3rd Feb 2013

I have some grave news that I must convey today. We have had an event which may derail the entire progress of the extension, it may even lead to the various trades walking off site.

First though, a very quick update. The Electrician has been busy with the first fix, the wall where the consumer unit is to be located is already starting to look like spaghetti. For those familiar with the original house layout, the picture below is of the wall opposite where the original back door is located.

The blue sheet to the right is covering the new kitchen window at the front of the house, with the soil pipe for the front en-suite upstairs.

So, now on to the serious news update. Whilst I was just taking a few pictures I happened across the scene of an accident. No one had alerted me to this accident, which I find a little surprising. It has obviously occurred recently, and has the potential to cause all the trades to down tools and refuse to work until a work around has been identified and put into place.

I would have thought we may have to get the HSE (Health & Safety Executive) or at very least someone with a valid NEBOSH (National Examination Board Occupational Safety and Health) to review the situation, unfortunately my wife's certification has expired. I can only see this adding unforeseen costs to the entire project.

Anyway, to the dire matter at hand. Someone has melted the Kettle, when I queried Steve the builder this evening he alleges that it was someone else. Rather ironically, someone who was not here today to defend themselves. I don't know who to believe, but at least Steve now has something to throw at the next individual we find rummaging through the skip for scrap metal.