Water to the BBQ
Got round to diggingg the trench to the BBQ and installing the water main which was the last piece to go in. So, with all the water laid, I can start to backfill. The water ....
Category: Garden
Views of the garden from the house
Cycling to Work
As part of the programme to get ready for this year's Cyclopes meeting being held in the UK thanks to Dave and Josie, I decided to cycle from the house to the site. 28 kms. ....
Provisional Electricity
To comply with building regulations I have to display a notice to confirm we have the permission and what is being done. Shame I did not use indelible ink! One rainfall weakened it and the ....
Water, Trenches and Plants
The first thing to do with the water mains was to insert it into its protective sleeve or "Gaine". The 32mm was pretty tight but finally got it in. Not looking forward to the cables ....
Main Trench Begins
So today I started the main trench that carries the services from the entrance to the Car Park and from there to the main house and Abri/Workshop area. Only got as far as joining on ....
Underground Services
I have committed to install the underground services before the builder starts as it saves around €5,000 (plus cost of the materials). Florent Maître, our builder has once again come to my aid by lending ....
First Delivery of Materials
With planning permission secured and the builder organised I need to get on with the installation of the underground services and to remove the first floor, all of which was agreed with the builder. Can't ....
More Clearance of Stones
With the upper floor clear, I need to turn my attention to the stones and tiles in the future kitchen and laundry space as it all has to be cleared before the builder arrives. From ....
Excavating Stones and Chopping Trees
The front "garden" is actually an overgrown collection of old foundations so putting a spade in the ground is always exciting. I started to lift a few to see how serious it was and finally ....
Positive Meeting
Visited the Mairie today to get a few issues clarified. It looks as if I will now be able to burn the rubbish on site , I just need to submit some forms (this is ....