The work is about to start
The count down to the start date has begun....11 days to lift off and I am feeling a mixture of emotions now as the diggers and demolition crews are hovering ready to start the work.
One of the down sides is once this work starts we will have no gas for 6 months, which means no heating. We had counted on the weather being somewhat warmer by now so we will be relying on the trusty ole log burner to warm our toes until Spring decides to make an appearance.
Cooking becomes interesting too as the gas hob will also be out of action. I have purchased a small induction ring to see me through. I am hoping the BBQ will be used during the summer months. In the words of my middle son..
" Daddy you can use your new BBQ - it's your time to shine!"
I laughed for hours after that little comment.
We lose our utility room so until I find somewhere else for the freezer there will be no batch baking and meals in the freezer - gulp!
The washing machine is being replumbed in the existing tiny kitchen - that was one item I could not do without for 6 months.
However, I am keeping my eyes fixed on the end goal and am making mood boards and plans for the finished look! Here are a few photos of the starting point. It will be interesting to look back at these at the end of the year and compare beginning to end.
These are the garages now that were so full of clutter a few weeks back. We have worked hard to clear them I can tell you!! Both these garages will be gone in a couple of weeks time and in their place will begin the work to build a large kitchen/diner, a utility , boot room and downstairs cloakroom. It will be 6 months at least. I will be updating on a Thursday on the blog, when there is something interesting to update on.
These are the garages now that were so full of clutter a few weeks back. We have worked hard to clear them I can tell you!! Both these garages will be gone in a couple of weeks time and in their place will begin the work to build a large kitchen/diner, a utility , boot room and downstairs cloakroom. It will be 6 months at least. I will be updating on a Thursday on the blog, when there is something interesting to update on.
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Enjoy your Easter Spring Break and if in the Uk, try and stay warm. X
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I hope the work that will get done won't be too bad. I know they usually are, but hopefully it will go well & the weather will be good for you too. It's been sunny up here, though the wind is still chilly. I just hope it will get better and better!! Have a great day xx
ReplyDeleteThe end result will be amazing but I'm not sure I could live without Gas for 6 months, it's our only form of hot water!
ReplyDeleteI am a bit wobbly about it but we do have hot water so thats ok!!
DeleteWow - that's going to be a lot of work. But at least you know that it will be worth it in the end. How on earth will you cope without your batch freezing?? LOVED your son's comment re the bbq ... really made me laugh
ReplyDeleteI don't know! Silly really I know, but it makes life so much easier when I know there is food there!. Maybe I could plug the freezer in in the lounge...hmmmm.
DeleteGood luck with all, it will look amazing once its done!
ReplyDeleteFocus on the end goal is what I say, oh and pack away anything which you really really treasure, you will be amazed how far into things building dust gets, it is incredible. But the end result will be so worth it!
ReplyDeleteIt will be worth it in the end - I hope it flies by! xoxo
ReplyDeleteGood luck - it will FLY in (hopefully) and you'll not know yourself when it's all done. Lol at the BBQ comment!! Can't wait to see the progress reports, Ax
ReplyDeleteSix months does sound like a long time Claire but I bet once they start it'll fly by and you'll have your gas back before you know it! Don't blame you re the washing machine - I (sort of) panic if I'm without mine for a day or two! Plug the freezer in anywhere - you know you want to! xx
ReplyDeleteI am almost panicking more about the freezer now than the washing machine - oh dear. I'll post a photo of the bizarre place I end up plugging it in - you're right I will!
DeleteWow - that's a project and a half, but I am sure it will be amazing once it's finished and you'll have a real sense of accomplishment. :o).
ReplyDeleteYou are going to be so happy with your end result. I love the line about your husband getting to shine (On the BBQ). Too cute. I'll be crossing my fingers that the work gets done ahead of schedule :)
ReplyDeleteXOX