly opened the door and he finally flew off but I am sure he winked at me.

Not driving in the countryside for a while.