Monthly Archives: September 2009

Oxley Woods, where next week means what?

Nothing. Apparently. When Peter from Wood Newton visited last Thursday afternoon, I had to tell him it was not convenient for the painters to attempt to paint the ceilings and walls of our property that same day. The reply came it would have to be “some time next week”. Which seemed fair enough at the [...]

Neighbours… Everybody needs good neighbours

With all the other fiascos I forgot to mention that a short while ago the long-time empty house next door finally received its new occupants. We have next door neighbours! Really nice to have a family move in next door, we don’t feel quite so much like the last outpost of Oxley Woods any more. [...]