A cleaned Big Ted back in his storage area |
Helen and Ian popped round in the afternoon to bring us “box no 2” from their loft, 4 bowls, plates, mugs, glasses, knives and forks etc, and kettle and toaster. Important to be able to provide tea to tradesmen... Waved them off, did a little unloading of Ted before mum arrived and it all ground to a halt. First curry, we’d planned and booked, know we are home now.
The bluebells at Lickey Hills |
Saturday was transport day, empty Ted before going to the storage to give him a shower. First we checked on the car, the car that has been sitting alone, and unloved for 6 1/2 months guarding Ted’s space. There were no birds nests in the engine compartment, there were 4 round wheels and amazingly it started first time. Phew, huge sigh of relief there. Three hours cleaning Ted then!
Mother and daughter heading to the summit fort at Lickey Hills |
Look at that for a leg of lamb! |
A leg of lamb wouldn't be complete without Jackie gnawing on the bone |
Tuesday we could finally get in the house, we’d found some likely keys and walked round with Helen and Ian on Friday, but didn’t seem to have a full set, so we hadn’t been able to gain access, so this was is, was it really going to be as bad as we expected?
A sad looking bathroom that needs ripping out and starting again |
A quite big lounge/diner that wasn't too bad, still with Jackies old baronial decorations. Its already half stripped from this |
Lots of work needs doing in the garden |