Are We There Yet?
Posted: Wednesday, 29 November 2006 |
It has seemed like an eternity but we have finally reached the point where the roof work has met our target , that being the bedroom wall of the living accommodation. The final 7 Trusses went up interupted by severe winds plenty of rain and a handful of sunshine. Typical Orkney really !!
It seemed like a monumental moment when Mr B nailed the last nail in the Plywood at the peak of the roof that we took a break to admire the roof with a well earned cuppa coffee. Only the felt, batons and ends to be sealed off now and if there is any winter left when that is done then we can have a few more relaxing days to admire the lovely sunsets that we have noticed in the dusky night as we are perched on or in the roof space trying to do a little bit more till the light disappears for good and all that is left to give us a glimmer of light is the moon peeking out from behind the clouds and leaving an eerie glow on the water towards Kirkwall. The view from the rafters is one to be savoured and I will enjoy looking up at the night stars from the velux windows when they are in.
It seemed like a monumental moment when Mr B nailed the last nail in the Plywood at the peak of the roof that we took a break to admire the roof with a well earned cuppa coffee. Only the felt, batons and ends to be sealed off now and if there is any winter left when that is done then we can have a few more relaxing days to admire the lovely sunsets that we have noticed in the dusky night as we are perched on or in the roof space trying to do a little bit more till the light disappears for good and all that is left to give us a glimmer of light is the moon peeking out from behind the clouds and leaving an eerie glow on the water towards Kirkwall. The view from the rafters is one to be savoured and I will enjoy looking up at the night stars from the velux windows when they are in.
Comments
Barebraes, I hate to worry you, but did you know there's a hammer-wielding lunatic in an anorak on your nice new roof? Should me and Marmalade rush over in our catcoracle and truss him up before he does any damage?
Flying Cat from Consternation Corner
Would you do that for me FC. The hammer weilding lunatic sends his regards and mentioned something about cats, chainsaws and the 7.30 ferry. I hope your catcoracle doesnt spring a leek.
Barebraes from Shapinsay
I must say that I am in awe of where you live and that it is so green. I have never seen a sky that is so beautiful.
andrea from Florida, USA
Chainsaws eh? Hmmmmmm. Me and Marmalade have decided, on reflection, not to pop over just yet. The catcoracle is inexplicably out of action for the forseeable future. Did I forget to say what a NICE looking hammer-wielding lunatic it is? *gulp*
Flying Cat from having a little lie-down
Thankyou Andrea, The skies are ever changing here and always a delight to me, I have yet to see the northern lights yet perhaps one day !!
Barebraes from Shapinsay
I overheard a parental unit saying the best way to see the aurora borealis is to walk/stagger down the centreline of Sumbugger airport on a crisp January night, wee winter warmer in hand............ It's possible this is only of historic interest. Or, indeed, none!
Flying Cat from raving under a full moon
I will look out for the lights FC, Thanks for the inside info
Barebraes from Shapinsay
Barebraes, I thought FC was giving outside information? # Heavens above, after seeing the photo of Mr. Barebraes (the hammer looks puny in his hand!), I have decided that I shall think twice before arguing with him as to whose black pud it is on the table!! # Nice pictures. Don't seem to be able to get picture three of Signor Barebraes in action: is it just me?#
mjc from NM,USA
I had long thought (mistakenly, it turns out) that chainsaw encounters of the close kind were an American phenom!! Perhaps too much northern island air has unpredictable effects ...
mjc from NM,USA
Well mjc you came back for more!!! We have missed the comments, and are glad that you had a good trip. You too can have a physique like Mr B if you eat the amount of black pud as he does. He is not that big (it is a peedie hammer.)
Barebraes ( hiding behind the lens ) from Shapinsay
Barebraes, tell us how you intend to celebrate the holiday season. Shopping till you drop in Kirkwall and Stromness, or are you going further to Aberdeen and even Edinburgh? What's Santa Claus bringing to you and Mr. Barebraes? A companion for Hooch (a Tibetan version?)?
mjc from NM,USA
Well the barebraes household will no doubt be just having a very quiet occassion , No pressies , Xmas Lunch and a few tipples and if the weather is fine maybe a walk with the mutt. No shopping in Aberdeen for us. We have got everything we want right here ..... Each Other ahhhhhhh (fetch me a bucket )
Barebraes from Shapinsay
Anyone can get a rise out of Runestone? Hopefully she has not joined a monastic order (or we would soon be getting emails for tiramisu from monasticorder.com!) or, equally dire, suffering from ptsd. Runestone is neglecting her blogs ... (surely it can't be the housework that's taking all her time!!).
mjc from NM,USA
We moved here in September 05 and have met many good friends. What more could you want from life.
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