Cowshed gets dismantled
December 28, 2009 – 10:16 pm | One Comment

With the groundwork already done by Dawn & her Dad (Eric) (in this post : HERE) it was now time to get the tiles removed, the roof opened up and wooden beams taken down so …

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Podcast EP7 – In the works!
December 28, 2009 – 6:56 pm | No Comment

iPhone_RedheadOK so we’ve had a slight set back (I forgot the podcasting equipment), however there is some good news!

The latest iPhone 3GS with a “RedHead” and using it’s Voice Record function seems to work a treat so we’ll be producing one this week and it’ll be full of hope and good cheer (honest) ..

Some of the subjects we’ll be discussing :

Our 1st Christmas in our house
The cow shed (dismantling of)
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Data Collection – Weather station arrives (updated)
October 22, 2009 – 5:01 pm | No Comment
Data Collection – Weather station arrives (updated)

As you’re all very aware by now I like things to be clear, precise and accurate. I don’t care if it’s a quote, a set of drawings i really like my information to be clear, …

Podcast Ep6 – Now in iTunes
August 18, 2009 – 10:15 pm | No Comment
Podcast Ep6 – Now in iTunes

This is the one we’ve both dreaded, the episode where we try and talk French architect, bureaucracy and our current experiences… This tips Lee over the edge!  No worries though we found the beep …

French Renovation – There’s a FREE app for that!
August 11, 2009 – 10:25 am | 4 Comments
French Renovation – There’s a FREE app for that!

Get the balloons, party poppers & the orange juice as we are about to have ourselves a wrap part!
Introducing little Miss “Petite Assistante” your personal French renovation dictionary, translater and all round life saver.
The app …

Podcast Ep5 – Now in iTunes
August 9, 2009 – 4:11 pm | No Comment
Podcast Ep5 – Now in iTunes

Episode 5 is finally here and it’s chock full of news and as always differening opinion as always.
In this episode we discuss the progress that’s been made on the chimney (finally), wall pin, cow shed …

French Renovation – There’ll be an app for that!
August 4, 2009 – 7:24 pm | No Comment
French Renovation – There’ll be an app for that!

I did mention a while back that we are trying to put an iPhone app together to help with renovation & that wasn’t very specific so it’s time to put some flesh on the bones …

Podcast Ep4 – Now in iTunes
June 21, 2009 – 4:09 pm | One Comment
Podcast Ep4 – Now in iTunes

Episode 4 is now live, and in stark contrast with Episode 3 we are actually really positive about what we have achieved. This episode really shows the importance of stopping and look at what you …

Podcast Ep3 – Now in iTunes
June 13, 2009 – 10:30 am | No Comment
Podcast Ep3 – Now in iTunes

There are two podcasts coming this weekend to make up for it plus an extra audio-post all available from iTunes. The editing on the first one is a little rough and ready, it’s surprising how …

Embedded audio now live!
June 13, 2009 – 10:04 am | No Comment
Embedded audio now live!

This is for all the people that have requested a different way to listen to the podcast and audio posts we have started to produce.
What we’ve done is now made an mp3 streaming version available …

Solar Logger – Prototype underway – UPDATED
June 7, 2009 – 3:36 pm | One Comment
Solar Logger – Prototype underway – UPDATED

UPDATED : See the bottom of this post for an update and prototype pics
So back in THIS POST i was continuing to get stressed that it seemed amazing to me that there isn’t a device out there …

Supplier Review – Kloeber
May 31, 2009 – 10:30 pm | 2 Comments
Supplier Review – Kloeber

When it comes to front doors, sliding doors and windows the market is flooded with potential suppliers so to stand out from the crowd you’ve got to bring something special to the table.  So far I have …