A “Tully Tale”
Joe and I were maybe 21 years old, we had planned to go to the Top Rank disco in Watford UK. Joe had just purchased an old Morris 1000 car and he was going to drive us. When I arrived at Joes house (Mum & Dads) I was introduced to a man that was a friend of the family John Arkwell. John was the family’s insurance man and was arranging cover for Joes “new” car.
When all the paperwork was done, Joe was issued a proof of coverage note effective immediately, around 7pm. It was agreed that we would drop John off on the way to the disco. We set off Joe driving me in the front and John in the back. Around 7.05pm Joe crashed into the side of an oncoming car. Without hesitation Joe put his foot down and sped away, the other car was turning around and was obviously going to chase us. John (the insurance man) suggested pulling over, Joe said “good idea” and abruptly parked on the side of the road and announce, ”GET DOWN”.
We all slid off the seats and on to the floor, out of site as the other car went right passed us. Shortly after Joe started the car and said ok here we go.NO!! shouted John I am walking. I wonder if he ever offered to renew Joes policy? I promise this is true. God love him, what a character.