It’s good to hear that there are other renovators out there. Feelthefear, you are right it’s not for the faint hearted, having no loo for a couple of weeks must have been difficult. We had a big gas leak and problems with water pipes when we moved in but only had to use a bucket of water to flush the loo for a couple of days. We have found the original lime plaster under the layers of woudchip so I have enrolled in a lime plastering course. The cottage is grade 2 listed and is in a conservation area which means we have to have listed consent for a lot of stuff. The new thatch is going on next week which will stop the rain coming in through the roof. Kate21, I don’t think I have made any lifestyle changes since diagnosis, I pretty much do as I please. Last year I did reduce my carb intake last year to help support a neighbour who has type 2 diabetes, however I think I have more energy as a consequence. AlexDe xx
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