Day 93 - they're still here! - Probably one day too many for my sanity, but using all my mind power to control stress levels! I need order not chaos as the festive season approaches!

The winds from the night have died down to leave a bright sunny day and they all set to, clearing garage, driveway etc.

5pm: Well, alls well that ends well. I didn't get where I have got today (wherever that is) by sitting down and whining! We now have a pretty much completed extension and 2 Christmas trees all decorated. Thank you J for coming by and helping me erect the stand for the one in the hallway. The sign of a true mate! Due to austerity measures we have used the artificial one from the attic. I need some pine spray as it smells v dusty. I also got the tree in a bag from Homebase sorted - looks thin and cheap, but will be fine to make the East Wing a bit more homely - bit of a contrast to the East Wing of Waddesdon!

The driveway and garage are clear and the builders loo is GONE!!

Not sure what to do with a pallet load of roof tiles?! And what to do to resurrect that bit of lawn.

And here is the tree in the hall  - Christmas can happen after all.

DCHS Carol Service tonight and JC's birthday . She has S staying with them so all back here to celebrate her birthday and the completion of the works...But  apparently G will be back tomorrow to do some tweaking, N the electrician too, then J the plumber on thursday and Bill the Burglar Alarm sometime...