dinky
27-07-2022, 05:39 AM
Good morning ladies,
It's 4pm here and it's NOT raining. In fact ,it hasn't rained all day. Streets are still flooded in parts, but the sun actually came out a bit this afternoon., and it was lovely.A different builder came round this morning and he was a surly devil. Hardly spoke, didn't seem much interested and spent his time measuring the lounge. I had to tell him that water had got in behind the lounge wall and the assessor had told me that the wall would have to be stripped and dried out to avoid any black mold.He said he didn't know why the conservatory was leaking and told me to get a roofer round to have a look, write a report and send it to my insurance company.. He said that if there is anything wrong with the roof, then my insurance won't cover it - they will only cover any damage to the house ie the wall.It's going to cost me $280 for a roofer to come and write a report, but I'm going to have to get it done for my own peace of mind.Gosh, I don't know why I bother paying my insurance company at all.
I spent the afternoon cleaning up a bit more of the back conservatory and guess what ? I found that the carpet out there is damp now too. I give up. I'm not going to worry, as I can't see any leaks in the roof. Water may have come in from the ground, maybe ? I really don't know, and quite frankly, I'm getting sick of the whole thing. My cats are totally freaked out. This builder guy today told me he didn't like cats, I don't even know his name coz he didn't introduce himself at all, but boy, was he sour !!! I do hope he won't be one of the ones who does my wall.
PAMELA,I hope the rain has stopped for you now and there has been no thunder.Are you still thinking of Robyn ? Yes, you would have to find out how she was with cats . That's the problem with rescue Mastiffs - they are normally not good with cats or other small fluffies at all. Funny you haven't heard of kumara - it's a potato substitute , sweeter and less starchy, but can be boiled, roasted etc like a potato. Normally it's a bright orange colour. Almost a cross between a potato and a pumpkin. Maoris used to grow it in NZ before the Europeans arrived.
SHELLEY, I'm glad the sun shone for you yesterday. A bit of warmth always helps to lift the spirits. I hope you enjoyed yourselves at the beach .. Try not to worry about the Specsavers visit. It just came as a shock, I know, but things might not be too bad. Just relax and enjoy your holiday. Worrying never did anyone any good - believe me i know. Yes I did see and enjoyed the mini-series - the Winds of War., which is pretty old, but I've always liked Robert Mitchum ever since I saw him in Ryan's Daughter.(love that movie).
Well ladies, have a great Wednesday and I hope the sun shines for you both today Pamela, hope Loonah is continuing to improve and Shelley, hope Malaika's antibiotics are doing the trick.
It's 4pm here and it's NOT raining. In fact ,it hasn't rained all day. Streets are still flooded in parts, but the sun actually came out a bit this afternoon., and it was lovely.A different builder came round this morning and he was a surly devil. Hardly spoke, didn't seem much interested and spent his time measuring the lounge. I had to tell him that water had got in behind the lounge wall and the assessor had told me that the wall would have to be stripped and dried out to avoid any black mold.He said he didn't know why the conservatory was leaking and told me to get a roofer round to have a look, write a report and send it to my insurance company.. He said that if there is anything wrong with the roof, then my insurance won't cover it - they will only cover any damage to the house ie the wall.It's going to cost me $280 for a roofer to come and write a report, but I'm going to have to get it done for my own peace of mind.Gosh, I don't know why I bother paying my insurance company at all.
I spent the afternoon cleaning up a bit more of the back conservatory and guess what ? I found that the carpet out there is damp now too. I give up. I'm not going to worry, as I can't see any leaks in the roof. Water may have come in from the ground, maybe ? I really don't know, and quite frankly, I'm getting sick of the whole thing. My cats are totally freaked out. This builder guy today told me he didn't like cats, I don't even know his name coz he didn't introduce himself at all, but boy, was he sour !!! I do hope he won't be one of the ones who does my wall.
PAMELA,I hope the rain has stopped for you now and there has been no thunder.Are you still thinking of Robyn ? Yes, you would have to find out how she was with cats . That's the problem with rescue Mastiffs - they are normally not good with cats or other small fluffies at all. Funny you haven't heard of kumara - it's a potato substitute , sweeter and less starchy, but can be boiled, roasted etc like a potato. Normally it's a bright orange colour. Almost a cross between a potato and a pumpkin. Maoris used to grow it in NZ before the Europeans arrived.
SHELLEY, I'm glad the sun shone for you yesterday. A bit of warmth always helps to lift the spirits. I hope you enjoyed yourselves at the beach .. Try not to worry about the Specsavers visit. It just came as a shock, I know, but things might not be too bad. Just relax and enjoy your holiday. Worrying never did anyone any good - believe me i know. Yes I did see and enjoyed the mini-series - the Winds of War., which is pretty old, but I've always liked Robert Mitchum ever since I saw him in Ryan's Daughter.(love that movie).
Well ladies, have a great Wednesday and I hope the sun shines for you both today Pamela, hope Loonah is continuing to improve and Shelley, hope Malaika's antibiotics are doing the trick.