Monthly Archives: February 2016

We’ve Only Just Begun…

Posted on February 22, 2016 by thecindy@mail.com

The crew started on Tuesday and by Friday, we had no windows, no bathrooms, no  kitchen, no radiators, no wallpaper, no carpet, no heater, and no baseboards. Yeah, progress!!! We went to the ‘carriere’ (aka the quarry) this week to order … Continue reading →

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It’s Gotta Get Worse Before It Gets Better

Posted on February 16, 2016 by thecindy@mail.com

We finally settled on a contractor for the remodel. Due to the lack of urgency from almost every French contractor we dealt with, we signed with a company from Bergerac to come in with a whole crew of Portuguese guys to … Continue reading →

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What a Difference a Week Makes…

Posted on February 7, 2016 by thecindy@mail.com

It’s been a whirlwind of activity since taking possession of the house last week—   We started immediately with the garden. Had a super duper gardener lined up who has absolutely ATTACKED the garden. I’m so thankful, not only for … Continue reading →

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