Well I was the advance party so that I could try and clean the place out, ready for Paula, Grace and the furniture to arrive.
I left Auckland at 11pm on Tuesday evening, was going to be midnight, but woke up at 10pm and never got back to sleep so by 11 decided to just hit the road.
The new Bighorn was great, very comfortable to drive, though the cats probably disagree, stuck in their big cage at the back of the trailer (all cosy with a big box to hide in) and the trailer cage having a big cover over it.
Took it easy, just followed SH1, rather than the back ways, was pouring with rain once I got onto the Napier-Taupo road, but once that was over with, it was easy drive down to Ypuk and on to the farm.
Arrived at the farm at around 6am, so once I got the cats settled in one of the enclosed sun porches, got stuck in - was hard to know where to start - but have cleared out all the rubbish from the house, pulled down all the old curtains, got the water running (mostly)
The water is an interesting one - must have a blockage or a big air lock as I can get plenty of hot water, cold through the shower, but nothing out of any of the other taps.
I think the kitchen is past it - just too old and would never get it clean, so going to gut that as soon as possible then put in something very temporary, we have a couple of pantry type cupboards so those combined with a bench top should be fine.
The neighbours are great - invited me other for dinner, so after a much needed shower back at the hotel headed out to their place to a very nice roast chicken dinner and a few wines.
Today, back into it once Mitre 10 opens, then another big day.....
Will post again tomorrow, with some pics of progress!
well done Rupes, and glad the truck is doing the business. I am guessing with the pipework that a Q & A session with your neighbours will help as well as you learn about the idiosyncrasies of managing tank water! Remember to get your tank cleaned eh - I know my bro picked up that nasty giardia bug from a tank that had been unattended for a few months, so lots of boiling up the water until you have it all tickity boo!!!
ReplyDeleteKeep your chin up mate - doing a great job and now the family has arrived I am sure that you will all feel great progress with every passing day, and revel in the stars you can see each night :)