My wife is looking after both of our granddaughters for a few hours this morning, so I drive over to Hevingham to join her (after walking the dog) which helps with keeping my mind off things for a little while.
I return to Southrepps around lunchtime and decide to split a few logs, fill the log basket and then vacuum downstairs to keep myself busy.
I take the dog for her afternoon walk, intending to light the woodburner when I got back indoors, but the exertion has warmed me up and I no longer feel the need. I wait until I’m starting to feel the chill, and light the fire in plenty of time to make the cottage nice and toasty by the time my wife gets home.