Week beginning 18th July.
On Saturday morning we had some visitors from next door.
We wake at 7.30 to the sound of a digger but it’s not on our plot! It’s now 8am and as we settle down for breakfast Lorne arrives to start digging which throws us in a panic because we are not expecting him until 9. We have a brief chat about his plan and he gets started.
It’s Monday and quite a few family members are on holiday nearby so we take some time out to go canoeing and swimming on/in Loch Awe at Kilchurn Castle near Dalmally. It’s a hot day and we have found a great spot with a beach and a breeze.
We are going back to the plot to pick up a few things before heading to the holiday home and find Lorne working away.
We have a lovely family dinner with our children and their partners, our grandchildren and their aunt and other set of grandparents and we’ve all had a lovely day.
We head back to the plot for the night to find that Lorne has been busy and good progress has been made but we have a new view from the caravan.
It’s Tuesday morning and we are up early so we don’t get caught out again and Pete is enjoying his morning coffe from his charity shop purchase of the month.
We are amazed at the speed of change and the amount of rocks and stones that are needed to support the foundations and house.
Andrew is away abroad on holiday so Pete is working closely with Lorne on the logistics and how to understand the plans. It can be a bit stressful at times when you don’t have any training but Lorne is very understanding and reassuring.
Time is marching on and it’s Wednesday already. We go to Oban to pick up some supplies and on our return we are really pleased to see the transformation.
It’s great to have the family around to see the fantastic progress that Lorne is making.
What fantastic progress and all so quick. Glad you were able to enjoy the good weather.
Things are moving on a pace, and your time off looks so beautiful too!