There is movement. Apparently work is about to commence on the roof, and not just sometime soon, but this Monday. I am as astounded as I am excited. Hard though it is to imagine the house without the interior waterfall, I also wonder if this might run for a while yet – I mean, it’s all very ‘sudden’ in contrast to the frustration of the last few months. I am not complaining because this is the beginning of the rebirth of the house
Coincidentally I was given an unexpected opportunity to get some more of my junk down there if I had it packed by yesterday, so this was Thursday’s priority, and I have booked a flight. It all fell into place rather well. Baz is understandably jealous and he feels more than a little second-best to my the house. He noticed that I labelled all the boxes with my name rather than our names. I didn’t mean anything by it!
Instead of sleeping in a roofless house, I have succumbed to Plan B (the very comfortable apartment I rented last time) because I can claw back some money by eating in and on heating. And because having a bath and the privacy of a working toilet is just irresistible
This time next week I intend to be knee-deep in wallpaper strippings and I can barely wait
Poshbird with Passion 
Ah, wallpaper stripping…it’s as fine a meditative exercise as exists anywhere.
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Yes I love it. It’s therapy!
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Have fun stripping wallpaper. Mind you, people pay good money for that sort of vintage stuff now 😉
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This seems to be the French way – total silence and then a message to say they are starting immediately. Quite disconcerting but in a good way 🙂 Enjoy the trip – I look forward to your updates. And enjoy that chambre d’hotes too …. bath and loo is absolutely essential for keeping a clear head for work 🙂
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A clear head is a great excuse, isn’t it! At least I can get out running if I can have a bath afterwards too. How’s Bean’s wounds doing?
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She’s fine – basking in all the attention she got for putting paw to keyboard! I should think you will be fully occupied with the house but if you get a chance to run too there’s a double excuse for a wallow!
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She has a rare talent 🙂
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That’s so exciting, something positive happening and a chance to really get stuck in. I am so happy for you
Perfect timing too, the sheer heat of the upcoming summer will dry out everything beautifully.
I empathise with Baz, it must be tough for him ; Trev went to Campagne once without me and I was quite put out…and I am ashamed to admit it, but each time he suggests hopping over without me I get JEALOUS
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I feels like having an affair, but without doing anything wrong! He’s just a bit unsure I’ll come again 🙂
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I know what you mean, mad isn’t it? I have never been passionately in love with a house before.
At least you could describe yours as handsome. mine is certainly not a looker right now
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Beautiful cheekbones, as you know, but could do with a massive face pack! We are still talking about houses not men, aren’t we?
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Hope the roof renovations go well and you have a good trip! 🙂
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