Weeks 13-14

I've majorly lost track of time... I think we are possibly in week 15 already!

Well, here is Justin finishing off the roof and you can see the oak beam in place.

As soon as the timbers were in James and Douggan were over to felt it and make it (sort of) watertight. Also the chipboard floors went down upstairs.

The immediate effect was to give it a sense of inside space. You get much more of an idea of a room and your

eyes are drawn to the french doors and (much needed) lightwells- I do hope it won't be too dark in there when we are done! Im sure some light paint on the walls will do wonders, fingers crossed, as it does feel a little like a basement at the minute.

Then all went quiet for a few more days, but I'm pleased to announce I have finally managed to find a plumber who is prepared to take on the job, albeit at twice the cost of what I originally anticipated. But he is allegedly the best in town, so I'm hoping the luxury macademia nuts I'm paying will ensure a highly

evolved primate! We are in essence putting in an entirely new pressurised system which will be future proofed for any number of showers and baths we want to plumb in at any altitude.

Last Friday James and Douggan were back to put in the stud partitioning in the problematic ensuite. I can't tell you what a headache this has been with the lower-than-expected ceiling height, but

by putting in a tiny door, stealing a foot from the bedroom, loosing some of the oak beam (sob!) and integrating the sink into the stud partition wall.... Nick might just be able to sit on the loo and stand up in the shower after all!!! Every centimetre counts mind you- we can only hope it all works out in the wash!

Plumbers supposed to be starting tomorrow, getting everything ready to move the boiler next week. Let's hope the snow holds off for a little while longer as we will be without heating while this goes on!!!