Out With The Old

I had my hospital appointments last Monday.  I will not go into detail except to say the journey was horrendous.  It turned out to be the hottest day of the year so far (since then the weather has been more like October) and the traffic was simply terrible.  Outside the hospital was a line of vehicles about half a mile long trying to get in.

Needless to say I was in a bit of a state by the time I got to my first appointment but the people were absolutely lovely and got me through it.  Afterwards I arrived for my mammogram on time.  That was very painful due to the radiation damage I  had incurred but it was soon over.  Now, it is just the waiting game once more.  I jump everytime the phone rings and my stomach goes over every time post comes through the door. It is a pity they never give you answers there and then.  I have been told I can wait up to five weeks for the results unless there is a problem, so in this instance, I am hoping I hear nothing for quite a time.  Fingers crossed for me please everyone.

We have our new windows in.  We were a bit worried because just after the fitters arrived, the skies opened and we did not think the work would be able to go ahead but it did not last long and despite a couple more lighter showers the work was completed.  We are delighted.  We have even had a neighbour pop over and say how lovely they look!

It was an expense we could have done without but we could not stand it any longer.  The old windows had gone completely and also let in draughts and damp.  So, I am going to share photos with you today.

Here is our home as most of you have already seen it in the past - with the old windows and door.

Here is the reason we had to have them done.  First picture is of our bedroom window and the second our dining room. We have lived with them like this for two years.

It is more than obvious why they had to go!! The new windows and door are brown on the outside but white on the inside to match the rest of our home. Here is the first new window:-

Both windows done

Next is a photo of the Father and Son team who did the work.  They set up their own business less than two years ago and are doing really well and all by personal recommendation, they never have to advertise.  Two of the nicest people we have ever met, a laugh a minute and their workmanship is superb.  We have told them that, if we are ever lucky on the lottery, we will have them back to do more work.  They already have another commission in this street simply because a neighbour watched them work, saw the results and booked them.  That is exactly what we did when we saw them work on another property in this road.

Lastly, two photographs of the work all finished and the new front door in place.  They also did a replacement glass panel in the kitchen with an extractor fan fitted.

 

What a transformation and you can see why we are delighted with the end result.

Well, that is about all our news.  We had both the boys over yesterday and they were a delight as always.  It has been too chilly for me to work in the garden except for a bit of dead-heading.  If the rain holds off, Dean is coming over tomorrow to do some tree lopping for us.  With a very wet and mild summer last year, a mild winter and a lot of rain so far this year, they have got out of control.  About six need doing so we are hoping it stays dry because this is the only free day Dean has and in a couple of weeks they go on holiday.  Our garden is starting to resemble a forest!

Hope you enjoyed seeing the photographs and also hope that you, dear friends and readers, are happy, healthy and enjoying life.

Now all I need to be able to relax after such a long while is great results from my mammogram.  I know you will all send out good thoughts.

Love,