In amongst the DIY

We have managed to get around a bit over the past few weeks with various guests being here with us. We have been showing them around the island but sadly as is always the case there is so much to see and only so much time to do it - but we did the best we could. We have had a trip over to the mainland port of Igoumenitsa which was OK not much to see there but it is the most north western mainland entry port. We have been around the local beaches and villages had some lovely walks and generally had a break from the DIY chores.

Talking of which, whats on the list this summer I hear you ask. Well we have demolished the wall between the toilet and bathroom so you can now use the toilet without contortionist skills. We have lowered the wall between the toilet and shower and are now considering where to start as it now looks like a construction site. We want to take the bath out and put in a walk in shower, tile the whole room, move the water heater and the small task of replacing the ceiling as it now has two large holes in it where the walls used to be.

No problem as Mrs D is going to remove all the old tiles and have a go at fitting the new ones (better than mixing concrete was quoted!) The bathroom jobs could be a blessing as it is getting a bit hot for jobbing outside and the concrete mixer (Mrs D) has broken down in protest. We also hope to fit our new back door which we brought with us from England and anything else which pops up as urgent along the way.

We have a party to go to tonight with live music so that should be fun and then we will be starting on the bathroom next week I think so watch this space. This will of course be after satisfactory risk assessments and working practices have been done - think not have you ever seen Greek health and safety??? No neither have I. Mrs D is outside today putting some veg seedlings in which she has nurtured - picture above to prove it!

Will sign off now to check on the veg garden progress and see if any liquid refreshment is required. Y'all keep in touch now D & L