It’s a wrap….
Our sojourn to the Dordogne is coming to its inevitable close and in the last two days we have been busy finishing up little jobs and cleaning and packing ready … Read More
A Wall Story – Part 7
The two tons of gravel arrived this morning and was quickly moved to backfill the wall, the geotextile fabric was then laid over the top and then another level of … Read More
At last the painting is finished
The last remaining areas of the rear wall were painted today and after 7 cans of paint we are finished! Its difficult to remember what it looked like before but … Read More
2007 Visitors – Girls friends
The last of our 5 sets of visitors departed for home today leaving us on our own! The girls enjoyed having a friend each to stay for 5 days and … Read More
A Wall Story – Part 6
Started backfilling the new walls today, not as simple as it sounds though. The main cause of failure of retaining walls is not the pressure of the soil behind it … Read More
Bits and Bobs….
Several little projects were finished in the last few days. The boule court had geotextile fabric laid and then new white gravel: We were debating what to do with … Read More
De’Taupe’r Update
Latest score: Humans 7 Moles 11 Accidentally set one off when moving the unit… yes the earth did move for me!
Building yard improvements..
After finishing the wall today had to tidy the ‘yard’ up a bit as it was getting progressively messier during the week. With the spare blocks constructed a ‘bunker’ for … Read More
A Wall Story – Part 5
Hooray, the wall is finished! Well the construction part is at least. Need to start thinking about how best to render/finish it but thats for another visit. … Read More
A Wall Story – Part 4
In my post yesterday I suggested that only another day was needed to finish of the wall currently under construction. Yes again my project planning was a little on the … Read More