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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
Windows glazed (with perspex), door latch
fitted.
Table/bench fitted inside.
Finished!
 
 
Patrick and Michael try out the interior for
size - they seem quite pleased with their
new play area!
 
 
 
With some paint to finish.