We were sitting in the bedroom having a chat, wrapped in blankets and contemplating who was going to make the tea [Lynne!] when we heard some loud noises and lo and behold there was Pascal in the kitchen ready and willing to fit the suntunnel.
I pulled on a heavy jumper over my pyjamas in an effort to look casually chic and as if I'd been up for hours but failed miserably as my arm went through the neck bit and I ended up looking a bit of a prat.
Anyway, after the kisses, introductions and coffee he started work. Hooray, something's happening!
We had decided to spend the day at the lake as the weather is so good but obviously we couldn't send him away.
I was a bit concerned to see that Pascal spent a long time reading the instructions. I get the impression he's never installed one before but as Lynne said, it's better he reads the instructions than not!
At 9.30 he hopped into the van and drove off. I wasn't sure whether he'd gone for his elevenses or to get some assistance but in the event he came back with some extra tools and equipment.
When he went off for lunch at midday, I realised our planned trip to the lake probably won't materialise any time soon! Shame as the weather is so nice but we'll just have to go another day.
Sadly, something is wrong with the suntunnel. There is very little light coming though it. I could tell Pascal was disappointed and he admitted that it was not how it should be. He phoned the supplier but didn't really get anywhere with them. He took himself off around 3.30 to get in touch with Velux with promises that he'll be back next week. I think it's the first time he had fitted one and he was really unhappy with the result. I'm sure that it will get done but it's a shame as I was so excited about getting it done.
We decided to rescue the day so we went to have a look at the Lac de Gurcon and had a cuppa while we were there. A bit of shopping and then home for supper.
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