2009 Wrap Up

Despite the incredible lack of posting on the site we have been doing loads of work. Also because we’re completely insane and obviously don’t have enough to do in Mahakirau we bought a house in the city that needs renovating so we’ve been successfully keeping ourselves out of trouble. For the most part.

Since my last post in August (how embarrassing) we have completed all of the major work. The water is running and I can confirm that the bathtub fits two people comfortably. :-) We have electricity now although I keep forgetting this and keep working until it’s dark before I remember that I can turn the lights on. Old habits die hard. The kitchen sink, bench-top and cabinets are finished. The bedrooms are pretty much done and Seb even attempted to grow grass.We’ve had a short list of friends who have visited now and we already have a short list of friends who are visiting us next year.

So what’s left? Well there is still painting to do on the windows outside. The floor needs to be sealed although we’re debating leaving it as is because we like the look. We need to plant some things and insulate under the house. After that (I’m sure I’m missing something on that list as it looks way too short) we’ll start doing tracks in the bush so that we can easily get down to the creek.

We’ll be in Mahakirau to start off the new year (and to celebrate our anniversary) and we’re looking forward to entertaining more friends and family there this year!

Happy New Year from Seb and Karen!!!