Pretty things....

The auctions have pretty things with history. According to the auctioneer our dresser came from Talgarth Mill. Cute eh?

Belting Sunshine......

Very happy. Bought very, very, cheap Discovery at the auction so that we can get through the deep [promised] snow. It is now a balmy 5 degrees and the sun is out. Bloody typical.

I have just sprayed the Landy (country-speak...not) with a room deodorant that was left over from Christmas. It's a nice smell entitled 'Fireside Poinsettia' which I hope will counteract the current smell which is entitled 'Fireside Dog who has eaten a curry.'

There are a couple of things wrong with our new car, actually maybe more than a couple...but if you've been following the blog, [wha'dya mean you've been busy?!!!] you'll know that 'the cousins' are mechanics and one owns a Discovery. Method/Madness, a perfect combination.

We're taxed, insured, gassed (more ways than one) oiled, so we're off to get the kids from school in Shitty Shitty Bang Bang, 'scuse my French!

The Auctions.....

I love going to the auctions. We are lacking in furniture here at Chez Larches and the auctions offer a cheap solution to our needs, especially as our Sweedish stuff looks completely out of place now. It appears that no one seems to want the mid Victorian oak furniture so it goes for a song and it matches the age of the house. Last month I bought seven pieces including a huge beige Persian-like rug for the sitting room and two interesting tables with drawers. The whole lot cost £180.

Have you heard, there may be snow again later this week? Boo Hissss. Husband has finally agreed that we need a 4x4 and has enlisted expert help to ensure we get a good one at an auction this week....no more missed school for my two darlings..ha,ha, she laughed like a pantomime villian.....what a clever mummy and daddy.

I'll let you know the outcome later, unless we're snowed in tonight and you never hear from us again. OMG! As I type I notice a little snow is beginning to fall....Noooooooo!