Saturday, May 14, 2011

home. . .





we're spending more and more time up at the block.
harvesting and planting. in the bath. sharing a drink or a meal.
dreaming and discussing details.
watching our new home unfold.

a born and bred farmer's daughter, i know only too well
how important rain is. whether you are on the land or not.
to fill the tanks and dams. to make things grow. for life.
but each morning i make a guilty little wish for another sunshiny day.

a team of hard-working non-surfing chippies
putting in long hours,
plus a run of 'good' weather,
means we are a week ahead of schedule.

. . . and although it's early days,
without even walls or a roof,
already it's feeling like home.
it's where my heart is.

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19 comments:

  1. NicoleMay 14, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    what an amazing view you're all going to have! special times!

    we finished building at the end of last year and i really enjoyed the creative process. it's a beautiful place where we play and sleep...but not "home" yet.

    x

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  2. cityhippyfarmgirlMay 14, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Your post just gave me delicious goosebumps. Gosh I hope we get to do that one day.
    The view you have is stunning, absolutely stunning. I hope you post more pictures of the house slowing growing.

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  3. Peekaboo LucyMay 14, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    oh what a lovely spot, you are lucky to have a shack, we would like to buy or build a shack on day, maybe Augusta or Denmark. Bathing in the outdoors is wonderful, soooo relaxing.

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  4. TaniaMay 14, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    You will certainly have an amazing view. It is really exciting seeing your home unfold from a drawing on paper to reality. Look forward to seeing it's progress.

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  5. KylieMay 14, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Oh wow! Wishing you enough sunny days to see your dream fulfilled and enough rain to make it grow.

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  6. one claire dayMay 14, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Oh my, what a view! That looks like a wonderful piece of earth - and congrats on the slab - always a milestone.

    Can't wait to see the progress and how it all comes together!

    x claire

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  7. deux chiens et un garconMay 14, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    The bath looks like it has maybe the best view.. Will you keep it there?

    Wondering what your slab is of, is it fibro sheeting or wood or other?

    Cheers to you.


    jill x

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  8. deux chiens et un garconMay 14, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Also the non surfer chippees reference made me smile.

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  9. MissMollyCoddleMay 14, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    What a beautiful spot! Beautiful blog too, love discovering a new one to follow. I look forward to seeing your house :)

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  10. naughty shorts!May 14, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    wow - it looks like a dream come true.

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  11. Squiggly RainbowMay 14, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Just beautiful - how exciting!

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  12. Early_30'sMay 15, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    This is beautiful.....

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  13. ::The Beetle Shack::May 15, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    oh goodness me! what an amazing view! you lucky lady1 thanks for visiting me over at my spot! funny how tiny the blog world is, huh!

    liking the loom of that white wine ;)

    xo em

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  14. JodiMay 15, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    oh gosh Rach, that view! Unbelievable beautiful. Can't wait to see this home unfold x

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  15. UnknownMay 15, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    This post is so heart-warming! I'm so excited for you!

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  16. Little Paper TreesMay 16, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    such a calming post and beautiful views to boot - can't wait to watch this home evolve.

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  17. Kristi May 22, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    you give me hope. x.

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  18. Gooseberry JamJune 1, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Oohh, what a beautiful home you have ahead of you...Lot of hard work but so definitely worth it in the end...
    Your photos capture a real cosiness there already... :)

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  19. UnknownFebruary 9, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Oh. My. Goodness. What a beautiful bit of the world you live in. Cannot wait to see more.

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