The Treehouse Diaries #5: Busy, busy, busy…knackered!

Nick lays down some flooring / Photo by Nick Weston

I always knew this project was going to be hard work, it now seems I drastically underestimated just how much! But, I’m truly loving every minute, even manhandling misshapen bits of 18mm ply down to the treehouse is a gleeful experience, I think if everyone’s front door to the workplace looked like mine lined with row upon row of bluebells, then moods would be at a constant high.

Despite having my hands torn to shreds and beginning to look like I’ve had acupuncture from Sweeney Todd, things are moving at a smooth, unfaltering pace. I have had a few mishaps: I am starting to concentrate more on furnishings rather than the house itself (lets face it, decking out a crib with some fly gear is always top of the list…shizzle?). A week ago I decided it was time to build one of the most practical pieces needed for any Treehouse – the Ladder.

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Further information:

• The Treehouse Diaries #4: Up, up & away!
• The Treehouse Diaries #3: Bertha comes alive!
• The Treehouse Diaries #2: The ‘Unit’ Arrives
• The Treehouse Diaries #1: Building ‘The Patch’
• The Treehouse Diaries