As if my experience with the septic tank yesterday was not enough, another hazard of country living struck me today. Inside my car, the fuel gauge needle went to zero and the warning light came on. I knew I had fuel, but I went to the nearest garage to put some in, just to check. That made no difference to the light or needle, so I went to my own garage for them to check. They found the cable all chewed through by mice! No sign of the little horrors though. Maybe I should leave Ellie in the car overnight.