Storm repairs and a new toy.

I got a new tool a while back, but haven't had an opportunity to use it until now. I think it's called a Dremmel Trio. It's a router/sander/cutter, and I was keen to get routing. I had planned this to be a practice sign, but it turned out ok.

Cyclone Lusi had a bit of fun at my place. That's the carport covering all screwed up.

And that's my rotten fence. It had a very large wasps nest in the middle as it turns out. It's ok now because I did this.

No palings yet. Might use bamboo. At least it should be enough to keep the cows out when they get through the farmer's fences. I don't mind the cows, but they produce an incredible amount of shit, which isn't fun to stand in.

I've done all this in the past 24 hours, (including trip into Huntly to buy wood for fence) and also written a chapter of something of no consequence. I think this makes up for the weeks of procrastination. Well, no, not really. Maybe. Sort of.

Anniversary!

One year ago today I took possession of my little house. Much has occurred since then. I have to remind myself how far I've come, because lately things seem to have stalled. But it's only a matter of perception. You can't work tirelessly all the time! Life would be boring if you did.

Let's review;

The house has been re-leveled and partly re-piled. The garage has three new doors. I have a new back step, a vege garden, fruit trees, and outdoor furniture. A tree has been cut down. The bathroom walls have been insulated and re-lined. A working shower has been installed. The lounge has been undercoated and partly skimmed. The outside of the front door has been stripped, undercoated, puttied, and a glass panel replaced, and weather strip fitted.
Loads of other stuff has happened in the past year too. Some of it brilliant and some of it pretty awful, but that's life and we live it the best we can, and we work with what we've got. And what I've got is a great boyfriend, a wonderful family, and some pretty awesome friends. You know who you are.