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By the time Jackie and I returned from the forest yesterday evening, Richard had fitted
all the smooth-running drawers
and splash trims to the worktops. I had planned to photograph these before he arrived this morning, but I overslept, so I got in his way again.
At top left of the above picture can be seen the new oak windowsill, under which wadding has been applied.
This had been the site of the old kitchen sink. Our friend decided to lower the power points now half way up the wall, and to fit new skirting board.
Other electrical work included the fitting of strip lighting. The first two of these pictures shows the wiring of the larder cupboard with Richard pressing the switch which will be operated by the opening and closing of the door. Beneath the materials in the cupboard can be seen the quartz base to the food store. The electrician holds a reel of LED lights from which he cuts a suitable length. The last of these pictures is the strip over the long worktop.
Yesterday, in describing the core cutting for the extractor fan ducting I did not give enough emphasis to the fact that both these holes were cut through solid concrete blocks en route to the new outside wall.
The first cut, through the wall above the hobs, takes us into what was the garage.
Later, Richard made a casing for the extractor.
On the front drive, beyond Richard wielding the saw, can be seen the cold dry cotton balls that fell from the sky whilst he was thus engaged. Viewing the first picture above full size in the gallery will show that the ice in the Waterboy’s shell has only been disturbed by the running flow. I wonder how many eucalypts, like that in the third image, have gathered a coating of snow.
This evening, the management having changed, we dined at The Royal Oak, just two buildings away. The new team have only been in occupation 5 days, so it was quite quiet. A new, much more tasteful, ambience has been created. Service and food were very good. I enjoyed a rib eye steak, cooked exactly as I asked; Jackie was equally pleased with her gammon steak. She drank Amstel, and I drank Ringwood’s Forty-niner.
Such exciting developments. It’s looking good (and that rib eye steak sounds good too!!)
Many thanks, Miriam. So far, the pub is looking up
Excellent
The kitchen is looking good. I’m sure you both are anxious to have the job completed.
Sorry about the snow–though that dusting does make for lovely photos!
Many thanks, Merril. We got off lightly with the snow
It looks cold, by gum.
🙂 Nice one, Bruce
Richard is quite productive, isn’t he? The kitchen is looking wonderful. I’m happy you remembered Jackie’s meal today. 🙂
Many thanks, Jill 🙂
Good progress! Sounds like so far, so good with winter weather.
I think we’ll be OK. Thanks very much, Laurie
LED’s in cuttable strips! … who’d’a thunk! I love modern technology. 😀
Magic. Thanks very much, Widders
This has got to be one of the most inticate kitchen renovations I have ever witnessed.
Me, too, Gary. Many thanks
You and Jackie must be so please with how your Kitchen is looking, Your tradesman Richard continues to impress me. I particularly like how he’s finished off covering the extractor, and the sink bench and taps look very attractive.
Many thanks, Ivor. He is a gem
Both snow-maker and kitchen-maker are busy around your home. How did you capture the snow in that joint of eucalyptus?
Many thanks, Uma. The snow just lay still for me 🙂
We do have snow in some parts of Australia where eucalyptus grow. 🙂
🙂 Many thanks, Mary
Curious about those books. Is that your library Derrick?
It is, Arlene. Here is the story: https://derrickjknight.com/2015/11/08/the-garage-frontage/. Thanks very much
Wow, thanks for the link. You have lots of books. If I were there, I would explore it.
You would be more than welcome
I wish 🙂
A man like RIchard is a real treasure!
He sure is. Thanks, John. I trust your hand is well
This is indeed a kitchen fit for a culinary queen! That Richard is a miracle maker – it seems there is nothing he can’t bring into existence. So impressed!
As are we, Pauline. Many thanks
Okay so see previous post for most of my comment, however I will say that I doubt that type of eucalyptus is used to snow, but there are several varieties in the hundreds of the species that are!
🙂 Many thanks, Gwen
The kitchen is starting to look really good. I was wondering why the extractor’s casing had to go all the way through the garage but I guess you can’t help how the house was constructed. It looks like a lot of extra work though and I was wondering whether you would have to maintain that casing like in the case of a chimney.
Thanks very much Geetha. I think it will be self sufficient 🙂
Welcome Derrick 🙂
Good progress.
The pictures of the cold, dry, cotton balls look beautiful…each one of them… 🙂
Thanks very much, Maniparna 🙂
You are at a crucial stage of your renovation, I can see—improvements are now visible, but not yet usable! Patience(lots of it!) is required! As for the weather…this has been a most unusual winter everywhere!
Many thanks, Diane – most apt comments
Your kitchen is having a great makeover, Derek. I imagine it will look wonderful when it’s finished. There’s always so much to do, especially when you have an extractor fan and strip lighting to fit. Meanwhile, you can enjoy a few more of those delicious meals at The Royal Oak. I love your photos of the garden, too – so pretty.
Thanks very much, Millie
Oops, I just realised I mispelt your name. Sorry, Derrick. 😀
🙂
Derrick this it turning out so nice. Anxious to see the finished product.
Thanks a lot, Andrew
It looks so nice derrick!
Thank you very much, Lynn
We have LED lights on a strip too – they’re very good!
Amazing. Thanks a lot Clare
Glad to hear that you have a pub next door but one. I was looking at the forecast last night and started to worry about the two of you with no kitchen. Hope it is going well.
Very many thanks, Quercus. Almost done
🙂
It’s beginning to look good.
Thank you very much, LL/PS