Good day. Been awake far too long after waking up to very heavy rain about 4.30 It's damp and cold outside and a bit bloody chilly indoors as well. So this heating business. I'm beginning to think it's a bit tricky. Yes, we want to spend the absolute minimum but if possible avoid sackcloth and ashes. Two weeks ago, without any prompting from me, Mrs P declared, in front of five witnesses, the heating wouldn't be going on till November 8th when we return from California. Paul was very happy and to be honest putting on a heavy fleece and cosy slippers I'm fine with. Last night Mrs P came in muttering - a bad sign. This morning I've set the thermostat at 17 and the CH ran for 25 minutes. Plan is to take the edge off the early morning chill. I reckon +/- 30 minutes gas is reasonable. It's too early to think about running the wood burner all day.
I know I've been largely AWOL. Apologies. I've read but said little. holibobs last week, loads of stuff to do as well before we head off to the States. That's sort of caught up with me and I have a huge list of stuff to do before we go. It's so mundane I won't bore you but here's a taster: fit new kitchen door draught excluder, buy a new pill dispenser box, clean the chain saw. See riveting isn't it?
Oh, yes. Cancel the milk before we go away.
Very busy week ahead; U3A Regional Group meeting today, small person tomorrow, U3A committee meeting Wednesday, U3A IT Workshop Thursday afternoon, cycle club AGM Thursday evening...................raining Friday but hoping to get a ride.
That's more like a w**k schedule than retirement!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
