Tag Archives: Building a house on a mountainside

Slow But Sure A House Gets Built

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… Julian’s balcony roof started being constructed. South Africa has energy efficiency rules.  To get all the windows we wanted, to be within those rules, we had to double glaze a whole batch of windows and … Continue reading →

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Mike’s “Whale”

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… Our solar hot water cylinder arrived and was installed. This actually means that we now have hot water at the new build. There is only one working shower at the moment and that’s in the … Continue reading →

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Special Windows

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… I had a pretty quiet morning. I did a bit of work which was satisfying. My teacher who has Covid-19 is on the mend and should be discharged soon. Mike came home at lunchtime and … Continue reading →

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Old Habits – New Rules

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We met Julian for breakfast at Peak Cafe in Fish Hoek. It’s something we have done dozens of times., but no longer can they put all the tables out as this picture shows. Now they … Continue reading →

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Ceilings In & Solar Panels Bought

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… We have ceilings on our level at the new build. I think they put them in yesterday but it was so wet then, I only got to see them today. It’s looking like it’s growing … Continue reading →

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Beach and Build

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I visited the Beach and the Build.  I first did some work and then headed for the beach to meet up with friends. We were sure to keep our distance and wear masks, but it … Continue reading →

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Pressing Restart!

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… I went to see the Orthodontist. It was my first visit back to him since the surgery and a good day to press restart. My recovery is almost half over. Another three weeks and I … Continue reading →

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Take Up Your Positions – Stand Firm

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We spent a bit of time at Echo. This time it was just wandering around, with Mike establishing how high the ceiling will be in the scullery – planning cupboards and standing in awe of … Continue reading →

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The Roof is On

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… Our building got its roof. It was a bit of a surprise for me because I thought today the roof sheeting arrived and tomorrow they put it on. I went down to the site mid-afternoon … Continue reading →

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The Evening Shift

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We did an evening shift at Echo and we have just got home.  Mike spent the day there changing from single phase to three and by 5pm, had just about caught up. He only had … Continue reading →

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Healing!

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I started seeing my mouth healing. Stitches started falling out. I thought they ‘dissolved’ but I guess one or two didn’t that memo. The surgery was two weeks ago today and there have been a … Continue reading →

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Coming Back To Life

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… I felt I was coming back to life. I was in my pajamas sitting at my computer working when I suddenly heard the truck coming to pick up the trash, only I hadn’t yet put … Continue reading →

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Out & About on a Sunday

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… That began with a walk around the block. This was the first exercise since my operation and I have to admit, I was tired doing this minor not quite 3km walk. I went down to … Continue reading →

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Echo in a Storm

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… A big day-time storm swept across the Cape. Mike and I went down to Echo early to see how it was standing up to the strong winds. We especially wanted to see Julian’s floor. I … Continue reading →

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A Fragile Day

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… That started as a fragile day. The thing with surgery, especially if it’s quite major is you have to prepare for at least one or more difficult days. For me, today was one. From the … Continue reading →

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