When does an accessory become a 'must-have'? Answer - when life comes to an end without it.

It almost did for my teenage grandson this week. Just five miles into a journey in the back of my car, exasperated occupants were assailed by his panic stricken cry: "Stop, I've left my........"

A life-saving manoeuvre and 20 fuel-wasting minutes later, the speechless silence of a teenager in touch with mission control resumed.

The awesome i-phone charger. If your home has one, don't leave without it.

R. Hall

Cockermouth