After yesterday's inactivity, the chaps were very busy today, completing the back fill between the pool and the soil, fitting the filtration block and working on the base for the margelles which are in place but not fixed.
At last it is beginning to look more like something you would like to go swimming in rather than what the cats think it is, a large cat water bowl! They will have a bit of a shock when it is chlorinated as they have been seen scooping water with their paws to drink. We'll keep a close eye on them to make sure they aren't drinking it or swimming in it.
This morning we were measured for a new staircase to go to the loft. Monsieur D came last year and gave us a quote for our replacement windows so we were pleased to invite him back to quote again. He'll be in touch to let us know the price for the stairs and a new front door. We'll make sure we are sitting down when he tells us - this could be expensive.
There is occasionally a bit of confusion over whether or not we need permission not to have planning permission to put windows in the loft. Most French people around here just put them in and ignore the rules but as we are putting in three we feel we should check with the mayor. Monsieur D shrugged when we asked him what he thought and said he didn't understand why we would want to, especially as no-one will see the windows (they will face the barren hillside) but since it is the law and we are outsiders, we think its best to keep within the law.
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