Can you tell we've got a heat pump?

The skylights are open to get a breeze through.

Here's a bit of the local scenery.

This side is getting a bit cluttered...

We have our proper water supply now:

Water Tank and Pump

Birdlings Flat Panorama

This is a view of the settlement and beach from the hills to the east. Click on the pic to see a larger (2000 pixel) version. The red circle is where we are.

At Last The Roof Is On....

We have decided to draw a veil over the happenings of the last few weeks. We can’t write about it without thinking about it, and we don’t want to think about it. We should be able to get rid of the scaffolding next week.  The plumber will start next week, the kitchen goes in the week after. We still need to get the septic tank in, the drains dug, and the electricity connected.  Then it’s just the tiling.  Can we make it by Christmas? Or will it be Plan B? Time will tell.

Nice Pic

This is definitely the best angle.

New Zealand Blue Sky

We are having four skylights, so we will still see the sky when the roof is on.

Long Rafters in Position

It’s almost a shame to put the roof on, when the weather is like this.

Come on Down!

With superb timing, Darren arrives just as the lifting gear is being lowered. His van wouldn’t start. We are off to collect the Ranger, so won’t see the beams being lifted.

Crane at the Ready

It’s 8am, we have a crane, but where is Darren? My blood pressure is rising…

Stormy Weather 2

It won’t blow down so easily now – we hope!

Stormy Weather

Another Nor’wester, fortunately not too windy this time.