The loss adjuster cometh

Loss adjuster was so struck with the view from the balcony he kept taking photos of that instead of the storm damage. However, it seems we will be able to make a claim but there are lots of hoops to jump through before that, of course.

Meanwhile, it must have been cold yesterday night as there was still ice on the puddles on the east of the hill where I took Kelly for a walk last night. Some compatriots have had to go to town to buy more hot water bottles, not us, we're lovely and warm with the underfloor heating, long may it last.

While Ray is in bed with the flu I took the time to rebuild the plant nursery with some frost protection just in case. I also swept the drive of all the fallen olives. It is such a waste but anyone who has ever been olive picking will confirm it is such hard work especially for those with bad backs, ie me. It is quite hard work sweeping them up as they get crushed in the grooves and then the drive gets slippery with oil! The birds help as you can often see them pecking them up. Thanks birds.

Hard to remember it is January when I'm outdoors working in only a jumper but spring is in sight as I found the first of the narcissi in bloom.