It is becoming real.....

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.

Enjoy your Easter Spring Break and if in the Uk, try and stay warm. X

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The Extension

 A Mountain to Climb

The sun is shining. 

Glorious.

It really does lift my spirits and mood. I am a morning person and love to get up early, as long as the sun is getting up with me!

However, despite this lovely Spring like weather,I do have this nagging feeling of a long haul ahead. 

I am an organised person.

 I will even confess to be somewhat OCD about some things.

But....the truth be told we all have clutter and mess around our houses don't we? The problem is we have very little time to clear some very messy, rubbish clutter filled areas out before the builders move in. So, partly to destroy the myth that I live in a perfectly organised world, here are some shockingly honest photos of the two garages that we have to empty before they are demolished in a few weeks time. 

Jenny , from Beauty and The Biryani these photos are for you to prove I do have secret clutter and mess!!

These first pictures are of a large, double, pre fab, mostly derelict garage that is being demolished and rebuilt as a smaller garage, utility room and cloakroom, boot room and back door. It will be adjoining the house. It has become a dumping ground in the last 6 months as we have begun to sort other areas.

These next pictures are of a lean to garage that is adjoining the house at the moment. This is being demolished, re built and widened. The back wall that joins the house will be taken down to double the length . This will become our kitchen. 

Much imagination needed here people!

I have also set myself a bit of a challenge to motivate us to tackle these horrid jobs. I am trying to save some money to "style" our new rooms when the building has finished, but know that money is going to disappear very quickly. So any items from this clear out that can be sold, will be, and the profit is going in a fund that will help finish our project off. I already have earmarked a few car boot sales in the next few months that I plan to do. My e.bay stash has been moved temporarily into the loft as it has outgrown the bedroom. I have listed my first load and made just over £100. It's a start.

The challenge is on.

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