Oxo by pamknowler

Oxo

For Flash of red February

I prefer my image of this jug in red but have decided to use it as my Still Life today. This weeks shots will all be from the archives as I have no time or indeed inclination to take photos.

A lovely young chap did our damp survey and it was not good news. All walls and floors downstairs are wet. I still don't know what we are going to do - we haven't heard from the rehousing company. I have been making enquiries about holiday lets but none in the local area. The furniture downstairs is going into storage so we have to empty and pack up all the contents. You know my sister was an antique dealer and we have three china cabinets crammed full of her things!! Large rolls of bubble and cardboard boxes ordered from Amazon and arriving today.

I am not sure of the time scale but there is a lot we have to do before any work can start and we are dependant on the insurance company pulling their fingers out and agreeing the work to be done!!

The one bright thing yesterday was my nephew Colin offering to take the dogs in and also we could go to his house in the day while work being done. That way we could stay here and sleep in our own beds. I have asked my builder if this is an option. I know it would be difficult but if we can live upstairs I think we can make the best of it as long as the boys are ok.

Sorry to off load onto you all but it helps clarify the situation in my mind. No decisions made so watch this space - or not if you are completely bored by the whole thing as am I!! LOL!!

Thank you so much for all your supportive comments!!
What a stressful experience
February 18th, 2020  
This is a great still life. I’m intrigued by that measuring cup as I’ve never seen one like it. You are facing a daunting task, your nephew is wonderful to help with the boys. Hopefully you will be allowed to stay. I do think about allergies though, as construction creates so much fine dust. Hoping you get some answers soon.
February 18th, 2020  
Great jug, super nostalgia. All the best with the packing up. Good thing to keep you busy in the meantime while the place dries out and the works can begin.
Off loading never a problem - it's a good idea to say it out loud, as you say, it clarifies what you think in your own mind. Thinking of you often.
February 18th, 2020  
goodness pam you have a lot to face at the moment. lovely to hear that your nephew is keen to help. wishing you strength and calm and patience to face the weeks ahead :)
February 18th, 2020  
What a huge job you have ahead. I hope you get some answers soon.
February 18th, 2020  
Great image and dof
February 18th, 2020  
What a beautiful jug. You really do have so much to think about and get sorted. It must be a relief to know that you have somewhere safe for the boys to go. The fur kids are always a worry if one has to move or renovate (especially if it's totally unplanned like yours)
February 18th, 2020  
Sorry to hear about the problems, hope you manage to get something sorted out soon. A lovely capture, reminded me of drinking mugs of Oxo and dipping bread in it
February 18th, 2020  
You have more control than me.....I couldn’t have resisted posting in colour!
February 18th, 2020  
You're very clever to think of the noughts and crosses to go with that great jug Pam. How's the house drama going?
February 19th, 2020  
Sounds like some good th8nking going on
February 19th, 2020  
This must be so stressful for you all, please don’t apologise for off loading , we are good listeners. I so hope a solution can be found soon. Good shot too!
February 20th, 2020  
OMG! I can't believe what you are going through! I had no idea -- had been offline for the past few days and way behind. Oh gosh, it reminds me of our fire -- being helpless against forces beyond your control and not knowing exactly how things will work out. You'll miss the pups, of course, but I do hope this works out. And that once fixed and repaired your home is better than ever!
February 22nd, 2020  
Oh my gosh, love the shot! But it also gives me some nightmares. Don't suppose you remember the old Oxo ads with Philip and Katie, they would have been in the 1960's so you maybe dont.
March 20th, 2020  
@ukandie1 yes of course I remember Philip and Katie and the series of the family having oxo gravy on their dinner. I think it was the first time the ads followed through to the next series continuing the story of the family as they grew up. Thanks for all your comments Andie! Car all packed and we are off in the morning to Devon. Self isolation at the seaside sounds promising! Stay safe yourself in these very scary times!
March 20th, 2020  
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