Today's achievements look even less impressive than yesterday's!
I finished installing the last of the light fittings, cleaned up, and then put away my tools. I rewarded myself with a cup of coffee, before realising that my next job would be to install the new curtain poles in the lounge and dining room.
I have already recounted the installation of the two poles in the Snug. And here I am about to commence further DIY tasks in an eighteenth century house* ... I sometimes question my sanity.
In the afternoon I attempted to restore an edge to an old chisel, before giving up, lighting the fire and settling in with my book.
30% arrived home from her spa break in the early evening and attempted to regale me with juicy gossip and drama.
I can report that three of the dogs are delighted by the return of their mistress.**
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* In fairness, back in the late nineties, I had a house in Bottesford that was built in the 1980's. It was a lovely place, but equally challenging to work on. The internal walls had been built with thermalite blocks. Trying to fix anything substantial to those is a massive challenge. They are so soft, one can drill in to them using a hand drill.
** Whiffler has sulked on her bed while she has been away. He has only appeared when called down for a wander in the garden to empty his bladder. Traitorous Bastard has been true to his name and has taken to sleeping in the prime position on my bed. This has disgruntled Hobson, who has had to find an alternative, and probably less comfortable spot, to curl up in. 30%'s return has restored order to their world. As for Dog #4 aka The Rat, she really doesn't give a damn who is, or isn't in the house, provide that she is fed, let out for a wee, and given the occasional fuss ... when it suits her!
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