Sunday 16 December – We’re Back
We’re back! I mentioned in my last blog on 25th November that there would be a gap of a couple of weeks. I would love to say that since that blog I had been working away madly and the man shed is now complete, the gravel pile all spread and the garage bays emptied. I…
Sunday 25 November – You’ve Been Framed
The last week has been focussed on a single task – progressing the man shed build. As such this blog will be very short. I am pleased to say that I have made some good progress, which I am very pleased with, and with the frame now being complete, the footprint of the shed, as…
Sunday 18 November – Shed and Bed
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…
Sunday 11 November – We Will Remember Them
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…
Sunday 4 November – Block Head
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…
Sunday 28 October – Petit à petit
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…
Sunday 21 October – Shedless
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…
Sunday 14 October – Shed Work
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…
Sunday 7 October – Relative Calm
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…