In response to your question Dad about which dates would suit us best for next year: we don't mind. Craig needs to book the time off work anyway because his Easter holidays are in April. I have essay assignments due in for uni in the beginning of February and April. So I would try and work around when we are going away. I don't know what the general consensus has been so far, but if I was to express a preference I would probably say earlier in March, as then I still have some time when I get back to get on with my assignment.

We're now one step closer to getting the multifuel burner working as we've bought the flue etc online. We should expect delivery of the materials in the next few weeks and then Craig and our neighbour are going to fit it. If they manage (....when they manage) that'll save us a vast amount of money. Probably around £1,400. So definitely worth giving it a shot.......! I hope.

I'm on a study day today, so I've been slobbing around in my pajamas reading journals about cognitive therapy. I'm contemplating getting dressed and going to my chum Siobhan's for a run. Craig is on holiday this week (it's half term) and he is out in the garden cutting up wood for the fire (once it is eventually fitted). He got a load of wood from the residential unit he was working in. The kids would break their furniture, and Craig was grab it and take it home for the fire. Recycling!