It's not all work...

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The first of two builds for Kinlochleven coming along nicely, and delivery arranged for Tuesday. No room for error as Caroline and Callum have their first bookings starting Thursday.
Yesterday was fine weather yet again, and with daylight still going until 9, I decided to take a walk to John Knox's Pulpit on the southern face of the West Lomond Hill.

It was a place I visited often as a youngster, and took my kids there camping. Not a soul to be seen, and had a fantastic face to face with a large red deer.

Blackwater Hostel, Kinlochleven

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We had a lovely wee break this weekend and the highland weather surpassed itself.
So did the midgies though, and Gary was well bitten.
Firstly, we went to the site at Loch Ness for a catch-up with Robbie and a chat about phase 2 of the Hobbit Village there.  It was pleasing to see that all 10 hobbits had been full every day throughout the season so far.
Next day, we headed west along the Loch to Fort William and down to Kinlochleven, where we met with Caroline and Callum and family at Blackwater Hostel, (www.blackwaterhostel.co.uk), who are the latest members of the Hobbit camping family. They will be taking bookings for their hobbits within a fortnight. Lots to do there, with stunning mountain views and the Ice factory which looks fun. They also have the hostel which is well equipped for hill walkers, cyclists etc and a perfect setting off point for the surrounding countryside.
From there, we headed 10 miles away to Glencoe, and dropped in for a coffee, with Lynne providing the apple pie.
So, fed and watered we headed back south to Noahs Ark in Perth.  Wow.. the site is wall-to-wall and hobbits booked solid through until October so far, and already reserved for next years T in the Park.

Noahs Ark in Perth

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Well done to Noahs Ark. From field to 4 star site in 12 months, as awarded by Visit Scotland yesterday.

Summer Showers

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It's sunny in Scotland and the campaign for World Cup Footie in the workshop has led to a drop in productivity but a great rise in morale.
After a slow start awaiting some bits and pieces, we eventually finished the Hobbit Cascade stand-alone shower unit to complement the Wee Hobbit.

New Website Layout

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Ah well, A nice 4 day break with a wee run down to Stamford. Very relaxing apart from the 700 mile drive there and back, then all too soon, a return to the workshop. Meanwhile, Gary is still 'sunning it up' in Turkey.
At last, the shower tray arrived for the Hobbit Cascade, so that was fitted today, and all the wall structure is now up.
Tomorrow, we get the shower door fitted and the internal walls lined.
Can't wait to see it all finished.

Official Sponsors of 'Watch World Cup in the Workshop'

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Ok,so it was never going to be a mutiny as such, but in the better interest of the boys, the tv is now installed in the workshop so we can watch whilst we work.

The Hobbit Cascade is in its final stages and should be ready for it's debut appearance by midweek.

The Chosen Name for new Microlodge Loo

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At last, the loo is built and now christened, so welcome to the WEE HOBBIT.