Hi again all
I've not kept up for a while but have been keeping an eye on happenings with you all. We had a family bereavement in mid December so things have been a bit askew here.
Anyway - to update - we have bought the motorhome - not new but not too old (I hope!) and now we are looking at the route for the drive over - many thanks to all that have given advice in another topic.
I think we might fly over early in the year - maybe in March and then do the drive in the summer - we bought a 5 berth Hymer so I have plenty of volunteers to help with the driving we are intending to take a leisurely trip though it looks as if my early retirement is on hold so it wont be too leisurely!
It's already been too long a winter and not even any snow here to make it look pretty.
Anyway, back on topic - still not heard anything regarding the estimate for blocking in the staircase/conservatory structure but I suppose that will have to wait until the weather gets better now. Same with the driveway and the radiator problem - like I said - only in Bulgaria - all in all I think we did Ok with some of the horror stories you hear about shoddy property renovations and people being ripped off.
The nights and mornings are getting lighter here now (a little) and spring should be on it's way soon (hopefully). We will have a look online for a little furniture to get us by - Mitko at New home sv will assist with opening up the house for the delivery so maybe we will be able to stay in our house for the first time - it will be very exciting and we can't wait to be back over there.
Thanks to you all for your help' advice and support - I'm sure we'll need it again