Today’s good news is that the Modus brakes have been fixed.
Today’s not so bad news is that the patio grouting is still too wet for Martin to proceed. He came to check on it and undertook to return tomorrow.
Now for the bad news:
The radiators had been cold again since yesterday lunchtime. Ronan from Tom Sutton Heating visited and established that there is a water leak somewhere in the system draining the radiators and causing pressure to drop. This will require new piping work which he will schedule as soon as possible. In the meantime we can keep adjusting the pressure, by the method he showed us, when it drops below the required level.
Soon after 5 p.m. the radiators were heating up.
I feel a bit drained myself, so I settled for a little more work on picture recovery.
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required the “Attempt Block Recovery” treatment which worked to reveal the photographs, and in each I was able to place one picture into the WP media file to produce a header.
“Would You Believe It?” proved somewhat more difficult and I managed to lose a couple of the images, which I can live with. The portrait of my Dad that appears in the text is the photocopy that I had used, that being my only medium at the time. With Mum’s death last year the original that I had given to her was returned to me. I therefore made a new header of that.
This evening we all dined on spicy chicken thighs, new potatoes, crunchy carrots and green beans, with which Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Merlot brought home from the Smugglers Inn two days ago.
A home is a hole into which one pours money, just as a boat is a hole in the water that one pours money into. A big hit on the bank account, guys! 😩
It sure is, John. Thanks very much
All your trials and tribulations end with a good feast, so that’s not bad going! Enjoy!
Thank you very much, Joy
Hope you get your radiator fixed soon.
Thanks very much, Rosaliene
You are certainly not having good luck with your heating systems!
But I am glad you had some good news, too. 🙂
Thank you very much, Merril
Rhetorical Question: Why is it almost always one step forward, two steps back? Glad the Modus is fixed and there is a solution for your heat and WP.
Thank you so much, Pat
I am so sorry the heat is out again, but at least the brakes on the Moodus are working now.
I remember that picture of your father. I am glad you have the original.
Thank you so much, Lavinia
Loved your siblings’ comment about Dad winding up to tell a joke. (And, yes, seems like he wanted you to nail his expression – it’s a terrific, lively portrait.) But I do wonder, are our loved ones ever really gone?
Thank you very much, Kelly. Certainly not from our hearts.
YAY for the good news! 🙂
So sorry to hear about the bad news. 🙁
And the day always ends with a delicious meal and sweet meal-companions. 🙂
I’ve always loved seeing your portrait of your Dad! 🙂 Your Mum enjoyed it for so many years and then it was returned to you…that is so beautiful! BTW…I still think of your Mum often. ❤️
I hope you get a good sleep/rest when bedtime arrives.
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ to all at your home! 🙂
Thank you so much, Carolyn
Guess what?! We had 7 inches of snow last night! 😮 A city just 90 miles north of us got 2 FEET of snow! 😮
I hope this is the last household fixing you have to do for a while. 🙁 .
Please ask Jackie what spices she puts on her thighs.
The chicken thighs. ; )
On the other hand, Jackie may have a secret beauty hint for firm thighs! 🙂
Ha! I loved this
Thanks very much, Rose. Actually this was a Nando’s sauce in a jar.
I’m not surprised that you felt drained and hope you get some good rest and dependable heat when needed. It’s nice to see that wonderful portrait of your dad again as well as the ponies and exquisite mossy roots. 🙂
Thank you so much, JoAnna
Don’t worry, Derrick. You’ll soon turn that last corner and be as warm as toast!
Thanks a lot, John
As soon as I saw the image I knew it was your dad, so the memory not so bad after all!
I had thought you were going to say you needed to bleed the radiators, I’m sorry that it wasn’t the fix I envisaged.
I do hope they can pull out all the stops on this one and get you sorted once and for all.
Just like WP/Peacocks and those elusive images enough is enough!
Quite so, Sue. Thank you so much
I remember that portrait of your father — such a fine one. And I’m really glad the Modus is all fixed up — just in time for roaming the countryside season!
Thank you very much, Linda
I’d have been feeling drained too. I’m glad the brakes are fixed but I’m very sorry to hear the heating is still not fixed.
Thank you very much, Susan
The heating problems seem never ending. Have you thought of emigrating to warmer climes?
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal. Would that be Langholm?
Good news and bad news Derrick … well down here I have some good news … my potted Begonia bush which you gave some helpful hints to rescue and restore, is now in full bloom and flourishing beautifully … thanks mate …
Begonia .. https://1drv.ms/i/s!Asumt4cZ9A65hPURwFc8X6Wl_t2M7w?e=8HEY1j
Day Lily . https://1drv.ms/u/s!Asumt4cZ9A65hPUSX6W4KxZ5qq2Uvg?e=JSg45B
Oh, I remember that portrait of your father AND the post! Wonderful story. I am so sorry about your ongoing heater issues.
Thank you so much, Jodie
I’ve always like that portrait of your father. I’m so sorry to hear there is yet another problem with your heating system!
Thank you so much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Good news and bad news Derrick … well I have some good news … my Begonia that you helped me rescue is now in full bloom and flourishing beautifully … thanks mate ..
Begonia ..https://1drv.ms/i/s!Asumt4cZ9A65hPURwFc8X6Wl_t2M7w?e=yjWdBq
Day Lily … https://1drv.ms/u/s!Asumt4cZ9A65hPUSX6W4KxZ5qq2Uvg?e=JSg45B
Good news and bad news Derrick … well I have some good news … my Begonia that you helped me rescue is now in full bloom and flourishing beautifully … thanks mate ..
Begonia ..https://1drv.ms/i/s!Asumt4cZ9A65hPURwFc8X6Wl_t2M7w?e=yjWdBq
Day Lily … https://1drv.ms/u/s!Asumt4cZ9A65hPUSX6W4KxZ5qq2Uvg?e=JSg45B
Thanks very much, Ivor
Bill and I have not owned a house since the mid-90s. We came to the conclusion that we did not own it – it owned us. Flats are smaller to heat and maintain.
Wise Ozzies. Thanks very much
I hope tomorrow is a better day for you, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Jill
The warmer weather cannot come soon enough for you all – this must have been the chilliest winter of discontent!
Absolutely, Anne. Thank you so much
What a day!
Thanks very much, Chrissy
Life is just like that, with good and not so good news…but overall was a good day 😉
Indeed. Thanks very much, Ribana
The balance in life! The good and the bad, they seem to get along just fine.
Yes, indeed, Bridget
Good to have a problem that can be solved 😊. Good luck!
Thank you very much Rupali
Glad your brakes are fixed. Glad you were blessed with rain. Hope your heating problems are soon figured out.
Thank you so much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Get those oil filled radiators back out there is a cold snap on the way.
There is indeed, Andrew – but at £30 per day we will hold off as long as we can. Thanks very much
Good grief! It’s the story that just keeps on giving, isn’t it? You two must be well and truly pissed off by now.
Absolutely, Widders. Thanks very much