Back in London for more recording. I hear the roof is complete, new floors are down, decorating is complete, landscaping done and the staircase for the attic room is coming along nicely. The week after next week it goes in, … Continue reading
The rain didn’t penetrate the ceiling and today the sun shone. The joiner came and we thrashed out a plan for the new stairs. It wasn’t clear what I could do for the stairs but I’ve abandoned the spiral idea … Continue reading
Arrived back late last night after a rollercoaster day in the studio working on the voices for a game prototype. The roof tiles are now about 30% done, the skylights are not in and the heavens have opened. Tonight, I … Continue reading
Phase two is complete the roof structure is up and woodwork is done. The next phase is finishing the tiles. I’m leaving the mill to the builders for a week, going to see my adorable kids and to get my … Continue reading
About to head out for a bite to eat somewhere. It’s been a good day. The roof is coming on well. We had to level the floor which sadly took about 10cm of headroom. but it is beginning to really … Continue reading
The roof structure is in place so I’ve been breaking rocks in the garden as a prelude to some landscaping Brian will do later on. I uncovered a large preying mantis which used the pick axe as a safe refuge. … Continue reading
Still avoiding the builders, so spent the day exploring the beaches between Sines and Vila Nova de Milfontes and were very impressed. Earmarked half a dozen for return visits next summer. I’m going to do a few pages on the … Continue reading
Headed south with R&O to avoid a day of noisy builders. Started out at Abufeira now that the package holidaymakers have gone home. It’s a pretty little town with a lovely beach but it is sardine hell in the holiday … Continue reading
I got cold feet, and what’s the point of a roof terrace when the views from the garden were equally impressive.
The day before yesterday I was ‘inspired’ to only build 3/4 of the roof, leaving 1/4 as a roof terrace so the magnificent views could be fully enjoyed and it would be a great place for setting up a telescope … Continue reading