the fantastic toyota has now changed into it's winter tyres. it looks really pretty. the tommy got to try out his new gadget: a hydraulic floor jack. i like the "old fashioned" ones better, the ones you screw up and down until your shoulders hurt. they seem more reliable, somehow. i don't know if i really trust this new big shiny read one that makes it seem so easy. so, the tommy who likes new gadgets took care of the floor jack, and i took care of the changing of tyres.

the tommy's brother + fiancé + son were supposed to come visit us this weekend. they didn't, however. they hadn't had time to change tyres so they didn't want to go as the first snow came a few days ago. so we've been alone with the house full of good food :) i'm not complaining too much about that :) this probably wasn't the best weekend to come and stay with a little son anyway, as i guess little sons get dirty now and then, and we still have no hot water. it's working fine for us, though. we're boiling water to use for cleaning the floors, the dishes and ourselves. and to make tea, of course :) i actually think it's quite cosy. and i get to use my beautiful enamel pots and pans!  ¶ 4:06 PM