In answer to Graham’s need to visit a really, really big DIY supplies store we went to Wickes Extra in Swansea. Astonishing. So big you can only just see one end from the other.
“What do you think of this?” Graham asked in hushed cathedral tones.
“Lovely. Where’s the loo?”
So, anyway, after my far more important needs were satisfied, in the cleanest loo I’ve ever seen, anywhere, we turned our attention to Graham’s and secured the delivery, tomorrow, of an awful lot of insulation rolls, destined to line the lofts and render the house properly cosy. That’ll be nice.
Graham’s getting impatient, too, on the installation of cavity wall insulation. I suspect that company will be getting an “are you still in business?” call very, very soon.
As to Wickes, I was impressed. Clean. Well-ordered. Exceptionally polite and helpful staff. And you can’t ask for better than that. Moreover, Graham came out of the place all bubbly and happy with his lot. I certainly don’t ask for more than that.
I suspect that for Graham “heaven” is the ultimate DIY store and an endless supply of houses in which to apply its wares.
Gosh, John – I could sense your exhaustion just reading your notify!
I’m so glad they had a clean loo! It’s just disgusting when ‘nature calls’ and you find yourself willing to wait, rather than subject yourself to something you can’t even describe! lol
We used to have a Wickes Lumber Company here in the States. Of course, they went out of business as most of the older companies have.
Now go have a nice glass of wine and a nap.
Oh thanks for reminding me we need to check into blown insulation again. I wouldn’t be surprised if ours settled.
Nothing better than a clean bathroom in a big store.
You’re lucky if a nice glass of wine doesn’t keep you looking for a clean loo but instead allows you to take a nice nap.
I’m happy for Graham that he found a DIY store that he walked out of smiling, it’s pretty rare. And a super-pleasant jacks! fantastico!
It sounds to me as if Graham has found his Nirvana. You’ll be making lots more trips to Swansea, I’ll wager. Some hard-working custodian deserves a Tufty Badge!
If you ever can’t find Graham, you now know where he is. Bravo for the clean loo. Our Ikea always has one too.