There is one thing that happens to all of us at some time or another and that is the need to disappear for a few weeks and as they say to chill out. In this case the chilling out was chilling in. I had no gas heater to keep this slightly overweight body warm or a place for my cat Sophie to stretch and purr in the luxury that cats expect. I spent Christmas day with my sister and devoured much food in the warmth of their large, well heated mansion and afterwards, having spent the night there, staggered home to a cold building which cost me an arm and a leg (metaphorically speaking) to heat with electric heaters. The chaparrived to do the gas heater after the 'chimley' as he described it was repaired.
The landlord was as tight as could be and was reluctant to spend the dollars on scaffolding, bricklayers and such to repair what was a leaky chimney so I had to threaten him with withdrawal of rent and a visit to the council offices who provide me with the wherewithall to pay the sum. result: a sudden enthusiasm for getting the job done. We had snow and ice but eventually the thing was done and Sophie puss and owner had a place that was warm. Great stuff!
But what about the dropping out?
I decided to change a few things and so with all that was going on I left this blog to last. So, Cat and I apologise and will be in touch. For the moment we are trying to find a company to work for - preferably a Scottish bank - to enhance our retirement fund. The idea of gaining £650000 for messing up a financial icon is quite attractive. We are op[en to offers.
