We're on the downhill slope....maybe a rather slippery sub-zero slope if we listen to the weather forecasters.....but within 3 or 4 weeks we should be MOVING IN to the upstairs rooms of the house. This is good news as shed-dwelling is losing its appeal with the prospect of winter ahead.
So what's changed? Upstairs we've done a fair amount of painting - most colours have been chosen - that's not to say they won't be changed but they look good for now. Downstairs is slower but almost plastered and some walls painted.
The lights upstairs have fittings...... (well some of them anyway)
The plumber had a bad day last Monday (and so did I) - the shower has been put in too low unless Ian shrinks in the next few weeks, he broke a tile in the process, had to hack a hole in the newly plastered wall to fix on a towel rail, and couldn't work out how to fix down the bath. I ended up ringing the technical support of the bath-world who suggested very strong glue! hmmmmm.
I'm sure all will be resolved in due course. Downstairs meanwhile, the plasterers finished the lounge today, and the kitchen floor tiles have arrived - with several broken in pieces! The electrician is doing a mammoth job getting the electrical spaghetti organised into a meaningful fuse board so we can one day turn on those lovely lights and power points.
Outside, we have been tidying up the veg patch for winter and getting in a few broad beans and onions. The geese have settled in nicely - they have taken up residence under the apple tree - it's quite amusing to see them fighting Barney for the odd windfall. The chickens are confined to their run in disgrace having scratched up the newly sown grass seed. The lawn is mostly green but I have been madly patching and sowing before the weather gets too cold. I can't believe I've actually been watering the seed in october due to lack of rain....
The bedrooms all have power points, radiators and skirting boards...
The stairs have got bannisters and the walls have paint....
The bathrooms have taps, showers, tiles, sinks and loos, not to mention a rather large bath....
Okay, so I got a bit carried away with the bathroom catalogue shots.....but if you take a step back you can see the true story....
The plumber had a bad day last Monday (and so did I) - the shower has been put in too low unless Ian shrinks in the next few weeks, he broke a tile in the process, had to hack a hole in the newly plastered wall to fix on a towel rail, and couldn't work out how to fix down the bath. I ended up ringing the technical support of the bath-world who suggested very strong glue! hmmmmm. I'm sure all will be resolved in due course. Downstairs meanwhile, the plasterers finished the lounge today, and the kitchen floor tiles have arrived - with several broken in pieces! The electrician is doing a mammoth job getting the electrical spaghetti organised into a meaningful fuse board so we can one day turn on those lovely lights and power points.
Outside, we have been tidying up the veg patch for winter and getting in a few broad beans and onions. The geese have settled in nicely - they have taken up residence under the apple tree - it's quite amusing to see them fighting Barney for the odd windfall. The chickens are confined to their run in disgrace having scratched up the newly sown grass seed. The lawn is mostly green but I have been madly patching and sowing before the weather gets too cold. I can't believe I've actually been watering the seed in october due to lack of rain....
Both our jobs are continuing, now Ian has started with Cornwall Farmers - and we both feel relieved to be out and away from building and decision making at home for a bit. In spare time we've enjoyed making apple juice with some of our neighbours, and filling the freezer with raspberries and tomato sauces from the garden. The yellow courgettes have been so prolific we can hardly bear the sight of them! There's nothing more therapeutic than growing veg and making a garden beautiful.
mmmmmm.....
