A walk back in time

[Woodlander]

Well determined not to be beaten, I did another walk of 17 miles yesterday. Back to Bancffosfelen, where 4 years ago I lived on a farm as a volunteer. During my free time there I built a small roundhouse. Was so pleased to see it still standing and that someone had been living in it.

 

[MildredsSmurf]

That's fantastic - great job. It looks quite freshly used and homely too!

 

[Ark79]

doesn't come much better than that

 

[1 shot willie]

Brilliant

Did you live in it yourself for any period of time?

 

[Woodlander]

Brilliant

Did you live in it yourself for any period of time?

2 months. Then life changed direction

 

[1 shot willie]

Must have been a great experience having built it yourself.......how long did the build take you?
Although a romantic picture surrounds it.....was it tough going....were you in there in the Summer or Winter........interesting stuff

 

[Madriverrob]

Better than some B and B ‘s I’ve stayed in

 

[Woodlander]

Must have been a great experience having built it yourself.......how long did the build take you?
Although a romantic picture surrounds it.....was it tough going....were you in there in the Summer or Winter........interesting stuff

Took about 2 maybe 3 months of evenings and weekends the roof timbers and uprights were already in situ but needed fixing and someone had moved some stone ready for wall building. As I was living on the farm at the time I was lucky enough to have use of a tractor and back box to move materials and access to clay and lots of dung to make the "cement". I think if I had to do it all from scratch and by hand I would estimate 3 times as long if not longer to build. May go back after I eventually have my op and stay for a few days.

 

[1 shot willie]

Way to go mate......I was sat here wondering about materials.....sourcing the stone etc.
I hope you do manage to get back in there for a stay after the op........look forward to some more pictures if you do