Winter has arrived

We have woken this morning to find the first flurries of snow on the mountains and the North Face of Ben has definite snow. Jeremy and Phil are still working hard to get the house done and as it is pretty cold have put the Aga on to get the house at least a bit warmer inside. Winter certainly has arrived.

The roof is now on the garage and porch - unfortunately the roofer was unable to get the slates on last weekend because the weather was very bad. Wet and windy. The bricklayers also have been delayed due the weather but we are hoping to see them back tomorrow.

Last week we had Tina, Philip and family here for the week so although Phil got on with things every day I hardly had time to oversee progress at all. He had to dig out for the water main. Hired a digger and in the process went through our next door neighbours water pipe and electric pump supply which provides Eric with water from the burn. Luckily they have been able to switch over to mains water but the repair has proved a problem as Phil has been unable to get the correct connection for the electric supply. This has now arrived but he has today had to hire a pump as the hole is so full of water they can't find the fault!

We have today been sorting out where the lights are to go as Phil has to make the holes in the ceilings and find the wiring in preparation for the electrician to put the fittings in - hopefully next week.

The hotel is now closed for the month, Imogen, Ken and children are going to Royston for the weekend and Phil are going to Glasgow. Apart shopping trip - John Lewis here I come - and to see Paul Simon in concert at the SECC. Phils one ambition in life!