My house is gradually going on strike.

Got home last night to find the house rather cold.

Thought it was maybe just the general weather but, as the evening wore on, realised it was getting colder still.

Checked the central heating and the timer which decides to kick things into gear was asleep.

Not turning, not bothered.

So, that's in addition to a hot water tap in the kitchen that is leaking non-stop that, as it's a relic dragged out from architectural salvage, will apparently be a sod to fix.

Isn't winter great.