Blinds!

 I’ve had to do without blinds in my office for almost a year. I suppose that shows you the financial situation of the University. And it was fixed the cheap way; there is a designated contractor for the university, but they charge an arm and a leg. It was sorted by our own workshop technician. He just improvised an inexpensive off-the-shelf roller blind into position. 

I had discussed the options with the head technician. And Rob, who would do the work, showed up with his tool box just when I was leaving for main campus. And when I got back the next day it was done! And it works! It might not win beauty prizes but I’m happy! Even though Rob put the chain for raising or lowering it at Rob height rather than Margot height. 

The year of improvising with jackets, keffiyehs and blackout material on suction cups is over! I will be able to even see my screen on a bright afternoon…