Its amazing. We won the lottery in America and when I found this
house was on the market we bought it. Everything has changed so quickly. The place is
incredible, enormous rooms that just go on and on. Ann noted that it hasnt been
cleaned very much recently but we have servants! Its a bit awkward dealing with
them, but I could get used to it. Shirley is the housekeeper and full of news, her husband
is the gardener and has yet to speak. Its all a bit of a shambles actually, one
brick from falling down, cold at night with the bathrooms in really odd places. One is
still flushing from yesterday in marked contrast to another which is blocked. Still the
first night in the main bedroom was glorious, and having to use candles made it even more
romantic. Ann is brilliant, she actually knows something about this stuff and is going to
research the building and history. We plan to restore the house to its former glory
and support local charities and travel.
Hope you and Jackie are doing well and Id like to see you soon.
Simon