Those of you who know us will be aware of the fact that Sally has another job. Although our intention was to run Aspen House together when we moved in, the previous occupant was so obstructive in handing on the business to us that we felt we knew too little about its potential for both [...]
Back in August 2002, when we first took up residence at Aspen House, the reality of what we had taken on took but a short time to move from a dawning glimmer to the full glare of awareness. In that bright light of understanding we could see clearly that the house and its grounds had [...]
Sooner than expected, the old stable has already got a new roof! And it is all boarded out inside ready for the plasterer. Even in that unfinished condition it looks really cosy. A quick tour of the place (which merely involved standing in the middle of the space and looking around) has persuaded us that [...]
Oh. What should we make of progress over at the pub? The upper part of the New Harp is now encased in a square cocoon of plastic sheeting, but there is no further sign of activity now that the scaffolders have left. But, hey, are we worried? Well, yes, we are. We don’t want work [...]