Lay My Hat

Happy Retirement Pete

There is a lovely gite in our village we are an hour from Bordeaux if that is any good
http://www.sawdays.co.uk/france/aquitai ... de-sevenne

The power boost is an excellent feature

I love my Ikea induction hob but Kevin hates it

We have an Ikea sofa that is easily recognisable and I am always considering replacing it but it is comfortable, has removable washable covers and I like the look of it so why spend money just sompeoepl won't think I shop at Ikea? My freestanding kitchen elements are Varde but sadlybthey have discco...

I have an Ikea kitchen with some fitted units and my old Varde free standing units. They have wooden tops and periodically I sand them down and re oil them. We have an Ikea electric oven and induction hob which have been great too. I like Ikea design and quality for price and when mixed with other n...

WE use Mindmyhouse and it's free for the house owner - had some great house sitters this way

We had one but I wouldn't do it again - can't trust guests do treat it properly

Good luck in your new adventure and welcome to life after holiday letting ( yes I know I can't quite say goodbye to LMH either).

Give your clients the accommodation you would be happy to pay for. Youll learn as you go along and, as you say, by sharing on LMH. You won't please all the people all of the time but I'm sure you'll be fine as you obviously are prepared to take advice. Good luck!

Beautiful property- it all looks fresh and clean. I vote for the blue bedroom but I love the kitchen shot too.

Whoops the money spider I meant to say

The day my children foind out that I was Father Christmas one of them asked if I was the tooth fairy too? Sadly yes. But then the other said but the miney soider is real isn't it? A shake of my head and they both left childhood behind.

Good luck - when one door closes etc etc

Lovely news - these pregnancies that are so hard come by are so special