Right - another week has gone by and we are a little further on the road. I have handed in a formal request for voluntary redundany and am waiting to hear the result. I have told my unit manager (and told him I would be very upset if he turned me down LOL) But he has to look at the applications before he makes him mind up.

I have had a go at the utility this weekend - finally got the stained limescale off the inside of the sink. Now have to find a place for some of the junk, can't wait for the car boots to start up. Need to make a good go at it this spring, don't want to have to throw it all away before we sell the house.

Have decided to put some slate tiles on the en suite floor to replace the carpet and might use the same for the downstairs loo. Not getting much done yet but at least I feel as if the intent is there at last.