Worth the wait …
24/02/2016 § 6 Comments
This morning it was still there, wrapped around my home just waiting for me to walk into a pole, bang my head and spoil my view – I really don’t like scaffolding!
then, when I returned from a short but necessary excursion …
Ta Dah!
Unveiled on a beautiful sunny winter’s morning and at last I can enjoy the new extension clad in a horizontal cloak of weatherboard that’s both practical and pleasing. There’s a Juliet balcony to be fitted tomorrow but it wouldn’t fit behind the scaffold poles so we’ve had to wait until the structure was removed. I’m SOooo pleased with it. Absolutely thrilled!
There’s Trevor-the-Builder doing some sawing for the new raised platform and steps that he’s constructing for the outside of the new back door – it’s a stable door and I can’t tell you how excited I am about that too …
You can see the problem I’d have getting in or out of it at the moment!
When I opened the studio curtains this morning, this was my view from the studio…
and now …
see Flora heading off for a waddle down the garden?
such a great view of my garden and the White Birch tree
and the view from my little office window …
I just love sitting at my desk overlooking the farm and watching the trains speeding back and forth along the line from London through the wooded embankment – there’s something quite magical about movement in a landscape, even if it is engine-driven. I’m looking forward to capturing a glimpse of the steam engines later in the year.
We’re almost at the end of this long home renovation and extension project. I needed a ‘project’ and I certainly got one. I’ve enjoyed it though – very much. I’ve been involved in every detail and know every inch. I’ve worked with T-t-B every day for almost 6 months and it’s been a great experience. His work is immaculate, such attention to detail and he does love working with wood using his old-school boat-building skills to great effect.
I walked outside onto the patio this afternoon and waved my arms around with delight – no scaffolding and SUNSHINE! YaY!!!!!
Adaliza
Absolutely beautiful! I am very happy for you!
Best wishes always, Jeanie
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Thank You – it’s been a hard slog but worth every minute!
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So Happy for you. I looks great.
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That looks wonderful and I love your view from the studio! I shall have to wave to you next time I am on the train! Sarah x
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Do that! Let me know if you stop off in Winchester, we could meet up for a coffee. Ax
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Wow looks amazing! Was thinking of you recently will have to catch up X
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