Feeling just a little naked ...

For all those out there expecting a little exposure of Chief and Deputy, it is the house that is feeling exposed.

After 6 months of being locked in, caged in, in and out through the cattle gate each day, this morning Phil starting taking down the fence. I think they are serious about trying to move out! At the end of the day, fence, gate, signs, it was all gone and suddenly we all felt just a little exposed! It was rather weird to be honest after 6 months of living behind a fence!

It was a day of getting things done, the tilers were back (and arguing with Wayne again, heated I have been informed) working on the entrance and lobby. Most of the tiles are down, looks like they will be back tomorrow to finish off.

Phil was busy patching and filing and tidying up around the place however what really convinced us that the building is nearly finished .... Phil working on the range hood cover. Still not finished though, it is apparently doing their head in trying to get it finished and secured.

It was also a big day for the rest of the family. Joel through an injury didn't play cricket on Sunday so Chief and Deputy went shopping and bought the family Christmas present. Today it was installed.

Yep, as the kids have been saying all afternoon, about time we entered the new world and got a TV that you could see. Must admit, it is a good picture, the Boxing Day test is going to look very good on the new set. Particularly from outside relaxing on the alfresco area with the doors pulled back, the new BBQ in the box there set up ...

Keen followers of the renovation will also notice that the family room is now looking distinctly white. Deputy was very busy Sunday afternoon and very late into Sunday night (and truth be told, Monday morning) painting the room and the wall in particular so that the TV could be installed. Has made a big difference to the feel of the room.

You may also notice a tree. We decided that it was time to get into the Christmas spirit and the tree has gone up and now also decorated.

Deck the Halls and Silent Night, maybe silent day with no nail gun, electric saw or hammer. Pretty soon, it will be all quiet on the home front and there just might be a hearty rendition of the Halleluiah chorus!