It has to go.

Here is a before picture of the garage which is coming down. Doesn't look too bad on  this side because I covered the horrible grey walls with paint, and allowed the ivy to grow over it. It's an absolute wreck inside and the roof is caving in. I wasn't going to do much in the garden this year, it was a snap decision, this has got to go. 

First job, remove all the ivy, I made a start. 

I used a saw to cut through the thick trunks near to the bottom. It should start dying now. Two on this side. 

And two on the other side. 

The back of it is looking a bit bare now. 

I was working late last night to strip it off the the roof. Just got the last of it down at 10.30pm. Inside it's almost empty. Next I will take the doors off and take them to the tip. That will be as much as I can do. I have to find someone to dismantle it. The wall panels and roof need to be wrapped in plastic. The man at the skip hire firm said it has to be double bagged. 

Today we had another village boot fair, I put my tables out similar to last time. It was also the Open Gardens as well, so more visitors were expected. Opening time was advertised as 9am and I was ready. 

We got the usual folks dashing about in cars looking for the bargains. They weren't village people they came from further away. They snap up anything that is cheap so they can sell it on to make a profit. Three cars pulled up at the same time, they were in a hurry, quick look, I'll have that and that, hand over the £1, and off to the next one. My sales weren't very good and I wonder if it will be worth the effort to do it again. I got rid of some of my own junk that I didn't need any more. It helps with the de cluttering. 

I packed the stall up at 1pm, it went quiet, no one about. After lunch I took Billy dog out. We had a nice walk through the woods and along the river bank. 

The start of another week, and almost the end of the month. Three more days of walking left. I have gone over the 500 miles which marks the half way point. Last chance to top up your miles if you are taking part in the challenge. 

Thanks for popping in, we'll catch up soon. Toodle pip.   ilona