Those people who have thyroid problems will understand why my bodily and building processes have came to a virtual standstill. Scary - but I am now on pills and my muscles seem to be recovering; and I have had a thorough heart check up. The outlook is much better.
At no time have I actually stopped work though there have been times when I could barely walk up the stair. I just had to plod on very slowly and the plasterboarding is now nearly complete.
It has been encouraging to have the log burning stove installed as well as the air heat pump. The heat pump is adequate on its own and burns about 400 watts which at 12.5p per kilowatt hour should come to about £100 per year. The ventilation system is now running and the sink is installed. It's a relief that the ventilation and heating seem to be acceptably quiet. We have had friends to stay overnight.
Roy and I cut down most of the tree out the front which has greatly improved the view of the sea.
Barry is due to complete the wiring in March and thereafter it's mainly decoration. We have decided to cover the floors with pine boards, rather than laminated boards, vinyl or any other such high finishes. It's also cheaper! Thank heavens for a decision.
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| Sink installed in Ikea worktop - kitchen plasterboard done. |
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| January bleak out back. |
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| The trick is to prevent it running too hot - it seems. |
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| Air heat pump - heating and cooling from two units. |
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| 90% of trees out the front removed. Bewick's swans in ponds. |
