From the monthly archives:

February 2008

Freezing no more

by Dave Foy on February 21, 2008

Our boiler decided to conk out 10 days ago, taking with it hot water and heating, and leaving us with a mere coal fire to keep us warm. Sniff. Finally, new boiler in place today and our radiator system given a damn good shake out, we’re finally warming through again. Yeeeee haaaaaa!!!

Turns out our old boiler was only designed for up to 8 radiators, whereas our house carries 17 of the creaking buggers. No wonder it gave up the ghost.

So here’s a photo of the scene outside our house, just before the boilerman in shining armour arrived – no heating’s no fun with scenes like that, I can tell you. Brrrr…

Snowy garden scene

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Organic loveliness

by Dave Foy on February 10, 2008

We received a leaflet through the door the other day from Abel and Cole, who deliver organic produce to your door. We gave the service a go this week, got our first delivery yesterday, and we’re absolutely delighted. read more »

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