kennel, floor and dog/cat love!

afternoon all,

while nikki's been in england we've frequently taken a break from (over)eating chocolate to do some work.

we laid the oak floor in mine and nikki's bedroom.

here's a shot of it as we'd just laid the insulation between the joists:



and another with the floor started:



and it finished (sorry about the evening lighting):



and from the far corner towards the door:



pretty nice - no?

it has to be oiled yet which adds an amazing finish which looks beautiful but it looks great already!

a few nights ago rudie and mimsy (the kitten formally known as 'bucket-head') fell asleep on each other and we thought it a nice image.

here they are:



then, yesterday, we started a kennel for taco (now that he's a permanent fixture and with summer coming to an end).

here's the location just before we started:



and with the frame up and the waterproofing fixed:



with sides on:



then we put the insulation in (that's right - insulation in a kennel!).

we used loose hemp insulation and offcuts of the fermacel (recycled wood/paper boards) to make it winter-proof for the big fella:



after the insulation was complete we added a first roof of tin sheeting:



then, to make the kennel a 'looker', we put the same tile roof on that we used for the chicken coop:



we're pretty sure that taco will love it and (as i think you'll agree) it looks pretty damn fine!

here's the two dogs lounging outside:



we're pretty happy with it!

right, i'm about to get my kit together to go read in the sun and sleep out in my hammock tonight and so i'd better be off.....

tune in next for more exciting news.

cheers, gairy.