Tag Archives: Building a house on a mountainside

Departures and Hard Work

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Helga

Mondays always dawn really busy and today was no exception. It was made busier by the fact that we are trying to get the plans departures signed.  Furthermore, Mike has been looking for a system that will pick us up … Continue reading →

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Such an Amazing Story

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Helga

I read about this story, believe it or not, on CNN! Yes, they ran a story about God answering prayer! It was probably only up for 5 minutes, but none the less, it was there for long enough for me … Continue reading →

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Departures for our Build – Meeting Neighbour 1

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Helga

It was a baptism of fire. Going for the jugular! The neighbour on the Simon’s Town side of our Echo house has the most to lose when it comes to our build. That window is a bedroom window and while … Continue reading →

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Back on Building Track

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Helga

So the building may take a bit longer to get up…but today we got this SMS which is a very good thing… What exactly that means, we have no idea but anything referred for clearance sounds positive. Maybe they have … Continue reading →

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Walking on a Rainy Day

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Helga

This morning I woke up soooooo stiff! It was the Grid workout from yesterday that had my entire torso, from my stomach muscles to my shoulders absolutely *talking*. Today I knew I had to get some exercise, but I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Keeping Up With Mike

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Helga

This evening, Julian, Mike, David and I had a lovely dinner at the Galley Restaurant in Fish Hoek. Julian, Mike and I had walked down from Echo. David had driven and we thought we would catch a lift back with him, … Continue reading →

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It’s a Pipe Dream

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Helga

It’s a Pipe Dream until it’s not. That’s how I feel about our build at the moment. There are times when its reality becomes more vivid…like when we pay a big bill, but until we pay scrutiny fees and the … Continue reading →

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Day of Discussion

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Helga

Today there has been a lot of discussion about the build! Tomorrow we meet with the builder and possibly sign his contract. With Julian here, we have discussed different outcomes. Mike and I have watched enough Grand Designs to know … Continue reading →

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A Lurker

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Helga

Today Julian arrives, so we are about to head for the airport. This morning we went across to Echo to let in the cleaner. While Mike and I were there, the builders arrived. John, the foreman was very quick to … Continue reading →

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Building Contract Came

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Helga

Today the builder came to give us his contract. It’s a big house and this comes out at about R9500 per square metre….if it’s stuck to. This does not include the funicular, but we have some money put aside for that, … Continue reading →

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The Coffee Machine Died

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Helga

This morning, Mike went downstairs to make coffee. He was gone a very long time and I didn’t hear the usual coffee machine sounds. It was quite disturbing, but eventually, I heard the frother frothing and he soon arrived with … Continue reading →

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Burglary at Echo

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Helga

Many times my friends have said when you start building, be prepared for a burglary.  With workers on site, we have had to leave the alarm off because one of the outside sensors keeps triggering the alarm when the workers … Continue reading →

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Building Costs So Far

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Helga

Today we got a short little message from Council indicating we are back on the track… Today I paid the land surveyor. He charged R3000.  I want to cover the costs of the build on my blog for two reasons. Firstly, those … Continue reading →

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The Plot Contours are Wrong

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Helga

Just as well Mike is involved in this build. Left to Julian and I it would not be quite as organised I can tell you that. Mike wrote an email to the builder, the engineer and the piling company because … Continue reading →

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A New Thing & Fiery Drama

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Helga

Not a big new thing…when we went to Echo today, there was just a little new thing…but a new thing none the less… It must be a piece of the machinery for the drilling that will be coming soon….probably next … Continue reading →

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