Love it here

it may not seem like it, but we haven't forgotten this blog completely ;)

been busy living, tidying, finishing and constantly improving bits and pieces around here. We're still nailing down skirting boards, fitting out the pantry, installing solar power & water...and finding out what its like to live here when there is a cyclone & the river is flooding. More photos when we've cleaned up a bit

and a little while later... (still 5 days to go)

The Trials of Ceiling Painting

the pain. oh the pain!

it does look spectacular though

we admire your sacrifice noble painters

Planks and knots

Sunroom

Living Room

Kitchen

Main Bedroom ceiling

Door to Ensuite

Ensuite

Mudroom, Bathroom

Laundry, entry

Doorway to kitchen/living room

Mucking Out

With most of the dusty business done with, it was time to clear up the mess. Bring forth the industrial vacuum cleaner! You can see the transformation of the boxed in rooms into a framework for a large living/dining/kitchen area.

When the old fireplace is knocked down (hopefully this week) we will be able to appreciate the space almost as it will eventually be ...using visualization of course...just have to imagine the timber paneled walls... polished floors, the neat little kitchen and our big old antique dining table... the new fireplace (perhaps fitted later) in the south wall and a high ceiling (please!)

more to come soon.... as a parting gift, here is my favorite view towards the mountains and the setting sun

Day 8 - 14 Open plan living

How do you make lots of cubby sized rooms into an open plan living space? Mix 2 parts strong men with 1 part sledge hammer, 1 part wheelbarrow. Mix well. 

And don't forget to deliver a hearty lunch to the men, preferably before 12 noon.

You remember this shot from last week? well...

And today....

 We have an 'open plan' living space!

This is what we in the cottage demolition industry call 'rubble'. Perhaps this could be the fill for a retaining wall?