A stranger arrives at the Sykes's house. When it turns out that he and Eric have met before, a trip down memory lane ensues.

The siblings decide to get away from it all for the weekend. However their hopes of a riverside retreat are dashed when they find they are not the only ones at the cabin.

Hattie takes driving lessons when Eric buys a second car for her birthday.

The siblings take on a lodger. The police are involved when his musical enthusiasm proves too much noise for the neighbourhood.

The siblings take over a quiet pub for the evening, but Constable Turnbull's intervention soon has the bar buzzing with activity.

Eric tries to liven up his tedious holiday in Bogsea, but ends up in all kinds of trouble.

An important dinner guest is over and the Sykes siblings plan to impress him. However they are interrupted when a vintage vehicle crashes into their living room.

Eric is left looking like a mummy when Hattie practices her first aid skills. This means he can't get to make the final payment on his motorcycle.