Took my cat Oliver to the vet. This really requires a car. I considered taking the bus, but the bus rules say:

Guide dogs and guide dogs in training are allowed to be carried on buses, if under the supervision of their care-giver. Other pets are not allowed.

Simon suggested “Just say he’s a guide dog.” and “When they say no, he’s a cat say yes, but the blind people can’t see that.”. Also by cat years Oliver should get a senior discount.

Oliver has arthritis for which he is getting monthly Vetaortyl injections, and his kidneys are failing so we’ve changed his diet to Hills Feline K/D, and have just started him on Fortekor tablets.

I’m not sure how old Oliver is, but he’s getting on. He was a full grown cat when he turned up and moved in over 12 years ago.

I haven’t driven my car in over a week. Normally I’d catch the bus some days, but other days go for car convenience. It hasn’t been a planned decision not to drive it, but I just don’t want to spend over $1.80/L on petrol. So, increased petrol prices are good for the environment, and the buses have been fine so far. Others live pretty carless lives, it makes me wonder if I could get by without the car altogether. I should budget how much the car costs when it is not running, and what the alternatives are. I should also do a general budget. More stuff for my ToDo list.