This week we had good news regarding the foundations for the new building work. We had planned for a floating raft foundation (I should put a caveat that I am no builder so if I get the terms wrong I am sorry), any how when we started digging, with a structural engineer and various other experts on site we had the welcome news we only need strip foundations (those channel ones, that normal buildings have) so that is a massive relief. With good news come other irritations. The week has been spent on our version of spagetti junction. The main water and electrical cables for the site are having to be re routed, which is a head ache for the guys doing this. New trenches have been dug and as of Friday only one more electric cable needed to be moved.On Friday there was lots of water pumping taking place. On top of the toilet block is a large water header tank. This has had to be emptied as we start knocking walls down the weight would be too much until they have been re built in their new places. We normally do this over the winter, but this year we did it a lot quicker than normal.
Saturday also saw yet more tree planting in the bottom field where we have sown the wild flower meadow. We have now planted over 20 new trees to re landscape the open field.
As for us, well at home we are having our own building project take place over the next 8 weeks so we have been very busy preparing for that. Poor Richard is on a building site at work and at home! I did manage to pop to The Eden Project this week. It was 'Halloweden' so there was lots on for children; it was nice but it has got very, very expensive for food and drink there. We also ventured over to Lanhydrock for our second walk there in a week. You can park for free and with bike tracks, including balance bike tracks, walks and a fantastic play area over looked by the cafe serving amazing hot chocolates it is fast becoming one of our favourites.
