You May Recall That Before Christmas, I recounted the tale of my home improvements and the nightmare that ensued (12 December, page 32,19 December, page 24). Today's sequel to that terrible story regards partial possession. But do not fear - this is not the stuff of demons and the occult but the apparently more benign contractual creature. Two months ago, the finishing post was in sight. Ten long months' hard slog had come and gone and seven Lever-Arch files sat in mute testament to this on my shelves. A best estimate of the completion date had been agreed, a removal company was booked to repatriate the contents of our rented house to what would once again be home. However, nothing is straightforward, and a month ago a sweet neighbour, who objected to noisy working during half term, threatened us with an injunction. Which explains why, despite all the efforts, the house is still not ready for occupation.
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