Bungalow - Update

It has been a few weeks since I have updated the blog. This is mainly because, although the progress has been exciting for me to see, I didn't think everyone wanted to look at plaster in various stages.

A few Mondays ago, we had a huge machine in the backyard while the man dug the trench to connect the sewerage. 

 
Johnno has been here busily painting. Tom tiled the shower and the bathroom floor. 

 
Mum thinks that Peter should regard me as a dream client, as I haven't really cared about the "accessories". He asked me what sort of tiles I wanted in the bathroom, and I said "Plain white ones". He suggested dark grey tiles for the floor as it would look too cold otherwise. I said OK. When he wanted to know what I wanted for the cupboards / pocket doors, I told him just basic, plain ones. He suggested satin chrome, and I agreed that would be fine.

The plumbers came last week to connect the toilet, shower, water, etc. Another man came to fit the shower-screen.

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This is my cool vanity and tap. I won't have any trouble filling the kettle here.

The electricians have been here over the past few days fitting my lights and fans. Yesterday they connected the power to the shed underground. Will will be able to take down the trellis frames.

Today they put a dual switch in the loungeroom, so I can turn the outside light on when I go to bed, and I can turn it off once I am inside the bungalow. That was the mater's clever idea. She has had quite a few...

They also installed a smoke alarm, for which I am thankful. I wouldn't have thought of that. 


On Tuesday, Johnno painted the back door and fitted a hand-rail for Mum to go down the steps at the end of the deck.

The floors will be sanded and polished next Monday and Tuesday. Then the shelves will be installed in the cupboards and the finishing touches done. I will have a separate security system installed. It is easier to do that than to connect it to the existing one in the house.

I am really looking forward to moving in and sorting out my bits and pieces. I start work tomorrow at The Gordon for five weeks, so it will take me a few weeks to get everything in there. Will and Adam will very kindly put the big things in, and then I can potter around with my fibre and yarn and books and clothes and shoes ...