First things first. Have changed the layout of the blog to more suit the way we feel. The rash of bills down the sides is what this appears to be all about.
Well, they really kicked off today. We left them to it till after lunch and then went over. This is what we saw. (Not necessarily part B&W.)
As you can see from the digger, this is a double exposure. Our new drive is well under way and cover with crushed limestone from the quarry at the top of the hill.
Everything looked great, but the news didn't quite match up. It was the builder's father on site as Dominique's (the builder's) sixteen year-old son was in hospital in Toulouse with serious burns to his face and chest after he had tried to encourage the barbecue to speed up with "alcohol à brûler". Our closest equivalent would be meths, although I overheard some guys gossiping later on in the day and they said it was diesel. The net result was the same, although we gather his sight has been saved. Our thoughts are obviously with them.
Anyway the rest got on with the job. The demolition boys inside and the terrassier outside. Oh yes, there is a special trade for that too.
We watched for ages as the pile of topsoil grew and grew. We can really see now the extent of our project. The next picture is taken from about the digger's top right bit (is it called an arm?)
So you can see the area that has been cleared, and also the topsoil pile in the background. The lad is holding a laser levelling device to ensure that everything is flat.
The other thing you might like to know is that from the vine cuttings we took about 15 have taken so we are well chuffed with that.
À demain.
All very good then, not certain I like the new style blog, although it may be how you feel it just doesnt look like you. The bills......get used to them..hmmmmmm.
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