Progress

Roofers arrived today with all their supplies ready to roll, now if only the sun would shine. Due to all the moss, rust and god knows what else up on the roof it was too slippery for them to get up and start today but they have left all the insulation, corrugated iron and gutters ready to go when hubby rings to tell them the sun is out (our roofers reside in Cairns). Electricians have told us we are looking at pretty much a complete re-wire but said it isn't as bad as they were anticipating so thats good.....i guess. They were down at the house today discussing with the roofers when 'their' section of the roof will be up for them to gain access. My Uncle and Hubby ended up pulling up carpet in all the bedrooms, kitchen, and BATHROOM (still can't get over that one) before i got home from work yesterday - i dodged that bullet :). All thats left is just a piece under a fixture in the main bedroom, hallway and the entryway. Stringers for the two external stairs have arrived in Cairns from Brisbane and a courier should deliver them to the residence tomorrow. 2 stringers made, freighted and couriered from Brisbane to Malanda, came in $1000 cheaper than buying locally. THAT is madness. God bless the internet. We are without electricity at the moment so cleaning has come to a stand still (ohh too bad) but no doubt with recommence within the week (dammit). Things are moving along. Still a lot of work to do but i know the 'big' stuff is happening first and thats the most important.