The thing about things is that they inevitably require maintenance. Whilst admiring my plumbing handiwork, I noticed a suspiciously damp patch in the sandstone.
And dig. And repair.
pipes
Category Archives: Around the house
Red (ish) sunset
Another day done. The wetland continues to recede.
pipeworks
My grand water plan takes shape. A single tank at the top of the paddock with a drop of approximately 20 metres to the house provides adequate water pressure with no need for electric pumps or pressure tanks.
Drainage box take 2
The slope from the tanks down to where the drain box is is an issue as the level is too steep for a stable base with the potential issue of subsidence and undermining of the closest tank. Continue reading Drainage box take 2
Sun aura
I think ice crystals in the atmosphere Continue reading Sun aura
Water tank overflow
I’m conscious of getting the overflow systems right for the tanks so that we have drainage Continue reading Water tank overflow
Dog & Chooks
We recently acquired a silky rooster from sister Sarah who discovered that a pair of chooks on sale at a country fair meant that you got one Continue reading Dog & Chooks
Stormy night
As the clouds roll in, it’s time to pack it up for another night.
Chiminea night
A fine night to burn some timber offcuts and enjoy a glass of red with Anna and views. I’m certain that the horizon is actually at that angle. Hic.
Owl
The Owl has become a daily fixture, with only the odd day where it doesn’t come back. It seems pretty chilled out about us all, including the dog. Occasionally it’ll just open one eye, but it rarely even stirs. Continue reading Owl