Whizzo! The harmonium is up and running again. The correct FDIDA (Failsafe Disengage Iconic Disco Anthem) came to me as I lifted me sleepy head this morning. It is "Feels Like I'm In Love" by Kelly Marie. No wonder I was flummoxed. The song got nowhere until its UK re-release in 1980. Me bonce was in the wrong decade.
With some trepidation I tapped out the correct code sequence based on the melody and as I wasn't suddenly being transported down a long tunnel towards a light, I realised all was well. Thereafter it was just a case of attacking a few bolts and a bit of moderate swearing as I tangled with some wiring before I'd improvised a temporary ignition plate. Okay, it's just the guts from a pocket torch sellotaped inside a Golden Virginia tin, but I'd challenge anyone to do better at dawn with a rumbling tummy.
Anyway, she's ticking over nicely. I've bashed out a few standards to get back into practice and I'm surprisingly not that rusty. I did hit a couple of bum notes on "Underneath the Arches" and accidentally launched a Sidewinder which truncated the church spire somewhat, but nobody was seriously injured.
I shall treat Bro to some days out in the country now I've got wheels again, but as I also need to thoroughly test the half-track, skidoos and hovercraft skirt I think I'll stay down here for a few more weeks. I have also decided to go the the Spiritualist meeting for a bit of fun, as we are still banned from the local cinema.
A certain pestilent numpty will have to await my wrath a little longer. I have received an email purporting to come from the Chinese embassy regarding outstanding parking fines, courtesy of "Comlade Gloida". Bro has a roll of carpet he doesn't want. It will make an impressive cosh.
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