Brrr - It's a bit chilly for roof work...

[micktim]

Today's plan of starting to remove the old roof from the building that Dad and I are converting into a 2 bed cottage ended up being scotched due to a sudden snowfall. If truth be told we kind of expected it as the forecasts were looking a bit dismal on Friday, but, hey, they sometimes get it wrong so we stuck to the plan until we arrived to find a

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[bardling]

If you*weren't* tired after such a filled day, I'd want to know where you get the extra, superhuman energy from!?

*hug*

[decadentdave]

So glad you are here with us in LJ-land.
Did you have to put anti-freeze in your mortar? I remember helping my uncle lay brick in the winter and having to do this so the mortar would not freeze before it could be used.
And, what is a "boffin"?
Good luck with the new house.
Hugs to everyone.

[hrrunka]

And, what is a "boffin"?

A very English term that suggests someone with intelligence and knowledge, but probably slightly detached from the reality experienced by mere mortals, and with a side order of eccentricity thrown in for good measure.

[djbp]

Good definition that since it applies to 80% of the mob where I work.

[hrrunka]

...and to a significant fraction of fandom too, I'd guess... ;)

[hrrunka]

looked like a very dicey idea

It snowed some more last night, and guess what; folks were supposed to be coming today (Ok, they were supposed to be coming yesterday, too) to fix my slightly leaky roof. I think I may end up waiting in vain, but driving to work would be too interesting anyway. Ah well, days like this were made for staying home. ;)

[hrrunka]

Wow! They decided not to be put off by a little snow! Hope they don't slip on something...