Michael, Katrina and Family

Driveway Under Construction, Apr 26

We have the beginnings of our driveway! Sicon will run the ashphelt next week, which will delight the boys ... since they'll be able to watch.

Versatile Finishes the Garage in Two Days, Apr 21

Thanks to the team at Versatile Garages, our external garage is up and ready to use. Whilst it looked very small when only the concrete pad was done, it seems positively cavernous once inside now. Especial kudos to Peter, who provided expert advice during the process of spec'g the garage, and scheduling help at Versatile to get the garage erected on time.

We Have a Fireplace, Apr 21

We decided to purchase our own fireplace, separate from what was on offer from Horncastle. Thanks to Troy at the South Island Hardware Centre in Sockburn, we have a fabulous new Osburn 1600 fireplace ... which we hope will heat our rather large front room, formal lounge, dining room and kitchen.

35 Neville Street Sold, Mar

Just to confirm, we did find a buyer for our current house at 35 Neville Street. Well done to Mark & team!

Front Entrance Gate and Fencing, and Letterbox, Apr 17

On Saturday I tried my hand at being a fencing contractor. I finished off the deer fencing at the front entrance, hung the main gate, and placed the letterbox. I had a special helper for the day, too, being David, who ran errands on the section, laid out the cable, and helped with pouring in the EasiCret concrete.

Trailer Fully Loaded, Apr 15

With living out in the country, I need make the most of the water the Lord sends in the form of rain. Hence I acquired a 3000L water tank to collect water from the garage roof. Although it was tied on well, with the wind drag on the tank on the way out to Greendale, it almost came off. Oops.

Pump Shed Installed ... in 24 Hours, Apr

Wayne, Katrina's Dad, and I spent 24 hours of combined time creating this kitset shed from Versatile Garages. What a job ... but it is now done. Needless to say, I paid to have the wood shed installed ...

Katrina Gets Her New Kitchen, Mar 30

We went out to Greendale last night to check on the placement of the concrete pads for the woodshed and pump house (yes, thanks to Chris, they were in the right place). However, as a tremendous surprise to us all, the excellent team down at Trends Kitchens had also installed Katrina's self-designed, hugely awesome kitchen. Now there's room for all to work, not just one person!

A Long Shot, Mar 20

Here's a view of our new home from the Greendale domain ... the water tank went in a week or two back, the garage is due to go in next week (in front of the water tank), and the driveway in mid April. We should be able to move in during mid-late April. Needless to say, we are all looking forward to it. Don't those mountains look marvellous!

We Get an Offer, Mar 12

We received a verbal and then a written offer on our home in Neville Street from Mike, an investor, with a confirmation date of Friday 20 March. Hurray! We were planning on listing with an agent that afternoon ... what great timing. God is awesome!