However, everything has its sunny side, although the invoice for the new parquet floor is not so sunny. After a day’s work the floor has been replaced and I must say, I am very happy. I would add I had to empty the cupboard so that the men could shift it, and after they were finished yesterday spent 1-2 hours putting everything back.

I was not very happy having books covering my dining table not to mention various articles of clothing filling up my settee, but the work has now been finished and I have a good result. If the floor has to be replaced again in 30 years, I would be over 100 years old and – need I say more?