You're all doing very well

I'm just back from an important visit to Canberra. Its good to see that its been going well. Here I am looking out of the eastern window.

Orange blossom

The orange tree next to the worksite decided to throw out its first blossoms on the day we finished the framing. I wonder if we'll have an orange when we're hanging curtains!

Timber framing complete

Here it is, the first photo of the entire timber framing (except the roof). All the plates, all the studs, all the noggings, all the lintels. Those big sheets at the back is the start of the bracing ply.

Fast exit from a tall ladder

Dad decided to lie down on the job yesterday. After building a tower of two milk crates, on a sloping uneven ground, and with hammer in hand - he made a fast passage to the ground. Uncle Guy tried not to laugh too loud.

(Artist's impression) (not a very good artist)

Building the timber frame

Walls walls walls

We now have two wall frames up! It was a busy day - the last day for Imogen and Fabian to be here on a regular basis. Mum said phew.

There was hot debate over where to put windows, doors and built-ins, even after the first frame has already been built! Anyway, we came to a wonderful compromise that will let in just the right amount of light, and just the right amount of fresh air, with just the right amount of privacy for a bedroom (even though its a shed).

We are off the ground!

There's been some rain delay, and a huge amount more rock to cut than we thought - but, we finally have all bearers on and all the joists. Uncle Guy has been a great help. He's been coming faithfully every Thursday (plus an extra Tuesday this week) so things are really happening fast. He's also very helpful in answering all my questions of why. Why? Why?

Yesterday all of the room flooring was glued and nailed. At the end of the day, dad and I stood on the new floor looking out to water and sail boats. We both had a little dance.

Tomorrow, we have John from next door coming over to help draw up the base plate and stud positions for the framing.