The Second Frame

After getting some updates from our great neighbors, Thigee and Bel, we were quite anxious to see the progress of our dream home but we live quite far away that limits our time for the drive around.  However we got an opportunity to visit the site when we were going for the school entry interview of our son in Stanhope Gardens.  And we are liking every bit of it!  It looks very much like a house now.

There were also some increased construction activity on our part of the corner.  The block behind our house was getting their slab poured.  Well not directly behind us that is but in the corner.

I had a chance to also talk with one of the worker and asked if they wanted anything.  I just felt like rewarding them for the work and effort in building our house.  However as we were also going to the school interview and not knowing what time we will finish, I can't promise them that I will return.  The interview did went on for a while and we finished up quite late.  We went to the local shopping centre afterwards anyway to get the drinks that I promised but we met our family friend who already moved to the area in the Kalina estate.  We had a long chat with them and it was getting quite late.

By the time we walked out of the shopping centre, it was already dark and we weren't able to go to our house again as our son is getting tired and hungry.  I felt bad as I didn't do what I said I would but hopefully when I have another chance to visit while the work is still going on I can reward them in a way.

Photos of our recent visit below.

Looks like they installed the external window too

Ahh our dream home

Standing proudly by itself

What's Up Doc? The Frame of course!

We got a call from our SS on Friday to give more updates on what's happening with the house.  Although some of the updates I already learned from Thigee as Ben and her are always there and they are the nicest neighbor anybody can have.

One particular update of interest is the frame.  Thigee said that they were working on it on Thursday and sent us some pictures with the workers still working on them.  I, personally, would've thought that there won't be any work done on our home as it has been raining (and on some days are pretty heavy rain) for the entire week.  But our SS seemed to be determined to get our home done in time, to which we really appreciate the effort.

Our SS also told us that the bricks will arrive on Wednesday morning.  He said that he was hoping that they can start laying the bricks on the very same day once the frame work has been completed.

We went to the site on Saturday morning for a visit but it was too muddy to go inside the house.  We really should be considering in investing in couple of pairs of gum boots!

We also met with our neighbor Thigee and her husband Ben on Saturday and had a good laugh with them for about an hour or so before we are off to do our tile selection at Di Lorenzo.  What a lovely and funny couple!  We are so looking forward to live in the new home now.

After getting some lunch at the local McDonald's (a very unhealthy habit, kids please don't follow this at home!), we made our way to Di Lorenzo.  However as this is our first time building and selecting tiles, we were overwhelmed with the range of selection that they have in the shop.  We have been told the range that we are getting as part of the building package but still there were still a lot to look at and consider.

We ended up leaving empty handed but we made a proper appointment in two weeks with a consultant that can help with our tile selection.

Here are some pics from our recent visit.  Enjoy.

First floor up

A muddy side pathway

Picture courtesy of our neighbor Thigee

Picture courtesy of our neighbor Thigee