Still waiting

The new house excitement is starting to pall somewhat. I STILL don't have the &!&!&#$ access letter so everything has stalled. I'm sure that Foxy is just as twitchy as I am, since he will be wanting his last payment. Stephen rang them a few times last week and it turned that the f#$$!*& s had put the wrong phone number for the contact! I am banned from ringing - apparently I tend to get a trifle sarcastic? Moi?

The guy came to measure up for the wardrobe and linen cupboard shelving today, so at least something will be done. Apart from that, nothing much has happened in the last few weeks and it should be finished by now *sob*. All that remains for Foxy to do is:

• the shelving in minor beds and linen cupboard
• install the gas cooktop
• fit the door handles back on
• fix the bits and pieces that need fixing
• and all the outside stuff like stormwater tanks and utility hookups

I have to:

• finish data points and TV points, and install Starserve
• organise carpet
• put the blinds up
• get rangehood installed
• get glass splashback organised (after rangehood)
• shelving in pantry
• shelving in my walk in robe
• concrete Al and the entry so we don't track mud everywhere
• retaining wall at side of house so fence doesn't fall over
• get Mr Squishy delivered
• move
• have large stiff drink
• or three

I've done about half the data points and some of the TV points. I don't think I'm very good at crimping F type connectors so they probably won't work LOL. I think the crimper is right handed! And they are possibly called 'F' connectors for a reason.

The carpet has been chosen and after my initial gasp at the price (which I'm getting cheaper anyway thanks to Steve), I'm probably best off paying for the good stuff. It's St Abbi, colour Refectory (how very religious) which is a sort of mottled mid brown. It's a solution dyed nylon plush or something, with 15 year guarantee. As soon as the muddy-booted ones do the shelving I can have it installed.

Come next weekend, it will be somewhat crowded at the Chateau. Lucinda and Andrew (and
Jeckyl the cat) will be moving here too. They have a contract on a house but it is currently tenanted so they may be with us until June ish.
Zoe and Troy's house has FINALLY been designed and is in the process of being drawn up, ready to go go go as soon as sub division is done.
Megan and Dave have designed the Greenbank Mansion and are currently browsing for its components.
I think it will be ummmmmmmmm interesting with the cat and dog here .. together .. perhaps.
Since Bear has been hell bent on catching that pesky possum, who lives in the roof. It was on the roof last night; had a baby on its back awwwwwwwwww. The possum I mean. Not Bear. He just wishes he could fly.

What colour splashback should I have?

Slowly slowly

My shower door returned yesterday. Once again, the installer got muddy footprints on the tiles - and the cleaners had been earlier in the week and cleaned the house completely! The floor tiles still have some of the protective coating (sort of waxy) so they don't shine - yet.

Today the painter did the front door (ironstone) and the downpipes (paperbark). Seems weird cos the tank and it's related pipes aren't in yet, but apparently he needs his money.

The fridge, lounges, dishwasher and air cons are arriving on 9th. The shops just couldn't keep them any longer - well 4 months ain't bad! Erm the air cons weren't in the original order but they were on special at my fave store and well, you know how it goes :)

Glass

Today's installation was the wardrobe doors in other bedrooms, mirrors in bathrooms and shower screens. For some reason, my shower is missing it's door right now - I'm sure it will return.
It's been raining and there's mud everywhere, including muddy footprints inside grrr. Can't be helped I guess.

Lights

The lights, powerpoints, assorted switches are now installed. I had a hanging garden of lights in the living areas yesterday before they hooked them up properly. The oven is also installed. The only things that aren't are the above vanity lights; I guess they are waiting for the mirrors to be installed first.

looking towards front door

looking back towards media room

The wires hanging out of the walls are my data and TV cables. Guess that's the next job.

Water

My internal plumbing is done. On the house I mean :) and I have a hot water system but no gas.

Shower screens and wardrobe doors for the other bedrooms are on their way. Security screens on order.
The tank is lurking somewhere - as soon as we get stormwater trenches done, I'm guessing the plumber will be back to do that.
Electrician is probably next week.

And still no word regarding my access letter grrrrrrrrrrrr.

Tiled

This morning (yes on Sunday) Damien finished grouting all the floor tiles. I am tiled!
They are still grotty from the grout.

You can see the flattened out backyard (side yard?) through the doors - it looks a lot bigger now.

I heard a rumour that the plumber will be here in the next few days. Hopefully the next pics will be of plumbing and light fittings installed.

Almost there, almost there!

A new year

One of the girls mentioned that I hadn't updated in a while. Well, that's because not much has happened! Most of the tradies are off on Christmas holidays.

The internal painting is more or less finished. Paul just has a few bits and pieces to do or touch up. He said he won't be doing the outside until all the downpipes are done - erm, cos he has to paint those for a start lol.

Damien finished all the wet area tiling and grouting and headed off to niece Melanie's house to do hers. She has an en suite shower recess that is nearly the size of my whole en suite so I think he'll be there a while!
I had to share a photo of some of the grouted tiles - they look so much better.

I scored well from Santa :) two Maxwell & Williams white dinner sets, a steam mop, and stainless steel kettle and toaster. I have also hit the sales and bought myself a few utensils and a couple of Maxwell & Williams pasta bowl sets (half price!).