She had met a few of Kim's brothers friends before.Kim was lying back in the passenger seat looking bored even after only 20 minutes in the car.Joking...ly she said "Are we there yet?" Fuck off" replied Kath."Do we need fuel?" Kim asked."Yeah we'll get some at Culcairn."The car bounced along the highway and as soon as they spotted the Caltex Truckstop they pulled in. As Kath prepared to fill up the tank Kim noticed two men with towels etc going into the mens shower/ toilet block."You fill up Kath. "A purse?" I said. "That's so cool!" You never know when you'll need it," she said.I stood up and walked over to my mom and hugged her. I said, "Oh thankyou mom. Thank you so much for everything. I love everything. I loveyou. This is the best birthday ever." I'm so glad you like everything," she said."I love everything? But mom," I said as the smile went from my face."Yes honey, what's the matter?" she asked."I love these clothes and the make-up, but when or where can I wearthem?" I asked "I. Burned out hulks of automobiles littered the ground every few yards. Nature had started its task of reclamation with spindly roots growing out of cracks in the concrete. Judging from their decrepit condition, birds and small predators used the cars for cover against the elements."Not much to show for your fine civilisation, Ancient," Tamar taunted. I would have just loved to have knocked him off his feet at that moment.A rustle from nearby attracted our attention. I spun around to catch a. I read about it though." What's it like in the church when they worship?" piped up Clare."Well there are readings and hymns," answered Helen."Like a sing song?" suggested Kitty."A little," said Helen looking uncomfortable with the subject."Ah," said Kitty as if that answered all her questions. She turned to me, "What did you do Tish, did you do sing songs too?" No I don't go to church any more, I haven't since I changed. I went to D's house on Saturday and then out shopping with D, Jane, and my.