Category Archives: A house in Ukraine

The Electricity Man Cometh…

Posted on July 5, 2013 by admin

.. and has wide grasping hands. Like many “Public Utility” companies here. Having approached Kyivenergo and been told quietly that I could pay for my Electricity to be connected “unofficially” for 30,000 UAH I decided to reject this as it … Continue reading →

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The neighbours are revolting

Posted on July 3, 2013 by admin

At our attempt to backfill the top part of the site a number of neighbours* have blocked the road in (It’s only one way unfortunately) on the grounds that our lorry is damaging the road. I have sympathy but they … Continue reading →

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Upper floor nears completion

Posted on June 21, 2013 by admin

Progress continues at a steady speed and the form work has been assembled ready for the “first floor” slab. Still undecuded whther to go for brick / ceramic / aeroc for the wall to the upper floor . Prices are … Continue reading →

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