Monthly Archives: December 2007

Something to walk on…..yay the floor is down

So I finished putting down the floorboards this morning in the dining room. It certainly makes a difference to what it was like before. However I’ve got to get Andy the plumber back again to sort out the plumbing under … Continue reading

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Shearwater deal finally complete

Well after nearly nine years of owning a boat the funds finally cleared from Slipway Marine. Although I’ve not owned the boat for a couple of months I was waiting for the marine mortgage to complete before finally allowing myself … Continue reading

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Wood burning stove goes in

Ian and Pat from Timber, Fire and Stone finished the installation of my wood burning stove this morning and have done an excellent job. I can’t use it until tomorrow due to having to wait for the joining compound to … Continue reading

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DIY – Part 6 – Something of a floor

So, Rick has finished putting the rest of the floor together on top of the footings so now looks like a proper floor. I’ve succumbed, and ordered reclaimed boards from Surrey Sawmills as getting new boards made wouldn’t have been … Continue reading

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DIY – Part 6 – Floor footings go in

Just finished putting in the footings for the foundations of the dining room floor. It took a little while to complete but now we’re on the final leg of the work. Once this has dry Rick (The Plasterer / Builder) … Continue reading

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