Due to the somewhat elusive internet connection while I have been away, I can't remember if I posted last week or not. Anyway, I had a text message last Thursday from Peter to tell me that the pipe was mended, carpet was down again, and the new light was fixed outside. I have come home from 2 weeks away to a silent heating system, and no more mess than there was before I went! Result!

I still have to unpack most of the gear from the car, but it's raining. I also had it in mind to finish off the jobs that need doing (mainly small painting jobs and window cleaning). I intend to contact agents on Tuesday and start getting valuations, whatever state it's in.

On the downside, I weighed myself this morning...another 2lbs back on. Better start behaving myself again. Two gorgeous pans of risotto with Parmesan melted through, plus brioches for snacks, have taken their toll. Sitting and reading most of the time didn't help either. However, I managed to avoid newspapers and the radio for 10 days or so. This helped last Friday when Ian's inquest was held (and adjourned) and it made national news. I think it's scheduled again for 15th September, so I may disappear again for a few days....

Andrea