16th November

I have had several emails from my "followers" (sounds like a cult!) who have been trying to post comments. I tried to figure out why this was not happening and I failed. Sorry. Thanks for sending ordinary emails though. I am interested in what you think. I am probably more interested in why you are interested. Is it a fascination with the odd couple who took on a troublesome building project rather than take the obvious path and buy one of the hundreds of new city appartments which currently beckon at the East End?

Today the waterproofing expert passed judgement on the existing "skin" on the roof garden. Rather than pull it up, he has decided it is best kept in place and after minor repairs, his product will be poured over the top to seal the whole area.

Steve has made contact with the Versipave consultant and further fine tuning about the kitchen cupboards  took place with a little bit of phone conferencing. I am very hopeful that an awkward narrow strip beside the refrigerator can be made into a thin, single bottle width, wine storage cubicle cupboard. Lester is even more hopeful!

Greg worked away at building the wall around the stairway in the living room which will house the meter board. Another little functional nook!

The last photo posted yesterday was, in fact, a hole in the floor of the second floor which remained after some ducting was removed. Looking down through it, the staircase below was visible. It was a bit freaky!



                                                                      Today's progress

Today, also, we posted another letter from our solicitor to the strata manager of the neighbouring building. We asked for swift action on the leaks as the problem has now halted work on the top floor.We stressed the urgency as our lease will soon expire and we need to move. I must admit, this is the only issue that I have worries about. All the rest is thoroughly enjoyable.