1st fix and appendix

I started a blog last weekend but the computer got stuck trying to upload pictures so I gave up. It's now been a couple of weeks since i've posted anything during which time Nick has parted company with his appendix! The useless appendage started giving him some trouble a few weeks ago and was finally removed last Saturday. Recovery is going well.

Quite a lot has happened with the house. On the exterior JoJu have completed the roofing system that goes under the panels and much of the house has been battened. All the windows that fit are in! We seem to have lost a few centimeters in the centre section so the 1st story windows here won't fit without some adjustments. Ian should be contacting SIPs UK to discuss, well find out progress this afternoon when he meets Nick.

Inside, plumbing and electrics 1st fix (bits to go in before plasterboarding) are mostly finished and the 1st floor underfloor heating pipes are installed.

Hospital admission for your birthday? Yes, please!

The small living area windows looking out towards the pond/tennis court. Front door stacked on the right. 

And from the outside ... it's a bit hard to see from the pictures but there is a sort of reverse bay here. The middle section is set back into the house creating corner window seats on the inside and a central recess for a seat on the outiside. 

Upstairs a reflective membrane on the floor will reflect the heat from the under floor heating pipes upwards. On the left you can see the clerestory windows that run the length of the house at the front. 

Gotta go xmas shopping now. Hope you're all looking forwards to festivities? I'm off work. Can't wait :-)