This time Scrabble being played by Carole and Leah (we’ve kept the kids for a few days)
A quiet day (always the way when you start off with a 5 hour power cut courtesy of storm Gerrit that raged last night). I managed to get a GP appointment for an ear problem I’ve had for around 3 days, confirming I have an infection of the ear canal, much swelling (hence hearing aid hurts when inserted) and ‘gunk.’ Prescribed an antibiotic spray. Also managed to get hold of our plumber for a heating issue we’ve had all over Christmas; when house gets to target temperature and the boiler is supposed to stop burning, the gate valve isn’t closing and boiler continues to burn. We were happily cooking last night until Carole told me the thermostat was saying kitchen was 23°c so I manually moved the slider to shut it down. Problem is, when water comes on at 5:30am, because the valve isn’t fully closed it’s also pumping hot water around the house’s radiators. Plumber confirmed my diagnosis of failed gate valve and has ordered a new one and is popping across tomorrow around midday.
That’s (hopefully) the 3 things to break down; washing machine, central heating and my car (wheel issue, booked in for 2nd January).
Kids are with Carole in the kitchen now cooking, I’m on the sofa nursing my ear watching The Longest Day.
Be glad to see the back of this Christmas then. Lovely pic though. My granddaughter played scrabble with me for the first time this year and enjoyed it.
That's a nice-sized Scrabble game for children! Ken and I became so cut-throat, we couldn't play it any longer, but I DO love word games! We've also go a few days alone with our grandsons, so I know the pleasure!
Love you capture of Leah and Carole. Sounds like an eventful holiday. It sounds like you will start the year out right. I’m glad you didn’t have more than a power outage with that horrific storm.
Hope your feeling better soon, you’ve been busy bee
I've said it before but Leah and Carole do look alike.