After the usual start to the day, we headed for Sainsbury's. Shopping on Wednesday could be viewed as a tear in the time-space continuum, but we were willing to take the chance. Sainsbury's seemed busy but in reality, it was full of people faffing around, blocking aisles and moving as slowly as they could. One such shopper nearly had a seizure as a snail raced past her. (Not to self: tell Zoe about the snail).
The heavens opened as we finished unloading the car and shut the front door. We had timed it to perfection.
After some lunch, I headed out for a walk. The rain had stopped and the sun was shining. There was a cool breeze but it was pleasant walking conditions. Bosch continued to play in my ears - the book is nearly finished. It has been a cracking story, helped by the fact it is narrated by Titus Welliver who plays Bosch in the TV Series. Once home, I managed an hour or so in the Orangery with the Kindle (a totally different book). We collected Ellie from the dance class and took her straight home to Darren.
At lunchtime, I contacted 3 companies (through BAXI) regarding advice and quotes for a replacement boiler. Two have already responded and the first came to see me late in the afternoon. I explained that our current boiler was 10 years old and felt sure there must be more efficient models on the market. He did a survey of what we have and took some pictures. He also took the existing boiler apart and was appalled to see that, despite British Gas servicing it every year (or when they felt like it) it was suffering from quite evident leaks and corrosion. I look forward to his quote for a replacement. The second company to respond is due to visit tomorrow.
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