Into a routine
It’s been a bitty time. The weather hasn’t helped – Mrs Sun only smiling at us yesterday. I’ve been busy doing little jobs which should probably have been done ages ago. I’ve sealed the cat flap (as far as I’m aware we don’t have a cat) which has been leaking cold air for as long as we’ve been here. I’ve resorted the garage – which is an unending task. And I’ve sorted a number of outstanding issues with Doris. After the altercation with the Discovery in the autumn, the forward side repeater (indicator) was broken. A replacement Hella light was £40, which seemed very unnecessary. So I ordered a light similar to the side running lights at £10. It fitted easily, as you can see. Result. And I sorted some beading in the bathroom and fitted a new 12v instrument panel front right which was poorly sorted by a professional company before we bought her.
always in need of sorting
There are a few more jobs to do, but if I get them done too quickly I’ll have nothing else to do.
In terms of books, sales have fallen through the floor. Like normal, I’m not marketing so that’s no surprise, I guess. I’m waiting for the proof copy of of Black Bulls and White Horses which should arrive next week. I sense the cover is not going to be right … we’ll see. Whatever, I will have the ebook out by Christmas, if you’re interested. And then I’ll start the major edit of book 7 (The Belmonte Paradox?) in January.
met this little chap yesterday
out on our walk yesterdayOh … and I’ve done our tax returns. With some rental income, my pension, book sales and my leadership consultancy work I just make the 40% tax bracket. I’m very honest with my/our returns … and, as a result, there’s always a bill. I had to work hard, including phoning the tax people who are always very helpful, to get a loss in one area recognised against the rest. No doubt a tax accountant would have had little trouble, but it took me a couple of hours. All sorted, now, though. I just have to pay the bill …
We’re both OK, and still running. I have to say since we got back from Korea (I felt super well there) I haven’t been at my best. By 9 pm I literally can’t keep my eyes open, which is really unusual for me. But last night was better. Perhaps it’s delayed jet-lag? I dunno.
And, whilst it’s dark, we have made a conscious decision to stop doing stuff at 3 pm and watch a film. So far it’s been #Disney all the way. I loved #Incredibles2, #SpiesInDisguise and #Coco; not so enamoured with #Frozen2. What shall we watch this afternoon? We also started #TheMandalorian, which is a #StarsWars spin off series. We got four episodes in and have given it a rest. It’s good, and well filmed. But we both think it lacks direction. Doubtless we’ll come back to it.
Brexit? Trump? I give up. I don’t think I could dislike US and English exceptionalism more than I do now. The US has a clear path out of this. Us? I personally think we’re stuffed. In three months time we’re all going to asking ourselves what on earth have we done, as the economy grinds to a halt and the supermarket shelves empty. I hope I’m wrong, because I want desperately to move on. We’ll see.
Stay safe everyone.
