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Ok, I'm still dealing with my wibblings and trying to find reasons why they are happening and I'm still coming up blank. Generally I think my thick skin has worn thin and jibes and insults are being absorbed instead of bouncing.
I had a great day on Thursday because I was busy so I'm going to try to remain so.
The day started badly, I was in bed and heard a knock at the door. It was the washing machine guy who had turned up on his own. I rushed down in my bath-robe only to hear him say "Sorry mate - I didn't know there were steps, I'll come back later." Does he not read my blog? Sheesh. (Actually it occurs to me that I haven't posted any photos of the new gaff so I'll finish this post with them)
The following hours until he (and a a mate this time) turned up again were bright and beautiful and I spent them tidying, cleaning, computing and gazing at my beautiful view. I could see the clouds gathering in the distance but I was confident that I could get a wash on and everything dried pretty quickly. The washing machine guys arrived and the clouds were beginning to look angry. They carried the new addition into the house and a bare 5 minutes later it was connected. They called me down to tell me that my pipe wasn't long enough so I'll need to get a new one. The washingmachine is currently in an odd position but it's working. The cheecky buggers used one of my new knives to cut the attatchment off the u-bend of the sink so I was a bit aggrieved by that. I called the people involved and they aplologised sincerely and dropped me a cheque in the post to cover the cost of a new set of knives!! I got it Friday morning too!!
Just after the washing machine clowns left the first drops of rain began to spit from the sky. I had called Steve and had made plans to go to his house to pick up my money so I stepped out of the house to walk there and then into town. Just as I got into the most exposed part of the journey the heavens opened. Luckily it wasn't stormy, just very showery, so I took shelter under a tree and remained relatively dry. After a while the rain died down enough for me to carry on with my travels. Again, just as I was approaching Steve's door, the heavens truly opened. I was a little wet but considering the state of the weather I had been very lucky.
Steve and Pauline have been great throughout my house buying experience and I think the reason for that is that they are genuinely nice people. They sat me down, gave me a cup of tea and we chatted for a while about the whole house-buying experience. Money changed hands and I shot off into town.
I bought some absolute essentials in town like a shaving mirror, washing line and pegs along with some food and sundries including washing powder. I then raced back home to test the machine - I wasn't disappointed. Yes, it's secondhand but it works brilliantly. I couldn't dry anything but at least I had clean clothes at long last.
Yesterday was a bit dull really but there were some serious highlights. I had to turn on the central heating to dry a few of my clothes and the minute they were dry the sun came out!! Do you ever get the idea that the weather is playing with you?!
I've noticed something really important about myself - I am a tidyness freak!! I know Alison will probably wet herself over that one but it's true! I don't know what has happened but I am constantly tidying the place. Perhaps it's because all my stuff is finally spread out across a whole house instead of just one room but I am keeping everything spotless. I have no idea how long it will last but I'm hoping it's an ongoing thing.
Last night I had a little bit of a wibble again but it was just me being stupid. I spoke to Che and she called me to tell me to stop being so stupid. We had a long chat and got some stuff sorted out which has made me feel a lot better. What I said was that I should probably just disappear for a week again but she pointed out that this is her last week in The States and she is going to need support. I realised that I was just being immature and idoitic. I think it's because of all the turmoil in my life at present but I feel like everything has been turned upsidedown. I should be facing the new challenges with a smile so that's what I'm going to try.
Anyway, I have decided that disappearing isn't a good idea so I'll be around and I am going to spend a little more time blogging - I think I need the routine.
Once again I want to thank everyone for their support no matter how shakey it might be but this time I do want to single out Che because she has dealt with a lot recently and she's done it with style and, might I add, a complete lack of naivety.
As promised here are the house photos:
My house as viewed from the road.
The Living room (Spot the Mini-Dibbie).
An artsy shot of the kitchen.
The hub from where most of this blog springs.
Finally a peek at the view - the photo doesn't do it justice though.
Today's Word: MORONIC
Today's Mood: See above
Ok, I'm still dealing with my wibblings and trying to find reasons why they are happening and I'm still coming up blank. Generally I think my thick skin has worn thin and jibes and insults are being absorbed instead of bouncing.
I had a great day on Thursday because I was busy so I'm going to try to remain so.
The day started badly, I was in bed and heard a knock at the door. It was the washing machine guy who had turned up on his own. I rushed down in my bath-robe only to hear him say "Sorry mate - I didn't know there were steps, I'll come back later." Does he not read my blog? Sheesh. (Actually it occurs to me that I haven't posted any photos of the new gaff so I'll finish this post with them)
The following hours until he (and a a mate this time) turned up again were bright and beautiful and I spent them tidying, cleaning, computing and gazing at my beautiful view. I could see the clouds gathering in the distance but I was confident that I could get a wash on and everything dried pretty quickly. The washing machine guys arrived and the clouds were beginning to look angry. They carried the new addition into the house and a bare 5 minutes later it was connected. They called me down to tell me that my pipe wasn't long enough so I'll need to get a new one. The washingmachine is currently in an odd position but it's working. The cheecky buggers used one of my new knives to cut the attatchment off the u-bend of the sink so I was a bit aggrieved by that. I called the people involved and they aplologised sincerely and dropped me a cheque in the post to cover the cost of a new set of knives!! I got it Friday morning too!!
Just after the washing machine clowns left the first drops of rain began to spit from the sky. I had called Steve and had made plans to go to his house to pick up my money so I stepped out of the house to walk there and then into town. Just as I got into the most exposed part of the journey the heavens opened. Luckily it wasn't stormy, just very showery, so I took shelter under a tree and remained relatively dry. After a while the rain died down enough for me to carry on with my travels. Again, just as I was approaching Steve's door, the heavens truly opened. I was a little wet but considering the state of the weather I had been very lucky.
Steve and Pauline have been great throughout my house buying experience and I think the reason for that is that they are genuinely nice people. They sat me down, gave me a cup of tea and we chatted for a while about the whole house-buying experience. Money changed hands and I shot off into town.
I bought some absolute essentials in town like a shaving mirror, washing line and pegs along with some food and sundries including washing powder. I then raced back home to test the machine - I wasn't disappointed. Yes, it's secondhand but it works brilliantly. I couldn't dry anything but at least I had clean clothes at long last.
Yesterday was a bit dull really but there were some serious highlights. I had to turn on the central heating to dry a few of my clothes and the minute they were dry the sun came out!! Do you ever get the idea that the weather is playing with you?!
I've noticed something really important about myself - I am a tidyness freak!! I know Alison will probably wet herself over that one but it's true! I don't know what has happened but I am constantly tidying the place. Perhaps it's because all my stuff is finally spread out across a whole house instead of just one room but I am keeping everything spotless. I have no idea how long it will last but I'm hoping it's an ongoing thing.
Last night I had a little bit of a wibble again but it was just me being stupid. I spoke to Che and she called me to tell me to stop being so stupid. We had a long chat and got some stuff sorted out which has made me feel a lot better. What I said was that I should probably just disappear for a week again but she pointed out that this is her last week in The States and she is going to need support. I realised that I was just being immature and idoitic. I think it's because of all the turmoil in my life at present but I feel like everything has been turned upsidedown. I should be facing the new challenges with a smile so that's what I'm going to try.
Anyway, I have decided that disappearing isn't a good idea so I'll be around and I am going to spend a little more time blogging - I think I need the routine.
Once again I want to thank everyone for their support no matter how shakey it might be but this time I do want to single out Che because she has dealt with a lot recently and she's done it with style and, might I add, a complete lack of naivety.
As promised here are the house photos:
My house as viewed from the road.
The Living room (Spot the Mini-Dibbie).
An artsy shot of the kitchen.
The hub from where most of this blog springs.
Finally a peek at the view - the photo doesn't do it justice though.
Today's Word: MORONIC
Today's Mood: See above
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