It’s been another busy day. Paul doesn’t like the grass to grow under his feet. Actually that’s the last thing we shall be doing, cutting the grass. We haven’t even got a lawn mower yet. First thing this morning we drove into Gainsborough and bought some fencing, posts and gates so that we can make the garden secure for Rick. I bought myself a cheap, plastic garden rake. Paul said it was false economy.
This afternoon I took a break from unpacking and used my rake to collect all the windfall apples in the garden. The rake kept falling apart but I persevered and made neat piles of apples before tipping them into a big, garden bag. The bag was then too heavy for me to lift so I gave up and took Rick for a walk.
It is a pleasure to walk the lanes around the village, pretty cottages and virtually no traffic.
The carpet man came late afternoon with carpet samples. He lives in the village. Measured up the bedrooms and is coming back next Thursday to fit new carpets. His brother-in-law is a carpenter and is going to talk to us about new doors. All we need to do now is find a plumber and an electrician.
Sounds a nice village - and the best way to get to know folk in the village is to employ their services so you sound to be going along the right lines. Gainsborough - m y father was born there but it is many years since I was there so I am sure it has been updated a tad. Sounds as though Paul was right about that rake!
ReplyDeleteGainsborough is about twenty minutes from here. So far we have only visited B&Q and the Tesco Superstore on the edge of town.
DeleteThings seem to be moving along quickly and you will soon be happily ensconced in your new home. How is Rick adjusting?
ReplyDeleteThe first day he just tried to get back in the car but he seems very much at home now. He will love it even more when he can run free in the garden.
DeleteStill quite warm here, and we're still swimming (just). I shall go to market this morning, and explain to everyone why you're not there!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to miss my eggs and wine.
DeleteNone of this talk is allowed. You have made a choice to live in England. It is forwards in England from now on. You should be able to find eggs at farm gates and wine is plentiful in supermarkets.
DeleteWhy are you having new carpets?
DeleteThe bedroom carpets are very badly marked and stained. I think the previous owners used to throw cocoa at each other.
DeleteYesterday's market was one of the worst I've ever attended. No egg man, no wine man, no nothing. I'm amazed they bother.
DeleteStep by step...It's nice that you have arrived at a time of pleasant early autumn weather.
ReplyDeleteThe weather has certainly been very kind to us so far.
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