The hairy brothers!

My brother Simon came down to visit recently and was sporting a fairly decent beard. I was pretty impressed so had to try to match it. Below is the comparison… Not sure who won.

He has the better beard but I have the better mo… Time for a shave!

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Tour of the build…

The truss is up and Jack is stoked with it!

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I love Jack, he’s such a cool kid! He’s loved being a part of a house build!

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My super strong truss!

This should help hold the living room together!

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Jack riding a pony!

Here’s a cool pic of Jackson riding Kate’s new pony. He looks like a natural!

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The glowing mum!

Sarah may look happy in this photo…

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But I’m sure she’s a bit over being kicked in the guts by the bub!

All the walls are up!

Roof should be started this week with the aim to have the coloursteel going on about mid next week.

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Fishing in Fiordland

When on the Milford Track with some mates, I had a fish. Didn’t catch anything but there were plenty of decent sized fish chasing the lures!

Here’s a photo Simon Sharp took… Awesome photographer…

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The Stones–World famous in West Melton ;-)

The Press paid us a visit as it appears our home is one of the first to be rebuilt in CHCH after the Earthquake. Click the pic below to read the article.

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Walls getting higher…

I’ve just been told by the builders that they’ll have the walls done up to the roofline  by the end of the week. Next week is the roof!

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