A Shed Downunder.

[HOTFR8]

The company supplies, but not limited to the following:


. Car with private use..

. Uniform.

. Lap top.

. GPS.

. Paper , we love paper..

. Mobile phone.

. Coffee, tea, milk.

Well I am sure I missed some things but from the above I can see the car has been used to visit me . The Uniform is a PR exercise so I can see who he works for. Lap Top is to access the GJ essential in any line of work these days so you have prompt info from (or for) other GJ members so you can fool the boss so he thinking work is going well. The GPS is so you can visit other GJ users like myself or to fool the boss into thinking you are out on the job at some out of the way place. Paper, We all know that you need a tree to make paper so every tree you cut down to make paper is fire prevention work so less water is used this summer also keeping you in a job. Mobile phone - see GPS or another way to find other GJ members or let the boss know you are out hiding from him so he thinks sorry believes some work is being done in some other place.

Coffee Tea & Milk well we all know this is our good mate 1/2Cup and we have milked him plenty on that topic. As for the topics I missed well I am still thinking about those but after a couple more beers I may just have it all worked out how 1/2 has it worked or perhaps maybe not............

Sorry 1/2 but I could not resist hope the week off has gone well.

 

[dlcwent]

Aaron thank you.

I now have access to the back veranda and I am buggered. There is still some gravel left to move but that can wait till next weekend..

Thanks for the reminder I should request some leave over Christmas.

Have a good one and thank you for your visit..

A man after my own heart. Not even back to work for a day and already asking for some more time off.

 

[oldironfarmer]

Far out Steve the house looks great. You and your wife should be proud. It's always good to look at before and after shots of your achievements.
I hope you got all the gravel moved.
Even though your back to work tomorrow I'm sure you have Christmas holidays booked in.

Ummm... It looks great up close too

1/2: I want you to know I practiced restraint. After you said "sorry Bob" then had to shovel 3 tons of rock by hand, Bob and I just smiled, no "told you so" no nothing, just magnificent restraint. I only said this just so you'd know I am a man of great restraint (that's one time in a row).

ajohno - I remember you were the first to reply to my thread, thank you

Back to my nap now...

 

[shortykorte]

On the shoveling, I can't believe Lyndon isn't there giving you a hand. (As in applause)

The GJ B&B is looking great. Time for paying visitors.

On the "you provide for work" list, you forgot two of the most important things; common sense and/or talent.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Well I am sure I missed some things but from the above I can see the car has been used to visit me . The Uniform is a PR exercise so I can see who he works for. Lap Top is to access the GJ essential in any line of work these days so you have prompt info from (or for) other GJ members so you can fool the boss so he thinking work is going well. The GPS is so you can visit other GJ users like myself or to fool the boss into thinking you are out on the job at some out of the way place. Paper, We all know that you need a tree to make paper so every tree you cut down to make paper is fire prevention work so less water is used this summer also keeping you in a job. Mobile phone - see GPS or another way to find other GJ members or let the boss know you are out hiding from him so he thinks sorry believes some work is being done in some other place.

Coffee Tea & Milk well we all know this is our good mate 1/2Cup and we have milked him plenty on that topic. As for the topics I missed well I am still thinking about those but after a couple more beers I may just have it all worked out how 1/2 has it worked or perhaps maybe not............

Sorry 1/2 but I could not resist hope the week off has gone well.

HOTFR8 I am still laughing my head off over that one.

One thing I missed is the fact that we do have fun and I work with a team that is really passionate about what we do in the Electrical and Mechanical space. One things for sure there no letter I in team..

PS back to work this morning to rest this tired and sore old fossil in front of a computer for a bit.

A man after my own heart. Not even back to work for a day and already asking for some more time off.

Dan, way to go while having time of is still fresh in ones mind..

Ummm... It looks great up close too

1/2: I want you to know I practiced restraint. After you said "sorry Bob" then had to shovel 3 tons of rock by hand, Bob and I just smiled, no "told you so" no nothing, just magnificent restraint. I only said this just so you'd know I am a man of great restraint (that's one time in a row).

ajohno - I remember you were the first to reply to my thread, thank you

Back to my nap now...

Andy, thank you.

I did note that you were extremely restrained

On the shoveling, I can't believe Lyndon isn't there giving you a hand. (As in applause)

The GJ B&B is looking great. Time for paying visitors.

On the "you provide for work" list, you forgot two of the most important things; common sense and/or talent.

shorty, its funny that when you have some physical work to do there is a notable drop off in visitor numbers to the Shed Downunder..

( me and my big mouth )

Thank you, we are at the pointy end now and the West Wing should be ready by mid December..

You are right I did miss those key elements from my list..

Thank you one and all, have a great day...

 

[Denwood]

All,

I was on the shovel for the best part of yesterday in the West Wings garden.

If you remember this is what it was like when we bought it.


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Still a Work in Progress

I had 3 yards of 3/4 " Bluestone rock plus another 1/2 yard of 2 1/2 " of Bluestone beaching delivered yesterday morning and spent the best part of the day detailing the garden beds front and back..

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We are getting there...

Now back to the shovel..

Wow! Now that is one impressive transformation. It looks like you built a new house!

 

[HOTFR8]

One things for sure there no letter I in team..

That may be so but I have been highly informed you will find plenty of them in
Individual Brilliance .

Edit: Almost forgot. You sure picked the right week to take off and the right week to go back to work .

 

[Grizz1963]

Funny how a little bit of effort and a lot of sweat and back breaking work can transform a place.

I am often surprised when I look at my place and the changes over time.

You have done well, as expected 1/2 Cup.

Well done to you and the "team"

Looking great.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Wow! Now that is one impressive transformation. It looks like you built a new house!

Dennis, thank you..

It has certainly been a long haul for the both of us and its down to the micro detail now and Mrs 1/2 Cup is on top of that one.

That may be so but I have been highly informed you will find plenty of them in
Individual Brilliance .

Edit: Almost forgot. You sure picked the right week to take off and the right week to go back to work .

HOTFR8, thank you, we do have a great multi skilled team for sure and we tend to leverage of each other in terms of support and give freely that freely no strings attached..

Yep a great week to go back to work, sitting in front of my computer in air conditioned comfort given that is was nearly 100 + outside and resting these tired bones and muscles wasn't too bad at all..

Funny how a little bit of effort and a lot of sweat and back breaking work can transform a place.

I am often surprised when I look at my place and the changes over time.

You have done well, as expected 1/2 Cup.

Well done to you and the "team"

Looking great.

Rian, thank you so much..

Agree, it doesn't take a lot of effort or cost for that matter to transform a home you just have persevere with it.

We are pretty happy with it so far..

The home has been put on the rental market today..

Thank you one and all........yet again.

Have a great day..

 

[rmalkow2]

Shovel work well done on the West Wing 1/2 Cup. It looks like a whole new place and welcoming.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Shovel work well done on the West Wing 1/2 Cup. It looks like a whole new place and welcoming.

rmalkow, thank you..

Two days one and I am still sore but on the mend now.

The West Wing is developing a character about it now for sure.

The front and rear concrete verandas get sand blasted today in preparation for the decorative concrete seal coat. Another job off the list..

Thank you one and all, have a good one what ever you do..

 

[bolensboneyard]

1/2 West Wing looks great! I would love to be able to shovel right now! I can't believe I said that and meant it? Good Job!

 

[1/2 Cup]

1/2 West Wing looks great! I would love to be able to shovel right now! I can't believe I said that and meant it? Good Job!

Bobby, thank you, appreciated..

I trust things are on the mend so that in time you can use a shovel.

Regards.

All, Mrs 1/2 Cup called a few moments ago to say the sand blasting on the front and rear verandas of the West Wing had been completed ready for the coating.

While the sand blaster was there we had him blast the brick planter boxes at the front entrance, an original feature of the home it had many layers of paint and was looking a little tired.

An older picture and before I replace the front door that's it to the right.


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So I can't wait to get home from work tonight to see what it has come up like..

Pics to follow..

Have a great day and thank you for your visit..

 

[1/2 Cup]

All,

Sand blasting in the West Wing completed..

The front entrance.

Before..

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Complete with Andys Dewalt drill.

The finished product..

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Now ready for the epoxy finish on the concrete front and rear....

Thank you yet again for your visit..

 

[Lyndon]

Watch out Steve, it looks like Andy's D'something driver got washed away in that work. . . One minute it was there, then it disappeared? Did Andy sneak in & re-claim if? ? ?

Lyndon From you know where.


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[BiTurbo228]

Much nicer I much prefer exposed brickwork to painted stuff, and it provides a nice area of contrast to the walls

 

[Grumblebum]

Great transformation 1/2 cup. Looking forward to getting some tall roses here too in the not too distant future.

GB

 

[dlcwent]

Great transformation 1/2 cup. Looking forward to getting some tall roses here too in the not too distant future.

GB

It appears that he's got a good start on them.

You should be very proud of all the work you and the missus have done. The west wing is very nice. ( Now what about the East Wing????)

 

[brownieboy361]

I love it! Hilariou wishing well lol

 

[bolensboneyard]

Bricks look great but that drill looks defiant. I think one cast in cement on either side, like lions, should put a twist on things as the plot thickens~

 

[rmalkow2]

Wow, cleaned brick, new bluestone, fresh plantings!!! All that was accomplished with one borrowed DeWalt drill? I had no idea that battery powered drills were that versatile. I need to learn how.

A big improvement by the way.

 

[drivesitfar]

1/2: so another thing i learned and not sure how the guy sandblasted brick with morter and didn't hurt the mortar while taking off maybe 50 year old paint. the blue rocks look great.

i wouldn't want to add anything to your TO DO list, but did you ever get a fence up so the new renter knows that garage in the back isn't his? if you don't necessarily want the tenant to know the owner which is your call you might want to get up a fence so they will think the WEST SHED'S garage has always been yours. that house has come a long ways in a short time and i bet it will be nice to have it behind you soon so you can start playing and working in the new garage.

how does a guy show up with a sandblaster and do that sort of work? was he a friend or did you just look him up? very expensive and did he just do the entrance cement and brick or did you have other jobs for him while he was there? any idea how long it took? also i don't see any paint debris anywhere or did you put the blue rocks on top of it?

as usual you've done a great job and hired the right person to help.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Lyndon From you know where.


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Lyndon, I believe the drill was either stolen, hit with the sand blasting and vaporised or Andy has dropped in unannounced and reclaimed it.

Much nicer I much prefer exposed brickwork to painted stuff, and it provides a nice area of contrast to the walls

BiTurbo, it certainly does provide a nice contrast to the walls and the home in general, we love it..

Great transformation 1/2 cup. Looking forward to getting some tall roses here too in the not too distant future.

GB

GB, Thank you, IMHO You can’t go wrong with roses, they are easy care and as tough as nails in our climate. All the best with yours…

It appears that he's got a good start on them.

You should be very proud of all the work you and the missus have done. The west wing is very nice. ( Now what about the East Wing????)

Dan, the roses have been there for 7 years at least now so they are pretty well established.

We certainly are pretty chuffed with the way the West Wing has come up so far and are now seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

As for a East Wing, we have to recover from this one first….

I love it! Hilariou wishing well lol

Brownieboy, thank you for you visit, we do have fun here…

Bricks look great but that drill looks defiant. I think one cast in cement on either side, like lions, should put a twist on things as the plot thickens~

Bobby, thank you.

The drill is MIA at the moment but you are right 2 Dewalt drills either side of the brick planter would make for an interesting talking piece display..

Wow, cleaned brick, new bluestone, fresh plantings!!! All that was accomplished with one borrowed DeWalt drill? I had no idea that battery powered drills were that versatile. I need to learn how.

A big improvement by the way.

rmalkow, Its amazing what a Dewalt drill can accomplish even if it was (past tense) a borrowed one..

It sure makes a difference to the place, let me tell you. Can’t wait to get the concrete decorative epoxy done now.

1/2: so another thing i learned and not sure how the guy sandblasted brick with morter and didn't hurt the mortar while taking off maybe 50 year old paint. the blue rocks look great.

i wouldn't want to add anything to your TO DO list, but did you ever get a fence up so the new renter knows that garage in the back isn't his? if you don't necessarily want the tenant to know the owner which is your call you might want to get up a fence so they will think the WEST SHED'S garage has always been yours. that house has come a long ways in a short time and i bet it will be nice to have it behind you soon so you can start playing and working in the new garage.

how does a guy show up with a sandblaster and do that sort of work? was he a friend or did you just look him up? very expensive and did he just do the entrance cement and brick or did you have other jobs for him while he was there? any idea how long it took? also i don't see any paint debris anywhere or did you put the blue rocks on top of it?

as usual you've done a great job and hired the right person to help.

drives, the guy that did the sand blasting is a real pro and I have known him from my contracting days, Even though the mortar of this era is pretty soft the blasting did not chew it out at all and left just enough paint to give it a nice patina. I do have to add that the blasting was pin point and there was no collateral damage.

The whole job both front and back verandas and planter only took a couple of hours and cost the princely sum of $200 au. The brick planter was a last minute decision and I am pleased we did.

I did have to sweep then hose the areas down and the blasting fairly chewed up the paint into dust for the most part which I will pick up with the mower on the week end. There was very little blast media left and what was, now top dresses the lawn.

No, we have not done the fence as yet, at the moment the garage is locked up securely and I can keep an eye on it from my place any ways. It will also form part of the rental agreement in terms of access as we are not too fussed about a tenant knowing that we live next door.

We still have a bit to do but we are on the home straight now..

Thank you one and all for your visit and feed back, it’s truly appreciated..

 

[HOTFR8]

The brickwork came up looking pretty good.

 

[oldironfarmer]

1/2 Brickwork looks great.

Please don't tell me you've lost or damaged my DeWalt drill

Maybe I'll just pop over and help you look for it.

Wet Wing is too good for a rental. I hope you get some really fine neighbors there.

 

[1/2 Cup]

The brickwork came up looking pretty good.

HOTFR8, thank you, I am more than happy with it, it just adds that little something to the home..

1/2 Brickwork looks great.

Please don't tell me you've lost or damaged my DeWalt drill

Maybe I'll just pop over and help you look for it.

Wet Wing is too good for a rental. I hope you get some really fine neighbors there.

Andy, thank you as well.


I just won't say anything about the drill then, I thought you had snuck in an picked it up..

Just for your peace of mind I think you should do just that as we have an open door policy in the West Wing..

There is nothing like having a look for the drill for your self..

We look at it this way when it comes to the West Wing and that is we wouldn't expect any to live in some thing that we wouldn't.

The Property Manager phoned Mrs 1/2 Cup yesterday to inform her that even after two days of listing they have had lots of enquiry on the property, so that in it self is encouraging. As for the right tenants that's another matter....... here's hoping.

Thank you again and have a good one...

 

[drivesitfar]

1/2: as part of the new tenant's agreement maybe add that they need to spend 2 days a month shoveling, digging, lifting or whatever you deem is necessary for you to keep up the Sheds in OZ.

good luck and hope you find a GREAT TENANT!! crossing fingers, toes and saying prayers on this one.

also i wouldn't be surprised if you didn't find one of them wanting to buy the place from you.

 

[Terrick down Under]

1/2, just think you could have given the blaster one of those blue ovals and got him to ghost it into the bricks!! Looks good.

 

[1/2 Cup]

1/2: as part of the new tenant's agreement maybe add that they need to spend 2 days a month shoveling, digging, lifting or whatever you deem is necessary for you to keep up the Sheds in OZ.

good luck and hope you find a GREAT TENANT!! crossing fingers, toes and saying prayers on this one.

also i wouldn't be surprised if you didn't find one of them wanting to buy the place from you.

drives, thank you, thank you yet again.

We are working on the rental agreement detail at the moment, small steps but we are getting there.

Selling the West Wing is always an option and we are certainly open to it should that be the case.

That then begs the question "where do I find another shed"

We have so far worked with in our original budget forecast, doing what is needed to bring the home up to speed and not over capitalising.

Lots to consider.. have a good one...

PS, more drone training at work tomorrow.. (weather permitting)

 

[drivesitfar]

1/2: i think you said this is doable so i'll mention it again so you are prepared. here in the USA we can do what's called a LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT and add an adjoining piece of property to ours IF the property we take it from still meets the minimum lot requirement for a dwelling. so your property would be an L shape after the adjustment the the West Shed's lot would just be smaller if this is doable.

that said you could pull the WEST SHED'S shop and land into the SHED DOWNUNDER'S tax # and if you ever decide to sell the rental house you'll still have the extra garages. sometimes it's as simple as doing a survey and getting it approved by the city or county you live in. it might be easier or harder or not possible and just wanted to throw it out there.

DRONE PRACTICE SOUNDS LIKE FUN!!

most of our kids and spouses spend Thanksgiving at their in laws and Christmas here so we're having a smallish get together here tomorrow for maybe 10 or so. my parents are 2 of the 10 and since dad has had a ton of issues with his knee and hip and general health lately they are finally getting to come over to visit. i know you guys Down Under don't celebrate our Thanksgiving, but i know you have a few holidays to enjoy family and friends.

cheers and again best of luck getting all the paperwork and more importantly a great TENANT and people for the WEST WING. speaking of tenants did you mention about pets or a LARGE DEPOSIT IF YOUR NEW TENANT WANTS THEM? I love the critters myself as i know you do, but cat pee and dog hair and smells might have you doing a makeover on the WEST WING after every move.

 

[shortykorte]

Hey Steve thanks for the DeWalt drill. I'll use it this weekend.

The B&B is looking great. Hope you tell the tenants there will be the occasional weird mate doing sleepovers.

 

[HOTFR8]

Looks like a great day to be out Drone flying. Will we see some video?

 

[oldironfarmer]

Hey Steve thanks for the DeWalt drill. I'll use it this weekend.

The B&B is looking great. Hope you tell the tenants there will be the occasional weird mate doing sleepovers.

OK, glad to know it's back in the States! After you finish with it this weekend, do you need my address to mail it on to me after the weekend?

Thanks in advance.

 

[1/2 Cup]

1/2: i think you said this is doable so i'll mention it again so you are prepared. here in the USA we can do what's called a LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT and add an adjoining piece of property to ours IF the property we take it from still meets the minimum lot requirement for a dwelling. so your property would be an L shape after the adjustment the the West Shed's lot would just be smaller if this is doable.

that said you could pull the WEST SHED'S shop and land into the SHED DOWNUNDER'S tax # and if you ever decide to sell the rental house you'll still have the extra garages. sometimes it's as simple as doing a survey and getting it approved by the city or county you live in. it might be easier or harder or not possible and just wanted to throw it out there.

DRONE PRACTICE SOUNDS LIKE FUN!!

most of our kids and spouses spend Thanksgiving at their in laws and Christmas here so we're having a smallish get together here tomorrow for maybe 10 or so. my parents are 2 of the 10 and since dad has had a ton of issues with his knee and hip and general health lately they are finally getting to come over to visit. i know you guys Down Under don't celebrate our Thanksgiving, but i know you have a few holidays to enjoy family and friends.

cheers and again best of luck getting all the paperwork and more importantly a great TENANT and people for the WEST WING. speaking of tenants did you mention about pets or a LARGE DEPOSIT IF YOUR NEW TENANT WANTS THEM? I love the critters myself as i know you do, but cat pee and dog hair and smells might have you doing a makeover on the WEST WING after every move.

drives, we can do what is called a Strata Title to do exactly that which I am guessing would be similar to your line lot adjustment. At this point in time we don't have do go there and simply put up a fence for the moment.

The drone training was fairly intense today, but great fun..

To be honest I am a little wacked out tonight.

All the best for Thanks Giving and enjoy the moment..

We are still work in the detail I regards to the fine detail for the West Wing rental agreement and pets are definitely out of the equation.

Hey Steve thanks for the DeWalt drill. I'll use it this weekend.

The B&B is looking great. Hope you tell the tenants there will be the occasional weird mate doing sleepovers.

shorty, thank you.

So it was you who picked up the drill??????

Looks like a great day to be out Drone flying. Will we see some video?

HOTFR8, it was an awesome day, a little windy at times but the drone performed flawlessly. We clocked up about two hours flight time each then there was some time spent flight planning for the autonomous flights and some interactive flying.

All in all it was a great confidence builder after the mechanical failure a few months back.

Our main tasks today was focused on mapping so no videos but when the processing is done I will up load some pics.

Practice and more practice for the next month or so to accrue the 5 hours I need to gain my pilot licence endorsement...

I am scheduling a 1/2 day just for training every week, this thing is a beast and the software takes some getting you head around.

We already have a fair work load ( payed ) booked up for the drone both internally and externally of the company..

OK, glad to know it's back in the States! After you finish with it this weekend, do you need my address to mail it on to me after the weekend?

Thanks in advance.

Andy, I would do just that, mores the pity you miss out on a trip downunder we were looking forward to your company..

Again, thank you one and all, have a good one..

 

[1/2 Cup]

1/2, just think you could have given the blaster one of those blue ovals and got him to ghost it into the bricks!! Looks good.

Terrick, damn, I missed that one..

I am not sure how it would of went down with Mrs 1/2 Cup

Cheers

 

[HOTFR8]

Can I say 1/2 I expected such a reply , no doubt some video in time .

1/2, just think you could have given the blaster one of those blue ovals and got him to ghost it into the bricks!! Looks good.

Terrick, damn, I missed that one..

I am not sure how it would of went down with Mrs 1/2 Cup

Cheers

Ah yes but a Ghost image would be interesting and I am sure you could have explained it to Mrs 1/2 as just that a ghost image. .

 

[1/2 Cup]

Can I say 1/2 I expected such a reply , no doubt some video in time .

HOTFR8, trust me the image processing is left run over night, there is a huge amount of data to process and I left the boys there to do that..

Then we have to mesh all the images to provide the data you need and its quiet a process, I will leave that to the computer nerds in Surveys to do..

Not my forte


Cheers

 

[1/2 Cup]

ah yes but a ghost image would be intersting and i am sure you could have explained it to mrs 1/2 as just that a ghost image. .

HOTFR8 trust me there is a line I never cross..

I am brave but not that brave...

 

[1/2 Cup]

Happy Thanksgiving one and all​

.

Enjoy..

 

[1/2 Cup]

Update..


Evie has just given birth to her second litter just as I got home from work this evening.

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A heathy two boys and two girls both Midwife AKA Mrs 1/2 Cup and Mum Evie and new rodents are doing well.

Pics to follow first AM tomorrow.

Its o'clock here now, lawns done and dusted.

Touch base tomorrow...

Have a good one..