Thank you for your emails. I think, with all things considered, that both of us being at the hearing would put us in a stronger position however I don't think I am now able to make any date before 16th October. If we postpone it till then that should be enough notice for us both to find a free date. Would you be able to call them and find out when the next available date is? Let's hope it is a successful outcome!
Good news on the job front for you, I'm pleased it is going well. The cats and I are good thanks and work is busy (insert an amusing but short cat anecdote here).
The water is now sorted thank goodness although the weekend callout charge was extortionate. I nearly died on the spot (or your own words!) when he told me the cost. I apologise for my behaviour on the phone, I panicked when I saw the water gushing and when I learned you weren't available to help, I said some things I regret.