Poor circulation

The pump on the central heating was making ominous grinding and clanking noises yesterday and this morning it had stopped working altogether. A trip to the plumbers suppliers in Galashiels was called for.

I phoned a supplier at Tweedbank. “Oh, we don’t keep such big units in stock - can get you one next week”
The story was the same at plumbers merchants in Hawick and Edinburgh.

So that’s why I spent this morning driving to Newcastle to be parted with close to £200 (not counting the fuel). I’ve fitted the new pump - it works and we have hot water again. Central heating definitely isn’t needed today, the hottest day of the year so far. While I was in Newcastle I dropped in on the Hadrian and Border brewery who supply our real ale to meet Andy the brewer and owner. Up until recently they only produced cask ale, but they’ve just started doing it in bottles and I was given a couple of free samples - thanks Andy!