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Thank you Breeze just got to pick up the telephone sign now for the top.We got to line one more wall then the ceilling.Then I will start on the 50s diner.
 

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Small world alright.No we live 4.5 k up alfred road if you have another look our barn is cream.been airbrushing on and of for years.call up sometime.Thanks for the reply.Ray.

Hi Ray, yeah i guess my powers of observation left me when i made the 'colour' statement lol.

I may take ya up on your offer to pop up one day, cheeRS John.
 
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We have just finished the first of the display cabinets and have finished the door.
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thats all for now enjoy.
 
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Dragster racer.A wet back is a coil of copper or cast pipes in the back of the fire place which run to the hotwater tank,the tank has to be close to the fire place for them to work efficently.It saves on useing electricity to power the hot water cylinder.We have only used the power for about 1 hour this winter.Plus the solar panels on the roof are piped into the cylinder to.I hope this explanes it a bit thanks.Ray.
 

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If you can't say something nice about something, then do not say anything"

Exactly, well said!!! Especially since this is great looking building, beautiful country and a classic Caddy, what more can a man ask for?

Congrats Kid...:beer:
 

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It really is a nice place the area is really nice where Ray (Naki kid) is. He can also keep unwanted guests away because as I found out the hard way you can get lost finding it. It really is an awesome place.
 
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Just a little update on our barn.this last summer we have been doing work to the out side lawns gardens etc.It,s coming on winter down here now so there won't be to much work done out side so will have to do some of the inside stuff. here are some photos of what we have done so far.
PS. I posted some photos on the flooring thread of the carpet in the garage.

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We have been living in the barn for 18 months now and love it.We wouldn't go back living in the city for anything now. Ray
 
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I can vouch for how cool Rays place will be when finished, although i'm a little jealous lol.

Hey Ray, may have to pop 'round when ya home, would like you to show me a technique regarding something you have done in the past. IF you'll share ya secrets LOL.
 

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You "winter" looks completely tolerable. :)

My oldest boy has gotten into playing rugby in a big way, and a few of his dreams are to move to New Zealand, meet the All Blacks and play against/with some real Kiwis.

Congrats on the dream shop.

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Its a small country to visit, I did a cruise there and circled both islands (both north and south) along the coast. Just don't take ketchup or any condiment packets when you buy fast food, they charge you for that there, lol.


On the plus side Kiwi and Lamb is super cheap, buy and eat as much as you can :)


All Blacks are good, but I am more partial to the Springboks :thumbup:
 
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So you were only here a week as that is how long it would take to circle NZ:bounce: Really, how long were you here what did you think of the place.Who are these springbox you speak of ,there is only one top rugby team in the world the ALL BLACKS.:thumbup:Hows that for the love of our little piece of paradise. Ray.
PS you are not allowed to eat Kiwi in nz to tough any way.
 
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Hi every body just a small update on what we have done.We are just coming to the end of winter down here.Some photos.
Our son and myself made the steelwork around the deck.

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Two more bedrooms upstairs framed up ready to line.

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And we lined the upper wall in the garage with ply wood.

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Thanks for looking. Ray.
 
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Just a small update on what we have done around the garage house.
We have built 2 rock gardens.

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We have olso done some more framing upstairs,will post photos soon.Ray.
 
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Thank you for the replys. Ray
HOTFR8,how is the 48 truck getting a lot of use out of it now.
raging bull, thank you it is a labour love blood sweat and tear's.
 
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We havn,t done much to the barn for a while now but have been working on the 37 Chrysler and now it is all legal to be on the road in NZ.We are using the 59 caddy and the chrysler for our sons wedding in Feb.and using a friends 36 ford more door as well.That will be 3 maroon cars.

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On the 8th jan we arranged for a friend to take a young chap for a ride in a hotrod for his 18th birthday,he has termanal cancer and the owner of the roadster even let his sister drive the car,a good time was had by all.Some photos.

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Enjoy. Ray.
 

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Ray, good for you. I love hearing stories like the one above. If more people went out of their way for others the world would be a much better place. Love the place and the cars as well :)
 
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