Well, what can we say, other than it's been a whirlwind of a week.
We set off for Wales at 4.30 in the morning on Monday to deliver 4 units to http://www.welshfruitstocks.co.uk/
and arrived well ahead of the truck, allowing us to 'scout the land'. Just as well as it happens as there was no way our truck was going to be able to negotiate the narrow lanes up to the farm. Luckily, all help was at hand with a tractor, 2 trailers & a Manitou crane to help things along, so after doing a transfer of the units, we were off to the location.
The units themselves slotted into their allocated spots with very few problems and were nice and level, so that was the end of day 1.
Day 2 consisted of fighting the elements, battling against torrential sleet & hail & a lot of time spent hiding in a shed to attempt to stay reasonably dry before venturing out to complete the decking job.
Then it was a case of fitting the last of the roof ridge shingles...and job done. By now, it was 9 in the evening, yet after a 14 hour shift, we took the decision to head back North towards home.
Once again...disaster. The GPS started playing up, and after 2 hours of 'off-road' driving, we were 8 miles further away from where we had started. Therefore, instead of heading for the motorway, we headed towards North Wales, and eventually, tired & frustrated arrived in Liverpool and got through the Mersey Tunnel. We still don't think that was the correct way, but hey...we were getting further North at least.
In the course of all this happening, a nice call came through, and we now have a rush order to get up to Tyndrum, to http://www.tyndrumbytheway.com
We got a good start on this job, then come Friday it was a last minute panic for me & Blaze as we had the small matter of a wedding to attend. So, Friday was rehearsal day...all ready for the Sunday.
Blaze was not happy with his bow tie look though...
The wedding itself went incredibly well and I was so proud and happy for my daughter...oh..and her new husband I suppose.....
I myself missed out on most of the vows ceremony as was occupied by 'blowing bubbles' to keep little Kyla amused as she had kicked off just at the most critical moment of the whole proceedings. I really cannot wait to see the video....
Still, no rest for the wicked, and back to real life. We are going to be a tad rushed for a while getting the next 8 units for Glencoe Ski Centre built & delivered in time for the West Highland Way season.
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