Galicia life and experiences as seen from Mer near Sober

Archive for September, 2007

La chapuza – The bungle – No gaps – No flex – Clear instructions are required

All known materials for construction & DIY are available here.
Do not assume for a moment that all these materials are actually used. If one hires builders or trades, even when recommended, assuming that your standard is their standard may lead to a surprise.
They can and will do anything that is asked for, BUT you have [...]

Sunday, September 30th, 2007

Primero verano in Mer – Our first summer in Mer – Celebration

Although this years summer (verano) has not been top notch and hot as advertised it was nevertheless great for renovation work and progress.
Friends arriving from the UK gave us the inspiration of simply having one of our summer parties.
We printed and dropped invitations to the villagers of Mer. This was very much to the surprise [...]

Saturday, September 29th, 2007