An obtuse, strange and maybe just a little weird heading for this post - that's our life in Melbourne.
So what do figs and a bathroom demolition have to do with each other - absolutely nothing.............
We never know what will eventuate on our weekends and of course the Easter break makes it a double weekend. We decided with thoughts of impending retirement that we better get the house in order for a possible future sale. The "other bathroom", that's the one the boys used for the last 20 years needed a face lift. It was the time to start so what happens? I got to work with the demolition and what does Sue do - she cooks. She has this fig thing happening. Figs as a savory, figs as a desert but I'll let her tell you more as I need to get back to the Bathroom reno.
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I guess it's because they are so fragile, but figs here are very expensive in the shops. About $3.50 for 2 figs! |
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There is an alley behind a local shopping strip that has a large and generous fig tree. My brother and sister in law have pilfered me two large bowls full. And they have been great. Here is a simple fig tart ready to cook. Just a little almond meal underneath to catch the glorious juice and sugar sprinkled on top to go a bit caramelly. Not sure why there is no pic of finished product. Yummy though. No more figs. |
The old bathroom was looking a little tired and so we went out and bought a new bath and shower screen. Next is a new toilet and a new vanity cabinet and mirror. We need to bring the bathroom into the 3rd millennium. We are looking at a stark white with terracotta floor tiles which are in the family room and hallway leading to the bathroom. It will give some continuity and flow from room to room.
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It all started here - the new bath. Little did I know how much work there would be in front of me. |
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I'm sure that the hard work is the demolition! |
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The bath tub itself was wedged into the wall studs and then placed on a bed of cement for stability - it took some effort to remove it. The new bath is a lot more simple and has its own steel framework for stability. |
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A very good friend has loaned me his trailer which I'm currently using as a huge garbage bin until I've cleared the debris from the bathroom. I hope to complete the demolition so we can be prepared for laying the base for floor and wall tiling next weekend. |
There is something therapeutic about having a hammer in one's hands
smash, bash, bash, smash......
Good work! Can't wait to see more progress and the finished room!
ReplyDeleteIt needs to be a quick renovation as our son Mitch is sharing our en suite Walt.
DeleteI'm actually surprised that I feel confident enough to tackle the job.
I love the demolition part, I agree it is very therapeutic :-) I love figs and we have a fantastic tree but I have to wait a bit now before we get any more. Meanwhile we have masses bottled from last year in Vodka, hic. Take care Diane
ReplyDeleteI'll tell Sue that you have a fig tree - she might pay a visit to fill the car when we return next year.
DeleteLike the vodka thing - we use vodka to make Limoncello.
What a way to celebrate a birthday! Bet you would prefer being in Paris right now. Happy Birthday, Leon, and many happy returns of the day! Martine
ReplyDeleteHello Martine - good to hear from you.
DeleteJust returned from a night with friends. Presents of French wine and Belgium chokies and a few cycling books.
How lucky am I.
Like the shape of that new bath. We're fine on demolition :-) but hopeless on renovation so really admire those who can; bet it will look amazing when you're finished.
ReplyDeleteN and A - We'll let you know how we go on the renovation part. It might take longer than the demolition.... Next weekend we go out to by materials amd a new toilet and vanity.
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