Our New Life in Devon

 We had almost 2 weeks here on our own which was nice to get things organised. I'd started back on developing a routine for the housework and decluttering. I'm trying to follow the Flylady method but it's difficult with so many coming and going. Sorted the cutlery drawers so only 9 of each knives, forks and spoons - that the maximum number here at any one time. Made a start on the filing and ebay listing too. OH bought some arm covers for the sofa as our dogs tend to jump onto them and they have sharp claws. He also bought a cheap wooden small table to fit on the armchair so I though the old rickety table had been binned. Then I discovered it in the conservatory painted blue with a plant on top!!! He's definitely a hoarder. I must admit it does look rather nice! Went to a jumble sale last weekend - haven't been to one for years. Didn't really want anything but I bought 3 tops as it was a charity event. We stopped in a nearby cafe for coffee and cake afterwards.

 I spent yesterday catching up on the washing and washed the floor ready for the sofa delivery. It was very empty in here with the only armchair left put in the conservatory, along with everything else OH had dumped in there. Manage to do a few rows of knitting, at least I've started it now after several months of it being in the cupboard.  Sofa and chair arrived this afternoon so spent an hour helping OH unpack and deciding how to arrange it. It's a bit larger than our old suite and reclines, so needs to be away from the wall quite a bit. A lot firmer too as the old one's springs were giving way. Excuse the orchids OH thinks we live in a florists lol It does look quite nice I must admit but it's much more tidy than usual! Trying to keep the dogs off will be a work of art. We do have velour blankets to put on which should protect it for a while. OH has insisted on keeping his old  rickety, scratched table for now. I suppose it gives it a homely look lol. The old faithfu

 Son went home and I started to catch up on the housework and washing. Then came a phone call 3 days later, from my sister Amy wanting to come and visit! I couldn't say no as its 4 years since she visited us so it was pull out the folding bed and get it made up ready. She got a bit lost on the way here and took 3 hours to arrive, double the time needed.  Amy stayed for 2 nights so we had a good catch up on the family gossip. We've now been on our own  for just over a week. Chaotic here atm as I had a call about our new sofa this morning and it's arriving in 3 days time. Not much notice really. So today OH did 2 runs to the local tip after sawing the sofa in half to fit in the car. It was a comfy old 3 piece suite we bought from a charity shop 4 years ago but is now well past its best. Our local council would have charged £64 to pick it up so taking it to the tip was a lot cheaper, as OHs car is very economical on petrol. Oh the joys of having dogs, the amount of hair undern