Boxing Day

Andrew had noticed that most of the brands of sofa companies had branches in much the same section of Bath Road in Slough. He was planning to replace his existing sofa and chairs which have done extended service!

After coffee, we all set off to check out what was on offer - along with the many others said to be heading to the shops today. Even so, we did not find traffic too much of a problem. All but one of the stores were next to each other - we saw so many it was not easy to remember where the possible choices were seen! We then went a mile further to Furniture Village to see if they had further choices.

Certainly the stores were expecting good business as they were all well-staffed with eager sales people. So eager that at the last store, once Andrew had decided which suite he was opting for, there was almost a fight between two salesmen - as one thought that he should have taken the order. In fact, about four staff had spoken with us at one stage or another so it was the luck of the draw which one happened to be in the right place at the right time. Well, actually not entirely luck as the one who lost out seemed to have a reputation for rushing from one customer to another, not willing to be patient. after all, this is not a purchase that anyone is likely to make in a hurry!

That done it was mid afternoon and as yet we had not had lunch! We need to call at Tesco for some bread and a paper so it was close on three before we ate!

The boat's built-in oven, which we had fitted last year, came off its retaining screws during the preparation of yesterday's dinner (at least it did not prevent us finishing the cooking!) so we also bought some 'grab and hold' glue to help keep it in place as we replaced the fixings. If this does not work then a larger task will be need to add much better mounting blocks.

The little task complete, Andrew headed off back to Devizes where he has an engagement this evening, but unless the threatened snow really does block the roads, we will all meet up at Windsor where we are invited for tea.