In builders we trust

It is true that absence makes the heart grow fonder because I never realised just how much I use and enjoy the simple things in life. You know the things I mean, hot running water, elecrical outlets in every room, lights that switch on at the wall... hell the list is endless and not to be sniffed at!

Its been 2 months since we've moved our dinky little caravan onto the site of our new house in Wales. Well when I say new, what I really mean is really really old and in need of loads of tlc. Which is what we're in the process of doing but thanks to our merry friends, the builders, we are now at least a month behind schedule! Not that I'm complaining - its very romantic eating our microwave meals (no kitchen at present) by the soft glow of a low watt lamp (no real electrics to speak of) off the charmingly disposable paper plates (no sink to wash up in). Truly the inch thick layers of dust over everything provide that soft glow around all that the light touches and the 'builders cough' is just a welcome bi-product of this romance.

BGA wonders how we cope? The answer is surprisingly simple, its a labour of love. Our first house together, as a couple and all going according to plan, the place that we will enjoy many clean, well lit, crockery using moments in the future.

VP

Checklist:
Plumbing - Sort of
Electrics - 1 plug
Kitchen - apparently next week
Bathroom - part way there
Central heating - As if!!