Author Archives: Paul

Making a list, checking it twice

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Paul

There is a lot to remember for next Tuesday, the day I set off for Portsmouth via the wood burner shop south of Birmingham, for my ultimate destination in Galicia. The only way I have any chance of remembering is to make … Continue reading →

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There is always one nicer

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Paul

There is just over three weeks until I head back to Galicia for ‘Barn: PhaseII’ which should hopefully see it close to completion early in the New Year. All that should remain is some carpentry, decoration, and the fitting of … Continue reading →

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A little piece of England, in Galicia

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Paul

A new countdown has begun. Our builder has given us a start date for the works which will hopefully seen the barn finished early in 2013, and which will finally give us a base in which to stay while we get … Continue reading →

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A great sense of achievement

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Paul

I’ve got a stiff back, dry hands, bruised thumbs and aching arms, but I really feel as though I have achieved something. After twenty years of sitting at a desk, tapping on a keyboard, and making phone calls I decided it was … Continue reading →

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Modern Day Robin Hood

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Paul

The first news is that there is no news. We are waiting for a start date from the builder to complete the works on the barn, while Amanda decides on kitchens, appliances and decor. Once we have a date then I … Continue reading →

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