Two things of note

This week I have done two things. Okay, I've obviously done more than two things, because 'go to sleep' and 'wake up' would be it all otherwise. No, I have done two things of note. Okay, I suppose the venison and black pudding stew was of note, as was the pear, rhubarb and chocolate tart. The visit to the doctor was also notable as he wasn't there, so I got a Locum. She was unimpressed when I turned down the prescription for pain killers, pointing out that I had better ones at home. She was interested how I'd got them, and when I told her I'd bought them over the counter in Cambodia she gave me that look that is reserved for a true idiot! Anyway, she's sending me for a scan.

What was I rambling on about? Oh yes, two things of note. Thing one was that I made a list of the seeds I require for this season. The list comprised two parts; the garden and the field. It covered four sheets of A4 paper. Considering that I have to build three beds and a greenhouse in the garden, and remove 250 square metres of sod at the field, the planting might be a tad ambitious. I am hoping that the world freezes over while I'm away in Thailand so I technically won't miss any planting time!

The other thing I have done, through gritted teeth and with great discomfort, is learn to tile. The bathroom walls are pretty uneven, so common sense says have a small tile to minimise lippage (or whatever tile people call it). Anyway, I figured that big tiles look better, so that called for a nice thick layer of adhesive. The first tile took around an hour, but I soon had the hang of it.

There is one wall which is very out of true (that's tiling talk, by the way), and because there's a window in it I can't build the wall out. The answer? Well, I figured if the tiles do have lippage, it's best for that lippage to be behind something. To this end, I have sourced a floor to ceiling radiator that is a solid stainless steel sheet. It will go nicely with my passion for all things stainless steel.

I have also found a very impractical but brilliant looking sink. It's 80cm wide, and like a solid piece of porcelain with a scoop taken out of the middle. It cost a bit extra, but I figured it might give the room a bit of impact. I also think I'll be using Bearwood for the floor. It's got a very old and distressed look to it; I wanted it in the kitchen a few years ago, but it was a bit too much as everything else was continual tone in there.

I also have a shape theme going on. Square. I don't know why, but curves are offensive to my eye in decor. Square is the future. Mrs IG agrees, because she just wants the bathroom done.

I asked her the other night if she believes it will ever get finished.

She said "No".

It's nice to be appreciated!