BlackRain posted:Lock up stage to handover
Took H3nley about 90 days to get us to handover from lock up
BlackRain posted:The Story of Stormy's Castle. *Loooooong overdue update*
HOOORAY STORMY!!! 
Good to see that they have finally started on your…
BlackRain posted:I have land!
Congratulations Lisanne!!
My wife felt exactly the same as you and she isn't doing the home ownership thing on her own!!
BlackRain posted:Brivis Ice Cooler installed.....
John, have you checked that the ducting hasn't come dislodged up in the roof? Happened to me on Wednesday on that million degree day. Even before that…
BlackRain posted:The Story of Stormy's Castle. *Loooooong overdue update*
That's good news Stormy. Sorry to hear about your problems though.
I'd be intrigued to know who your SS is 
If it's who I…
BlackRain posted:Our Great Aussie Dream - bricks have started
Oh our SS contacted us a few times during the build process. Admin contacted us more frequently. Techincally speaking she was suppose to contact us every 2 weeks…
BlackRain posted:SO EXCITING......:O)
I know the feeling lildutchgringo
Before the tender I was actually feeling sick because I was scared of what we would have had to remove because we knew we had upgraded…
BlackRain posted:Our Great Aussie Dream - bricks have started
LOL I would be so embarressed also if I got busted that's why I don't go onto peoples properties without their permission. I was too scared to go…
BlackRain posted:Our Great Aussie Dream - bricks have started
The house is looking great Nexus!!! 
Now that you mention the bathroom and laundry drains yes I know what you mean!! it…
BlackRain posted:Our Great Aussie Dream - bricks have started
Don't worry Nexus...you'll be getting plenty of tradies stopping by leaving there calling cards and leaflets etc stuck to your windows the closer you get to completion. I am…
BlackRain posted:Our Great Aussie Dream - bricks have started
Ooooooo...look at that 
zipping along!
Looking very nice!
About time your SS got in touch with you 
and…
BlackRain posted:Our Great Aussie Dream - bricks have started
Hmmmm....that's strange Nexus!
Wonder whats going on over there at H3nley. Maybe G was just handling it temporarily until the other SS came back from holidays? Being over Xmas…
BlackRain posted:Do you recommend Henley?
Hi bb!!
My wife and I have just moved into our H3nley home. About 3 weeks now and we love it. We built the Cott3sloe (refer to my blog…
BlackRain posted:block next door dumping on our lot
Forget about calling the SS. Go to the next level up. We had the same issues where PD dumped crap in front of our house. We tried…
BlackRain posted:Making dreams come true - WE ARE IN!!
Thanks all.....kek...from what I can tell they seem to have nice prices on some stuff. The lounge suite we are getting will be newly constructed. The Dandenong store…
BlackRain posted:Making dreams come true - WE ARE IN!!
Thanks Nexus, bec_e, seakyl, and **PHOENIX** good to see you again!!
to answer your questions...
bec_e: yes we did. We went with the Linen colour Caesarstone.
seakly: The curtains were made for…
BlackRain posted:Our Great Aussie Dream - bricks have started
Ohhhh go on!! you know you want to 
BlackRain posted:Making dreams come true - WE ARE IN!!
Well as promised a couple more piccies. I am still waiting to take more of the home for you guys but we are still waiting to put things in…
BlackRain posted:Our Great Aussie Dream - bricks have started
Now your house will stay crisp and fresh in the Glad Wrap
Coming along nicely!
Hope you get a hold of Kev soon!
BlackRain posted:Our Great Aussie Dream - bricks have started
Looking terrific there Nexus!!
Good to see them back at it again Won't be long before the bricks start appearing.....better make sure you get Kev…
BlackRain posted:Making dreams come true - WE ARE IN!!
Thanks all.
yes i agree and I hope he won't be getting work through them anymore either as it reflects poorly on them...i wouldn't want anyone else to have to deal…
BlackRain posted:Fencing issue
Personally I wouldn't as I think its fraught with danger. IF he sells -- who knows the next owner may want something different from what you have erected. You could…
BlackRain posted:Making dreams come true - WE ARE IN!!
LOL!!! I hadn't thought of that...sounds more fun!
BlackRain posted:Fencing issue
Not 100% sure on this one but from what I read on the Fencing Quickguide at http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/lawreform/inquiries/Fences%20Act/QuickGuide/sale.htm indicates I should be able to get something even if it is from…
BlackRain posted:Fencing issue
Ok all....Now i am starting to settle into my new home I have an little problem and was wondering if anyone else has hit something similar and if anyone has…
BlackRain posted:Making dreams come true - WE ARE IN!!
Thanks donuts!
Well we finally got carpet installed yesterday when it was suppose to be installed on Wed 31st Dec!!! 
The problems all started on…
BlackRain posted:Our Great Aussie Dream - bricks have started
Looking terrific Nexus!!
This is bringing back memories for me
By the way...is it just me or there a smudge on your camera lens...LOL
Either…
BlackRain posted:Making dreams come true - WE ARE IN!!
Thanks for the comments all.
kyton glad to be of assistance
If I'd known you would do that I would have taken time to clean…
BlackRain posted:Our Great Aussie Dream - bricks have started
That's looking fantastic Nex.
Now that you mention it the cut out dirt pre-slab does look like a block of chocolate....Mmmmmm...choc-o-late
And the slab and frame afterward looks great!! Its…
