All systems are go!

After what seems like an eternity it finally feels like the extension is actually gong to happen - and soon!

We had a long, intense meeting with Mr Architect on Monday. He presented his latest plans, which are now crammed with detail (he's obviously been doing some work) of plug sockets, waste pipe routes, lighting etc. In going through all this (right down to the type of doorknobs we wanted) we also managed to drag in the front and back gardens and decorating throughout the house. Hate to think what this is going to cost now, but we think it makes sense to do everything at once and have professionals do it for us.

So the start date is the first week in May, looking to complete by the end of August. This means we will have to find somewhere to live for the duration, which we knew already but now it feels real. Have made a few enquiries with rental organisations and realise it aint gonna be cheap! We've got another plan up our sleeves which is best left unmentioned at present.

It's also coming to the point where we can't put off telling the neighbours much longer. Not sure how we're going to start the conversation. Maybe "hey, you know you used to have sunlight coming through your kitchen window? How about buying a new light..." Well, we're going ahead whatever, so we can only try and make it as painless as possible.

Another meeting fixed up for next Friday with Mr Architect where we'll be looking at the latest plans and agreeing the contract! Oh my god....