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Some pictures of a
playhouse
constructed for my
grandchildren in
Ireland
 
"Come and visit us for a few days", said my daughter - who is married to John, an Irishman, and was then living in Celbridge, near Dublin.
"And perhaps whilst you're here, you could build a playhouse for the boys, Michael and Patrick!"
"What about tools?" I enquired.
"No problem!", says Caroline, "We can borrow some from our neighbours."
 
 
This is where the playhouse had to go, and the neighbours DID supply some tools - and some of them worked!
The only other problem was rain!
Every day, for the six days I worked, it rained at least twice,
but usually four or five times -
even when the day started with clear blue skies!
 
Wednesday
Caroline's husband John had managed to buy timber through his business contacts - which was just as well, as it is extremely expensive at present in Ireland - so, after gathering an assortment of tools I made a start.  
I cut the 9 x 9 cm timbers for the frame, ready for assembly the following morning.
Thursday evening
Some help from Patrick, aged 4
 
 
My wife, Avril, and Caroline, assisted by attaching the ship-lap to the frames.
 
They got quite a routine going!
 
 
Friday Evening
Michael, aged 5, checking progress!
 
 
Saturday evening
The safety bars are slats which had supported the mattress on a - now - redundand bed.
 
John got sore knees nailing the roofing felt.
 
 
 
Sunday evening
Steps made and fitted - and a door!
 
 
 
Monday 4 pm
The safety bars are slats which had supported the mattress on a - now - redundand bed.
 
John got sore knees nailing the roofing felt.
 
 
 
Patrick and Patrick and Michael try out the interior for size - they seem quite pleased with their new play area!
 
 
 
With some paint to finish.