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For lunch today Jackie drove us to Steamer Point from which we walked down to the Beach Hut Café for their plentiful breakfasts of excellent quality.
There was not much activity on the beach on this dull day. A small child was being photographed with a dog;
and rugby tackling practice was being undertaken. The older man told me that he was not athletic. He could have fooled me.
When we returned, Richard had set the new sink in place and was marking out the template for the finished top. His skilled draftsmanship would be sent to the workshop for the final fitment to be made. Everything he does is infused with his early training as a boatbuilder, and his immense pleasure in his work.
Later, he produced similar pieces for the worktops on the other side of the galley and around the former fireplace.
This evening we dined on instant vegetable soup and ham and cheese sandwiches. I drank more of the Cabernet Sauvignon.
Oh dear, the culinary delights are on hold I see….. 🙂
Yep 🙂
The kitchen work progress. It’s coming together.
Certainly is, Peggy. Many thanks
Yeah, that older gentlemen appeared to be holding his own. The sink looks good. I imagine it will be beautiful when all is done.
Thanks a lot, Andrew
You can get a million hits by labelling that rugby sequence as a foiled mugging by a martial arts expert …
The new sink gives anything by a sinking feeling.
Enough to make one overjoyed
To have such craftsmanship deployed!
Many thanks, Leslie. We are very lucky
Richard’s workmanship looks quite meticulous. I’m sure you’re going to happy with the end result!
Certainly, GP. Many thanks
Surely it will be good for you at the end.
It certainly will. Thank you, Tabarka
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Derrick – trying to contact you via e-mail regarding Mrs Phyllis Holman Richards. I was led to you by googling her name …a post you wrote in 2012. I would be so grateful if you could contact me concerning the above.
Hopefully,
Alison
Just let me have your e-mail address
Wow a boat builder turned kitchen craftsman. You can’t get much better than that. It really is a bespoke kitchen. The dog in the first two shots appears to be posing nicely for the camera.
Many thanks, Gwen. We certainly struck lucky
I’m not sure about a boatbuilder putting in a SINK.
🙂 I knew you’d have sumpin to say. Thanks a lot, Bruce
Wow looking good!
Many thanks, Lynn
It looks like a fun day, even if it was a bit dreary-looking. The kitchen work seems to be moving along quickly. How interesting that he was a boatbuilder.
Thanks very much, Merril. There’s no room for tissue paper between any of the joins.
Cab Sauv with ham and cheese sandwiches. Now that’s posh.
🙂 Many thanks, Susanne
Richard is quite the diligent worker…a rare breed these days. Looking good, Derrick!
Many thanks, Jill
Jackie will not know herself with the new kitchen, what wonders will appear on the Knights table, food worthy of Her Majesty’s table, forsooth, odds bodkins. wacko de didlio 😀
Jolly fun, Brian. Many thanks
Your kitchen is going nicely. and it must be nice too to plan menu and recipes this early.
Many thanks, Arlene
I’m sure glad you have such great and accomplished workers for this special kitchen project, Derrick and Jackie! It looks wonderful with the top frame of the fireplace. I liked the beach scenery even if it were rather drab skies! 😉
Thank you very much, Robin
You’re very welcome, Derrick! Am moving around in your posts, but generally trying to reach the current post! Lol 😀
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What a wonderful job Richard is doing, and I do like the under benchtop style of the sink, a bit more work involved but the finish will look great.
You would know, Ivor. Many thanks
Everything seems to be progressing nicely. Glad to hear. Gary
Thanks a lot, Gary
You have bestowed an aura on Richard the boat-builder! My mind has whisked up all kinds of ships that sailed over the oceans, turbulent and war-infested, in times ancient and new. Battlespeed, ho!
Thanks very much, Uma. Eloquent as ever
That reminds me to pick some basil to freshen up a tin of Heinz White Bean Leek & Chicken soup with Basil and White Pepper.; good with toast.
🙂 I love to stimulate your taste buds, Mary. Many thanks
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Awesome day. Sounds like so much fun.
Thanks very much, Shreya
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Wine makes anything taste better, don’t you think?
Certainly. Many thanks Diane
The kitchen seems to be progressing nicely. We all feel we are part of that journey thanks to your posts.
Many thanks, Geetha
Welcome Derrick 🙂
I am so inspired by Richard. His attitude towards life could be applied to many trades and professions. Love seeing the progression of your kitchen rebuild. Can’t wait to read about the inaugural meal. Sure hope there are pictures.
Thanks a lot Laurie. Richard is chuffed
He has every right to be chuffed.
Interesting that “instant” came into the end of the day meal 🙂 Gotta do what works! Kitchen coming along nicely from my seat anyway.
Thanks a lot, Pamela
The kitchen looks like it’s coming along. I’ll bet you can’t wait until it’s done!
It beginning to take shape – that makes us more eager. But we have an excellent craftsman on the job. Many thanks, Diana
I can see that good progress is being made in the kitchen. I am glad that you and Jackie have plenty of places to go for your meals. It does get expensive dining out so often!
The kitchen’s looking good!
Thanks a lot, Helen
With Richard having been a Boat builder, I feel that the craftsmanship in the final analysis will be a very beautiful and functional kitchen Derrick
Absolutely, Ian. Thanks very much
Lucky it didn’t end in tears.
It is. Many thanks, Eric