1998-2007, old photos of the land and building work

1998

This is back in 1998, when we first bought the land.

This is right on the tip of the peak after a little bit had been cleared. We then left the land until 2004 before we did any more work on it.

2002

After leaving the land for at least 4 years, is need a good cleaning again, so one of the first jobs was to get that done.

The JCB then came in to clear out the bigger routes and trees.

A perimeter wall is built around the property and along the back of the land along the road.

2003

After the land is cleared then we have room to put the tool shed up. Similar to a horse stable, but what dad knows the best after working in the industry for the past 25 years. A concrete base was laid down first and then we made several panels which we put together.

2004

Working on the first chalet. After the land is cleared, the water tank has to be made. This is the water tank im standing on.

The base goes on the top of the water tank, then block work goes up

Once the block work is finished then the roof beams go on, and are concreted into the ring beams.

Me and Dani working on the gingerbread facia boards.

Me working on the roof.

Corrie cutting some boards.

2005

It was mine and Deans job to tile the roof with shingles, both of us really enjoyed this job.

We had to glue the corner tiles together and then pin them, 1000's of these had to be done, so we were quite lucky because it meant that we could sit in the shade for over a week.

We started on the landscaping outside then, do you like mine and Deans first patio.

Danie and dad making the steps down to the chalet.

Doing a bit of gardening, it took four of us to position this stone.

Its really taking shape now.

Adding top soil to the gardens. Dani by our trailer bought in from the UK.

After the gardens have been planted up.

2006

These are a few pics of the second chalet being built, from before I made the site.
I know many of you will have seen these pics before, but for those who haven't, Enjoy!

The tank being built.