Tractor-Envy
Tractor-Envy The next day Donald arrives and has arranged for a local lad Reece to come along with his tractor to help lift some of the slate up and onto the scaffolding. Tom, Donald’s son sticks around for a while to help get it lifted and sorted. With the heaviest slates now up either on…
Road Trip
Road Trip On arrival at the hall after a great night’s sleep, everything looks pretty much as I left it and we’ve got another great day for messing around on a roof. Donald is keen to crack on but there are a few slates which just aren’t fit to go back on where they need…
Day 2
Day 2 Donald seems surprised that I’ve managed to get all of the rafters prepared and ready to go but as I explain more about my sleeping arrangements, I think it’s clear the van isn’t quite the luxurious glamping experience I was aiming for! I’ve managed to get a few hours’ sleep though and after…
(Actual) Start Day!
(Actual) Start Day! Anyway, it’s Monday and you know what that means!? START DAY!! I’m a bit concerned as the early start we had pencilled in seems to have slipped already as there’s no sign of Donald. I manage to get hold of him though and it turns out he’s busy trying to retrieve a…
Cock-Up No.1
Cock-Up No.1 We’re all set, roofing materials have arrived and been stacked internally, money is (mostly) in the bank and the builder is primed to start on the 6th however, it seems I’ve dropped a massive proverbial! In my haste to get us started, I forgot check the paperwork from the company performing the building…