Both Lorni and I had a bit of a lie in this morning that is we got up just around 9:30 which for this area is late bearing in mind anyone that is working is up and out by 6 am. Even Harry was catching up on some sleep, speaking of harry he i snow settling in a bit when we go for a walk he wants to go his way, he has a routine forming which is good, I will endeavour to take him to the beach more often for a good old run,Also even though it cost far more than I expected I love my new bed. I got up this morning , eventually and looked out of the window..wow.....
Now at this moment in time my back is playing big time thanks to al the humping and dumping that I have done and I have terrible toothache, yes a visit to a local dentist is in my plans, but a view like that and a bit if sunshine and the whole world takes on a different hue, all pains just about forgotten, a bit different to yesterdays overcast cloudy and grey day. I took Harry out around midday which was late for both of us. I noticed on our route that there are some trees that we don't usually see back in England.
Orange, Persimmon and Lemon tress I have no idea what the flowers are but they are pretty. After the walk it was back to work now when Lorni got here the outside courtyard was a mess as the ceiling had come down, having looked at it I am amazed it had stayed up for so long I will replace using wood at some point but I had to clear out the mess to get the washing machine in.
Before
After
The marble work top had been broken when the ceiling came down but for the time being we can now have clean clothes, must get a dryer next. The washing machine came from a place that sells on damaged and seconds when we looked at the machine it only had a scratch or two on the side and for £200 off retail price I bought it but when it arrived it was bashed to hell I have a feeling they sent us a different one but it works so for now it will do, the strip light that fell down with ceiling has been strung up out of the way for now, another item on my to do list. Then it was time to replace all the light bulbs which took up another hour or two, we are getting there, still a lot to do and buy but I am starting to feel like this is home. Had to take Harry out for his late afternoon walk and wow once again what a day what a view.
I think I can get used to this, OK so this old house will never be perfect Lorni has already had enough of me moaning about all the cracks in the plasterwork, "what do you expect it's 200 years old" LOL We knew we had taken a risk in buying such an old property but I am glad we did it has character, charm even a personality and with time I will sort out all the problems but something I must do first is get my head around the language once we have got the basics in place.
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