This morning Nick Hayter made a start on decorating the last of the rooms in the house after the Kitchen Makers refurbishment.
He began with the entrance hall and the vestibule; his usual thorough preparation of the surfaces followed moving furniture about whilst retaining pieces for our access where possible. My computer desk in particular was left pulled forward from the wall so Nick could work behind it.
Unfortunately in the process Nick or I between us managed to disconnect us from the internet.
This required a call to Peacock Computers and a visit from Max this afternoon.
Be sure to admire his haircut obtained because he knew a visit to me meant he would be appearing on tonight’s blog post.
Here the two men discuss the problem.
This evening we dined on roast lamb; crisp Yorkshire pudding; boiled potatoes; crunchy carrots; firm Brussels sprouts; mint sauce, redcurrant jelly; and meaty gravy, with which Jackie drank Hofflegen, Flo drank Kombucha, and I drank more of the Barolo. Dessert was strawberries and ice cream.
It’s almost impossible to accomplish any project like this without somehow disturbing the internet. I’m glad things were put to right so quickly!
Thanks very much, Linda
Strawberries and ice cream, yum! I’m glad that your internet is back and that your home continues to be improved!
Thanks very much, John
You are blessed with competent workmen who do a wonderful job.
We are, indeed, Pat. Thanks very much
OMG – I love that Max knew that he’d be photographed for your blog. Excellent!
Thanks ver much, Jodie
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Go Max, love the hair. And Nick’s portrait with cup is excellent as well. We’re glad that you and Jackie are getting your Castle all fixed up.
Thank you so much, Maj and Sher
I don’t envy you having this decorating done (the upheavals that accompany it) but am sure you will both be happy with the result.
We know what a vast improvement it will be. Nick has to spend a lot of time putting right what was done before we came here. Thanks very much, Anne.
I love that Max got a haircut because he knew he’d appear on your blog. It looks great! ?.
I hope the rest of the work goes smoothly.
Which makes me want to see his hair before the haircut!
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Thanks very much, Merril 🙂
My one day to be my son-in-law is currently driving crates of fresh strawberries from the farm to the big city. He did drop off a few here. Thanks Joe!!
Thanks very much, Elizabeth
I love that you feature them on your blog and I hope you get a discount for providing marketing services.
Thanks very much, Sheree. They do really warrant the advertising.
Thanks for the link to a previous view of Max. He looks very neat in that one, so he is probably a well groomed man at all times!
I think so, Yvonne.
When I saw the title of tonight’s post, I thought you had started getting out the bunting for the weekend celebrations!! How wonderful to have this sort of decorating progressing!
Max does indeed look great – and I’m so glad that he managed to get you back online so efficiently.
Let’s hope we get some summer sun to compliment tonight’s summer dessert 🙂
We got some here, so I hope you did, Emma. Thank you very much
That is so funny about Max’s haircut!
It really is, Liz 🙂 Thanks very much
You’re welcome, Derrick.
A clear case of one thing leading to another. I am glad that the lead got sorted in this case.
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal
Looks like you are moving forward on all fronts, Derrick!
It’s all happening, John 🙂 Thanks a lot
I had to laugh about the haircut! That must’ve been annoying about the Internet.
I have reached the relaxed stage with computer problems because I know Peacock Computers will fix it. Thanks very much, Luanne
What a relief to have that under control.
Max is hilarious! Love it!
Thanks very much, Jill
That’s a fine portrait of Nick. It made me smile to imagine you awaiting your computer fix, knowing that Max needed to attend to his hair first!
Thanks very much, Susan. I do really like that portrait
Obviously the internet has been sorted.
“Be sure to admire his haircut obtained because he knew a visit to me meant he would be appearing on tonight’s blog post.” Now that made me laugh.
I’ll have the strawberries and cream, thanks. 🙂
Thanks very much, Chrissy 🙂
I was wondering what kind of decoration you were talking about.
Thanks very much, Bridget
I think they’re both handsome men and make excellent decorations. 😉
Thanks very much, Jean
I’m glad you have such dependable helpers. It’s not easy to find people to do that kind of work here, at least not quickly.
Same in UK – We are very lucky, JoAnna. Thanks very much
I like all of Nick’s decorations, especially the artful paint spattered shirt!
Thanks very much, Cindy
It looks like things are coming along nicely, and you have good, responsible help. 🙂
Thanks very much, Lavinia
Good to see you inspire sartorial excellence in people.
Thanks a lot, Gary
In the renovation game there are aways risks involve, before job can be successfully completed Derrick ..
You would know, Ivor. Cheers
Fun that Max wanted to look his best!
Thanks very much, Laurie
YAY for Nick and Max and their good hard work! 🙂 🙂
HA on the haircut! You look super handsome and sharp, Max! 🙂
Is Nick wearing Jackson Pollock clothing?! 😉
Who is playing the guitar in the photo? Looks a bit like Mr. Buddy Holly.
(((HUGS))) 🙂 ❤️
Thank you very much, Carolyn. Nick liked the Jackson Pollock observation. The guitarist was my brother Chris aged 17 – so, yes, Buddy Holly or Hank Marvin. X
HA! 🙂 I’m glad!
Cool photo of Chris!!! 🙂
Moving computer tables imminently calls for occurrence of the phenomenon called Murphy’s Law. In certain situations it may prompt some agents to have a haircut. I hope those decorations are going to be exceptional.
Thank you so much, Uma 🙂
That looks like a big job! Renovating takes a lot of care and a steady hand. Glad you got reconnected. Nice haircut! :>)
Thanks very much, Dwight
Progress in the making. A great job is done by all.
Thanks very much, Eugi
Glad you’re back online, Derrick!
Thanks very much, Barbara
Hahaha ? people know that when they visit you they’ll be featured in your posts ?
Thank you very much, Ribana 🙂
Getting a haircut because he would be appearing on the blog – that’s precious!
Could we borrow some of your workmen, Derrick (see me turning green with envy)?
We had a good laugh at that, Dolly. Thanks very much
You are very welcome, Derrick.
The portrait of Nick is so good. I hope you offered him a copy of it. Even though everyone already said it, I think it’s really funny as well as delightful that Max made sure to get a haircut before coming over. I’m also quite excited to see more work being done on the house. Your place is going to be the most beautiful home in town.
Thank you so much, Crystal. You will know by now that I did give Nick a copy of the portrait
Ha! Yes, I did see that and smiled to myself.