Back to bed ...

After a spell of gorgeous spring weather, we've had a few chillier days (around 16C!). Shadow and Wellington, after spending their days outdoors enjoying the sunshine, are now back curled up on the bed all day. Big softies!

Head for heights ...

The wood facade above our lounge needed re-varnishing. It is south-facing, therefore gets maximum sun and the first job (done by contractors) had faded rapidly - basically after just one summer! Fortunately Merv has a good head for heights and has been up the ladder re-doing the wood. He's finished three coats, which we hope will last a few more years than the previous paint job. Note the sunny, blue, cloudless sky!

Meanwhile, our neighbours across the road are constructing a new building - we're not yet sure what it will be used for, other than it's for wine production. The second floor is just going up. The new building has meant the dogs, which used to be housed opposite our front gate, have now been moved to new kennels at the back of the property. Lovely for us, as we now don't have them barking each time we go to the car. The huge fig tree has also gone - another bonus as sticky fruit won't be falling on Gite Magnolia guests' cars anymore.

Hallway completed

We've put on the skirting tiles, cleaned up and the hallway is now a completely different space. It is seems to have so much more light and space, so were are very pleased with our work! 
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