And things were going swimmingly...until...

...the dreaded RED TAPE which I had managed to avoid to date, however, no good deed goes unpunished and so despite wanting my windows returned to the original wooden sash as opposed to the in situ uPVC I am told it has to go through PLANNING!!!

Now...to received planning permission will take approximately 8 weeks so I am told I will not hear anything until early June... needless to say this has put the kibosh on my garden party house warming!!! No matter...as always I have a work-around.

The interior...now that's another story...currently having a gas meter issue as in moving it 6ft which officially (British Gas) was to cost over £1k, however, off the books was to cost £300, think I may have agreed to readily and the price was bumped up a further £100 with the excuse of miscalculating materials and man hours...not lending confidence....so got someone else to quote...£450!!!

On the upside the kitchen has been delivered, the undercoat is on and the sub flooring is complete! The internal doors are proving to be a bit of a challenge. First quote was £11k, without frames or architraves. Second was £12k with and waiting on a third which is to also include skirting boards!!!