Week 25: slow but steady progress

I'm trying to find out what the kiwi equivalent of what "inshallah" or "manana manana" is because I think it will come in handy to reconcile where we are at with the build. Perhaps our expecations are just running too high since it feels like progress is so slow.

But, progress is progress and I like to thinking optimistically. I'm fixed on the vision of a completion before end of October otherwise we're in deep trouble as the landlord starts howling.

Gib-stopping is the critical issue which has only progressed two days this week but we're assured that it will be complete by the end of next week. Then it's scotias (coving to us brits), painting and then the finishing touches - like electrics, plumbing, heating and kitchens.

This week the joiner, Peter, has been hard at work, installing the window seat and bookshelves. Great to see them in situ.

A room with a great seat, not to mention the view!


Gib-stopping in action (well almost, they'd just finished for the day when we arrived!)

Yes, there are shelves to go in!

A peek at the fireplace