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Hi, Rusty!
Ah, a bit like Sid", who was involved in the British Gas Shares?
Rusty, you would not credit the stupidity I have come up against over this tax business.........you would think a little "talking" and sensible discussion might work wonders, but no.........
I have put all in writing now and we shall just see where it goes.........but I do not have much faith in the system and am "not holding my breath"........
Yes , we did something similar to what you are recommending, over the fitting of our bathroom.
We went to a good plumbing shop and showroom and asked for recommendations of bathroom planners/ fitters.
The person whom we chose from those recommended did a great job!
A very good point about the home telephone number rather than a mobile one!
Right, back to watching "15 to 1"......I'm doing quite well this evening!

Hello, Elle!
I was wondering, have you thought of contacting Citizens Advice Bureau about hitting the wall with Hector and co?
I have never used them, but they may have in inkling of how to resolve this?
Or possibly put you in touch with someone who can help.
I would imagine there could be many like you trying to find a way through the system?
Yes, do what you did regarding your bathroom.
Go to Homebase etc and if they have a trade counter, ask for joiners they would recommend, then see what you can find out on Google about them.
The mobile number is fine, as long as there is a home 'phone number, too.
Avoid those who only have a mobile number.

Hi, Rusty!
I hadn't thought about the CAB, although I rather think that our local branch has closed down.
No, I haven't used them either.
But you have put the idea in my head of contacting the free Legal Advice line that comes with Pet Insurance /Car Insurance etc.
Now they I have used before over minor issues, and found it a very helpful service.
You just ring up the main number, tells them the nature of the problem, and they get the 'appropriate' solicitor to ring you back.
I have found it helpful in the past.
Yes, well worth a shot in this instance...........they might have something useful to advise.
Tomorrow though is going to be a "stress free" day!
I am going out to lunch!
Thursday's "Ladies who Lunch" day!
I shall ban all thoughts of taxes from entering my head!

Hello, Elle!
The Legal Advice line sounds promising!
Go for it!
Will you manage Ladies who Lunch?
What about the traffic problems?
Trains etc OK?

Hi, Rusty!
I think that the road and pavements will be reopened tomorrow.
We shall find out first thing in the morning when we attempt the drive up there.
What a business it has been!
I have never encountered such bad traffic problems before!
Yes, the trains have been running normally, although access to the station near the incident may have been a bit problematic - both from walking access and from parking difficulties.
I am looking forward to my lunch, so hope there will be no further problems!

Good Morning, Elle!
Looks like a fine day here!
Hope your day goes to plan.
I am sure the traffic problems will settle down.
I am off out to shop.
Forgot to get milk yesterday!
I can drink black coffee but much prefer it with milk!

Good morning, Rusty!
A lovely day here - blue sky and sunshine, and feeling quite mild.
Goodness, you were certainly out and about early this morning!
I hope your coffee tasted good after all the effort that went into it!
I am just back from the park...all back to normal, the road and pavements are clean.....no blockade, no traffic build- up....
A good walk!
I am drinking (black) coffee, eating an apple and a lump of cheddar cheese, and about to print out the crosswords.
I'm not going out until about 11.30ish........
What are your plans for today?

Hello, Elle!
Busy, busy here!
The joiner sent me up to Screwfix for some bits!
And I am keeping him going with coffee and choc digestives!
Great weather here.
Hope that is Winter gone!

Hi, Rusty!
You sound to be usefully employed........your joiner is obviously putting you to good use!
I am just away out for lunch.......I am looking forward to it!
Catch up with you later.........

Good afternoon, Rusty!
Home again!
What a glorious day we have! and so warm!
Yes indeed, let us hope that this is the end of Winter and the coming of an early Spring!
Lunch was good, and the "chat" was even better.
An enjoyable day out.
How did the woodwork go?
Has the joiner finished making your cupboard and shelving?