Sunday 29th Sept continued
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| Matt relaxing with a mag while we girls made mosaics |
As we completed the tank connection and sat with Gab and Dave chatting
and congratulating ourselves on a job well done, my sister's car pulled
into the Share, and out popped my sister Peita, her daughter Zoe, Zoe's
boyfriend Matt, and our nine year old niece Flora. The changing of the
guards. Dave and Gab left to go to an end of avocado season party. Jeff
had done what he came out to do and had to go back home to work at his
business - but not before the rest of my family and I dragged him down
to the river where we all had a well deserved and refreshing swim.
Delicious to be back in the river after winter.
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| Zoe - really enjoyed doing this |
There were a few snakes about - red belly blacks mainly - the hot
weather has brought them out. Very important that we stomp when we walk,
and have a sixth sense around keeping an eye out at all times for
snakes.
Jeff bade his farewells; Matt got comfy with a magazine; and Peita,
Flora, Zoe and I got set up for mosaic making (after inhaling lunch). Look at these works of art! Mine will be a compass when I source ceramic or brass letters for the North South East and West.
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| Mine |
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| Flora's masterpice |
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| Peita's third mosaic - the sea |
Zoe and Matt have been overseas for a couple of years so this is the first time Zoe has been here for four years, and the first time for Matt. Flora came out when she was little but has no memory of it. And Peita has been here about six times this year - she is a regular. The house is being used more and more as a social space - food prep and eating meals. Its starting to feel like a house.
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| Zoe Flora Peita Matt having dinner on the verandah |
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| five sleeping in the caravan - fun! |
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| Zoe Flora Me (Donna) and Matt |
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| What little girl doesn't love filly's |
Monday morning we went to Gab's for a cuppa where Flora got to feed the
filly's that Gab has taken from the wild herd. And I took a photo of her
and Dave's bedroom wall - this is the timber that comes as packing at
the timber yard in Casino and gets burned normally. We are salvaging
enough for our needs. I will have it inside the metal walls in both
bedrooms.
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| this timber wall is how our non mud internal walls will look |
The excitement builds. This October long weekend marks one year till the Forever Housewarming. A time line is needed now!
Post script: Due to this trip being planned and my family driving a long way to be here this weekend I was unable to attend the funeral of a friend from long ago - Steve Allett - who died suddenly and too early. His passing is a terrible blow for his wife and children and his friends. Rest in Peace Steve and thankyou for the fun times we had and and memories we made on and around sailing boats when we were hanging out.
Love Donna xxxx
A great 24 hours visiting the Forever House! We missed the digging /moving of the water tank ( sorry about that guys) and great to see it in place close to the house. Interesting to read the long, circuitous process of the water tanks. It's very fitting to have water so accessible to Donna 's house which she purchased after its previous owners were devastated by a fire. Donnas ownership is hopefully a happy, safe and productive chapter for this house as it becomes a home.
ReplyDeleteYes Peit is shows your dedication that you Zoe and Matt drove all that way for a twenty four hour window of opportunity at Currawinya. I think you should be quietly very pleased that you were not there for the digging of the water tank pad - well at least up to the point where Stan and his tractor came and saved us from ourselves. The swimming and mosaic-ing were much better ways to spend your short visit. Next time you come out there I am hoping that there will have been lush rains and that tank will be full to the brim xxxx
ReplyDeleteWow Donna?!?! The house is looking fantastic. So different from my visit back in 2005!!! Love seeing all the smiling (albeit a little grubby) faces, young & old enjoying their time there. I hope we can get there soon too. I better plan something soon before all the hard work is done!! Love to all, Andrew Becker
ReplyDeleteHI Andy – how are you? thanks for your comments re the house – it is all coming together – a year to go and lots to do. I’m glad you are reading my blog – it’s definitely keeping me honest.
DeleteWould love to see you out there some time – There’s always something to do no matter when that might be. Lots of love to your mob, hope all well with you guys. Love D x