The Bathtime Blog

Tuesday, 18th March 2008

You know when you’ve been Kangoed

When we cut through our study wall to make a new doorway we discovered to our delight a hidden fireplace and inglenook behind the plaster.  Daddy chipped away further at the plaster and uncovered a rustic wooden beam and indications of a large open fire place.  Naturally the opening was bricked up and so it was time for Daddy to get dirty. 

At first he started chipping away at the brick work with hammer and chisel but it was wasn’t long before he realised he would need to call in the cavalry, what is known in the business as a Kango.  If you’ve ever seen Aliens you’ll know the kind of weaponry I’m talking about. 

 

Daddy expected to knock through the first layer of bricks to unearth a dark space behind to find hidden treasure that would buy me more toys than I would know what to do with.  I was not looking forward to discovering any bones though. 

Unfortunately, it transpired that the first layer of bricks was just that – the first layer of bricks.  The entire space was bricked up.  Nevertheless, Daddy began to make steady progress and Kangoed through the concrete blocking the top of the inglenook.  To my horror a cascade of thermaculite thundered down from the chimney space and within seconds had risen up to his knees.  He blocked up the hole to get some rubble bags and when he was ready allowed the thermaculite to poor out again.  Very quickly he found himself surrounded by 12 full rubble bags and another layer gathering around his ankles. 

I think Daddy was beginning to wish that he’d never started.

He’s still got lots of work to do and a lot of dust to clear but I’m sure it will be a worthwhile venture in the end.  Mummy is yet to be convinced though.  Watch this space.

Posted by Daddy @ 9:16 AM  

One Comment to: You know when you’ve been Kangoed

1. Helen said:

   Looks like work is progressing! Keep the updates coming, it’s great to see & will look amazing i’m sure when it’s all done.

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