ST, congratulations on your new apartment, your fresh start
UP, it's great to hear about your progress, 6 months is amazing.
Tops, don't think of it as a chicken coup, think of it more as a palace, or a cathedral, then 7 years will seem positively miraculous. Apparently, Antoni Gaudi began his project in Barcelona in 1882, and its not finished yet! Admittedly it's quite intricate, but hey ho, a chicken coup could have similar appeal given sufficient planning.
I'm having a relaxing evening reading a book by the fire. Think I'll have another cup of peppermint tea.
Take care all.