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Richard began this morning by fitting oak surfaces to the sink trim and the window sill. Shelves were cut to an exact fit, clamped, and glued into place.
The cupboard cornices, cut to size with the Festool chop saw, having perfect mitres, were then fitted, with cable threaded through for lighting.
Jackie and I visited Banging Breakfast Café for brunch, and arrived back in time to witness the delivery of the Cimstone Arcadia quartz worktops. Richard had been expecting these tomorrow, but they came a day early and he fitted them firmly into place.
He had made a template for these last week. The only join required was at the junction between the long worktop and the piece to hold the hobs. Richard mixed the adhesive and wedged the material in place, having mixed the adhesive seen on the palette resting over the hob space.
The most difficult task today seemed to be drilling the outlet for the new extractor fan. This involved a much larger core cutter. One hole was cut above the hob site through to the library. Another across the other side through the outside wall. Each drilling had to be centred first with a smaller drill. Richard was very careful when working in this very awkward space. The oar seen standing to the right of the drill is one of two won by Sam whilst at Wadham College, Oxford.
Late this afternoon Jackie drove us into the forest for a while. We watched the sun, reflected in icy pools, lowering over the moors at East Boldre,
where a couple of romping dogs eagerly rushed to display their balls.
Sunset arrived with us at Hatchet Pond,
where wakes of waterfowl disturbed the clear reflections,
and the Loch Ness Monster appears to have relocated.
My choice of sandwich this evening was egg and smoked ham salad.
Ah you have enjoyed the marvel of creation indoors and out 🙂
Quite so, Mary. Lovely comment. Many thanks
Love the evening reflections.
Thanks very much, Sherry
Beautiful sunset photos and I can’t wait to see this new kitchen!! <3
Many thanks, Pauline X
very cold? Certainly looks like it might be
Yes. There were a few flurries of snow. Colder still today, I’m told. Thanks a lot Geoff.
Aha! The colour reveal! I’m fascinated with this process of building a kitchen on site; and now somewhat puzzled about why the extractor fan backs on to the library, but I’m sure that will be revealed too. It was very awkward for him. Lucky he is so particular as I’m sure he took care to be exactly on line. Handy that you have all the wiring and plumbing photographically documented in case of future need. All the other photos are lovely too.
Many thanks, Gwen. The library having first been the garage means that that is the most direct route to an outside wall.
When I read this I thought, gosh, does that mean there will be a vent duct running all the way through the library? Now I see how you have constructed the library (so very clever, and such a nice space) and I have seen tidy the air duct is. Such a clever use of space.
More thanks, Gwen
Love those happy head dogs…what a fun shot. 🙂
Thanks very much, Doodle. I was lucky I had the camera in my hand to grab it
I read the first part and was thinking I wonder what he will write about when the kitchen is finished. Then I read the second part and thought wow.
Great comment, Eric. Many thanks
I like this one for fits and starts —
But dogs displaying private parts?! 🙂
🙂 Many thanks, Leslie
All of those sunset photos were stunning.
Thanks very much, Andrew
Beautiful sunset shots! ❤️
Many thanks, Dorinda
Always a pleasure, Derrick 😊
What? No dinner for Jackie? The sunset reflections are beautiful!
Neither of us can remember what her choice was. “It was nice, anyway”, says Jackie 🙂 Many thanks, Jill
White turnips on that white bench are going to be impossible to find. I enlarged the romping dogs – just to make sure…
🙂 Many thanks, Bruce
Your kitchen is going to be beautiful, but it won’t be able to match the beauty of those skies and water. The water reflections are gorgeous.
Derrick I know you were chuckling when you wrote this: “where a couple of romping dogs eagerly rushed to display their balls.” 🙂
There’s a cheeky side to our Derrick! 😀
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Thanks very much, Widders. I really like the “our”
Too much information for me… 🙂
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Oh, man – I missed that entirely. And that is totally my kind of humor.
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Thanks very much, Merril. So pleased it wasn’t wasted 🙂
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I’m so pleased for you Derrick, Richards craftsmanship is outstanding
It certainly is, Ivor. Many thanks
Look at that gorgeous expanse of bench space!!! 🙂
Nessie! 😀
Thanks very much, Widders
So odd you mention the Loch Ness Monster. Just yesterday I was thinking that Nessie and Big Foot must not really be real because these days everyone has a camera and a video recorder on them at all times. We would have seen proof by now of their existence.
Well, now you have it, Jodie. 🙂 Many thanks
I love the last photo…beautiful! Your kitchen renovation is turning out so well. A few more days probably and Jackie would enjoy creating yummy recipes gain.
Thanks a lot, Arlene. Should be finished on Friday
New counters and Nessie all in one post.
🙂 Many thanks, Laurie
Stunning sunset photos derrick!
Thanks very much, Lynn
Your perseverance with the camera fares well faced with Richard’s craft. Great, moody evening shots.
Thank you very much, Uma
They are making good progress in your kitchen. Can hardly wait to see the finished product. What beautiful photos you proferred Derrick. Lovely, peacefull scenes to erase the fret and fever of the day. Thanks. 🙂 <3 xoxoxoxo
Very many thanks, Natalie
You’re so welcome❤️🌹
The Master and his tools creating a work of Art, which I suspect will be a pride of your home Derrick
Richard always produces a “Materpiece” and I’m sure Derrick and Jacky will enjoy there new kitchen for many years. That’s what makes our job a pleasure.
It is indeed. Mind you, Jackie thinks we both talk too much 🙂
Thanks very much, Ian. We are already saving up for his next task
A stunning gallery of photographs, Derrick. Why don’t I see regular great sunsets as you seem to do?
I think our advantage is big skies, Roland. Many thanks
Nice Pics Derrick
Thanks a lot, Gary
Progress aplenty and fabulous pictures of your outing make me smile. But the star has to be ‘Sam’s Blade’ …. I still crave getting back in a boat – maybe this year ….
Many thanks, Osyth
I trust those little ducks can still swim and that the water hasn’t frozen over!
Most likely not, but it was colder last night. Thanks a lot, Paol
Great phots as always, Derrick.
Signed,
Your fan Ann
🙂 Many thanks, Ann
All coming together, by the look of it. Richard seems to know what he’s about. Loved your shots – though possibly a little too much information about the dogs; would put me off my sandwich, frankly…
🙂 Many thanks, Mike
Richard appears to be well-worth the money he’s being paid!
My favorite photo is the reflection in the pool [2nd one down from the top, right side].
Many thanks, GP. He certainly is. I got Jackie to back up so I could get out and take that photo.
Richard is quite a craftsman! He does everything, doesn’t he? Lovely walk, Derrick. I love the sunset on the pond. 🙂
He is; and he does. Many thanks, Diana
Lovely outdoor photography!
Many thanks, Geetha
Oh such stunning shots, Derrick! Icy cold! Excellent progress on the kitchen too!
Very many thanks, Sandra
Great photos. The kitchen looks to be in good hands. Hope you dodge the worst of the weather.
I’m going to rise above the dog-based repartee, but I had noted it. 🙂
Thanks a lot, Quercus. I’d hate you to have missed it – made possible only when I noticed that the Dalmatian had a ball, too 🙂
Yes. it would have been tricky without the plural 🙂
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Such beautiful photographs taken during your afternoon drive!
Many thanks, Clare
Your life appears simultaneously chaotic and idyllic.
🙂 Nicely put, Leslie. Thanks a lot
Very good progress on the kitchen! I love the photos.
Many thanks, Sylvie
Sweet water pictures with sunset and dogs. Pastoral life.
Beautiful photos of the sunset. The bit of wood is indeed Nessie like.
Thanks very much, LL/PS
Very nice images of the sky
Thank you, 420
No problem brother