Creating a quiet retreat

Today, it was back to Mum and Dad's again - this time to take them summerhouse hunting!  Now that the fencing is coming on, the corner has been cleared of the dreaded Ivy and a large patio discovered, they wanted a focal point and somewhere which catches the morning sun for their breakfast and morning coffee.  So it was a run out to a garden centre - wow - I didn't know that there were so many different styles!  Everyone had to be entered and assessed for window location(would they be up against the new fence?) and window opening possibilities (the summerhouse will be in a potentially warm position so it needs to have some circulating air).  Let's just say that we have found our "dream" summer house but ........... (more later).

After much discussion, examination of pamphlets and coffee, it was then off to a local woodyard which had been recommended.  It was a good place to know about - although their range of summerhouses was limited.  However I do think that Dad will be going back there for more fencing supplies!


By now it was lunchtime and so we stopped at Caistor Lakes on our way home.  I had fish and chips - but had extra mushy peas instead of chips and then took the batter off the fish - get me!  I did undo my goodness with a single scoop of salted caramel ice cream but resisted the wide range of gateaux on offer!





Back home - and here comes the "but" - we marked out the various sizes of dream summerhouse and then checked height restrictions with our local council.  The building regs department confirmed that they had no concerns and gave me the direct line to the planning department - who were engaged unto 4pm and then didn't answer after 4pm - go figure!  So, with fingers crossed, we may just be going back on Tuesday to buy a summerhouse!

I left Mum and Dad for a nap and have come home to catch up with the chores that are becoming neglected!  Well, it's either that or sewing - you decide!