DIY

Our big settee has collapsed again. I know, I know, it was a cheapy from Ikea (where Jan set a new record of walking through the store last Friday without buying anything) and probably still under guarantee but I can't face the hassle of taking it back, so another repair it was. This time it was a belt and braces job, not like my feeble attempt the time before. It collapsed again during last weeks celebrations and mainly because some (large) people don't bend their knees and sit on the bloody thing but flop from a great height and expect the furniture to take it. Everyone, including me, thinks that it's very comfortable so it's worth trying to keep it. Bryan came round this morning and used his considerable DIY skills to fix the beast. Thanks B.

The rest of the day was spent in front of the fire watching Scotland get hammered by the French. Generally a poor set of opening matches for the Six Nations Rugby with the French, so far, looking the strongest side.