Wednesday, 25 March 2009

This is turning out to be a rather frustrating week. What was hoped to be achieved in three days is dragging out and may not even be finished by the end of the week. This has happened because of wrong items being delivered, miscalculations in the amount of worktop required so leaving us short, and some items for the kitchen units we weren't told were needed but are necessary for a better looking finish. All these have had to be ordered at the last minute and not all will be with us by the end of the week.

Mark and Sid have started to fit all the units possible up to now, the available worktops have been cut and the joints formed. The sink wont arrive until tomorrow so it's not possible to cut the aperture for that, likewise the hob as that piece of worktop wont arrive until Monday. The dishwasher and fridge are now in place and it's beginning to look more like a proper kitchen:












It's been a bit like Casey's court in there today, as Fred has painted the kitchen walls but has had to work around everything else that's been going on. The electricians have fitted the last few lights, tested everything, signed the certificate and left Westbroke for the last time.

What a lovely surprise there was waiting when we went over tonight - the most beautiful bouquet of flowers had been delivered, courtesy of our lovely lads and, I believe, with the help of Mark's wife Sarah. And they managed to include my favourite colours - pink and lilac - and thanks to the lilies they smell wonderful. Thank you everyone, they are lovely and very much appreciated.