Random images

6 May 2014

Call me weird, but I rather like the view through the side window of the rusty cabine next door.

Misty morning #1

Misty morning #2

These wooden structures were used traditionally to extend a wagon's load capacity. 

Aunt + apple tree

Room for growth, then.

Happy camper #1

Happy camper #2

This old nest perched precariously under the eaves of the dépendance.

The walnut tree stump. Gregg suggested we auction this image of (SpongeBobSquarePants/Mother Theresa/your preferred significant icon here) on EBay...

Always a style trendsetter, I fashioned an apron from rags to save my jeans.

Little red cutie and camera-shy occupant

The winter equinox

01 January 2014

A few more pics sneaked in before the end of 2013. These were taken on the 20th December, just before the Christmas break.

The stonework above the first-floor French window is finished and I'm happy to see light streaming in from both directions upstairs...

Tom managed to tie the lintel into the purlins, for strength and aesthetics.

Phil has been busy and the oak panels and glazing for the front door frame are in situ. He is now waiting for the lock mechanism, before fitting the stable door. What do you think? We think it's looking beautiful.

Imagine stairs where the ladder rests...

...and an absence of van in the driveway.

No need to imagine the welcome mat (we chose it out of thousands; the others were all too flat).