One year on

A year ago today, we moved into the Priory, full of hope that Quent was clear of cancer. This year, after the recurrence in November and two more major operations for Quentin, we are, once again, full of hope. Quentin is still recovering from all that the past 2 to 3 years has thrown at him, but he's doing really well and we have everything crossed for a third clear scan at the end of next month.

I thought some of you might like to see a few "before" and "after" shots of the house. Rather disappointingly, in spite of my best chivvying efforts, the builders have not finished painting / linseed oiling the front of the house for the occasion - although they promise it will be finished on Monday / Tuesday next week.



The front of the house. Strangely the best shot for comparison was taken in January. The cement on the beam above the ground floor has gone. The windows have been releaded. We have uncovered the carvings on the gables and of course repainted and repointed. Once the finishing touches have been made to paint and beams, it should be looking great. (The middle shot is from a month or so ago, when the work was being done)



Back lobby and coalshed, 2008 vs 2009.



Kitchen, 2008 vs 2009.

I am hoping that the kitchen will be fitted before the next anniversary and, who knows, we may even have a new boiler by then.