House for Sale

A couple of viewings of our house scheduled for this afternoon. One of these is a guy who used to work at the same company as myself 20+ years ago. Seems he only lives a couple of villages away. It's VERY foggy so, unless it clears in the next couple of hours, they aren't going to see very much of the grounds, views over the surrounding fields or local wildlife (mainly deer, badger, pheasants, bunnies etc..)

Off for a little shop at Tesco's, fancy a paella for tea.

There was a flyer from the local Conservative Party / Councillors delivered the other day. This is a strong Conservative area (with Liberal democrats coming a close second but holding power on the local Council.) Strange isn't it, that as soon as an election looms they all start offering to communicate and be 'helpful'. The rest of the time they only seem interested in feathering their nests, clocking up their expenses for attending meetings and going on 'jollies'. I know I've said it before but voting only encourages them, so I don't usually waste my time. I'm not a great believer in so called 'democracy' anyway. Give me a benevolent dictatorship (from someone with no relatives) with all public services owned and run by the public. (I can dream can't I?)

Weather cleared up by lunchtime - beautiful sunny, warm day. First viewing went off OK, nice couple, kids go to same school as our grand children. Waiting for second viewer. Will probably cut the grass when he's gone.

He stayed a little longer than expected. Gaz and Gus arrived for some heavy painting in the barn - very creative. No time to cut the grass, get stuck into the wine and cooking the tea. Turned out OK.