One of my failings in life has been my propensity for temporary obsessional behaviour. I get heavily involved with something for a while but can suddenly find myself obsessing in a different area, losing interest in the previous one. However, Manseadventure has proved to be an enduring passion and focus for me. It is the best and most rewarding work I have ever had - I just can't get enough of the problem solving and manual labour. I love learning new skills, making mistakes and correcting them. I know it's not as good as if I'd paid a professional to do it but everything I've done has been to the best of my ability - and if it's not perfect then at least it's my not perfect.
I've just completed a three week stint and am reflecting on how much has been achieved. I've cut joists, insulation and floorboards before laying the hall floor
I've measured cut and fitted a plasterboard ceiling
remembering to install the wiring for a light
re framed, moved and rehung the front door
added a wall, made a door frame and hung a door to make a utility room
cut out two panels from an old door and glazed it using beading I routed in the workshop
and plumbed in the dishwasher
I ran out of time to take pictures of the finished, painted hall and of the developments outside including in the war on bracken; more of that next time
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