I am glad to report that progress has finally been made on our French project. The permis came through almost exactly two months to the date, which seemed kind of academic as we had been told we may commence if we hadn't heard anything after two months. I know - I don't get it either. Still it was nice to have the official approval.
The builders have been at work for a couple of weeks during which time I believe they have experienced both incredibly hot weather and rain. It was raining today when our friend H went over to take some photos and therefore no work was taking place but it has been! It is great to finally see the place transforming. So it appears the the "house" end is almost ready for tiling. 
Next week they are to take the roof off the "barn" end. They are completely removing the roof and lowering a huge beam by 18 inches so that the floor on the second level of the "barn" end can be level straight through making the space a lot more usable.
Next week they are to take the roof off the "barn" end. They are completely removing the roof and lowering a huge beam by 18 inches so that the floor on the second level of the "barn" end can be level straight through making the space a lot more usable.
Meanwhile the great growing combination of heat and rain has meant that the builders are having to deal with gigantic weeds - all our good work back last November and again in April gone to pot.
8 comments:
Some people can see the beautiful through the weeds. Obviously you are one of those.
So excited for you SITH!
aims - is that a nice way of saying - OMG what have you gotten yourself into? :)
Progress! When are you going to see it for yourselves? I bet you can't wait!
I'm impressed that you are managing the project from the other side of the world!
maybe I should have got you to sort out my move for me too!
Really exciting news. Pictures are a great way of describing the progress Weeds can be dug out! Bet you can't wait to get back out there.
Can't wait to see the finished results.
Gill
Yay! Progress. Keep us posted. And don't worry about the weeds. Who cares about weeds when you're eating French cheese and drinking French wine... IN FRANCE!
Carolyn - if I could be in France eating french cheese and drinking wine - I promise i would weed!!
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