That sounds positively wonderful, Jenny!! I'm very happy for you and you furries -- and for the little fellow who will be waiting for you! Felicitations!
Of course everyone is welcome! But I will need a few months to get it all together. Apparently the owners covered the stone up because he is a carpenter and didn't know how to repair the stonework. Some of their interior taste also makes me question their motives! But I have a mason on hand who has done this kind of thing before, so I am sure we can restore it to its original glory. I have seen pix of it before the cladding went on, so I know what is there.
Wow, Congrats on getting a new home! It looks great and it sounds wonderful. I bet the cats will be thrilled, but I wonder... how do you teach a cat to meow in French?
On the meowing in French, Persil starts at an advantage - her name means 'Parsley' in French, so maybe if I call her with a French accent, she will respond the same way!