Tuesday 26 May 2009

Day 191 - Plumber Implosion!

Slight problem last week - my plumber Jamie disappeared from site on Thursday with all his tools, leaving his keys behind. After much chasing in vain I finally got an email from him saying that he was unable to continue for health reasons.

I think I may have invented some whole new swear words that day!

So I'm in the process of sourcing a new plumber to complete the work and get the all important heat pump up and running for me, together with the bathrooms, harvester and water pipes. I'll let you know how I get on.

In other news I've had a packed bank holiday weekend fitting all of the plug sockets and finishing all of the stone floor and grouting in the house. The electric meter is now in and the power is on, but due to a slight miscalculation on behalf of the electrician, we're running on a temporary fuse board until this Thursday. I have one live plug eight feet in the air!

The kitchen and utility cupboards and appliances are all here now too. The installer was due to start this morning at 7am but phoned in sick, should be on tomorrow. You just can't get the staff!

The floor installers are on site from today putting down the beautiful hardwood floor. Starting up stairs they will be moving down stairs later in the week and finally completing the staircase next week. I am really excited about this as it will be one of the best features of the house. I can't wait to check it out tonight!