Heavy rain falling! Seeing Jack today...

Rain is good news. I live in a dry city.

I took the car today, because of the rain, to meet with my old friend Jack.

He is 85 and in poor health. We meet every two weeks. He is a great environmentalist and has worked as a volunteer for years with 'Greening Australia'. He is one of my heroes.

He was featured some time ago in the local paper as a 'local hero'. I think he was over 80, when he planted more than 600 trees on his son's land on the other side of Yass. Now he has had to restrain himself to planting seedlings in small containers.

Normally I would go to meet him on my bike but the rain was too heavy today.

Ethical dilemma: When is car travel justified? Jack has to drive every time - further than I do.

Another ethical dilemma: Jack is not a very capable driver, and may be a danger to himself and to others. I have heard of some concern expressed by one of his friends and she says his family is worried. He says he drives carefully.

I don't think we should stop meeting. He spends a lot of time alone and can no longer do very much.

Much more driving would be required if I were to drive to his house and pick him up.

Any ideas? Leave a comment.