Ah yes, the 'tdr1nka tandem taxi' in full effect!
Yup, the tandem is as close to a family 'car' as we've got.

The tandem is used for the School run with Miss t. and for taking the Good Lady to and from work, it's quicker than the local bus!
What with Miss t. having learned to ride her bike now and the Good Lady getting over her fear of being in traffic(hinting at wanting to ride independently once the weather improves

)I see the tandem getting used a little less frequently come the summer.
Not such a bad thing as I think the wheels and entire drivetrain will seriously need replacing by then.
I adore the tandem but in comparison to my road bike it is heavy, slow and really too small a frame for me to ride anything more than 20 miles at a time without killing my back.
Still, there'll be a few camping excursions in store for the machine this coming year and I must also kit her out with front and rear racks for some gentle touring.
Tandems Rock!