A bit drippy

We woke to a very misty village this morning. The sun had risen, but there was a gloomy light from a cloak of mist swathed across the village. As I peered out of the bathroom window I could see the little brick chimneys all puffing out smoke, warming the houses below, from the chilly night air.

We were both feeling a bit stiff after our relaxing Christmas break, so I suggested we get back to doing our morning stretches. It only takes 15 minutes, and it’s a great way to start the day. We rolled out our mats and after quite a few groans we were both feeling much better for it.

What do you want to do today then?” I asked. “I’d like to get the kitchen tap fixed”. The tap at the vegetable sink had started dripping way before Christmas, so I’d stopped using it. “Shall I do it?” Brian asked “Hmm, that would be good” I replied. I think he’d been putting it off, as it’s not something he’s used to doing. I had lots of little jobs to be pottering around doing, so could easy keep myself busy, whilst he tackled the sink.

Out came the various tools, and washers - surely one would do the job. Unfortunately they were all a little bit too big. But not to be beaten by this, Brian took a scalpel to the rubber washer and trimmed it down. It needed a little bit of pushing in, but it finally fitted, and the tap was back working and no longer a bit drippy!