Pool, now with cover.
Thanks to Tony’s efforts (see posting below) we can now see the house again and the pool complete with cover! The edging stones need to be fitted yet but apart … Read More
Category: 2007
So how much water does it take to….
… fill a swimming pool? The CCTV system emailed us an image (motion detection software) this morning that showed several people working on the pool, fitting the liner. Then during … Read More
Pool progress…
Today the landscaping around the pool was completed and it is looking good. You still need a lot of imagination to see what it will look like in a couple … Read More
The Landing…. part 7 of 6
Ok Ok I said I wouldn’t post another article about the landing construction but thought I should prove that the window surround was completed today and wasn’t left to another … Read More
Pool progress…
With only 2 days left until we depart the pool people turned up to backfill the earth and to fit some bits in the pump house. Of course the digger … Read More
The Landing…. part 6 of 6
Have decided that six parts to the saga of the landing construction is enough, at least for me. With the exception of plastering (which is a real problem to get … Read More
Kitchen upgrades..
The only plan for the kitchen this week (I thought) was a lick of paint and new pelmets above the windows…. so after the tumble drier was ordered (haven’t paid … Read More
The Landing…. part 5 of xxx
Have not updated the site for the last few days as the pace has slowed down somewhat, perhaps directly related to the increase in temperature, the warmer it is the … Read More
The Landing…. part 4 of xxx
At the risk of boring everyone not much is happening except for work on the landing. Although work was interupted by having to go and chop firewood (chainsaw playtime….) and … Read More
The Landing…. part 3 of xxx
Another day another new wall. The landing continues to take shape after the construction of the wall and door (to what will be the master bedroom) under the A-frame. … Read More