11.07.2024 Third time lucky!

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  Thursday 11th 58F/14C. A bright morning forecast but becoming cloudy. Possible heavy showers.

 Up at 6am after a fair night. Aching slightly from yesterday's "gardening."

 It was delightfully warm day with lots of sunshine. I tidied the timber which had been leaning against the shed and observatory for far too long. Then I spread some gravel in the dips in the car parking space.

 I have deleted my tirade against the freight firm. The local driver, in a much smaller vehicle, took on the task of delivery from the big lorry. When they met by chance in the village. He delivered the item literally to my door. A very pleasant chap. The two previous attempts were failures because the driver of their huge vehicles would not/could not go down the narrow drive.

 The smart new aquarium cabinet has been dragged into the desired corner and carefully leveled. Though it is very likely the carpet will sink under the combined weight of tank, stand and water. 

 The cabinet appears larger than I had imagined. I had no desire to grovel on my knees to admire the contents of the fish tank. Which would have been required with the tank manufacturer's own stand/cabinet at only 80cm high. 

 Now I just need somebody to help me lift the tank into place on top. I dare not try this myself. It is not only heavy but awkwardly large at 100x50x50cm. The new cabinet is 100cm high.

 A kind neighbour helped me lift the tank into place. 

 Dinner was fried chicken with pasta and tinned tomatoes. 

 

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