Currently, this large property is completely surrounded by scaffolding. It has been for the past 6 weeks, while the roofs are being replaced. As we look out of our window it feels like we are surrounded by a giant spider web.
The work on the roofs should be completed by the end of May. Gary has been taking advantage of having the contractors on site by asking them many questions about construction in the UK. He has also been in contact with the maintenance man at our Headquarters in London to learn as much as he can from him.
As individual roofs are finished Gary will be able to start work on repairing the many years of water damage that has greatly destroyed parts of these buildings. That in itself, would be enough to keep him going for a long time, but we also have new Center Managers coming to live here at the end of June, so Gary also has to convert a workshop into a flat. Along with this there has been a blocked drain, broken water pipe and other items that needed attention over the last week. Thankfully he is not alone in all the work and does have a couple of helpers.
One of his biggest hindrances right now is finding the materials he needs. After living his whole life in America, he knew where to go to get the things he needed - this is a whole new challenge to him now, and at times can be very frustrating.
Michelle
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