25th January 2011  Today, I finally conquered the allotments. The last section put up quite the fight, completely overrun with mint that behaves like couch grass, only more devious. Look at it the wrong way and it snaps, leaving its roots lurking underground, plotting revenge. I think I’ve dug most of it out, but I… Continue Reading

16th January 2011  At long last, life appears to be calming down. The Rothwells (Charlotte & Suraj) are now firmly ensconced, and the house is slowly being arranged to their exacting standards. Shelves have been erected, pictures are hanging proudly on the walls, and the furniture is in place, though it took three of us,… Continue Reading