Don't drink and drive over the holiday period

[Jimbuna]

A warning to all of you that live in or around Newcastle (or anywhere else) at this festive time.
Be careful about drink driving now we are getting near to Christmas and police are out there checking on people.
Last night I was out for a few drinks. One thing led to another and I had a few too many beers and then went on the vino. Not a good idea.
Knowing I was over the limit I decided to leave my car at the Bridge Tavern and took a bus home along Scotswood Road back to Shields.
Sure enough I passed a number of checkpoints where they were pulling over drivers and performing breathalyser tests.
Because I was in a bus they just waved it past.

Arrived home safely and without incident, which was a real surprise as I've never driven a bus before and I am not even sure where I got it from...

Merry Christmas to you all.