Tuesday 15 January 2013

New Year updates

Happy New Year everyone! I hope 2013 is successful for you... and that it might include a holiday at Gannets :).

Just a quick update on some changes we've made.

Firstly, I've replaced the Grundig Freesat box for a Humax Freesat one. It's the same type as the one we have at home so we know it works well and I think it's easier to use as well. Certainly the programme guide is better. And it has an HDMI socket too so the picture is better than the Grundig.

We also have a new kettle and toaster. They're both stainless steel rather than plastic so they look nicer as well as working better.

I have replaced 2 single sockets with double sockets in the bedrooms. I hope this will make it easier for you to plug in more of your appliances.

Judith has done some work in the garden, too. It's looking pretty good for Winter. Hopefully when Spring comes we'll have a bonfire and tidy up the bottom of the garden. Our thinking is to extend the lawn since the vegetable area isn't working too well (we're not there often enough to grow things), but if you have ideas please let us know.

Finally, we had cavity wall insulation installed before Christmas. We felt the difference while we were there at New Year. I hope you'll also notice the house being warmer when it needs to be.

Later in 2013 I plan to refurbish the guttering and repaint the fascias. It will probably be time to repaint some of the internal walls too. And I'd like to put a new light fitting in the main bedroom to replace the paper one.

We hope you enjoy Gannets in 2013! Do let us know of anything you'd like to see that's missing, or things that aren't quite right. We want Gannets to be as good as it can be for you, our guests. Thank you.