Continuing my thoughts about Havilah House, I have this notion that it would be wonderful to have a few cabins as well as an outside kitchen and shower and a long drop toilet, not literally but in appearance, and connected to the septic tank … [Continue reading] about Havilah House Spaces
Building a Small Cabin 2020
On the 14th of March 2020, Mark, Louise and I set out to the Beerwah Bunker to purchase timber for the cabin we've been planning to build. The best way to complete a project is to begin. I am pleased I brought my friend Mark with us because he … [Continue reading] about Building a Small Cabin 2020
Renewing my Yanmar YM14 Diesel Tractor Lawnmower Blades
I’m fond of my Yanmar YM14 Diesel Tractor YM14/2 except when it comes to finding replacement blades. Firstly they rotate in a different direction to most blades, so the cutting edge is always on the wrong side, secondly the hole in the middle of … [Continue reading] about Renewing my Yanmar YM14 Diesel Tractor Lawnmower Blades
Compu Chlor Chlorinator and Grasslin Time Clock
These Grasslin Clock Switches are typically used on Chlorinators which before more easily accessible technologies became available. would naturally suite mechanical clock switches. Of course the clock is powered by electricity, if you listen … [Continue reading] about Compu Chlor Chlorinator and Grasslin Time Clock
Thoughts about Havilah House in 2020
I have fallen in love with my home and property again, after living here for 17 years this October 2020. The home is full of laughter and friends. It has been a difficult, long journey and I'm ashamed at myself for complaining so often about this … [Continue reading] about Thoughts about Havilah House in 2020
Home Values
Sunday, 2 February 2020 For families with children, their home and car have for the past century been our their most expensive debt. (investment). For people under 30, education is their greatest debt. By the time we reach 50 we rarely … [Continue reading] about Home Values
Julian’s Toyota HiAce Campervan (1982 RH32RV)
So this story begins and Mudjima, Queensland. Julian's a regular at the "Christian Surfers" and we are at "The Island", drinking coffee and chatting after a spell on the beach. Jules has been doing his best to stay out of the ocean because of an ear … [Continue reading] about Julian’s Toyota HiAce Campervan (1982 RH32RV)
Yanmar YM14 Diesel Tractor
The Yanmar YM14 2 is a versatile a two cylinder diesel tractor lawnmower, which was manufactured in 1983. My YM14 is the probably the most reliable ride on lawmaker I have ever owned although, sticky speaking the YM14 is a tractor not a … [Continue reading] about Yanmar YM14 Diesel Tractor
An Example of Elastic Home Living, (MVP) Minimum Viable Product
Congratulation to this young family who built and moved into a Tiny House in South Australia. (It's great to have your space on you parents property to settle on.) Their concept this is quite similar to what I imagine an Elastic Home to be … [Continue reading] about An Example of Elastic Home Living, (MVP) Minimum Viable Product
One Can of Paint (Before and After)
Last week ... was spent scraping paint off skirtings and architraves in our bedroom, to try to make a clean line between two colours ( white and purple ... called brassica like the vegetables) It was supremely boring, and tedious, to say the … [Continue reading] about One Can of Paint (Before and After)
Views of Havilah House
I’m quite fortunate to live on 2 acres, this home has so much potential, I am pleased the I cleared out much of the garden and made it easier to manage however I do regret cutting and clearing some of the trees and shrubs, most notable the frangipani … [Continue reading] about Views of Havilah House