Please advise - it's all gone SO wrong

polki

Sending you and all your supporters my very best wishes. What a bunch!

A longtime lurker with nothing to offer I'm afraid, but I have laughed and cried at this thread and can't wait to see the programme.

I hope the result is everything you wish for - you deserve the best.

psychopathbabble

lisawaters wrote: »

Just one pic to show that it isn't all a dream! Well it is a dream come true but it's actually happening.

First day of the build yesterday! Did a walkaround interview with Nick and met all the other members of the team.

The poor little place looked at its worst ever, various contractors were fitting themselves into corners trying to do whatever they had to do. Much of the work I had done to make the place barely habitable was being undone to treat the walls and timbers, and my few possessions were still piled up in the packing boxes.

Then the time came for me to disappear for a few days and I had to hand in my own key, and was filmed driving away in my new BMW, which the crew cleverly disguised as an old Volvo estate.

I so wanted to stay and watch the work and join in any fun that was going, but rules are rules, so I shall not reenter the (embarassingly coned off) square, (I bet the neighbours love me for that) until next Friday morning.

Mixed emotions... not to even have a key to my own house felt odd, to see the removal lorry pass me on its way to scoop up my life and whisk it way, and a strong feeling of being very alone in this particular adventure; not even the boys to talk to for a few days more and guess what will happen.

I went to the park for a coffee and felt very weird. What if anyone had asked why I was there? At the same time, I felt a massive weight gradually lifting off my shoulders. The millstone that has hung around my neck for two years, almost to the day since Paul Bridle, thief and occasional builder, also left the house for the last time. Only this time promises will be kept. I know that the wonderful people who rode in to the rescue when I most needed them to have the skills, humour and sheer clout to 'get me in' within a week or so. And they will.

As the morning rain clouds blew inland and the sun came out (cliche but true), and a few low-season tourists wandered into the cafe for breakfast, I felt happy. Genuinely happy, and so grateful, and excited that I didn't know what would get done. And I thought of all the characters on here, going about their normal mornings all over the country, who have chosen to be part of this, whether that means they check in for news when they can, or they're sorting out their stuff ready for a few days away on their own personal adventures.

I doubt whether an episode of this programme has ever affected so many people.

I asked someone to grab a quick pic of me with the team as I knew if I went away without some proof, I still wouldn't believe it was happening.

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/NufXp-bVwjjxCQeRFxMM67ZQ5m95fpW8ZOsTPrEveEA?feat=directlink

Ok, you have had me in tears again. That doesnt happen very often!! I can't even begin to think I know how you feel but I'm just so very happy for you. It must be such an incredible relief for it all to be real and finally happening for you. xxxx

Merrywidow

lisawaters wrote: »

Just one pic to show that it isn't all a dream! Well it is a dream come true but it's actually happening.

First day of the build yesterday! Did a walkaround interview with Nick and met all the other members of the team.

The poor little place looked at its worst ever, various contractors were fitting themselves into corners trying to do whatever they had to do. Much of the work I had done to make the place barely habitable was being undone to treat the walls and timbers, and my few possessions were still piled up in the packing boxes.

Then the time came for me to disappear for a few days and I had to hand in my own key, and was filmed driving away in my new BMW, which the crew cleverly disguised as an old Volvo estate.

I so wanted to stay and watch the work and join in any fun that was going, but rules are rules, so I shall not reenter the (embarassingly coned off) square, (I bet the neighbours love me for that) until next Friday morning.

Mixed emotions... not to even have a key to my own house felt odd, to see the removal lorry pass me on its way to scoop up my life and whisk it way, and a strong feeling of being very alone in this particular adventure; not even the boys to talk to for a few days more and guess what will happen.

I went to the park for a coffee and felt very weird. What if anyone had asked why I was there? At the same time, I felt a massive weight gradually lifting off my shoulders. The millstone that has hung around my neck for two years, almost to the day since Paul Bridle, thief and occasional builder, also left the house for the last time. Only this time promises will be kept. I know that the wonderful people who rode in to the rescue when I most needed them to have the skills, humour and sheer clout to 'get me in' within a week or so. And they will.

As the morning rain clouds blew inland and the sun came out (cliche but true), and a few low-season tourists wandered into the cafe for breakfast, I felt happy. Genuinely happy, and so grateful, and excited that I didn't know what would get done. And I thought of all the characters on here, going about their normal mornings all over the country, who have chosen to be part of this, whether that means they check in for news when they can, or they're sorting out their stuff ready for a few days away on their own personal adventures.

I doubt whether an episode of this programme has ever affected so many people.

I asked someone to grab a quick pic of me with the team as I knew if I went away without some proof, I still wouldn't believe it was happening.

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/NufXp-bVwjjxCQeRFxMM67ZQ5m95fpW8ZOsTPrEveEA?feat=directlink

What a lovely summing up of your news. Thanks. KillerWatt was bragging about his video of Julie but couldn't talk about the build.
HE WILL TALK - trust me. If we don't get down the nitty gritties now they will be lost. Maty and I will knee cap him next week if he doesn't talk.

Lovely Picture, another one to frame!

xjanet:cool:x

lisawaters

psychopathbabble wrote: »

Ok, you have had me in tears again. That doesnt happen very often!! I can't even begin to think I know how you feel but I'm just so very happy for you. It must be such an incredible relief for it all to be real and finally happening for you. xxxx

Thanks mate

june.elizabeth

Hi Mike, this must be a very surreal time for you, just think how wonderful it will be when it is all finished. Great Photograph of you and the gang. I so wish I could come and help in my own little own way but I do not think my daughter would be very happy if I missed her wedding! How far away from your house have they sent you? I am surprised they didn't confiscate your car to stop you having a sneaky drive by. I have been following the designer Julie on Twitter and she is really excited. Anyway all the best to you. Raise a few glasses for me on the 18th and I like chocolate cake. x

Happytogetdebtfree

Wow mike ITS REALLY HAPPENEING the picture is great and it looks so sunny im so pleased i could cry myself but i wont fingers thumbs toes and everything crossed my god i want an emotional spreech after the reveal x

SouthernBellE*

Please can somebody pass me the tenas.


X

Happytogetdebtfree

lol hi sb x

spaine

How exciting .. waiting for the reveal !!

I'm so so pleased its all worked out for you.

Viewing rates will be up for this episode .. pls let us know when it will be aired (when you know) :T :j:T:j

Jacks_xxx

lisawaters wrote: »

Thanks, that will help me enormously. Although I still do most of my own snogging. I think?

And I'm assuming you're female, just before I text him your offer?

Hey Mike, :wave: Like I said earlier in the thread my useful skills are sadly limited and self awareness prevents me from making promises I can't keep.

My urge to help in some way is ever so strong even though I know my capabilities are severely limited - which leads to silly posts. I thought it might make you smile. Sorry for not being any help at all hon. Hope you're holding up Ok, and if you ever do need a Stunt Snogger then I'm your girl! :rotfl: