A day off….or what to do?

What are you doing on a day off?

I planned to do some gardening, go shopping and get my shoes repaired. Thought I quickly stop by our garage to get the tyres checked out, take a nap in the afternoon and check my work emails before I go back to the office tomorrow.

Far from it: I went to the dentist, dropped off the wife to work, tried buying a train ticket for tomorrow but I was 20 minutes too early so had to go back later, dropped off my shoes, went to Homebase for some soil and a pot of herbs, and then went to the garage.
Four new tyres while I went shopping. Then he checked the exhaust and I went back in the afternoon to get that fixed too. Had an hour at home where I put up a mirror and a picture. No lunch.

Finally back home now. Raining outside! Thunder and Lightning. Picked up my shoes, got the car. My mobile from work rings every 10 minutes but no voice mails and my tax return is here and should get done. So, got another cup of coffee, relax after an unplanned day of getting things fixed. See my note at balamadana.

So, going to do the tax return and hopefully sell my desk tonight. Means we can get a futon for guests and watch TV in the spare bedroom. Happy days…..I keep you updated.

Volker

Weekend in Scotland

Scotland the Brave - we went up to Inverness this weekends for a friend’s wedding. It was great. Finally we got out of the London mist and dived into the clear air of the Highlands and were part of an amazing day.

A friend got married, the couple and the people shared so much love and happiness that it was a fabulous day. We really enjoyed ourselves.

Although stressful at times to attend a few weddings this year, it is always nice to go, see friends, celebrate and have a good time. And at the same time having some time away from the normal everyday life.

Saying that.  We came home to a paddle of water - clearly from the washing machine. So I know what I am doing tomorrow on my day off

I will try to write more often, I have been busy as usual lately but I think it is worthwhile keeping in touch. Please, send me some comments and some views. BigBrother did about consultancy. Much appreciated.

Have a great week.

Volker

Weekly Update - Volker’s planet

It is funny that. You wake up on a Sunday, early April, and it is snowing. Brilliant. If I had slept last night and my neighbours would have not woken us up, then I could enjoy it even more.

But it won’t be long now until we move. We measured the house, looked at furniture and are excited about it. The survey gets done tomorrow. So hopefully we exchange contracts before end of April with us moving in as early as first of June.

I only went there the 2nd time yesterday afternoon, and I am so in love with that place. We cannot wait! Away from noisy neighbours, own garden, lovely fire place and “it is ours” (and the bank’s of course).