One of the reasons that we decided to come over here to Medlow Bath this winter was because Stephen had offered his skill and labour last year when we were sailing with Helen and Rob in the Greek Islands. It also meant that we had somewhere to 'winter over' that wasn't quite as cold as the bus or Clyde. A list was compiled of possible jobs that thought they would like done and so here we are.
Our holidays are taking on a familiar pattern. The DIY stores seem to be our first port of call. It was no different last year in the UK. Tuesday morning saw us down at the local Mitre10 in Blackheath ordering enough underfloor insulation for the entire house. We would have to say it is the most cluttered and overstocked Mitre10 we have ever been in. We had been alerted to this fact on Sunday when we met Janie. Janie is a creative person and she had written a song about getting lost in this exact store. It had been part of a local revue a few short years ago and she had us in stitches when she sang it for us.
Wednesday morning saw the insulation being delivered and he has made a start at installing it. The first part of the house is easier going than the older section will be is, as it has plenty of room underneath. I have a feeling I may be roped into to help with parts of it!
Some materials to make a start on the carport were also purchased and Stephen has made a start on this project as well. Four post holes have been dug and the posts concreted in place.
Just in case he feels he isn't busy enough he has had the chainsaw running. There is a huge blue gum lying out the back and it needs to be cut up. Later when Rob and Helen return for the second week of Helen's school holidays the boys will use the communal log splitter to make more manageable sized pieces for the wood-burners. The firewood stack is also communal so it will be good to put back more than we have used during our stay.
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