A Beautiful Winters Morning and a New Shed

After a trip to Brisbane to buy two 3mx3m sheds for less than half the price of one shed (gotta love eBay), we had a large jig-saw puzzle on our hand. spread out over the ground we were able to see which parts belonged to which shed and which one was in better condition.


Issac was up from Melbourne and helped his dad make the form work and then pour the cement slab which the shed was to sit on and a week later we were ready to fit the jig-saw together.

It was a challenge to say the least as we tried to get panels to line up, angles correct and pop rivets to go through existing holes when we could.


A last minute decision made things a lot easier as we went into town and bought a quality battery drill and pop riveter.

There were times when we both wished we had a few more pairs of hands, but we managed to get it together eventually and thankfully there was no strong winds on the day.

Once up we were able to clear all the garden tools and equipment out of the big shed which gives us some extra room now which is certainly welcome.

We have planted the obligatory Choko vine to grow over the shed (for food and to cover the roof, so its not too hot inside), a Dragon Fruit vine and spread  some crushed quartz rock around outside so it doesn't turn into a mud fest next time it rains.

 Woke up this morning early and discovered some of the local wildlife had come to browse on the fresh cuts lawn and clover patch. What made my morning was seeing the little joey inside its mother's pouch... looks like its only a few weeks old. I hope they can stay away from the fox that lurks around here too!!! Isn't nature wonderful and what a lovely sight to see first thing in the morning? It really sets up the day to be a magical one!

More and more work to do (and done)

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I love a bargain on Ebay... every now and then I find a great one.

14 square metres of paving stones for a song and the seller was happy to deliver them and help stack them. Thanks!

I cleared the old crushed quartz from the area outside the guest room (putting it all on the ground in the bush house). Spread out cracker dust over the area and laid them all out over a few evenings after work... you gotta love daylight saving too!

The result is a wonderful patio that will no doubt be a fantastic place to sit and read a book, glass of wine or to even a quiet moment or two, especially when the grape vines grows over the top.

Just walking under the small coverage that exists now is to experience a drop in temperature and a subtle 'mood' change. It was certainly hot, sweaty work and gave me a few blisters before I remembered to wear gloves.

It is an absolute joy to slowly day by day see the changes around the place and to know that everything happens because of our own blood, sweat and tears! I do look forward so much to the day we start on the house... just the extra dollars all at once! That day will come!!!

Meanwhile Charles is happy... there are a couple of Thistles growing in the paddock. Reminds him of the land of his birth!