Blimey

Weather - 20C Sunny spells and showers Well, I never. We've sold a house at long last! Nice little two bed cottage in Bovingdon. Apparently the first since David's been on board which has been about three months. That should have cheered him up really but in a week when he's lost his grandfather and had his dog put down I don't think it really helped much. Poor bloke, just gone for a walk to clear his head (and spy on the opposition probably). Think I'd be down the pub with a stiff drink. Loads of traffic today, struggled to park my car in the usual place. What a cheek! I've actually had to walk for more than 30 secs to get to the office. Really unreasonable. Another chaps just been in to drop the price on his house. From £460k to £449,950. Not a big drop but then again it's not the first. Seemed very reasonable about it. He can see that the whole market is doing the same so wherever he buys next will have also been dropped in price. He sees it but it's amazing how many don't. They seem to think it's just their house that is the problem and that everyone else is selling at the original price. WELL THEY AREN'T! There are massive price reductions going on every week when I get in. It's a wonder any of them are staying at the original asking price. However, it's noticeable that those which are aren't getting a sniff of interest. No viewings, nothing. There's a lot of worried people out there, and not just about houses either. You name it and they're worried. Houses, fuel, food, jobs. Another protest by the truckers last week down the A40 in central London. It seems to be happening so regularly that it barely makes the news these days. And they're not just protesting in the UK but worldwide. Interesting times......