Just a short day today as Luke (my brother) came over and so we decided to utilise his chainsaw and ladder. Well he was just kicking around doing nothing so why not.
After calling the madman and making sure it was ok to come. (we had called and said we weren't going to do any gardening on Friday as I was having a madman overload moment) He was quite happy to have us there - even said he would make tea and give us some cake - just a little something extra to look forward to!!! Turned out he had a friend there so didn't even come out the front door Yippeee. Except Brad had to listen to him ranting at the end about how violent All Saints was and he wasn't going to watch it any more. So there all you rotten tv stations!!!
So onto the ivy -
Our beautiful chimney is now completely cleared and looks beautiful. There are lots of bulbs coming through in the garden bed at the base of the chimney (I think they will be daffodils and Jonquils - but not really sure) so it will be very pretty in the spring. Can't believe so many of the Azaleas and Camellias have survived all the drought without an iota of care. Will give them all a good feed when we move in.
Luke also chopped up a large tree that had fallen over the steps and then he and Brad cut a path through another large tree at the bottom of the garden. We are going to keep this one semi intact as it is a bit mysterious and rainforresty down near the creek.
Def getting a leaf blower like Luke's - could blow the mad man away if I wanted to.
Made the week pile even bigger today - yahoo!!! But Brad won't let me burn it - I even promised to throw petrol on it so that it would burn quick. He is no fun at all!!
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Why would we do such a thing
In a moment of madness - throwing all 5 year plans to the wind, aeroplane tickets left unused, holiday plans in ruins we have brought a renovators dream/nightmare.
In a strange twist of fate, 1575 Nepean Highway used to belong to Brads Uncle and Aunt - Fred and Beryl Gardiner. They owned it for 30 years before selling it in 1980 to the Kempson family whom we have purchased it back off!!!
Brad has wonderful memories of holidays in this house and when we saw it open for inspection decided to go and have a look. He couldn't believe it when walking through the house realised that it had not changed in 30 years. Yep everything was still the same - right down to the gorrrgeoussss wall paper in the bathroom.. The house sits on an acre of land running down to its own little creek at the bottom of the garden. BUT and it is a BIG BUT the house and garden has really been let go. Our initial reaction was OMG but then the house grew on us and before we knew it (after some pretty shifty shenigans from the real estate agent) we were the lucky purchasers.
Settlement is set down for the 17th of July but we have early access to the garden and that is where this journey starts.
Be prepared for tears, tantrums, and sulks - and that is just from the dog. Hope you enjoy our adventures at our new home. Natalie and Brad
In a strange twist of fate, 1575 Nepean Highway used to belong to Brads Uncle and Aunt - Fred and Beryl Gardiner. They owned it for 30 years before selling it in 1980 to the Kempson family whom we have purchased it back off!!!
Brad has wonderful memories of holidays in this house and when we saw it open for inspection decided to go and have a look. He couldn't believe it when walking through the house realised that it had not changed in 30 years. Yep everything was still the same - right down to the gorrrgeoussss wall paper in the bathroom.. The house sits on an acre of land running down to its own little creek at the bottom of the garden. BUT and it is a BIG BUT the house and garden has really been let go. Our initial reaction was OMG but then the house grew on us and before we knew it (after some pretty shifty shenigans from the real estate agent) we were the lucky purchasers.
Settlement is set down for the 17th of July but we have early access to the garden and that is where this journey starts.
Be prepared for tears, tantrums, and sulks - and that is just from the dog. Hope you enjoy our adventures at our new home. Natalie and Brad
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