With weather threatening to douse us on Saturday, the roof of the room on top was dismantled. The room had been prepared for such an eventuality but only a few drops reached us, instantly lapped up by a combination of wind and sun.
Today, much of the wall touching what will be the roof terrace has been carefully disassembled, the well preserved parts of which put aside for use elsewhere. Old stones are available to buy, but ones from the same batch will always match the others better.
In the meantime, this afternoon another company specialising in glass structures came about to take my brief. This one came recommended by the architect. I have not had much luck so far with the other two that had been asked to quote, both taking ages to get back to me. One of them finally spilt the beans and admitted to not having the necessary experience to do both the jobs I was asking for.
It does annoy me incredibly that people here say there is not enough work and that they are feeling the pinch. Judging from their utter apathy towards their business and towards concluding a deal, this credit crunch will sort out the men from the boys / women from the girls.
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