Tag Archives: Building a house on a mountainside

First Building Delay

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Helga

If we thought we would break ground in February, we were delusional. The builder hoped the scrutiny fees may be end of January but that too is absolutely wishful thinking.  We got the news that because the house we are … Continue reading →

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Engineer’s Quote Arrived

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Helga

In a week or two we should receive a quote for the house we hope to have built this year. Last night the engineer’s quote arrived. We weren’t sure how much to expect. He gave us a deal where if … Continue reading →

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Away for the Night

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Helga

Unexpectedly, tonight we spend in another bed.  We made plans to have dinner with friends (Sue and Chris). They had a movie they thought we would enjoy and asked us over their home to watch it. We did that previously, … Continue reading →

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Cryptic SMS That Made My Day

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Helga

It wasn’t very long nor descriptive. It may even have been identified as spam, but when I saw it, I knew it was THE ONE! The SMS I have been waiting for. Leanne the plans lady said she added my … Continue reading →

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House Plans Are Done!

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Helga

Today we are in a celebratory mood! The house plans are complete! Our plans lady sent us the final copy. Mike looked over it and is happy for them to be submitted. Submitted only mind you. There will be greater … Continue reading →

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Oops! House Plans Gone Wrong

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Helga

Today was supposed to me another huge leap in our building plans plans! We had a meeting with our fine and experienced draughts-woman who is finalising them and will get then through Council. The builder arrived as well and the plans … Continue reading →

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I Enjoyed My 54th Birthday!

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Helga

This morning I woke up to find myself in my mid-50s! Mike made coffee and bought me my main family-generated gift….the family clubbed together and bought me this… the one I have keeps bombing out, so this is going to … Continue reading →

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Another Building Meeting

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Helga

Today we met at Echo with the builder and the engineer….the brave minds behind the build sat around the table and discussed how we are going to do this… We are motivated and have a builder who is too. The … Continue reading →

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White Walls and a Broken Door

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Helga

We’ll start with the door. Remember I was so excited about buying a front door for our new build. It was this lovely looking Oregon pine door with stain glass windows. Before I put payment through, Mike and I asked … Continue reading →

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The Orthodontist

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Helga

Today I missed gym and by the time I should have been walking in through those doors, I was sitting in traffic  just off the M3 winding my way towards Claremont. I got there about 15 minutes ahead of my … Continue reading →

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We Bought a Front Door

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Helga

A couple of years ago Julian bought two stained glass windows and we put them to one side for “one day when we build at Echo.” A few weeks ago when Leanne who is doing the plans for our build … Continue reading →

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365 Crime Free Days

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Helga

Today is a celebration of one full year of crime free days! It was a year yesterday that the thugs had their final onslaught against our home – they came in the dead of night. First they tried to break … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Voice Note

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Helga

This morning I was just wrapping up my fast walk on the treadmill when I noticed a Whatsapp on my phone. It was a 56 second voice note from David. I wondered what it was all about. Unexpected voice note … Continue reading →

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365 Days Later

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Helga

Time passes and 365 days have gone by since a crook broke our back door lock, walked in an hour later, while we were at home, took our TV and ran. 1st September 2017 – you can read that blog … Continue reading →

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Suspended

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Helga

I’m far from a philosopher but I am absolutely a believer in God and in His creation of the universe. So when David read Carl Sagan’s famous quote to me, it did strike a chord. Carl Sagan is not someone … Continue reading →

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