Anyway, due to our misfortune we have had to endure, and the 102 days of an empty block, we decided it was time to talk compensation. We had three options up our sleeve, and chose option B. We decided that because there have been delays out of no fault of our own, and we really should have started before Christmas, our compensation was to be that the contract start immediately, regardless of whether any site works begin. So, today will mark the official start of contract, so the clock is ticking. They have 310 days to finish our home and complete handover or they will have to pay liquidated damages. This means we will most likely be in before Christmas, driveway and flooring included.
I refuse to break open the champers until we have received a letter of confirmation, and a couple of phone calls (Construction Manager was in a meeting, and the SS was on site). If there is any backing down we will consider Option C as a last resort.
So, that's that out the way, on to lovely things!
I know it's not French Provincial, but I have the opportunity to make myself one of these!
Image courtesy Home Beautiful.
It's a vintage London Bus Roll, and I plan on attaching it to a canvas and hanging it on the wall. Which wall, I'm not so sure, and would probably look best either in the family room, or the TV area upstairs, not in the hallway, lounge or dining. It's quite modern, but being vintage, I'm sure it will fit right in. Also the fact that London will always have a special place in my heart, it's quite fitting.
What do you think??
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4 comments:
Anything you do Stormy will look just lovely. What a great idea the London bus roll and I think in the family area or even kitchen would be a perfect place for it.
Thats good news about your meeting today but get it in writing! keep on their backs every day until you get a definate answer about your starting date.
Mrs B
Where did you get the London Bus roll? They are all my old stops and of course I used to live in Tooting!!
Hi Lou, it's not mine yet (this one is a photo I took of a picture from a recent Home Beautiful!). Apparantly, the 'source' I may be getting one from has several! They are HUGE, and it would be a matter of choosing which stops I would like to display. I am yet to negotiate a price ;-)
Thankyou Mrs B! I have more 'artwork' in the pipeline, only I can't show it until Sunday and after it has been given to it's recipient! ;-)
I'm thinking familyroom for the bus roll if it eventuates! There will be no 'free' walls in the kitchen with the upper cupboards, wall oven tower and fridge. Meals area wall next to kitchen is reserved for my rather large clock! (I think!!)
Oh that's great news. Keep pushing for a definite date. Fingers crossed.
A-M xx
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