Posted 8:21 PM by JS

anyone up for a bet on when the roof will eventually cave in? say, $30,000, which is the approximate cost of replacing it...

but meantime, the furnishings are looking quite good: I dropped off four new-old Ugly Chairs (carved backs, brocade upholstery) and spend Monday night there; never enough time, of course, but any time is better than none.

it's funny how particular corners of the place are the ones I love: the far left-hand end of the couch, near the fire and opposite the window; the left side of the bed, with a view of the old stone wall and sash window.