greetings from the south coast

Hi all,
Monday 8.30am. The plumber and the apprentice have been here for an hour. Bath and surrounding walls have been ripped out. I cant resist popping my head in every few minutes so I dont miss any of the process. Some things are well worth getting tradies, and paying for. All pretty exciting even if we dont have a hot shower for a while.
Lucy's dresser looks beautiful. I would have never thought of painting it. Another generation to use and enjoy it. Lucy would be very happy, as Im sure mum is.
Now the jackhammer is in the bathroom, breaking up the concrete under the bath. This is quite an operation, and this is more diverse work than I thought a plumber would do. Thank goodness all the walls and foundations are looking strong and dry, because you really never know what you might find when you start mucking round with these old houses. This one is looking pretty solid so far.
Oh yes, more rain. At least it stayed away for the weekend, so we could enjoy celebrations for 11 years of the aboriginal tent embassy at Sandon Point. A great weekend of music and coming together of like minded people.
Dad and mum we received your caritas christmas card. Both Hasi and I were overwhelmed by your beautiful words to us. Thank you.
Hope everyone has a restful holiday. Im looking forward to working hard on the bathroom on christmas eve and day, then heading up the mountains for boxing day.
Love to you all, Zak