There is a very funny comedy panel programme in the UK which has been going for years – ‘Would I lie to you?’. In one episode David Mitchell, one of the two team captains, was quizzed about his lack of ability to drive a car.

David was asked by one of the panel members, who was reflecting on David’s lack of car-driving ability – ‘But how do you get around?’. David wittily quipped – ‘I just wait for the tectonic plates to move!’.

David’s response was very much that a stupid question deserves a stupid answer. We laughed a lot – it was such a beautiful retort. I have vowed to use it myself at the right moment.

As I have explored before in this blog the idea that you might be able to exist without a car is unimaginable to many. Although many people are car-free. In the UK the percentage of car-free households has risen to 22% in 2023.

For those of us who are enjoying are car-free-dom – stay strong! And do use the tectonic plates quip when you can! For those of us who are seeking car-free-dom – go for it and embrace new earthly movements!