The pace of change and hence our posting frequency has definitely slowed now. The builders are focussing on their snagging list and we are left with only a few tasks left to complete. Inside, these are mainly decorating and flooring (sounds simple when you say it like that…). We also have the deck to complete out the back and the driveway to finish off.

Last week though we did have a big day when the carpets were fitted upstairs to the three bedrooms and landing. The main impact is on how the upstairs looks (and feels on our poor feet) now, but it will also help to bring down the dust which is definitely less pervasive than it used to be.

Maddie and I had a lovely weekend – her old boss and his wife came round for dinner on Saturday and then we had a lazy day in the lounge on Sunday. All ends next weekend though – the paint brushes and rollers are coming back out.