Ben and Dave’s Blog

Last week’s blog said that we were due to have some good weather which would allow me to progress the man-shed.  Thankfully that has proven to be accurate and I have managed to put in a few days continuing the man-shed build. Sadly, I wasn’t able to work on the shed every day, although would…

Today has been a beautiful day outside.  It is very different from the very mixed weather of the last 7 days and absolutely perfect for Armistice Day and this significant centenary. Watching the pictures from the Cenotaph in London it appeared to be the same bright, crisp, optimistic autumn day as here.  David and I…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…