I wondered why my ears were burning.
The outside of the house does need repainting. I'll get a man in though.
Been doing a few jobs around the house but I will probably get someone in to do some work there as well. One of my neighbours has recommended a lady painter and decorator. So I might get a woman in.
Had to give up swimming for a while, I slipped over in the kitchen and wrenched my shoulder. Still got a twinge but I'm back down the pool now every morning.
Joined the Ware U3A group but still not sure, the groups are full of old people. 
Nice to see you in here Uncle ... sorry to hear about your fall. We younger old 'uns have to be careful.
The local (to me) U3A is based in Abergele..... they are all over 80 and mainly barking mad. I did consider it but was pleased to discover that I felt "Too Young" to belong
Getting a wummun in is not a bad idea...... My mad Scots neighbour had a wummun in to decorate his place a couple of years ago. Quite by accident, he had thought she was a he when he phoned to arrange a quote but having recovered from the shock when she turned up he gave her the work.
He told me she was sooooo fussy about detail and cleaning up that the house was cleaner when she finished than when she started. She also made him regular cups of tea and brought along her own biscuits. He reckoned that she took twice as long to paint inside and out than he would have done a few years back but she made an excellent job and gave him a free 5 year guarantee on her work.
