He sounds like a thoroughly charming chap.
Welcome sort-of home.
( Dr. Shambolic je suis charlie, Fri 19 Jun 2009, 12:35, archived)

He told us he'd arrange for us to be allowed to use the showers at the youth hostel over the road.
Actually he pointed us to a neighbour's flat, then asked how often we'd like to shower. I diplomatically said once a day would be all right. He said quite seriously that was "asking a bit much".

It's quite fun telling potential customers "Don't buy from us, we'll rip you off." There's almost no business anyway, certainly not enough to justify keeping this place even if he owns it outright. I'm sure it's all some sort of tax dodge.
( Newington, Fri 19 Jun 2009, 12:44, archived)