Category Archives: House

Cor blimey, it’s been busy around these parts, to be sure. I scarcely know where to begin; it’s been that long. The bricklayers are gone now and the scaffolding has come down. With a bit of luck, that will mean … Continue reading →

It’s been a long, tiring and stressful week. First of all, Obama won the US election for World CEO, which threw a distinct melancholy over my week. With the US in the throes of morbid, self-congratulatory ecstasy at having managed … Continue reading →

My feet never touch the ground around here. There’s always something going on, someone coming to the house to do something, someone who needs their mouth fed or their bottom wiped, an errand to do outside the house; that kind … Continue reading →

The gardeners were here again yesterday to give our garden its last major push towards completion. The chief task yesterday was to install the lighting. We’ve had small lights placed in the wooden steps that lead from the kitchen door … Continue reading →

Soon after Sarah’s folks arrived for their most recent visit, our downstairs toilet started to behave rather strangely. It was behaving as if it was blocked: when flushed, the water would rise towards the top of the bowl and it … Continue reading →