Bee's rescue

We have pretty much completed the house now, only the carpets left to clean. Which meant Ant could have a weekend down here in Sussex in front of the fire. It also meant he could finally move Bee off the lawn where she was slowly being buried under falling leaves! She is now back on the driveway again where she will spend the winter.
Ant also took the fridge out again which we discovered wasnt working and bought it indoors to test it as per the manufacturers suggestions, and in typical sod's law fashion, the fridge worked fine when plugged into the house Grrrr.
Clocks went back last night, making the nights nearer and the days shorter but also makes us another milestone closer to the big day. Yippee!!!
Unfortunately my self defence class was cancelled last week though, (not enough attendees) and typically we are already booked on a first aid course on the day they have rescheduled it for. Will have to start hunting for another.

Paint, Paint and More Paint

We are getting there with Alfred Street, bathroom now completely redecorated with new floor and fresh paint, more paint going on other rooms each evening and most weekends (under the close scrutiny of the Tilletts' perfectionists eye!!! lol). We have an EPC assessor coming in a couple of weeks to rate the energy efficiency of the property which we understand is a new legal requirement from 1st October, and some letting agents visiting to evaluate the rental potential and gather data for advertising; So fingers crossed we get what we need.

The aim is to have it available to let from 1st November; so put the word out - it's a perfect family town house, dogs and cats welcome, easy staggering distance from the Racehorse and to top it all the landlord is awesome. :-)

House Clearance

We have been busy clearing out Ant's house ready for decoration and ultimately renting out. Attended a car boot a couple of weeks ago and made £160!!! shocking what some people will buy. Was good fun though and despite the money made and items sold, we still have a really long way to go. It doesn't appear to have made any difference to the amount of junk I still have in my house! Definitely another one needed this year before it gets too cold.
We are taking Bee camping this weekend, (yes... in the rain!) but should give me, (the leftie) a chance to try out the right-handed cooking facilities and Ant a chance to practise washing up in our new sink! lol. Of course I shall also have to test the wine fridge out and Bee's fairy lights. Can't wait. x

Dad will be pleased.

Have just booked myself on a self defense class for women; watch out Europe (or should that be Ant!?). We are all set to do our first car boot sale this Sunday too; The big clear out begins. :-)

another week off 'work'

Ant took leave from his day job for another week and came East to work on Bee in preparation for the Newt Beer Fest. I ended up also taking most of the week off to help. All curtains including the tie backs are now completed which has made Ant's dodgey ceiling paint stand out even more!! lol. definitely gonna tackle that when we get to Cyprus. I painted Ant's star sign on the spare wheel cover, and then painted it over again (decided wasn't keen on enamel paint). Ant fitted our ingenious fold-away waste bin and the iron cross gear knob he bought on ebay (yes, the one I got has been replaced already lol!), whilst I painted the Taurus again.... and again, and once more before deciding enough was enough and the slightly patchy look will have to suffice, and I now detest enamel paints. The scorpio which is going on the back will just have to be painted with something else (or stuck on!).
We drove her down to Taunton totally trouble free and packed her up ready for our first weekend in a field with her at the festival. Tried measuring the fuel efficiency too on the way down and much to our amazement discovered two things; 1) the fuel gauge sensor still doesnt work! and 2) she does 26 miles to the gallon. Gawd bless her and all who ride in her. :-)