There are good points about a long hot summer, and there are some definite bad points. Firstly the good – we can open all the windows and let the sun… Read more »

At this time of year when it can be hot for prolonged periods, we have the added interest of fleas, mites, ticks and other grim items provided by Mother Nature…. Read more »

It seems a long long time since we had the joys of a proper Mrs Mop singing her way around our office complex. Any office belonging to the civil service,… Read more »

You never know when folk are going to be visiting your house and asking at some stage, if they can use the bathroom. Nothing is worse than the feelingthat you… Read more »

With Easter just around the corner, the urge to get down to cleaning the carpets and soft furnishings arrives with comforting regularity. It’s been the routine in many families to… Read more »

There can’t be anything more annoying than baby sicking up something nasty on a lounge carpet. It won’t be baby’s fault of course. The same goes for anything pongey that… Read more »

We enjoyed a truly marvelously fun filled run up to Christmas and the New Year festivities this time. Lots of family visiting. Two or three dogs made themselves well acquainted… Read more »

Hmmm. What we fondly recall when we look back over the last few months. Sometimes it can be a tired old run of working and shopping, the odd visit to… Read more »

I attended a family party a few weeks ago.  It wasn’t my family, I’m jolly pleased to report.  The ‘do’ started off ok and everyone was jolly civil to each… Read more »

When we have a domestic incident, our family certainly doesn’t stint – we make a really good job but then we’re well placed to find a rapid solution.  This happened… Read more »