Next step is insertion of the septic tanks and connection of water supply. (Not sure if enough time left for all that to be completed prior to Christmas).
The rear roller door has to be adjusted as it’s a bit reluctant to do what it’s supposed to do - go up and down.
It’s a nuisance that Christmas will get in the way, but no doubt time will fly (even if we don’t) and before we know it I’ll be back at work.
Whenever we turn around we seem to have another form to fill in and another fee to pay. No doubt it’s the same for everyone building a residence, but hopefully we’re closing in on it all now.
We even have keys to our very own rubbish bin, so soon we’ll be classed as locals.

Wow! It’s finally happened.
Ted came to put on the main hangar door.
The result seems to be terrific, but we’ve only seen it during construction as we had to reluctantly return to our real world at Pakenham prior to completion.
You can see by the photos it sure looks impressive, and we’ve been assured it’s now fully operational - but slow. The speed should be adjusted and improved in the new year.
And yes, it does keep the wind out, with no gaps for dust, or creepy crawlies (yet to be proven).
We intend spending time at the hangar over the Christmas holidays and between building work we might actually get in a few hours of flying time.

Well a lot has happened in the last few weeks.
Firstly Stan and electrician Alan Campbell together with Glen Saunders on his excavator spent a day organising the wiring and meter box in readiness for electrical company to connect power. The estate has underground power so it’s not just a matter of stringing in wires from power poles.
They wired it with several power points, but cannot go much further at present until the residence is constructed. (The power was connected on Monday 8 December, so next time we go back we’ll ‘see the light’).
Stan spent several days staying at Burke’s Hotel in Yarrawonga’s main shopping area which has been extremely convenient, as they supply breakfast and of course have a bistro.