I can see clearly now .......

 
 
 
 






Firstly - the WI entry.  We didn't win - but then again didn't expect to.  We were awarded 89.5 points out of 100 (the winner got 97!) and my bag was awarded 18/20 marks so I am okay with that.  More importantly there was some detailed feedback that we can build on next year.











Today's aim was to reclaim the lounge. So, of course, I started by popping the poorly sewing machine into Grimsby to be repaired, popped into Asda and then into B & Q where I met another ex colleague and had a natter.  I was in B & Q because I had long admired the Karcher window washer and had a £10 off a £50 spend voucher to use by this weekend.  Serendipty?  I have to say it does exactly what it says on the box - spray, swish and "vacuum" - disgustingly dirty water and streak free.  Those irritating marks from Daisy's paws and Millie's nose were gone in moments.

I did discover the lounge floor and it is now hoovered, furniture dusted and windows washed.  One room down, so many to go!  Meanwhile the craft room is filling up nicely.  I am trying to employ the technique of finding everything its rightful place - well, I did say trying!  I have now reclaimed the 2 sofas in the conservatory and am starting to make inroads.  Mind you I spent precious time finding partners for knitting needles and trying to sort them!



Tonight its a "quick" church meeting to "square the circle" - no money, a roof to fix, a new mower desperately needed and £8000 to find before the end of the year to pay our quota - ho hum!  As treasurer why am I always the bad guy?