Occasional Updates

Having spent 13 years working in education Mark now works in Defence, Mickey has moved into a UX consultant role after 9 years leading a creative studio, Milo remains in school (being that he's a child), and Rubik sits about all day with a care (such is the life of a cat).
We moved and are slowly renovating the new house:
Contractor - Underfloor wet heating
Contractor - Oak herringbone LVT throughout
DIY - Wall removal and installation of double sliding pocket doors
DIY - Built-in wardrobes
DIY - in-ground pool dug during the July 2022 heatwave (sunburn, ouch)
DIY - creation of utlitiy room and WC from understairs area
Decarbonisation plan:
Despite this being a 2007 new build the boiler wasn't the condensing type, only 78.5% efficient when new (Potterton Suprima 40L). Based on comparison between electric immersion and gas heating of the water tank the boiler is sitting at around 60% efficiency with a strong gas smell (outside!) when it's operating.
Three ex-demo Sunamp 9kWh thermal batteries purchased, one for 210L of DHW and two for underfloor heating/radiators will allow use of 9.5p/kWh off-peak electricity.
11kW ASHP for the pool, draws about 2kW whilst operating.
V2H (Vehicle-to-house) equipment going in next month, allowing our car to act as a house battery.
We're currently driving around in:
Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor (end of 3yr lease next month, no concrete plans concerning the next car to lease)
Nissan Leaf (another EV)

Two years since my last post, am I overwhelming you and posting too often?
Milo 's in his last term at the current (temporary) school site. A newly built school in September is just around the corner!
We're moving to the other side of town and have plans for the renovation. We're all very excited :-)
Expansion of 'The Houses of Elliott' portfolio! Bathroom, flooring, double glazing, kitchen and decoration to be completed on the property readying it for tenants.
We're currently driving around in:
Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor (electric, yay!)
Hyundai i800 Campervan (diesel, boo!)
a motor boat (electric, yay!)

A little redesign leveraging 'new google sites' since the last post two and one half years ago.
Milo is five (5) and is coming to the end of Yr R
We've been living in our current place for six (6) years
We're currently driving:
Hyundai Ioniq Plugin EV (electric, woo!)
Vauxhall Astra J

Three and one half years since the decision to start a family, we're now in the 'next town over'.
We made a small human two point five years ago!
'The Houses of Elliott' lettings passive income plan underway!

We've decided to start a family but first require a family home, maybe in this town or nearby.
Catchment areas for schools, play parks and other factors, woo!

Seven years since the last post! Cherry picked events from this past year...

Mark gained a PRINCE2 project management qualification
the Fiat Punto died, we bought a new car, a Renault Megane (hardtop convertible),
purchased a Sony PS-X6 (1968) record player
redecorated
re-watched all 7 seasons of 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and the 4 films

Hello World!

regards,

Mark, Mickey & Milo