Far and Away

@Faith-and-Hope @Shaz51 @Emelia8 @Former-Member @Anastasia and others passing through...

Been into the attic today - OMG there is so much work that needs to be done. It is not going to get done these holidays that is for sure but I should still be able to get the ladder in. That will give me better access to do the rest when I can. Some of the roof beams need to be re-inforced, as do some of the ceiling beams then the floor needs to be built above the existing ceiling beams. On the positive side there is already a powerpoint in the roof and a large grate at the front of the house that can be turned easily into a window.

I am going to have to wait a couple of weeks to get started as I won't have extra funds until then - and as soon as I get started it is going to be messy so I will want to get anything extra I need straight away. That does give me some direction for the next couple of weeks - will finish the garden and garage then begin planning for this year.

Did Toby or Cat come up to help you in the attic @Zoe7 xx

The guilt trip is from my mum, told her last night that we have cut back on some jobs , so she said I can do the gardening,, she was going to ring someone but not now

This week has been hot and sunny while we clean and raining in thE afternoon when we want to mow

Relaxing now x

Oh no @Shaz51 That is not at all fair on you guys. Just get someone in my sister - you need the break for a reason and don't need any extra pressure on at the moment

No neither Tobes nor Cat came up to help but Tobes did sit at the bottom of the ladder whinging for a while - he had no idea what I was doing and could not get to me so was a bit upset about that.

Yes Tobes loves being with you @Zoe7 , @Emelia8

Very true , I will ring someone

Had a smoky morning this morning, I think he missed us xx

@Sans911

He certainly does @Shaz51 Yesterday he had great fun exploring my neighbours yard but as soon as he couldn't see me he would come running home to find me.

Smoky would miss you my sister - they know us so well and you not being there when you usually would have been he would know that. 😺💖

Very true my sister @Zoe7 , when smoky saw us , he was my shadow for the morning xxx

awwww @Shaz51 Just that little bit of light you needed in your day

I have just finished cutting back my lemon tree and another bush. They both needed it desperately and now I can get into that corner to pull out all the blackberries and vines. I would like to move both the lemon tree and other bush (can't think of the name of it atm) but think they might both be too established where they are. Going to dig around them when I remove the blackberries and see if there is any movement in them at all. If I can move them I want to put in a pink Magnolia.

A ladder is a great start @Zoe7 !!!

I'm excited to hear your progress as you restore the attic to its new glory. You are very clever my friend. Hugs to you, Tobes and Cat 💜🐕🐾🐈🐾💜

Definitely call someone to help @Shaz51

Water off a ducks back with your Mum's comment 🌹💞

Hello @Faith-and-Hope @Emelia8 @Former-Member and anyone I missed 👋🌺🌷🌼

Love and light all round 🤩

Yeah @Anastasia Once I get the ladder in I can work on the rest a bit at a time when I can afford it - going to be a longer term project now I have seen exactly what needs to be done.

@Faith-and-Hope Missing you sweetheart - hope everyone is okay and you are super busy with family and friends