Posted By Judith on 31st October 2014
Well then it’s official, today has been the warmest All Hallows’ Eve in the UK since records began, reaching a heady 24C in the south east of England. I don’t think it’s been far off that here in Lincolnshire, and so I’ve been doing some gardening.
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Posted By Judith on 25th October 2014
‘Grassy Bottom’, built in 1933 and lived in by the same family for the last 50 years, had been pretty much untouched, save for the installation of double glazing, until we came along! That was one of the things that appealed to us.
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Posted By Judith on 17th October 2014
Don’t worry, this isn’t another rant about NPower’s shortcomings, it’s actually about putting up a curtain pole.
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Posted By Judith on 10th October 2014
This week a bad back has put a stop to much physical activity, so instead I thought I’d bring you up to date with the latest installment in the NPower story.
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Posted By Judith on 3rd October 2014
The beginning of October dawned bright, warm and sunny, just like September had been. We’re trying to make the most of this ‘Indian Summer’ by concentrating on outdoor jobs, though we still can’t clear up as Adrian hasn’t been seen in over a week.
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Posted By Judith on 27th September 2014
The week took a pleasant and unexpected turn on Wednesday morning when Adrian turned up unannounced to take away a wagon load of wood, and promised to return later for a second tranche. Needless to say he didn’t, and we haven’t heard from him since.
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Posted By Judith on 20th September 2014
At last, Adrian and the boys have turned up to demolish the garage. This is one story where the pictures mostly tell the story, without any help from me.
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Posted By Judith on 14th September 2014
I’m sure all UK readers will be familiar with the Channel 4 television programme ‘Grand Designs’ which follows the fortunes of couples who buy unusual, unloved, difficult and quirky properties, and convert them into beautiful modern homes. Who could forget the Victorian water tower in London or the decommissioned lifeboat station in Tenby?
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Posted By Judith on 10th September 2014
I said some time ago how boring it would be reading about paint, well I thought it might be fun to try and prove myself wrong.
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Posted By Judith on 5th September 2014
We’ve all heard the one about the builder who starts a job, receives payment in full, and then walks off the plot, never to be seen again, leaving the work unfinished.
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