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Keys found. They had slid underneath the paint tray in the laundry. I did check there, but it was complicated by the fact they had stuck to the bottom, so when I merely moved the tray aside they slid with it, I needed to pick it right up before they dropped down and were revealed.
I'm looking forward to the new hot water service (currently parked in our carport). This last week or two the old one seems to be struggling to keep water warm - it's fine in the mornings, but by the time we get home we don't really need any cold water in the sink for the dishes, and last night the best I could get for a shower was tepid. We're not using any more than previously (I haven't timed David's showers, but I'm pretty sure he's not using the better part of 300L all by himself), so I blame the equipment.
If the problem persists next week, then I'll have to get out the stopwatch and invest in the little shower-timers. We have them in the showers at work here, apparently I can shower and dry inside of four minutes without feeling rushed. Takes longer if hair is being washed though, or if I'm still waking up.
Never had to think about these things in Glasgow :)
Cycled in to work today. Quite a nice little 14km ride, although part of the trail was gravel and my bike doesn't like gravel, so will try avoiding it next week. The change rooms here even have tumble dryers! Wet weather is no longer an excuse I guess.
We got a welcome pack to our new office, which included a drink voucher for the cafe downstairs. I don't drink coffee, hot chocolate wasn't an option, so I decided to try the chai latte some of you have raved about.
It is indeed rather good. I may have a new social beverage of choice.
But now it is all gone... and I want more cinnamon already :(
We also got a Whitehorse Council welcome pack last night. No vouchers, but there was a good cycle route map I used for planning todays expedition. It actually showed all portions of the bike routes fairly clearly, so I knew where to expect bike lanes, and where to look for trail openings. (Bike trails seem to be secret byways, the entrances are never as obvious to the uninitiated as the designers probably think they are).
Just a shame they don't tell me what the trail surface is like.
I'm looking forward to the new hot water service (currently parked in our carport). This last week or two the old one seems to be struggling to keep water warm - it's fine in the mornings, but by the time we get home we don't really need any cold water in the sink for the dishes, and last night the best I could get for a shower was tepid. We're not using any more than previously (I haven't timed David's showers, but I'm pretty sure he's not using the better part of 300L all by himself), so I blame the equipment.
If the problem persists next week, then I'll have to get out the stopwatch and invest in the little shower-timers. We have them in the showers at work here, apparently I can shower and dry inside of four minutes without feeling rushed. Takes longer if hair is being washed though, or if I'm still waking up.
Never had to think about these things in Glasgow :)
Cycled in to work today. Quite a nice little 14km ride, although part of the trail was gravel and my bike doesn't like gravel, so will try avoiding it next week. The change rooms here even have tumble dryers! Wet weather is no longer an excuse I guess.
We got a welcome pack to our new office, which included a drink voucher for the cafe downstairs. I don't drink coffee, hot chocolate wasn't an option, so I decided to try the chai latte some of you have raved about.
It is indeed rather good. I may have a new social beverage of choice.
But now it is all gone... and I want more cinnamon already :(
We also got a Whitehorse Council welcome pack last night. No vouchers, but there was a good cycle route map I used for planning todays expedition. It actually showed all portions of the bike routes fairly clearly, so I knew where to expect bike lanes, and where to look for trail openings. (Bike trails seem to be secret byways, the entrances are never as obvious to the uninitiated as the designers probably think they are).
Just a shame they don't tell me what the trail surface is like.
