Casa del Oldfart

[Oldfart]

There has been a little progress while we were away.

The cleared area has had some steel cored concrete pads laid.

The metal stumps that the house will stand on will be welded to these. The pads are several feet deep.

[BIBI]

No big bad wolf will come and huff and puff and blow your house down! :)

[Lilith]

Love following the progress

[dicksbro]

Little by little ... the dream is coming true :thumbs:

[PantyFanatic]

Come on!:mad: ............... Some information please. :confused:

What is the diameter and length of those pilings? Do you have a pic of one of the tops? What is the pattern center size? How many cubic meters were poured?

[BIBI]

PF needs his fix.....just like an addict lol ;)

[Oldfart]

The frame has begun. This is only the living part of the house, not the carport or verandah which are still just concrete pads as yet.

[jseal]

So far, so good. :thumb:

[BIBI]

This feels like deja vu.......like I've seen these before "somewhere".....hmmm, spooky! :p

[Oldfart]

This feels like deja vu.......like I've seen these before "somewhere".....hmmm, spooky! :p
My email has started to play up, something called spamhaus is now blocking me. Frustration rules.

[gekkogecko]

Steel frame, OF?

[Oldfart]

Steel frame, OF?

Yep, GG. The soil up here is riddled with termites.

[dicksbro]

^^^^ Bummer. :(

[Oldfart]

^^^^ Bummer. :(

Not really DB. Tropical savannah across Australia and Southern Africa has no large grazing animals. Termite colonies fill that niche, and we build to give them as little encouragement as possible. The original overland telegraph was built on timber poles. The lesson was quickly learned and iron posts with efficient insulators became the rage.

As a historical aside, the aboriginals learned to throw stones at the glass insulators, garnering a ready supply of very sharp and durable spear points and tools.

[PantyFanatic]

^_____ Very interesting. :nod:

[Oldfart]

The beast is growing ribs.

[gekkogecko]

Progress!

[PantyFanatic]

That's a hell of antenna you have going there. ;)

[Oldfart]

Andromeda are still waiting for an answer since Kitts Peak went private.

[Oldfart]

The pre-fabricated frame is going up at a staggering speed.

[dicksbro]

Looking good! Fun seeing it grow right in front of our eyes and/or other significant parts of our bodies. :)

:thumbs:

[Oldfart]

It'll grow bigger, DB, bigger than we can.

[gekkogecko]

Yes, but will it stay bigger longer?

[Oldfart]

Yes GG, I buried some blue tablets in the foundations. The house is firmly rooted in the landscape.

[dicksbro]

But if it gets bigger for more than four hours, does it have to see an architect? :confused:

[Oldfart]

No, a publicist.

[gekkogecko]

Woah, that was quick.

[Lilith]

Which is my room?

[Oldfart]

Which is my room?

On the right at the back of the frame, Lil.

It'll be even more inviting with a roof, gyprock and the swimming pool.

[gekkogecko]

It'll be even more inviting with a roof, gyprock and the swimming pool.

And wall shackles, and St Andrew's Crosses, and whip racks, and...

[Oldfart]

Lil's drawing up the plans, even as we speak. At least, I think that . . .

[Oldfart]

To our surprise when we went to the site today, some strangers were climbing all over the structure.

[gekkogecko]

Yeah, but at least they're not doing the work strangely.

[Oldfart]

The trusses are complete.

[dicksbro]

Isn't it amazing how fast construction proceeds once they get going? Looking good, OF. Can hardly wait to see the finished product. ;)

[Oldfart]

You can't wait, DB?

Imagine how M's feeling!

[gekkogecko]

Why should we imagine, when you can feel her up, and report to us how she feels?

[Oldfart]

'Bout the same as usual, GG.

[Lilith]

Did someone mention trusses?

[Oldfart]

This is how history will probably remember my casa.

[jseal]

... but you'll have enjoyed it. :)

[Oldfart]

It'll have more than enough headaches in it.

We'll probably be driven to drink by the end of it.

[gekkogecko]

By the end? I thought you were already there.

[Lord Snow]

Why would you drive to drink in your own home? You can walk to get there easy enough.

[Oldfart]

The house is 35km (about 22 miles) from here LS.

Shhh, GG. I'm building up a sympathy plea.

Yes Lil, the trusses have arrived before they've dug the pit. They will be punished.

[Oldfart]

The roof is going on with blinding speed. Once the house is rain-sheltered, they can start fit-out.

[gekkogecko]

"Blinding speed" ? Underdog is the roofing contractor?

[Oldfart]

Wouldn't that be a bitch? I know, Underdog is a boy . . . . .

[dicksbro]

OF, it's really looking good!

The Mrs. and I are really happy for you and M. :thumbs:

[Oldfart]

For those of you who can't "see" the structure, these are the plans.

[Oldfart]

Some pretty stuff. Notice how many screws are required under the building regs to make sure the iron sheets can't come loose during a cyclone.

[gekkogecko]

And for those of you about to complain that the house plan is posted upside-down, remember, he's posting from Australia, so it's correct for him.

[Oldfart]

There has been no visible change, I haven't forgotten to update this.

The cladding will be on in the next few weeks, so it'll look pretty soon.

[Teddy Bear]

hi OF,

Since I had to stand on my head to read the blue print I have a question. Is there a door from the Master bedroom directly to the veranda?

I think it'd be nice if Mrs OF could go from bed, right outside and you bring her a tray with breakfast. She will of course be in a sexy nighty waiting for you.

[Oldfart]

hi OF,
Since I had to stand on my head to read the blue print I have a question. Is there a door from the Master bedroom directly to the veranda?


Hi Teddy Bear,

The Master Bedroom is furthest from the verandah and the pool. I can see us being lazy and crashing in Bedroom 1 which is closest to the pool.

[Oldfart]

We got to walk into the structure today and discuss some stuff with the builder.

[Oldfart]

The first sheets of Colour-Bond steel have been attached to the walls.

It looks way too green to be what we ordered. Enquiries are being made.

[gekkogecko]

But the color offsets the pinkish-brown dirt so nicely!

[Oldfart]

The soil here is very iron rich.

[Teddy Bear]

The first sheets of Colour-Bond steel have been attached to the walls.

It looks way too green to be what we ordered. Enquiries are being made.

They are the final color or do they get painted?

[Oldfart]

It's the final colour, the whole point is not having to paint.

It is the right colour BTW.

[dicksbro]

:thumbs:

[Oldfart]

She's nearly decent.

[jseal]

Looking good!

[Oldfart]

Thank you. The house is not bad either. :)

[Lord Snow]

I know you mentioned it's a mostly metal construction because you have termites on steroids, but what is done for rust prevention?

[gekkogecko]

LS, little known fact: the Australian termites shit rust preventative wherever they go.

[Oldfart]

GG's theory only goes so far. LS, The alloys used are rust resistant, and even though the sheet iron may need replacement each generation or so, the basic frame should last hundreds of years if required.

[dicksbro]

Are you planning on having a party when you get ready to replace the frame while the starship Enterprise glides by overhead?

[Oldfart]

Where do you think that most of the hull sheets, oops, I mean home cladding will come from, DB?

BTW, got the card last Thursday, thanks to Mrs DB and yourself.

[dicksbro]

You're very welcome! :thumb:

Wow, borrowing stuff from the Enterprise ... no doubt you'll be able to pour some brew at warp speed. :D

[Oldfart]

At rest, inpulse or warp, Guinness and port are lovely.

[Oldfart]

Here's more.

[BIBI]

It's looking great OF...:)

[gekkogecko]

The workers didn't find any bodies when they were digging the pool, did they?

[Oldfart]

None that we've told the cops about. There was a wristwatch with "J Hoffa" on the back in there, but we hocked it for the gold. :)

[dicksbro]

OF, the house is looking GREAT! It's going to be a beautiful home!

[Oldfart]

Here's some more.

[Oldfart]

And more.

[gekkogecko]

It won't be long now.

[jay-t]

looking good,really like the wide porch

[Oldfart]

Mrs OF is getting more antsy the more complete it looks.

jay-t, the veranda's 6 metres deep, about 20ft.

[Teddy Bear]

The pics are great! Thanks for showing us.

The pic titled half a pool.......... Did you get it half price? LOL

And pic titled abhouse07......... Those are some mighty high cupboards. Gonna need a ladder to reach them! Love the tile floor.

[Cyberdude26]

This is coming along really good, OF.

[BIBI]

It is gorgeous and M must beside herself.....so near yet so far! :)

[Oldfart]

Yup.

[dicksbro]

The Mrs. and I are so happy for you two! House is looking absolutely great! Anxious to see it when it's done! When's the estimated completion date?

[Oldfart]

They won't say, but within a month probably.

[dicksbro]

Fantastic! That'll call for a celebration!

[Teddy Bear]

Gee..... With those extra bedrooms, PAGAN could be held there! :)

[Oldfart]

Gee..... With those extra bedrooms, PAGAN could be held there! :)

Extra bedrooms? It's only a very big 3 bedroom house.

If we PAGAN here, we'll tent off half the verandah.

[Lilith]

I'll just squeeze in with you and Mrs.

[Oldfart]

I'll just squeeze in with you and Mrs.

We wouldn't have it any other way.

[Teddy Bear]

/me puts a check mark next to Lilith's name.... Sleeping quarters covered.

OK, now there's 2 bedrooms and part of the veranda for the rest of the group. Who wants to bunk with who?

[Oldfart]

This will give an idea on how much verandah space there is.

[dicksbro]

Wow! You can play badminton in the rain and never get wet. :)

[Oldfart]

The pool table should stay dry with just a drop-cloth over it.

[Lord Snow]

Or we can just box it in, and make it one giant orgy room.......Just a suggestion.

[Oldfart]

That's what the shed out back is for, and it doesn't upset the non-Pixies.

[gekkogecko]

No, no, OF, you're supposed to go BEHIND the shed!

[Teddy Bear]

WOW!! OF, the veranda is spectacular!!!

Will there be ceiling fans? And big comfy chairs?
And somebody to bring cool drinks? Or hot, depending on the temp.

[Oldfart]

Yes, there will be fans, chairs and a cold water point. Add to that swing chairs, a pool table and a framed hammock and the verandah will get very small very quickly.

[gekkogecko]

If time is an illusion, and space is interchangeable with time, then isn't also space an illusion?

[Oldfart]

I eluded that allusion to the illusion earlier.

[dicksbro]

:spin:

[Teddy Bear]

Yes, there will be ........ swing chairs, .........

'Swing chairs'? And you said all the kinky stuff was in the shed. hehehehe.

http://www.adameve.com/adult-sex-toys/sex-swings-c-1018.aspx

[Lilith]

This will give an idea on how much verandah space there is.

Is that a hot tub or a fountain?

[Oldfart]

In the really hot time of the year, it'll be a hot tub.

[Coaster]

THAT is looking fantastic OF!!!!

I bet you both can't wait to move in! Heck.... I want to move in!

[Oldfart]

When you get over here for PAGAN(orthern Territory), you'll see it.

[gekkogecko]

There's an idea I don't think is going to fly.

[Oldfart]

It's a long way to swim, GG.

[dicksbro]

Flying is the only way to fly! :spin:




Okay, something like that anyway. :D

[Oldfart]

My sediments exactly, dicksbro.

[Teddy Bear]

I can't even get to a PAGAN here in the states. :(

Ohhhh, but to go to Australia!!

Wouldn't that be something!! :D

[Oldfart]

Just remember, the US has an extradition treaty with Oz.

[gekkogecko]

Yeah, but try using an international money order. Nightmare.

[dicksbro]

Yeah, but try using an international money order. Nightmare.
Can't we just say, "OF sent for us." :shrug:

[Oldfart]

Pics of the inside coming, just lost my re-sizing program.

[dicksbro]

Is the outside finished? Did I miss that picture?

[Oldfart]

Is the outside finished? Did I miss that picture?

Yes, and yes.

[gekkogecko]

just lost my re-sizing program.

You shouldn't need a penis pump for this.

[dicksbro]

Yes, and yes.
Found the pictures. Your house does look fantastic. Do you know about when you'll be moving in? Are there plans for landscaping the property?

[Oldfart]

We are playing the moving game even as we speak.

The landscape will be tamed, but will never be manicured.

[gekkogecko]

Well, you have a chainsaw & a sandblaster, right?

[Teddy Bear]

Is the outside finished? Did I miss that picture?

I missed it too. Wheres the finished outside picture?

[dicksbro]

Post number 73, Teddy Bear. Three views. :)

[Oldfart]

I'm not in on the net so new pics may take a week or two.

[Teddy Bear]

Thanks DB. I did see those pics. Even commented on the 'half-pool', the cupboards and the tile. I had forgotten them and probably because they are still working on the house I didn't see them as 'finished' pics.

Beautiful OF!!! Looks like a lovely home where lots of wonderful memories will be made!

[dicksbro]

It does look fantastic, doesn't it, TB?

Do you think it's too early to book the Pixies charter flight to Darwin for the housewarming. No doubt OF will have a bus waiting for us to take us to his new plantation.

Do you think the Mrs. will be happy to see this gang all show up at her front door?

:D

[Oldfart]

In after a half year.

[Oldfart]

More.

[jseal]

Very nice place you have there Oldfart. Well done. :wine:

[Oldfart]

Thanks jseal, a long way to go yet before it's "pretty".

[gekkogecko]

But it is coming along nicely, OF.

[dicksbro]

Looks terrific, OF! That's a great looking home! The Mrs. and I just couldn't be happier for you! :thumbs:

[gigi]

Such a beautiful home! I long for a porch that lovely! Many congrats to you and Mrs. OF

[Oldfart]

The porch is 20 metres long, not counting the steps and sandstone arrival deck.

[Cyberdude26]

That is lovely, OF.

[Oldfart]

Thanks, Cyberdude26.

[Teddy Bear]

Is the veranda on one or more sides of the house?

I noticed shade on the roof. Does the veranda get shade in the afternoon?

Looks like curtains are hung in the windows. Mrs Of is well on her way to making your lovely house a home !!

Wishing you the best !!

[gekkogecko]

Nah, the curtains are only there so OF running around nude doesn't scare off the stray wombats.

[Oldfart]

All the wombats here are well disciplined and unlikely to stray.

[Teddy Bear]

Hows the house OF? Does it feel like home?

Are you still unpacking boxes?? Seems theres always more to unpack then you remember packing. Moving is a lot of work!

[Oldfart]

I have half a container's worth of boxes to sort and cull.

It's feeling like home, which means that tidiness is often absent.

The final bits are on the house.

[dicksbro]

Fantastic. What else can one say ... simply fantastic. A home to be proud of!

[Teddy Bear]

No updates since May 19th......

Did you unpack everything yet?

Is the new home fantastic?

Anything you'd do differently?

Hope all is wonderfully wonderful and absolutely terrific in the New-Old Fart house!!!!

[Oldfart]

When I get the inside view tidy enough to photograph and share, you'll see.

[PantyFanatic]

Well it's winter down there and I bet you miss your furnace now! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-char124.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
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FAN--TASTIC OF!! The Banana Palace has truly turned out great. I know M has to be one happy lady and if you left she could be thrilled.
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[Teddy Bear]

Banana Palace??

What'd I miss?