Trials, tribulations and some smug satisfaction

Well, we are in but with limited facilities so we are having to endure visiting the Strands and the Screes for meals. Unfortunately these places sell beer. This morning was quite traumatic (explanation later) so we could not organise breakfast and, therefore, were forced to demand bacon butties from the new shop at Church Stile Farm. What a shocking sacrifice.



We have discovered this amazing power. At a flick of a switch we get brilliant light and things wash our clothes, clean the carpets and charge our tablets. Bet you wish you had this stuff.

Yes, we have electricity. Not quite perfect - sockets work but the lighting is a bit haywire, hopefully to be sorted soon.




We have mostly sorted the lounge (now to be called the Drawing Room to match the bell panel) and it feels pretty good to us. We are delighted how spacious it feels even with all of our old furniture. We have ordered the new TV/audio system and these are due to start arriving next week.





It was planned to carpet the downstairs bedrooms today but the supplier sent the wrong carpet for Jackson's room so we will have to wait another week. The double room is carpeted and furniture installed but images will have to wait until curtains and a door are fitted.



Andrew was up quite early this morning which was just as well as the installers of the solar panels arrived at 7.20. Pyjamas were rapidly replaced with suitable clothing. The installation was quick, efficient and stress-free. We have already generated 9 kw and the washing machine has been running all day for free.

Tomorrow the AGA but the electrician is running late. Wish us luck.