A good excuse to read all day...

[bluespirit]

The men came to begin installing the new boiler yesterday.  They took the old boiler out of the kitchen & all the cylinders & tanks out of the loft, too.  So, that meant no water or heating all day (though thankfully they reconnected the gas in the afternoon - so Bud & I camped out in the lounge with the gas fire on as it was freezing.)  We've had no central heating or hot water overnight (as there's no boiler! LOL) but hopefully they can install that today. There was also a hiccup when they must have disturbed some wiring in the loft because the circuit for all the lights blew & they couldn't get them back on. Luckily, the electrician was able to come back & sort it out - although this was at about 5.30 so we were using lamps & torches for a while! LOL

I'm envisioning another day of just camping out in the lounge, reading & trying to stay out of their way.  I don't like having my routine disrupted - I can't do my normal stuff! - but I'm making a real effort to be zen about it all & am actually coping quite well & not stressing out (even when we had no lights! LOL)

Just off to take Bud out now.  It's cold & raining, so I'm hoping the gas will be on when we get back!  (Or it's the emergency fan heater again! *g*)

Oh, & in much worse news - no new Spn this week!
*sob*

Happy Tuesday, folks!
*hugs*

Comments

[hilde.livejournal.com]

Fingers crossed it's all installed when you come home!

I'm at home today, too. I have a fever, my throat hurts and I have a terrible cough :( On the upside, I'm watching Spn and reading McShep \o/

[caffyolay.livejournal.com]

Oh dear. I hope it's all fixed and installed and working by the end of the day. A quiet day reading is a good idea. Bud will keep you warm. :-)

[rifleman-s.livejournal.com]

Mmm, it would have to be the coldest day of the year so far, wouldn't it? !!

You seem to be coping admirably, though - just keep telling yourself it will be worth it when the glorious new kitchen is complete!!

Enjoy your walk.

[grey853.livejournal.com]

Hope everything is hooked up and back to normal today!!

[jackieville.livejournal.com]

I hope everything gets sorted and back to normal for you and sweet Buddy today!!! Best wishes!

*smooshes and loves* *cuddles and kisses awesome Bud*

[sgamadison.livejournal.com]

Hope you come home to a warm and cozy house!

I should have stayed home myself--I took H out on a public, well-marked trail (both of us wearing blaze orange, just in case) only to spy a hunter tucked in a the base of a tree, covering the path with his rifle.

That was a heart-stopping moment, to be sure! Like seeing a rattlesnake at your feet and knowing you have to get you and your dog out it without anyone getting hurt. I called H and hustled him along the trail until we were back to the car--but that's it. No more going in the woods for me until deer season is over. :-(

[pavaneofstars.livejournal.com]

I had some windows installed earlier this summer, so I know what you mean about your routine being disrupted by the work crew. Just think about how nice it will be when all the work is finished! :D

[popkin16]

I don't like having my routine disrupted - I can't do my normal stuff!

I'm the same way :\ I don't like change. I hope your gas was on!

[timespirt.livejournal.com]

Just think, when it's all done you will be very happy and only in brief passing think of all the disruption.

[foxrafer.livejournal.com]

I hope you had heat and hot water last night. Despite the hiccups, it sounds like you're coping with it all very well.