This morning we woke to the smell of burning oil. Once more our heating was not working.
Top temperature outside today was four degrees centigrade; I don’t know what it was inside, but I certainly wasn’t going out – so after lunch I practiced with my Nordic poles, reaching No. 21 Downton Lane before turning back. I didn’t time the walk this time, yet a stiff cold breeze added enough of a chill factor for me to travel as nippily as possible.
There is still a small supply of crab apples to nurture our regular blackbird visitor.
This afternoon Steve of Norman’s heating came to fix the boiler problem. There was a small amount of oil where it shouldn’t be in the system; Steve cleared it out.
Later, I read more of ‘The Brontës’ before dinner, which consisted of succulent roast chicken; crisp roast potatoes; crunchy carrots; firm Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower with its chopped leaves for brassica; and tasty gravy with which I finished the Bordeaux while Jackie drank Diet Coke.
I’m glad your heating was sorted out fairly quickly. Lovely photos of the blackbird 🙂
Thank you very much, Nikki
Hope your heating issues are now solved.
At least the boiler works. Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Stay warm.
Thank you very much, Chrissy
I’m glad Steve was able to come out today to take care of your heater.
The photos with the blackbirds and berries are lovely. The crabapple berries are not the same as what we call cranberries, are they?
That are quite different, Merril. Many thanks
That’s what I thought. I was confused when I read the photo captions. 🙂
Wow, only 4’C … 8.00 am here and it’s 20’C outside … 😎
Another delicious dinner. Congratulations on walking in weather that cold, Derrick.
Thank you so much, Pat
Wow, I’m glad that your heating was repaired very quickly this time, Derrick! Have you guys considered switching to natural gas or propane?
We don’t have gas in this area, John. With the new company we may have better luck. Thanks very much.
I see, have a nice evening!
Your boiler problems are beginning to remind me of Sisyphus.
Darn that heater! Glad it was easily fixed.
Hi, Derrick – Reading the Brontës always adds dimension to any day (at least IMHO). <3
Your heating system sounds very temperamental. I love the blackbird and crab apple series.
Love the blackbirds enjoying the remaining crabapples. Also happy your heating is restored.
So grateful Spring💐 is just around the corner
I am glad the boiler works once more and that you are making good progress using your poles.