…they’re doing very little round here anymore

…I’m absolutely fuming. Had a leak, had to change my floor in the bathroom. Someone came last week. He said, “There’s a crack in your system. It’s an old, very old system.” I said, “I could have told you that.” He said, “I’ll book you in for a new one anyway.”

I phone repairs later on in the week. I say, “I’m just making sure that he’s followed it up,” and they confirm, “They’re coming to fit a new toilet system. Yeah – they’ll be coming between eight and one Tuesday morning.” Okay, fair enough.

He comes and I ask, “Where’s the toilet system?” He said, “I’ve come for a leak.” I went, “Someone already come last week.” He said, “Oh.” I said, “I’m booked in for a new toilet system.” He said, “It ain’t down on here.” I say, “Well, it should be, because the repairs team told me I was getting one this morning. Well, you better book me in for one.”

He said, “The thing is, they’re doing very little round here anymore because of everything going…”

I say, “Is that right? My mates had solar panels put on a roof just behind me. Is that a sign that she is keeping hers and they will be getting rid of mine?” Do you know what I mean?

I’m fuming. Its 56 years I’ve been in this house, and I’ve done everything myself. They’ve never helped me with anything. Last time they changed the kitchen was 37 years ago. It’s against the law. Last time they changed the bathroom, 35 years ago. They’re an absolute joke.