Happy with Brum move

So far I am happy with our move back to Birmingham since I have many family and friends here. Halal food and restaurants are in abundance so no problems there – apart from gaining more weight. There are many sheesha places for me to hang around so I can play cards and continue our usual Arab arguments of world domination plus the rent and grocery shopping is cheaper too woo-hoo

My daughter is getting more exposure to the family as well and vice-versa, so it’s all good and ofcourse it wouldn’t be complete if the missus wasn’t enjoying herself too.

I do miss Andover in parts though. It was quieter so you had more time to yourself to think, read books and workout. Yes I was leading a healthier lifestyle over there but I suppose you can’t get everything in life.

If it wasn’t for current financial climate and unstable housing market I think I would’ve looked more seriously to buy a property but for now I am better of renting and waiting for the right moment.

Mice problems

Since moving back to Birmingham a couple of months ago we’ve been re-introduced to a problem everyone is having in the area. Mice!

Just can’t get rid of the little buggers, I’ve set traps all over the house now and caught 3 in the last week but they still keep coming for more. The worst thing is when you go out for a whole day only to comeback and see there droppings all over the flipping place, it’s disgusting. I am seriously considering getting a cat here to keep them in check.

I checked google and the local council website for Birmingham to see if anyone is doing anything about this and not to my surprise it doesn’t even seem to be acknowledged – just swept under the carpet.

Maybe I should catch a couple and release them in the council offices after all seeing believing.