Brambling
With a big shed to convert into habitable accommodation, you’d think we’d have plenty to do without gardening. Regardless, we’ve spent the last few weekends clearing brambles and establishing footpaths through the piece of scrub woodland that we bought along with the barn.
Very satisfying when liberating trees from the brambles that have engulfed them - although I think we’re just establishing a breeding ground for stinging nettles.
Perhaps just a gentle start to our developments … ?
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Lime Pointing Update on June 4th, 2007
So I've managed to go an get myself a new hobby, which is really the last thing I need at the moment as I have more than enough to fill my days as it is.
Lime Analysis on May 5th, 2007
Inspired to analyse the composition of my mortar, I improvised and placed a lump of mortar that I'd levered out of my wall in the strongest acid I could lay my hands on - white wine vinegar 8% acidity.
One small step.... on August 13th, 2007
Despite the various pieces of tinkering and potching that I've committed over the past months, I never really felt that we'd made a real start on conversion of the barn.
Building Progress ~ November 2007, week 3 and 4 on December 10th, 2007
Through to the end of November progress has been mainly on filling back in what has been taken out!
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Design Patterns ~ my choices on November 29th, 2007
I’ve already written about one of my favourite building design books – ‘.
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May 15th, 2007 at 9:26 pm
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