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 Water
Finally managed to apply the chain saw to the tree. Just the stump to remove now. Organised the temporary connections for the water mains but without the counter I am stuck as I cannot turn ....
The Water Board (RESE) Arrives
Well, actually it is their contractors. they made a good start but managed to dig through the mains and cut off the water to all our neighbours. I was very popular. Had to wait until ....
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 ....
Making Hay 6
Sunday was a full day working with la Métairie to finally clear the upper floor. All gone at last. Just a quick sweep to finish off.
Making Hay 5
First run early Saturday morning under beautiful blue skies. Only time for two runs before getting ready for Mike's lunch.
Making Hay 4
Thanks to the generosity of our builder, I have been able to organise a week of moving hay for La Métairie with their volunteers. Because of Mike's (Baker) birthday bash I have had to spread ....
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 ....
Permission Granted
Short but sweet today. While counting down the days for a tacit approval for our planning (7 April deadline) it turned up today in the post. Excellent news. Monday I am visiting Maitre Construction to ....