Jan and John Maggs Antiques

Our Ashfield Odyssey

Chapter 4: A Structure Begins to Take Shape -- Fall and Winter 2005 - 2006 -- p. 1.

Once again, work ceased while we were in England in October. After our return, we stole hours to begin work on the two outbuildings, anticipating the approaching winter. Once the foundation of the shop was coated, backfilling began.

Soon the ground surrounding the two foundations was level and packed tightly against the concrete walls, and we had attached sills to the concrete. Construction could now begin!