I realize that is has been nearly a week since I last wrote. This is a big failing on my part as I promised myself I would write every other day. But I haven't, so never mind.
It has been quite a week. The purple bedroom is gone &looks so much better. Our friends P&H I'm sure will be much happier in a cream room. We also decided to paint the downstairs bedroom which was an okay shade of yellow but was looking a bit tired. So two rooms decorated, very satisfying.
The man from the planning office has been, & all in all he seemed very positive. Things that we thought we needed planning permission for, it seems we don't. but our entrance on to the road was a bit of a concern, so we must get the man from the highways agency in to talk to us. I think it is a case of widening the entrance for better visibility, which is good because it means hopefully more passing trade will see us. Next week the building regs man will come over to talk about the internal building we want to do, & also how to make the downstairs room accessible for disabled guests. Apparently there is a lack of that type of accommodation, so let's hope we can do something.
We have ordered our septic tank, which should go intend of Jan/Feb. The environmental agency can take up to two months to pass the plans. this is even though we are now making it more efficient & legal. Bureaucracy, what a nightmare.I am not looking forward to being without a loo or running water in the depths of winter for several days while it is put in. Maybe a trip to see a friends in London while it is done is called for. I'm sure the better half & the cats can manage without me!
We had a treat on Wednesday & went to Norwich for the day. i was really looking forward to going "to town" & although we had a great day I was pleased to get back to my home in the country.
The better half was very happy, we bought a new 32in digital TV with a DVD recorder. It was decided that as our existing TV is 18 years old & it will be our main form of entertainment we should buy it while we have some money. It arrives next week, very exciting.
We have had the most fantastic frosts here. I don't remember seeing them like that since I was a child. Mum used to hang out dad's washed shirts & they would go as stiff as a board. I have taken several photos which will appear on here soon . Another of our friends, J, who is coming for Christmas has said she will help me sort out how to do it. Watch this space.
I must close now as we are off to buy our christmas tree. For the first year we can have a floor to ceiling one, though that is only 6ft6in as we have quite low ceilings. Hope we have enough decorations, if not it is a good excuse to buy more.
I will try to write my next blog sooner, but no promises.