The house is getting near finished- At last

Well its been a busy old week. Last Sunday we took the caravan back the the dealers for its first complete service, not that its been used much, but as we are planning a french trip we felt it would be necessary to have the van completely checked.
So we left on Sunday and drove to Fakenham Race Course where we spent the night before delivering the van to the dealer. During the afternoon we were called to say that there was a faulty part in the cooker and there was a high level of carbon monoxide and so they have disconnected the cooker. Great and lucky we had it checked.
Anyway we headed back home on Tuesday, dropped the van at Walton on Thames and then back to the house.
During the past week there has been carpet laying, decorating, the kitchen units being fitted and the electrician working at all the switches and lights. Our security lights outside now light up Weybridge and are good competition for Terminal 5.
We hope to have the lounge and atrium ready by Sunday, the two new bedrooms now have carpet and beds with curtain rails already fitted and just waiting for curtain and also the final fixing of lights, bathroom cabinets and fans etc. Perhaps another week for all the major bits and pieces to be fitted,
We have moved the fish filter to its final resting place and we now need to plant some bushes around it.
Next week its the turn of the fitters to lay the bamboo floor whilst the updated security system is being fitted and yet more painting. Still quite a bit to do but we are getting. We have found the tunnel and can spot the light at the end.
We are planning to go to France for about 2 months staring in early June and staying at Ebruil, Near Vichy for about 3 weeks and the head of to the Lot Valley for a similar period with a brief visit home in early/mid July to see Elton John at Brookland with Michael and Joanne. Should be good.
Its time for bed!!

One day in to another

The days are rushing by. There has been considerable activity at the house and the garden has been improved by new turf and the drive way has been laid.
Decoration has started on the atrium and lounge with carpets being laid next week and the bamboo flooring the fallowing week.
We are targeting finishing everything by the end of May in time for our 37th wedding anniversary bash.
The photo above was taken from the bedroom of Auerbach ( no questions please) and you can get an idea how the place is looking.
This weekend we take the caravan back to Norwich for its first service and get back on Tuesday afternoon. On Wednesday there will be carpet fitters, window cleaners, and others battling for space. Should be fun