Room with a view

The blockwork for the double garage and office is now all done. Here the kids check out the view from Dad's new office window.

Getting high

The kids and Dad showing how high the walls are now getting. They are standing in an alcove where the TV (or eventually a fireplace) will go in our lounge.

Floor takes shape

This is part of the house's underfloor insulation before the concrete floor gets poured.

Fishy tales Part II

J about to venture out to sea fishing for the first time. He caught the most fish and the only snapper.


T with her first herring, caught on the long holiday weekend in Napier. Thanks to the uncles for their expert assistance. A great day out and the kids were buzzing.

Bandana Week

We are wearing bandanas to support Canteen week. All the kids have been wearing them to school and J and T chose these ones to wear.

The Great Wall of Welly

As you can see the blocklayers have now started. Here is the long wall that forms the walkway along our east boundary and then goes into the house itself. A crew of nine guys did all this in pretty much one day.

Fishy tales

J went to a party today where the entertainment was trout fishing. Wellington City Council runs a hatchery and enables kids to catch trout a couple of times a year and for special occasions - such as birthdays - in a pond near the local tip. While it's a bit like shooting fish in a barrel, the kids love it. All party-goers caught at least 3 trout. J's biggest was 576 grams. There's actually 3 trout in this photo but one is hidden from view. J reckoned it was a great birthday. The trout, however, have nothing to celebrate. Need the uncles and 'Pops' on K's side of the family to gut and prepare them.

Playing with blocks

After a second concrete pour early this week (the walkway on the left and house foundation at back) some blocks have now been delivered and are all ready to go for next Monday. Another southerly gale has hit this week, apparently this winter was the worst Wgtn has had for 35 years ! This photo was taken at 6.30 pm - so we will get great summer sun.