So can you believe it, I still haven't taken more slab pictures. Just. Haven't. Had. A. Chance. I actually can't believe it myself - I was going to get down there to take a few on the weekend, but we had washed out cricket (but ended up with a mate over for Jack), birthday present shopping for the twins (4 on Friday), work, grocery shopping, work, and then Father's Day, it didn't happen.
Anyway, it looks like we will have a continual stream of trades on site for the next few weeks (I guess as long as the weather is ok and the moons align). This week we are booked in for external drainage, and next week the frame will be delivered.
Gee I hope we have rain free weeks for a while.
I'm doing the electrical appointment Thursday. I'll be dropping Jack at school, and then off to Penrith we go! Then it'll be back for school pick up, and then into Randwick for a specialist follow up. I'm not sure how I'll survive the day - it'll be tears all round no doubt!!!
I still haven't completed the tile selection either. I had been putting it off, knowing other friends experiences of the discontinued tiles. I also really don't like DL as a tile store. Anyway it looks like the builder has gone into partnership with another tile place, who of course are at NorWest. But the good news is they have a showroom at Bankstown, so I can go there for a look see, before the actual selections.
That's it for the moment - it's going to be a hectic week!
Bel :)
Monday, September 6, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
I believe the term is conslabulations!
Finally! And I've done the "the slab looks tiny" thought process more than once since yesterday. I keep telling myself a house of 34 squares is not tiny, especially since we are upgrading from 10-11 squares.
Will have to get some more photos in the next few days - I've got 2 friends of Jack's coming over for a play after school this afternoon, then tomorrow busy trying to get Hannah and Tommy's birthday present - without them knowing what I'm doing (They turn 4 next week). Then Friday work. Boring. Don't they know I need to take photos of concrete!!!!
Yesterday when I took these photos my girlfriend came with me. Whilst taking them, I said to her, how many photos of concrete is enough before it's a bit silly. She thought 10. I refrained from telling her I'd already taken more than that!!! (And she built 5 years ago, so should know better!)
Completed - well almost ;)
And this was my favourite part of getting the slab. The tradies were so good about us being on site - they said to me - it's your house. When I explained I had heard horror stories of not being allowed to watch the major progress points - he said, well we have nothing to hide, go ahead and take photos. I took them throughout the day, and by late afternoon, they were still there. The kids wanted to see what all the fuss was, and I wanted to sneak in their initials in the slab. They were all still there (well 5 of the 8 guys who were working on the slab) finally sitting down having a beer/smoko break, which they said was the first of the day. (I hope it was with the beer anyway!). I asked if the kids would be able to put their initials in the garage floor - they couldn't as they hadn't gone over it with the machine - but then proceeded to find me another spot to do it, and helped me get them around the side! Their words - we didn't see anything. Love 'em!
Jack holding the nail which he used to write their initials!
Will have to get some more photos in the next few days - I've got 2 friends of Jack's coming over for a play after school this afternoon, then tomorrow busy trying to get Hannah and Tommy's birthday present - without them knowing what I'm doing (They turn 4 next week). Then Friday work. Boring. Don't they know I need to take photos of concrete!!!!
Yesterday when I took these photos my girlfriend came with me. Whilst taking them, I said to her, how many photos of concrete is enough before it's a bit silly. She thought 10. I refrained from telling her I'd already taken more than that!!! (And she built 5 years ago, so should know better!)
Completed - well almost ;)
And this was my favourite part of getting the slab. The tradies were so good about us being on site - they said to me - it's your house. When I explained I had heard horror stories of not being allowed to watch the major progress points - he said, well we have nothing to hide, go ahead and take photos. I took them throughout the day, and by late afternoon, they were still there. The kids wanted to see what all the fuss was, and I wanted to sneak in their initials in the slab. They were all still there (well 5 of the 8 guys who were working on the slab) finally sitting down having a beer/smoko break, which they said was the first of the day. (I hope it was with the beer anyway!). I asked if the kids would be able to put their initials in the garage floor - they couldn't as they hadn't gone over it with the machine - but then proceeded to find me another spot to do it, and helped me get them around the side! Their words - we didn't see anything. Love 'em!
Jack holding the nail which he used to write their initials!
Waffles, Pipes and More!
When we came home from San Francisco, this is what awaited us! I have to say though, the holiday was great (D'uh) in the fact I don't think I thought about the house once. Must have been the break I needed. :)
Piering
The time flies.......and then we have progress!
Can you believe it's the start of September! I have had such a busy month, that August has just gone in the blink of an eye.
The funny thing is, we have waited so long for progress on the house, and then all of a sudden......we have a slab. *Shock* I know. You would have thought I'd be yelling it from the roof tops, and more importantly let you all know, but I've been so flat out I haven't found the time.
So let me back track, and give you an update:
We had the site cut back at the start of August, which was an amazing feeling. A little bit excited, mixed with a little bit terrified. This house was going to happen. Finally.
Piering was completed next, wait 'til you see the pictures - looks like we are building a house to resemble swiss cheese. Well in the ground anyway.
Then while we were away (Dave and I went to San Francisco for a week)- plumbing, boxing up the frame for the slab, waffle pods and whatever else they do.
Yesterday *drum roll please* the slab was laid. (And the fact we were back from San Fran, and I was working at home, made it even sweeter)
Let the photos begin..........
The funny thing is, we have waited so long for progress on the house, and then all of a sudden......we have a slab. *Shock* I know. You would have thought I'd be yelling it from the roof tops, and more importantly let you all know, but I've been so flat out I haven't found the time.
So let me back track, and give you an update:
We had the site cut back at the start of August, which was an amazing feeling. A little bit excited, mixed with a little bit terrified. This house was going to happen. Finally.
Piering was completed next, wait 'til you see the pictures - looks like we are building a house to resemble swiss cheese. Well in the ground anyway.
Then while we were away (Dave and I went to San Francisco for a week)- plumbing, boxing up the frame for the slab, waffle pods and whatever else they do.
Yesterday *drum roll please* the slab was laid. (And the fact we were back from San Fran, and I was working at home, made it even sweeter)
Let the photos begin..........
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Lights Camera Action!
Finally after all this time, we have action on the block. Can you believe it? I certainly can't!
I was asked by a friend if I cried and could I believe it. Well I didn't cry - much to my surprise - I was more excited than anything.....maybe I'm holding back the tears for the slab? It's been so long, and so many frustrating, angry, upset tears have been shed, I think it was a case of relief, excitement and wonder.
So last weekend the digger was delivered. Because of our difficult block, the first thing to be done was the sewer encasing. Not a glamourous first job on the block like a slab, but action anyway!
Dave and I were in the front yard Sunday morning, and saw it being delivered. We screamed at the kids (nothing unusual there.....) to get outside and take a look!
In the afternoon, we all walked down (it's about 5 houses away from the rental) took photos (below) and went and told the neighbours it was all going to start. We had a lovely welcome from our neighbours on the right. They asked us in for a cuppa, and were really happy for us. Even invited the kids in the pool in summer! The lady at the front just wanted to know when it would be finished!!! ha ha ha!!!
Wednesday was the start of the actual digging.
We now are the proud owners of a concrete line! But this is where our house will grow. Can't wait!!!
Bel x x x
The empty block
What's that on the block!!!
Pegs!
The troops!
Water at the end of our street - about 100m away
The Loo!
Concrete truck!
Concrete!
The old pipes that are being replaced
The new pipes/connectors
I was asked by a friend if I cried and could I believe it. Well I didn't cry - much to my surprise - I was more excited than anything.....maybe I'm holding back the tears for the slab? It's been so long, and so many frustrating, angry, upset tears have been shed, I think it was a case of relief, excitement and wonder.
So last weekend the digger was delivered. Because of our difficult block, the first thing to be done was the sewer encasing. Not a glamourous first job on the block like a slab, but action anyway!
Dave and I were in the front yard Sunday morning, and saw it being delivered. We screamed at the kids (nothing unusual there.....) to get outside and take a look!
In the afternoon, we all walked down (it's about 5 houses away from the rental) took photos (below) and went and told the neighbours it was all going to start. We had a lovely welcome from our neighbours on the right. They asked us in for a cuppa, and were really happy for us. Even invited the kids in the pool in summer! The lady at the front just wanted to know when it would be finished!!! ha ha ha!!!
Wednesday was the start of the actual digging.
We now are the proud owners of a concrete line! But this is where our house will grow. Can't wait!!!
Bel x x x
The empty block
What's that on the block!!!
Pegs!
The troops!
Water at the end of our street - about 100m away
The Loo!
Concrete truck!
Concrete!
The old pipes that are being replaced
The new pipes/connectors
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