Yet more digging

Another busy week has flown past.
The carpenters finished the roof on the extension and then started on the velux windows in the shower blocks. Richard was not convinced that these were going to make a significant difference to the amount of light in the blocks but has been very pleasantly surprised at the effect they have. Even with low winter light this week the difference is enormous so we are extremely happy with those!

Work on the pool this week has involved putting in the top row of blocks and fitting the skimmers as well as making the first of the steps in the pool.
We are a bit confused about the height of this step at the moment and think some changes need to be made in the overall design of the steps but I think it will be a while before the builders get back to this. They have been moved onto a big job elsewhere in the coming week so it seems we will have a bit of a lull in the progress.

Another early start this morning (Saturday) as Patrick (the terrasseur) and team were back to dig the hole for the pump house. This is to be partially buried at the end of the pool, along with a rainwater storage tank. The top of the pump house will provide a low terrace overlooking the pool (in theory...)

Patrick had a little time left so decided to dig out the access to the new garage and open the entrance onto the road - I think we need to organise some gates now!

Richard is now working on the trenches for the electricity supply to the posts on the lower pitches so that we can get the access road to these pitches gravelled.

It does seem that as soon as we get one part of the site slightly tidy we then have to dig it all up again - I'm sure it will all come together in the end!!