Secret Codes

Despite atrocious weather (130km/hr wind gusts!) building has continued and yesterday brought the plumber. I now have an ‘approved’ layout for bathroom and laundry all planned out on floor and wall frames. 

Camping

With a week of awful weather predicted my builders asked if it was ok to do ‘inside’ work. I said of course so from Tuesday this has been my bathroom 

I’m all set up with a portaloo in the back yard, a table and tub in the hall and the key to my lovely neighbour’s for a shower. 

All those festivals have been great practice!

Progress

I can now stand in my new kitchen!  Gone are the old walls and floor. In their place arethe slab, framing and a temporary roof. 

And I’m going back to the original plans to find out what was originally here, a door and window currently hidden behind the bathroom wall.

Not My Cat

Construction is cracking on and yesterday the slab was laid. This morning I went to check whether, if I was a betting person, I would have made or lost money. 

And no, this was not my cat! Firstly because they are inside at night and secondly because they only came back from the cattery this morning. 

It Begins

While I was away work began on my kitchen extension but quickly stopped due to atrocious weather and consequent delays on other jobs. Well, tools and supplies have been dropped off and on Monday they are starting in earnest so here is a final look at my (very empty and tidy looking) one bum kitchen and even smaller laundry. 

And here’s the current state of construction 

More Packing

After packing up the kitchen packing has begun for my first trip in 12 months. Essential supplies among the first things on board!

Box Seat

This is the reason I always put food on a board or plate, not straight onto the bench. 

Elevation is critical to back yard supervision. (Yes, my kitchen is cluttered and I absolutely am looking forward to more bench space when the new one is installed and yes, I am going to attempt to keep it tidier but no promises)