Just as I was getting this advent calendar thing started for this year I happened upon a graphic from last year's (Day 17) which listed a Wish List of sorts. Reading it again made me chuckle because of what things "came true" or are still awaiting fruition - I have amended the list accordingly:

In detail...

- It took me over 6 months to get the garage door done; the bulk of that time was spent procrastinating, mostly over clearing the stuff out of the room. Getting this task done and having my car inside is a highlight of this year.

This is how much clutter was in the room.

- This time last year I was attending a short introductory class on welding. My car will surely need some welding done to it at some point, but there are more pressing issues (headgasket; this could probably be considered a low point of this year, but I don't think of it that way).

- The shed roof is still "as it was" albeit more deteriorated; I've not really given it much thought.

- Earlier this year I bumped into a plummer of whom I have a prior acquaintance and spoke to him about tacking my boiler. I was supposed to message him to have him round during the warmer months of the year (when heating engineers aren't in such demand), but I didn't get around to that until some weeks ago, after I'd tided up somewhat and addressed some things in my kitchen (where the boiler is)... again, procrastination - but I didn't hear back from him. I even had another go at the boiler myself and replaced the "burner nozzle", but it's still not playing. Work is looking quiet next week so I might try the plummer again. I've only been living in a house with no "central heating" and having cold showers for a few years now, so it's not like I'm in a hurry or anything...

 - I "fixed" my wood burning stove, as in I got it into a state whereby I could still use it, and during these winter months I typically use it once a week, I can't be buggered with lighting it and tending to it more than this - I usually spend some time cooking food on it that lasts me a few days so I don't have to burn electricity on other days.

- I've not even thought about the kitchen floor.

- I got some of the insulation work done this year. The rest of the materials still occupy my lounge and other areas.

- I ended up completely changing my internet this year. I basically bought the cheapest sim deal for my phone that has just enough data each month and I tether to that. It's working well for me and is saving me a packet (I like being frugal).