Tag Archives: Building a house on a mountainside

Rocky Access

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… I’ve recorded the very rocky access to our front door. We used to have 77 steps but now we have about 55 plus a few truckloads of rocks… In this picture below, the bottom door … Continue reading →

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Seeing the House From Behind

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We walked on the mountainside behind the house. We went along the firebreak and looked to see what it looked like and what kind of rear fencing we should have. Quite a while ago, way … Continue reading →

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This Man!

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… I again learned that Mike has way more energy than me! This Man!  First thing he did was to start the day with his quiet time. Then we had breakfast and went to Echo. He … Continue reading →

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Saying Thank You

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… We said a special thank you to the workers who have lugged all the building material up the mountain to build our house. There are 6 of them – Joseph, William, Gaba, Chow, School Boy … Continue reading →

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Yay More Flooring Down

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I got more flooring down. Now most of the kitchen and living area is down, although of it still needs to set and get the grout. It’s looking great and we are very happy. Looks … Continue reading →

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Flooring Going Down and Walking the Plank

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I walked the plank to see progress being made on my flooring going down. We can’t stand on the tiles right now and they start at the front door so I walked the plank to … Continue reading →

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Under the House

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… I took a photo of under the house! I think that idea piqued some curiosity yesterday so today when at Echo, I took a photo. Firstly, this space is just after the entrance to the … Continue reading →

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Ivy Out of Control…

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… I trimmed some more of the ivy. At home we have a front wall made up of pillars with iron verticals in between. The pillars are covered with ivy and with all the rain, it’s … Continue reading →

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My Black Prep Bowl

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Helga

Saturday With Mike beginning to design the kitchen we needed to know the exact sizes of the hob (which we bought a few weeks ago) and the prep bowl both which will go on the kitchen island. I had wanted … Continue reading →

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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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