"Minafon" - week 19, Tuesday

Things are gradually being sorted out - most of the furniture is basically in place so boxes can now be opened and sorted and hopefully there are places for almost everything! I have to do wall shelving in the "media room" and the study before all the books etc can go into place but everything else is good.

The solar panels have been installed but we have to wait until next Monday for Ergon to OK the installation before we go onto the network.

The new turf needs mowing already (we've had about 100mm rain since it went down) but that will just have to wait!

Maybe one or two more "blogs" before we sign off. The "house building adventure" has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience, made so by being clever (and lucky) enough to pick the right designer and builder - we really did not have any concerns or issues throughout. It is great having things just the way we reckon was going to work best for us - no compromises from dealing with existing structures - would we recommend house building to those for whom the circumstances permit and feel inclined to take it on? - absolutely (and we can give you the names of a great house designer and a terrific building company!!)

Our magpie family - Mum and Dad at least - breakfast visit

view from our bedroom....

...and from the kitchen