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Move in … and Goodbye!

Posted on June 10, 2014 by admin

Well, we did it. 361 days in total… Just short of 4 days before a year had passed since we started work ….. we moved in to our brand new house. There have been trials and tribulations along the way… … Continue reading →

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Facade nears completion

Posted on October 23, 2013 by admin

Facade now beginning to look finished – insulation all done and the boys have already painted the front and side facades – see above for the light warm grey colour. Flat roof is now watertight and the insulated “spouts” are … Continue reading →

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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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