Sushi Susan |
Susan's rolls |
Preparation table |
Hi Folks,
A short picture less blog tonight since we took no pictures and I have a headache. The pictures are now inserted thanks to Misato.
We alighted before 8 and went for our walk around the large block estates up the main road and onto Mahogany Drive. This finishes across the paddock from the muddy extension of the road we are on so makes a nice loop.
After our usual leisurely breakfast we sprung into action. I did some brush cut corner sculpting on the hay bales although I omitted the two window ledges so I will finish them them in the morning. A pity Susan has already swept up the loose straw. Susan continued on with the never ending window frame varnishing which is mostly complete except for needing 4 coats on two untouched surfaces. She then stapled the plastic to the bottom of the bales. I brush cut around the worm farms and compost bins and also Misato's caravan which made it look a lot tidier. Susan also worked on the worm farms and cleaning a lounge suite stored under the verandah.
This afternoon I started the strapping of the top plates and the tensioning process. Basically the process is to use big 2500kg truckers straps that go over the walls and hook into anchors set in the concrete. When they are tight you attach and tension the hold down wires. I am not very good at this wire work as it is akin to fencing of which I have scant knowledge. However it is all hidden by render so as long as it is sound it doesn't matter if it looks a bit ugly. It is going to be a slow process with me doing it. I shall try to take some pictures tomorrow.
We also have 4 metres of sand and 20 bags of cement arriving tomorrow ready for the renderer so the pressure is on to get finished.
The highlight of the day was tea. Misato prepared sushi and what can I say it was delicious. Susan was a keen student and helper so now can confidently make it herself. I celebrated with 2 beers (reckless huh!) which hasn't done my head much good.
Due to the days routine here we are tending to go to bed earlier and arise earlier rather than the midnight to 830pm when we were home. I guess this is a good thing.
Cheers Simon
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