Trish Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Just to tell you not to worry if I'm a bit sporadic with visiting the forum for the next couple of months. We're getting builders in!!!! We decided on a loft conversion and duly asked soemone in for a quote, two weeks ago. We accepted the quote and they came to do the full measuring last Friday. We had a call on Monday to say that they might have a slot in two weeks time but that July was more likely, seemed quick to me even at July, normally builders are booked up for minths. We've just had a call tonight to say would it be alright if they delivered stuff tomorrow night and start work on Thursday!!! It's quite a big job, two bedrooms and a shower room and they've got the right team free now!! I'm in shock, glad it's happening but in shock. Poor hubby is going to have to go in the loft tomorrow night and get it cleared, mayhem for the next 6 weeks and poor eldest starts his GCSE's in two weeks. Hey ho good job brother in law lives over the road I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Well all I can say is good luck. I don't envy you. Having an extension was bad enough but builders in your home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted May 16, 2006 Author Share Posted May 16, 2006 in it, up it and out through the roof. Should be worth it though, we went and saw a job the did in a similar house, literally just over the road. It look great and the extra space is very needed with three teenage boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Like your new avatar Trish. Please don't tell me you changed it three weeks ago and I've only just noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Hope the building work goes smoothly and is not too disruptive. It'll all be worth it in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Good luck with the work Trish...Grit your teeth and bear it: It will be worth it in the end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Good luck Trish. I'm sure the builders and building work will soon start to take over your lives, there'll be dust and chaos everywhere..... but it really will all be worth it at the end. You could probably do with borrowing Sheila's super-sized tea-pot too if my builders were typical of the species..... a little work, a lot of tea Do please let us all know how it goes Oh, yes, I noticed the new avatar too, very nice, but I will miss the knitting Chicken Run hen (forgot the name) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Good Luck Trish - hope it all goes well (but I'm saying nothing ) I like the new avatar as well - I didn't realise it was yours at first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Good luck Trish. Don't let them have TOO many cuppas ! Love the new avatar - made me chuckle ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Good luck with the building work Trish i am sure it will be fine and the extra space you gain can only add value to your house................ Is your new avatar your own pic. we could all do with the pattern for the little hats for the winter months, no more frost bitten combs............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Hope all goes well Trish. Goodluck with everything. When the dust gets too much to bear - relax with some knitting. I reckon you'd make a fortune selling little chook hats! Gorgeous avatar We wanted an extension doing befor we had children - too late for that now! Would love to see some before and after pictures. Might inpsire us too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Deep breaths, its not forever. LOVE the avatar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Good luck with the extension Trish, I'll be keeping track as we should start ours sometime soon karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Here is some light relief for when you get fed up with the progress of the loft extension. Just don't show it to the builders There is a dangerous virus being passed electronically, orally and by hand. This virus is called Worm-Overload-Recreational-Killer (WORK). If you receive WORK from any of your colleagues, your boss or anyone else via any means - DO NOT TOUCH IT. This virus will wipe out your private life completely. If you should come into contact with WORK put your jacket on and take 2 good friends to the nearest pub. Purchase the antidote known as Work-Isolator-Neutralizer-Extractor (WINE). The quickest acting WINE type is called Swift-Hitting-Infiltrator-Remover-All-Zones SHIRAZ). Take the antidote repeatedly until WORK has been completely eliminated from your system. Forward this warning to 5 friends. If you do not have 5 friends you have already been infected and WORK is controlling your life. Update: After extensive testing it has been concluded that Best-Equivalent-Extractor-Remedy (BEER) may be substituted for WINE but may require a more generous application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 like it Thalia! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 Thanks all, no sorry the avatar is not my chook or knitting design but I'm inspired Scaffolding going up at the mo so it looks live cell block H from the inside, bars at all the windows and two boys in bed being sick. Ah well interesting times eh! Thanks for the support will try and keep you up dated, you lot are possibly my only link with sanity! (What am I saying, sane! On this forum) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Oh Trish! What have your boys picked up?! I think it's exciting! You'll soon have a gorgoeus new part to yur home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Oh Trish, it sounds as though right now you definitely need the unique type of sanity you know you'll find on this forum! Keep smiling through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 Tummy bug going round everywhere here at the mo, but they normally have stomachs of iron, can't remember the last time we had buckets by beds, poor things. Mind you they do deserve Oscars for best dramtic performance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Oh bless them. They must be feeling awful. Good job you can cope with it all. Hope everyone feels better for the match on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Mind you they do deserve Oscars for best dramtic performance Ar-yes.....where it affects their vocal chords too and it turns them into a kind of whimpering, drooling, whispering weakling and their legs don't work properly and thier eyes are half shut....and their heads roll back.... Bless them! Buckets must mean business though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Louise Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 When a male is ill you don't need a doctor you need a theatre critic Good luck Trish sounds as though you are in for a busy few weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Trish I hope the boys get better soon........................ Glad the building work is on schedule things will soon start happening once the scaffolding is up, as long as the builders don't catch the tummy bug.................. The chicken hat looks easy to knit might have a go this week when i can get to grips with the flipping socks i am trying to knit for Emily they keep going wrong and Emily keeps saying "hurry up mummy" .................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 we could all do with the pattern for the little hats for the winter months, no more frost bitten combs............ It doesn't actually cover the comb, seems to be more of fashion statement worthy of Trinny and Susannah (the chickens) It's v BTW I thought your kids were bedridden with "WORK" for a minute must be the exam stress. Hope building goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
