Day 342

Stayed at my parents' last night so I could help with the big clean-up today. Washed many things, including jars of spices. M came round in the afternoon with chocs for my parents, a nice thought. Also gasman, loss adjuster, local paper bloke, electrician and plumber.

The fire has done wonders for my paranoia by giving me something real to think about.

Government in All Sorts of Trouble over the budget and pay deals.