Category Archives: maintenance

Test driving the new Larry

Some of my early readers might remember this post from April 2014 and this one from June the same year. Obviously moving onto a boat we didn’t need one, but Larry still had some life in him. When we moved … Continue reading

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They’re back!

I have been waiting for them to invade us again this year. Last year was dreadful, the worst we’d known, and resulted in tears and frustration as they were everywhere indoors. We’ve had the occasional one or two,  but yesterday … Continue reading

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With a bash and a thump……………..

Our washing line was practically doing the loop-de-loop as the post we’d replaced last year was doing a pretty good impression of the Tower of Pisa. The soil here is clay based and the top stuff is sandy and loose, … Continue reading

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Carpet Cleaning

It was such a lovely sunny start to the day we decided to hire a Rug Doctor and clean the hall, lounge and bedroom carpets.  We’ve used one before and it does a really good job. Hubby thought to ring … Continue reading

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A chop off the old chip?

It’s another hot day but at least we have a breeze so it’s bearable and cooler indoors today. Maya has been suffering, but although we’ve been grooming her, not getting much fur out, but today she parked herself in front … Continue reading

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Meet The Doors………..

Old door New door As you can see, the door itself is wider than the original, but in keeping with wider doorways, hallway and position of light switches aimed at disabled living. We’re pleased with the job.

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Houdini Kela

Kela has given everyone quite a fright today as she disappeared and no-one could find her. Her owner visits her sister every day and takes Kela with her. The two ladies were working in the conservatory but when it was … Continue reading

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Bolts, screws and hinges

Fence repairs hold a whole catalogue of memories, some amusing and some frustrating. Usually the weather is kind and we can do the job in a sensible time frame. Getting the four inch fence post and repair spike was straightforward … Continue reading

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The waiting game

It doesn’t matter how good the coffee is, having to wait over three hours for the car today was not impressive. Last week for their diagnostic diagnosis we arrived almost an hour early to allow the car to ‘cool’ so … Continue reading

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A post about a post

No, it’s not this one from our beach walks: but a gate post. We got back from our afternoon walk and our neighbour was having her grass cut by the young lad who has a round here. She opened the … Continue reading

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