Status update, easy as 1, 2, 3. And 4.

  1. So, the pool is now really, really up and running and in use a bit. On hot days.
    And after getting back from the Strandloper. :-D

    The solar heating is now operational.
    They had to come back about six times to get it fixed – it kept sprouting leaks.
    In the meantime, we renamed it the Solar Leaking System.
    It heats the pool by pumping cold water up to roof and spraying it out there. That means there’s less cold water in the pool, and therefore it must be warmer. … ahem.
    But now it’s actually fixed and doesn’t leak – yay!
    And the pool is slowly heating up – now with less ice cold chill!

  2. The pool has been named Tron, due to it’s nighty glowage.
    Hat tip to Mr G.
  3. Green!
    Jo Olive Green will soon be the colour of the back of the house.
    After going through seven hundred and thiry four tester pots of various greens (that, obviously, never did eactly what they said on the tin) Jo mixed up the green she wanted and painted it on a bit of cardboard, took it to a shop, and they matched and mixed it for her.

    (First attempt was amusing.
    Jo: Can you match this colour for me?
    Assistant lady: Yes. *walks over to wall of paint swatches*
    Jo: Um, never mind. *gets cardboard back, walks off*)

  4. In other news, our uber-builder is quoting around a couple of people we’ve recommended him to – hopefully that will all go well.

    5. And, he’ll quite possible be turning up sometime next week to start doing deck related stuff – woo!
    Expect another series of pics soon.