Windy (but not ferocious) night. For the first time the temperature dipped below freezing to -0.3. With the breeze this morning it feels about -5. We are taking our olives to Paco in a few minutes. We have phoned our bank in Mojacar and asked if we could withdraw a vast amount of money tomorrow in cash. This is for the first payment to the builder to kick start them as quickly as possible. They seem to want to work through the holidays so we won’t stop them. The payments are paid at various building stages and a big dollop is retained at the end until we are satisfied with the whole project. The amount of money that we retain is about 20% of the total and is certainly enough to make it very worth while for the builder to make sure that we are happy with everything. The whole shooting match is then guaranteed for ten years .
The internet was performing erratically yesterday so that when I had written the blog I couldn’t upload it, sorry. You can enjoy? two days in one.
Dancing and partying tonight for a change, then tennis, shopping and more partying tomorrow night. We’ll have to come back to the UK for a rest at this rate. We’ll need to be put in the ‘burnt out geriatric ward’, but at least we’ll have huge smiles on our faces!!!
PS Anyone remember these two young men? Ivan & Ollies latest school pictures, butter wouldn't melt ect, etc (not half). Fine and handsome young lads, just like Grandad. Thank you both very much for the picture and the wonderful Christmas card. Can we talk to you on Christmas morning? you can then show us your pressies, and we'll show you ours!!!
PS 16.55hrs We have men on site, marking out the foundation area of the house ( very cold and sunny just now).