It is coming along nicely ...

Yesterday, the plumbers arrived and installed a tap on the side wall of the bungalow, as well as the internal stuff. After the wall is painted, they will move the tap back.

While the plumbers were doing their thing, Johnno and Tom were finishing off most of the weather-boards and then they started on the deck.

When they left last night, this was the stage it was at...


This shot was taken through the Lounge Room window this morning, so it is not clear, but it shows the merbau wood deck being installed.

Mum and I are very happy with the size of the deck. I am glad we chose to have the extra length.

We plan to pave the ground between the deck and the fence, and put some plants in pots against the fence. With the height of the deck, I can see into the neighbour's yard, so having tall plants to block the view would be good. We will ask Will what he recommends.

The deck is big enough for a nice outdoor setting. Mum can sit outside on lovely winter days, like today, with the sun shining and no wind, and have a cup of coffee, and sew or read.

We had considered putting a sail-cloth overhead to give me some protection from the rain, but have decided not to. It will be nicer to have the sun and light.