On Friday, 4 November 2016 20:58:19 UTC, wrote:
one of those rotting rubber spouts on the tap

I'd forgotten those! It was always quite exciting getting a new one and screwing it onto the tap.

She did replace the gingham curtains

Are you suggesting that my gingham curtains are not a la mode?

I was hoping to get some bonus points as they're hung from two cable rods taped together and hemmed to the right length with staples.

Owain