Tag Archives: office

Smelly floor

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Gary

The decorators turned up today and immediately started sanding and filling, painting and oiling. By the end of the day, the staircase was looking better than new as did the parquetry floor. Here’s the thing, though. Because the final coating … Continue reading →

Posted in Gary's Posts | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Garden capers

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Gary

Today I had Mirinda working from home and Bob visiting for meals so most of my day was spent in housework and general maintenance. This just means there’s not a lot to blog about. So, rather than some hilarious recounting … Continue reading →

Posted in Gary's Posts | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

The pleasures of a garden office

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Gary

Now that spring has decided to arrive, I am loving being in my office. It was fine during the cold because the heater works really well but there’s no comparison when it comes to warm spring days. The door is … Continue reading →

Posted in Gary's Posts | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

The Beast from the East

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Gary

This morning, on the Today programme, John Humphries, a man of my own heart when it comes to the irritating noise made by leaf blowers, claimed the cold this morning was due to the chill wind blowing in from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Gary's Posts | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

The First Sign of Autumn

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Gary

Well, finally my office is complete. The final touch was added today. The sign. Just after the completion of the construction, I went online and found a woman who hand makes house signs and asked her if she could do … Continue reading →

Posted in Gary's Posts | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

The first of many

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Gary

This is the first post from my new office. I’m sitting looking out over the garden. The heater is on (it’s quite chilly) and Day-z is sitting on the chair behind me. Carmen is asleep in the lounge room but … Continue reading →

Posted in Gary's Posts | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Worst builder in history

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Gary

According to the electrician, the builder who worked on our house (before we owned it) was the worst he’s ever come across. Yesterday was bad and the examples of ineptitude continued today. The electrician reckons the builder maybe wasn’t paid … Continue reading →

Posted in Gary's Posts | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Dead in the river

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Gary

Tonight I went back to Surrey Uni with Dawn to attend a lecture on skulls (and other bones) found in, beside or under the Thames. It was really very good and thoroughly enjoyable. It was organised by the Humanity group … Continue reading →

Posted in Gary's Posts | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Bright & Glossy

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Gary

Today I painted the top of the desk with the type of thick white gloss that only requires one coat. And it taught me a valuable lesson. I will never believe a can of paint again. One coat, my arse. … Continue reading →

Posted in Gary's Posts | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

An extension of mess

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Gary

I’ve mentioned before that the Crazies are having an extension built on the back of their house. It’s been interesting watching the progress (I have a clear view from my (soon to be ex) study upstairs). The scaffold has gone … Continue reading →

Posted in Gary's Posts | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment