The Sold sign is up

Two months ago we bought a house. We were one couple that the credit crunch hugged rather than hit. In other words, when prices fell we were able to get a house that 12 months previously would have been so far out of budget it wouldn't have been funny. We then became the proud owners of a detached 1930's house with 2 receptions rooms, 5 bedrooms, a large kitchen, bathroom with separate WC, garage and outside toilet. Groovy.
One major issue though was that the house was / is in need of substantial renovation, hence it being affordable.
Therefore, I think the next few months will be filled with the highs, and realistically mostly the lows of house renovation. The plan is to document here what's happening, should my nearest and dearest be interested.