It must be getting on for three years ago that BT surveyed our five (what I call- Ed.) telegraph poles and decided that two were in dire need of replacement. Which is happening as I tap, not withstanding the Tesco delivery due and an emergency trip to the Vets for Sandie.

Friendly and cooperative chaps from Durham. They work ten days on , four off. Another part of our “winterisation” which makes us feel cosy and content and ready for…. Whoknowswhat?