Tag Archives: Renovation

Honestly, it’s bigger than it looks

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Paul

The last of the ‘tooing and froing’ is now underway with the un-namable architect and within the next fortnight we hope that the plans for our Phase I of the development will be en-route to the Galician Xunta and into … Continue reading →

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But what about the bulldozers?

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Paul

I’d like to categorically state that I don’t read the Daily Mail. Never have, and never will. It’s print has never blackened my fingers, I’m a Guardian man. However, Amanda does occasionally glance at the online version which I guess is solely … Continue reading →

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Making plans for the small house

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Paul

You’ll hopefully remember both ‘the small house’ (the edifice that we used to call the barn) and the top secret architect  (the woman with no name)? These two have come together in exquisite harmony to produce a plan for stage one … Continue reading →

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TOP SECRET – Our new architect

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Paul

The main reason for our trip earlier this month, apart from stocking up on traditional Christmas turron, and feeding our faces with the best food and drink in the discovered world, was to meet with our potential new architect (the fifth … Continue reading →

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When is a barn not a barn?

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Paul

The answer is…of course…when it is a small house!   Our small house, view from the big house Let me explain. From earlier articles you’ll be aware that our ‘house’ actually comprises several buildings, one which we have consistently referred to … Continue reading →

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