Update, 27 February 2014

Lots of people working on the house this week. My shower was tiled today (I had to drive to Staunton to get enough tiles, but, hey, what else do I have to do?); will be grouted tomorrow but here's a photo of the ungrouted tiles:

The fireplace surround was tiled, and will be grouted tomorrow:

And the decking was started:

Skip and Linda are coming for the weekend. Photos to come...