Living in France

After living in France for 19 years we have done what we said we would never do again.
Renovate!!!!
Having weathered 10 weeks without mains water and collecting water from a friend (and taking a hot shower at the same time) the water company brought the water to the outside of the house yesterday.
Today December12th a trough is being dug, by hand, from the meter, into the house. It is hoped that all will be connected before the weekend is over.
We are sleeping in the camper van, which has heating, so all is snug at night.
We keep warm during the day with paper stripping and the odd partition demolition. Every little helps towards the completion of the house.