
Walls Continuing....
Work has continued slow but sure this week with the walls. Apparently just two builders have been on site this week, beavering away (my...


Poured & Started Walls
Those of you following the blog may have been disappointed to see that there was no post last week: Unfortunately it was on and off bad...


It's Pouring ... almost...
The builders have been away making formers for the slabs and making steel works for the reinforcement. So, I was pleased to get some...

Pressing On ...
Great news - Azevedo, the builder, has given a great price considering the massive scope of the build. Of course, his build is not now...


Positive Vibes ... and lists...
It has become apparent that the build is much bigger than initially expected. Ever watched Grand Designs, and marvelled at how the...

Keeping On, Keeping On
Right. As the title suggests, I am keeping on. Monday will see a new written quote from Azevedo, the builder. Although of course, as...

Progress Report ... and More
Before we start this weeks post, please let me point out a couple of words of sincere gratitude and appreciation. First, my project...


The Meeting and Level 2
After last weeks rather glum post, I'm happy to say that works are still progressing, meetings are being conducted to hammer out the...

Trouble at Mill...
This blog pulls no punches: All is not light and sunshine, and the purpose of the blog is to document the build and process accurately,...


More Concrete ...
This week works continued apace. But before we get to that, there was a little niggle, or spanner-ette in the works. It happens,...