Sunday 4 November – Block Head

Brickie Ben

Last week has pretty much been focussed on one task – the blockwork for the new man shed.  Having put it off (not intentionally) for a few days I started laying the blocks on Wednesday just as the forecast was changing but I have managed to finish. At the start of the week I did…

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Sunday 28 October – Petit à petit

Man shed end wall

In last week’s blog I foolishly said that there should be ‘no excuse’ not to make a start with the construction of the new man shed this week.  Once again, that was a statement too far and, while I could come up with a number of excuses, I haven’t yet laid any blocks. If I’m…

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Sunday 21 October – Shedless

Manshed gone 2

We have been extremely blessed with the autumn weather so far which has been dry and warm for days.  Today is no exception and our guests are even outside this afternoon using the sun loungers – not bad for 21st October. The dry weather has also allowed me to continue with the work I started…

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Sunday 14 October – Shed Work

Christmas Treats

Last week’s blog said that I hoped to be able to progress and, potentially even, empty the man shed.  I am delighted to say that I have managed to do that and a little bit more, as we have even started the demolition. This project will make a huge difference to us in a number…

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Sunday 7 October – Relative Calm

End of Season BBQ 2

I posted last week’s blog a little early as I mentioned that we had a fun event arranged and, for a similar reason, I am posting this week’s blog a little late! Last Sunday night David and Belinda had arranged an end-of season BBQ and party to mark the conclusion of a busy and successful…

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Sunday 30 September – Wood Week 1

Kergudon Rear Terrace 2

At the end of last week’s blog I said, again, that I hoped this week I would have started cutting and clearing some of the wood that we have cut and is lying around the ‘estate’.  Now is a good time as we continue to enjoy some fantastic weather in the daytime, clear dry and…

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Sunday 23 September – Some Wall Butt more Animals

Commana Chicks

As hoped in last week’s blog, I have now finished building the wall to the east side of the back entrance.  We are really pleased with how it’s turned out and, so far, it hasn’t settled anywhere near as much as the west side did.  One of the lessons I learned from building the wall…

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Sunday 16 September – Wall Week

North wall (1)

This week’s blog will be fairly short as it has been focussed entirely on one task, building the wall on the east side of the north gate.  The photos will look more impressive if compared to last week’s images. It has proven to be a slow task for a number of reasons but, other than…

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Sunday 09 September – Syca-no-more

North gate pre-east wall build

Looking back at last week, it has been one when we have been occupied with the routine matters of maintenance and running the business.  I can’t recall a time, other than perhaps today, when we haven’t been doing something, but there are no major projects completed. Coming to the end of the summer season, with…

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Sunday 2 September(!) – Belated Update

Back gates from outside

Firstly, apologies for not posting a blog last night.  We have been hosting Dave’s parents for the last week and took the opportunity to visit our favourite market at Daoulas in the morning followed by a couple of pre-lunch beers at Au Lac overlooking the fabulous Lac du Drennec to take maximum advantage of a…

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