What a difference a week makes |
April 27, 2005 |
Well I have now 'officially' been in the new house for a week. During that time there has been a huge change in my surrounding, through lots of hard work by me and some other significants!
Firstly of course, my furniture is now in! Thanks to Darren and Greg, and of course the carpet layers that got my upstairs looking and feeling like a home.
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Its Official |
April 20, 2005 |
I've finally been issued an "Interim Occupancy Report" for the new house. So I can now officially move in!!
The report states that I must complete the driveway and earthworks in the next three months. Although I was also told that if things are not completed by then, an extension is usually issued.
And hopefully by the time I get home tonight, at least all of upstairs will have carpet! So I can finally get my bed together and stop sleeping on the floor!
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New House Photo |
April 15, 2005 |
I've finally managed to get hold of a photo of the new house, without all the tradesman from next door in the shot! So here is my new house...
Plans for the coming week are still coming together, but it is going to be a busy time!
Sat - Moving all the big stuff into the garage
Mon - Installation of Appliances
Tues - Possibly Carpet laying
Wed - Council inspection - approval to move in hopefully
Thur - Excavators do the yard work
Fri - Excavators complete the yard work
Also need to get the electrical guys in to go through the smart wiring for me. Get the airconditioning condensor installed. Do a bunch of work around the place including laying the timber flooring in hall, family and kitchen.
So very busy!
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THE KEYS THE KEYS |
April 11, 2005 |
Well I picked up the keys this morning, on schedule at 8am from the building supervisor.
Everything looks in order, so now I have to start the busy process of getting things organised for moving in.
Today I'll meet the carpeters. Next monday will be the appliances. Also need to get council approval to move in, and some electricians in to finish the smart wiring, so I can get the phone running! Oh and of course top priority is to get an antenna installed so I can watch the GP next weekend!
Some pictures to come shortly, once I've had time to get the camera out, and also install some light bulbs!
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Eagerly Anticipating Monday |
April 09, 2005 |
With last week behind us, I am now eagerly anticipating Monday Morning.
Of course, a couple of weeks ago, Monday 11th April was the tentative date I was given to get hold of the keys to my new house. Well after much running around, much frustration, and stern words, the bank finally got things sorted out for me on Friday, and I have the final cheque in my hands ready to complete exchange as planned!
I have a meeting organised for 8am with the building supervisor, and then the house is mine :)
I then have a very busy couple of weeks with getting things organised, and moving in.
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March Holiday Madness |
April 04, 2005 |
March 18th – March 28th All Photos Here
What better reason to take a break from work than to show an overseas friend around the wonderful sights of Sydney. Kathy arrived from Missouri, having never left the US before, early Friday morning March 18th. Prior to arrival, a detailed Itinerary had been discussed and planned! The following report is a very brief summary of what we got up to, and should be read in conjunction with the rather large photo collection that was created during her stay.
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House walk through |
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Today I got to walk around the new place with my builder to do the final check before hand over. Well everything looked pretty good to me! There are some paint touch ups which are needed, plus a little work on the kitchen, but nothing that is going to stop the hand over next monday!
Once moved in, I then need to organise to have the kitchen appliances and water heater installed. Also organising of the floor coverings needs to occur, and finishing the air conditioning and network wiring! So lots of things still to do, but all after I get to move in :)
I also gave notice on my current rental, so I need to be out of here by 24th April!
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