Counting the cost of waste

There are all kinds of hidden expenses to running the Happy House.
Maintaining the building, protecting it from the intense sunshine, high humidity, or heavy rains,  is a constant task.
There is always something that needs painting, repairing or, as last resort, replacing!
And then there are the more unpalatable, and costly, jobs to be done. As there is not the luxury of mains sewerage, we have four cesspits which need to be regularly emptied and this has just been done ... bringing with it a bill of £680!
It is an expense we could do without, but so necessary and as we always bargain the best price for the best job, we just have to pay up and bear it.
What's cooking
A chance to say farewell to Mama and Papa before they head home to our family

Mama writes: We  do so hope that you will be able to join Papa and I at Steve and Cherith Cushing's
 HAPPY HOUSE GARDEN PARTY & BBQ,  JULY 13,  with TV GAME SHOW THEME

at Hawes House Farm, off Chain Lane, Staining, Blackpool from 3pm,  first Game Show 3.30pm, BBQ 5pm to 7pm.
 Further Game Shows from 7pm. Raffle, quizzes etc, 

 £10 (under 12 free) Phone 07946611780 or 07961544439 for details and  directions