Some of you may already know that for some time now I have been quietly awaiting the departure of the offspring! They are 30 and 26 years of age - grown men - and more than ready to make their way in the world on their own, under their own steam. By that I mean they do their own ironing, know the business end of a vacuum cleaner and are pretty good at the cooking so I am more than confident that they can manage by themselves!
No 2 son flew the nest in July, Number 1 son left at the beginning of December - yippee, two rooms to play with.
One room has a great double window but a smaller length of wall with sockets, the other room has a longer window but a great expanse of wall with sockets. I have claimed the latter - lol
Initially, all my mini stuff and houses were taken upstairs and to all intents and purposes, abandoned. No mini work has taken place at all during this time. Who would want to work in there?
Initially, all my mini stuff and houses were taken upstairs and to all intents and purposes, abandoned. No mini work has taken place at all during this time. Who would want to work in there?
So, over the past week I have been decorating and can now show you what I've been up to. My new hobby room has gone from this unadulterated shambles (Hambleton Hall cabinet upside down and awaiting castors) ..............
To this..................
The room measures 9' by 14.5' (2.74m x 4.41m) and I have approximately 10' (3.04m) of houses. More than enough space to line them up and still be able to open the doors.
Although they look good standing there all in a line, I have yet to sort out the electrics so I'm not sure if I have any casualties - I'll leave that for another day.
In the long term I need to get a cabinet for the Tearooms and a smaller desk and chair but at the moment, to say I am thrilled is an understatement!
