We have made a date, end of July, and we are moving to the block. Straight after a skiing holiday so shouldnt think the winter is so bad then.

Have organised a caravan to sleep in and we will re-roof the hoochie for use as a kitchen. Bucket for a loo and camping shower for keeping clean. We have a tiny little generator, will run the laptop and a light, but thats the extent of power. Will need to get a gas fridge and freezer.

Things I am giving up in order of current importance (as regular use, can still access if I want)

1. You guys
2. Sci fi TV
3. A house
4. Plumbing
5. Sci fi TV
6. Hot water
7. Google
8. Sci fi TV
9. Fixed line phone
10. Electricity
11. Sci fi TV

Things I am gaining
1. My sanity
2. House built by my own two hands (prolly take years)
3. Freedom from addiction (Sci fi TV)

Well Shell I wish you all the best and hope that we see you back here as soon as you can—GOOD LUCK

Have fun Shell Bell!

I can only but nod with agreement
about the Sci Fi TV.

nods with agreement

Grasshopper said:

Well Shell I wish you all the best and hope that we see you back here as soon as you can—GOOD LUCK

I going to set up a blog of our adventure, starting at the 4 months before prep stage, so will have to get on line once a week. I have just about finished my internet plan so am going to go wireless. Ill still be able to check in and update as the garden grows but it will mean the end of chatting. I have been slow in the chat department for about a year now so it shouldnt be too painfull. Thanks for the luck.

ms spock said:

Have fun Shell Bell!

I can only but nod with agreement
about the Sci Fi TV.

nods with agreement

They should have a support group for junkies.

Indeed Shell Bell Indeed.

Well said.

I tried to reduce my subscription to pay TV to the basic package, but refused to do it with a computer voice. I want to ensure that I get what I paid for and not just loose the channels. Anyhoo, I couldnt get a human and gave up after 15 minutes. Sufice to say I still have a constant supply of my favourite drug.

plz keep us updated

who’s shell bell???

shell bell said:

We have made a date, end of July, and we are moving to the block. Straight after a skiing holiday so shouldnt think the winter is so bad then.

Have organised a caravan to sleep in and we will re-roof the hoochie for use as a kitchen. Bucket for a loo and camping shower for keeping clean. We have a tiny little generator, will run the laptop and a light, but thats the extent of power. Will need to get a gas fridge and freezer.

Things I am giving up in order of current importance (as regular use, can still access if I want)

1. You guys
2. Sci fi TV
3. A house
4. Plumbing
5. Sci fi TV
6. Hot water
7. Google
8. Sci fi TV
9. Fixed line phone
10. Electricity
11. Sci fi TV

Things I am gaining
1. My sanity
2. House built by my own two hands (prolly take years)
3. Freedom from addiction (Sci fi TV)

If only I was just addicted to TV. The plan is now put into action. Best of Aussie luck with it S Belle.

shell bell said:

Grasshopper said:

Well Shell I wish you all the best and hope that we see you back here as soon as you can—GOOD LUCK

I going to set up a blog of our adventure, starting at the 4 months before prep stage, so will have to get on line once a week. I have just about finished my internet plan so am going to go wireless. Ill still be able to check in and update as the garden grows but it will mean the end of chatting. I have been slow in the chat department for about a year now so it shouldnt be too painfull. Thanks for the luck.

Oh that would be great Shell Bell….we can then travel to your new place with you;)

best of luck shell bell – you are equipped to make rural life a success. maybe we are due for a few good seasons for a change.
have you heard of ‘blakes seven’?

fisherboi said:

who’s shell bell???

a talented permaculturalist who taught me how to compost.
when do we see your garden fisherboi?

pepper said:

best of luck shell bell – you are equipped to make rural life a success. maybe we are due for a few good seasons for a change.
have you heard of ‘blakes seven’?

Nope, who are they?

pepper said:

fisherboi said:

who’s shell bell???

a talented permaculturalist who taught me how to compost.
when do we see your garden fisherboi?

Thanks Pepe. Hi fisherboi, pleased to meet you waves hello

Nope, who are they?
—-
only the best scifi tv series ever – well – give or take a few and making allowances for my bias.

pepper said:

Nope, who are they?
—-
only the best scifi tv series ever – well – give or take a few and making allowances for my bias.

I remember them….. Elf is more SI-FI than me… I’m more horror….and murder…. all the good stuff;)

pepper said:

Nope, who are they?
—-
only the best scifi tv series ever – well – give or take a few and making allowances for my bias.

Im a Trekkie, Live Long and Prosper!

idk, all i have in my garden is a few plant’s a big tree, and weeds, i used to have a few tomb thumbs, they died tho hehe.

pepper said:

fisherboi said:

who’s shell bell???

a talented permaculturalist who taught me how to compost.
when do we see your garden fisherboi?

idk, all i have in my garden is a few plant’s a big tree, and weeds, i used to have a few tomb thumbs, they died tho hehe.

shell bell said:

pepper said:

fisherboi said:

who’s shell bell???

a talented permaculturalist who taught me how to compost.
when do we see your garden fisherboi?

Thanks Pepe. Hi fisherboi, pleased to meet you waves hello

hmm, pleased to meet you also waves back are you a mod?? i can’t get that bold writing.

no he isnt a mod the mod would be the owner Cb 88

fisherboi said:

shell bell said:

pepper said:

fisherboi said:

who’s shell bell???

a talented permaculturalist who taught me how to compost.
when do we see your garden fisherboi?

Thanks Pepe. Hi fisherboi, pleased to meet you waves hello

hmm, pleased to meet you also waves back are you a mod?? i can’t get that bold writing.

hay, it’s bold now, hehe, dw, i found it laughs at himself

veg gardener said:

no he isnt a mod the mod would be the owner Cb 88

your a fast replier, aren’t you ben lol.

veg gardener said:

no he isnt a mod the mod would be the owner Cb 88

Shell Bell is a girlie by the way boys:D

yes i am a faster replyer justin

Lucky1 said:

veg gardener said:

no he isnt a mod the mod would be the owner Cb 88

Shell Bell is a girlie by the way boys:D

rofl, garden dude/ben, told me she was a girl, then himself sais she is a he, hehe ^^

fisherboi said:

pepper said:

fisherboi said:

who’s shell bell???

a talented permaculturalist who taught me how to compost.
when do we see your garden fisherboi?

idk, all i have in my garden is a few plant’s a big tree, and weeds, i used to have a few tomb thumbs, they died tho hehe.

its a start fisherboi – don’t worry about the losses – one of my bannana saplings just killed over – sometimes (always?) gardening is challenging.

Lucky1, do u have the url to shell bells blog?? i use to have it it was on the old computer now i cant find it =[

fisherboi said:

Lucky1 said:

veg gardener said:

no he isnt a mod the mod would be the owner Cb 88

Shell Bell is a girlie by the way boys:D

rofl, garden dude/ben, told me she was a girl, then himself sais she is a he, hehe ^^

i ment the thing how u asked if pepper was a mod when he said helllo to u justin

pepper said:

fisherboi said:

pepper said:

fisherboi said:

who’s shell bell???

a talented permaculturalist who taught me how to compost.
when do we see your garden fisherboi?

idk, all i have in my garden is a few plant’s a big tree, and weeds, i used to have a few tomb thumbs, they died tho hehe.

its a start fisherboi – don’t worry about the losses – one of my bannana saplings just killed over – sometimes (always?) gardening is challenging.

My dad has a banana tree with fruit… meant to ask a question for him too….. can’t remember it now. Better ask him again next time we are on the dog & bone.

m a Trekkie, Live Long and Prosper!
—-
sounds absorbing – fortunately i never got addicted to that one – although i hear it has a few million followers.

veg gardener said:

Lucky1, do u have the url to shell bells blog?? i use to have it it was on the old computer now i cant find it =[

Pretty sure she doesn’t have one…yet…

Think I read this morning Shell Bell is going to start one up.

I’m sure she’ll pop the link up here if she has one floating round:)

Lucky1 said:

veg gardener said:

Lucky1, do u have the url to shell bells blog?? i use to have it it was on the old computer now i cant find it =[

Pretty sure she doesn’t have one…yet…

Think I read this morning Shell Bell is going to start one up.

I’m sure she’ll pop the link up here if she has one floating round:)

ok ill be posting on my blog later ok

veg gardener said:

Lucky1 said:

veg gardener said:

Lucky1, do u have the url to shell bells blog?? i use to have it it was on the old computer now i cant find it =[

Pretty sure she doesn’t have one…yet…

Think I read this morning Shell Bell is going to start one up.

I’m sure she’ll pop the link up here if she has one floating round:)

ok ill be posting on my blog later ok

Don’t forget to pop your blog link up for us to go and see:)

Lucky1 said:

My dad has a banana tree with fruit… meant to ask a question for him too….. can’t remember it now. Better ask him again next time we are on the dog & bone.

GA had a segment on growing bananas…

..this thread has sorta been hijacked, probably should go back to chat…

Lucky1 said:

veg gardener said:

Lucky1 said:

veg gardener said:

Lucky1, do u have the url to shell bells blog?? i use to have it it was on the old computer now i cant find it =[

Pretty sure she doesn’t have one…yet…

Think I read this morning Shell Bell is going to start one up.

I’m sure she’ll pop the link up here if she has one floating round:)

ok ill be posting on my blog later ok

Don’t forget to pop your blog link up for us to go and see:)

i wont forget i have to work on it a bit, going to add yeehahs as a link to my blog.
lucky1 how do u get awards thats what i am woundering?

shell bell sorry for hijacking ur thread i am really sorry =]

Oh boy ..shell bell -good luck -what an adventure ..l
et us all know your blog address

I have set up the address but there is nothing there yet.

VG, I gave up on my last one due to being lazy. Found it the other day and I havnt posted since before the exodus from the ABC.

New blog !http://belongaus.blogspot.com/

Bit of an update on the house. My folks are going to build it for us, for free, kinda like an early inheritence. Only catch is I have to learn to live with them again.

shell bell said:

Bit of an update on the house. My folks are going to build it for us, for free, kinda like an early inheritence. Only catch is I have to learn to live with them again.

that’s a generous offer. how well do you get on with them?

bluegreen said:

shell bell said:

Bit of an update on the house. My folks are going to build it for us, for free, kinda like an early inheritence. Only catch is I have to learn to live with them again.

that’s a generous offer. how well do you get on with them?

Pretty good. We have decided on the house plan and it is a double banger with one kitchen and two dining rooms. We get 2 bedrooms, a store room and what would be the formal lounge. My folks will be at the other side of the house with 3 bedrooms (they get an extra because he snores) and will convert the garage into a huge living and study area. We are also building 3 patio areas, one each and a communal one.

We dont anticipate difficulties as the space we will be living in, while the house is being built, will be converted into a private party space away from the folks. We tend to have alot more visitors, so will also have to build an outdoor bar/entertainment space. Gee, we have it hard ;)

On ten acres we can pretty much aviod each other for most of the day. My dad will be incharge of the orchard and rainforest, we get the vegie patch, animal paddocks and food forest, Mum will take care of ornamentals closer to the house.

shell bell said:

bluegreen said:

shell bell said:

Bit of an update on the house. My folks are going to build it for us, for free, kinda like an early inheritence. Only catch is I have to learn to live with them again.

that’s a generous offer. how well do you get on with them?

Pretty good. We have decided on the house plan and it is a double banger with one kitchen and two dining rooms. We get 2 bedrooms, a store room and what would be the formal lounge. My folks will be at the other side of the house with 3 bedrooms (they get an extra because he snores) and will convert the garage into a huge living and study area. We are also building 3 patio areas, one each and a communal one.

We dont anticipate difficulties as the space we will be living in, while the house is being built, will be converted into a private party space away from the folks. We tend to have alot more visitors, so will also have to build an outdoor bar/entertainment space. Gee, we have it hard ;)

On ten acres we can pretty much aviod each other for most of the day. My dad will be incharge of the orchard and rainforest, we get the vegie patch, animal paddocks and food forest, Mum will take care of ornamentals closer to the house.

sounds like a well thought out plan. the main thing would be to have plenty of private space which sounds like you have thought of. the only thing I was thinking is whether 1 kitchen would be enough? If down the track circumstances change, say either you or your parents go elsewhere, then it might be more flexible if the two units could be totally independent so you can have someone else renting or something. Just a thought.

moving along nicely there shell bell.
some of the houses these days are big enough for two families. are you getting the eastern wing or the western wing?
don’t forget a couple of decent sheds on the site plan, even if you don’t build them now.

sounds like a well thought out plan. the main thing would be to have plenty of private space which sounds like you have thought of. the only thing I was thinking is whether 1 kitchen would be enough? If down the track circumstances change, say either you or your parents go elsewhere, then it might be more flexible if the two units could be totally independent so you can have someone else renting or something. Just a thought.
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Thought of that BG, council wont allow it.

Pepper, we’re on the west. The house is long and runs east/west, with the whole back wall facing due north. This is where the patios will be, with a big glass sticky-outy bit dining room in the middle.

shell bell said:

sounds like a well thought out plan. the main thing would be to have plenty of private space which sounds like you have thought of. the only thing I was thinking is whether 1 kitchen would be enough? If down the track circumstances change, say either you or your parents go elsewhere, then it might be more flexible if the two units could be totally independent so you can have someone else renting or something. Just a thought.
————————————

Thought of that BG, council wont allow it.

Pepper, we’re on the west. The house is long and runs east/west, with the whole back wall facing due north. This is where the patios will be, with a big glass sticky-outy bit dining room in the middle.

That sounds beautiful Shell Bell :)

The house is long and runs east/west, with the whole back wall facing due north. This is where the patios will be, with a big glass sticky-outy bit dining room in the middle.
——
that long northern wall will give you lots of free winter heat.
BTW i’ve looked up my architectural dictionary and the ‘big glass sticky outy bit’ isn’t in it – how does solarium sound?

Happy Potter said:

shell bell said:

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Thought of that BG, council wont allow it.

Pepper, we’re on the west. The house is long and runs east/west, with the whole back wall facing due north. This is where the patios will be, with a big glass sticky-outy bit dining room in the middle.

That sounds beautiful Shell Bell :)

It sure does, perfect in fact :)

pepper said:

The house is long and runs east/west, with the whole back wall facing due north. This is where the patios will be, with a big glass sticky-outy bit dining room in the middle.
——
that long northern wall will give you lots of free winter heat.
BTW i’ve looked up my architectural dictionary and the ‘big glass sticky outy bit’ isn’t in it – how does solarium sound?

I dont think we could technically call it a solarium as the roof is normal, just lots of windows. And anyway, it’s a really old term, ancient Mesopotamium. Your book is too modern :P

shell bell said:

pepper said:

The house is long and runs east/west, with the whole back wall facing due north. This is where the patios will be, with a big glass sticky-outy bit dining room in the middle.
——
that long northern wall will give you lots of free winter heat.
BTW i’ve looked up my architectural dictionary and the ‘big glass sticky outy bit’ isn’t in it – how does solarium sound?

I dont think we could technically call it a solarium as the roof is normal, just lots of windows. And anyway, it’s a really old term, ancient Mesopotamium. Your book is too modern :P

sun room?

a friend of mine got around the `no can have two seperate units’ bit by building the two units completely seperate/ independant- but with a door connecting them

now rents out the second unit since daughter and b/f moved down sideney ways- they have locks on both sides of the connecting door so both sides have to unlock it before it opens and a bookcase covers it on both sides….

tricky…….

;-)

boppa said:

a friend of mine got around the `no can have two seperate units’ bit by building the two units completely seperate/ independant- but with a door connecting them

now rents out the second unit since daughter and b/f moved down sideney ways- they have locks on both sides of the connecting door so both sides have to unlock it before it opens and a bookcase covers it on both sides….

tricky…….

;-)

my grandparents had a mysterious locked door that was never opened in their loungeroom….

…it led to a disused shopfront attached to the house.

I dont think we could technically call it a solarium as the roof is normal, just lots of windows. And anyway, it’s a really old term, ancient Mesopotamium. Your book is too modern :P
——-mmmm … glass in mesopotamia?
anyrate your plans sound great – all you need now is patience.

I haven’t really commented about you move Shell Bell…….. still in the pea green mode here…..lol

You are very lucky indeed…. I hope you and Ms B’s dreams all come true with this adventure……… I really can’t wait to see the reports flow on how its all going as it unfolds…..:D