Category Archives: House & Garden

Granite path around house

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Ian

Since the house was built we have as expected had some ground setting. Whilst things in the house have been fine, the granite path around parts of the house, particularity where the waste pipes run, have sunk enough in areas … Continue reading →

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Garage Doors

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Ian

We have a small garage which came with the extra piece of land we brought. The building itself is well built, even if it is a bit rough. The only issue was the doors they badly needed replacing, several of … Continue reading →

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Making things homelier – December 2018 – Update

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Ian

The next project we wanted to tackle was the section of land just the other side of the new flower borders. This was the site of the original brick hut that we had knocked down a while ago.  The area, … Continue reading →

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Making things homelier – Part 2

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Ian

The next area we wanted to attack, was the bit if land where the old hut used to be. We had grassed up to the hut when it was there, but we now have this area of rough ground which … Continue reading →

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Making things homelier – Part 1

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Ian

We felt as we are both retired now and spending a lot more time here, we need to make the place a bit homelier. We felt getting a few more flowers/plants around the place would help. We have a lovely … Continue reading →

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Water Leak

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Ian

Walking around the farm, I came across a wet patch about 200mm in diameter, all around the area was very dry so obviously something was amiss. I was very quick to blame some workman that had been clearing the land … Continue reading →

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Overgrown

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Ian

The land has got very overgrown this winter so we are in the process of having it cleaned again so heres just a quick post to show the “Before” state of the farm. I will post a “After” as soon … Continue reading →

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Gate Update – May

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Ian

Well there has been a lot of progress during the last month. The new entrance is finished and the electric arm has been replaced (although the arm is missing in the photos) it should make getting in and out so … Continue reading →

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April 2018

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Ian

One of the things that has really bugged us has been the entrance to the property from the road (Dirt Track). We have had a few attempts at trying to get this right, but until now whatever we have done … Continue reading →

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February 2018

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Ian

Swimming pool heating has now been commissioned and we have received training from the company that installed it. The new summer pool cover and its spool have been delivered and stored away. It’s still a bit early in the year … Continue reading →

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