Finally a permanent Roof!!

Tammy

West Aussie Mummy to Lewis (DS), Kate, Emily.

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Finally a permanent Roof!! Nov 24, 2005 0:43:03 GMT -5

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Post by Tammy on Nov 24, 2005 0:43:03 GMT -5

Great news....
We have finally bought a house!!
On the downside...we are now poor again....
But we have a roof over our heads!!

It is a cosy little 4 bedroom home, built from Rammed Earth (mud brick) and Iron. The Rammed earth walls are fantastic in the way they naturally insulate, therefore in our hot climate there is no need for expensive airconditioning. Especially with wide verandahs front and back, and house being positioned to catch the breeze.

It is set on just over half an acre, right on the riverbank, and as an added bonus, it has 48 mango trees!!
Looks like we have now taken on the role of Mango Farmers!!
We will be moving in right at the start of picking season, so we will be flat out for a while!!

Some pics and a virtual tour can be seen at
www.elders.com.au/branch/listing/listing.php?realist_id=190836&branch_id=310&PHPSESSID=6493d7d253bb717b7bbfc3bd1a765e8c

We are very excited, and the kids even more so because now they can have chooks and unlimited mangoes!!

Anyone wanting to get away from that lousy cold US winter... you are welcome here to help pick mangoes!! I will even pay you...with mangoes...

Last Edit: Nov 24, 2005 0:43:42 GMT -5 by Tammy

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hannahph Posts: 449	Finally a permanent Roof!! Nov 24, 2005 8:54:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hannahph on Nov 24, 2005 8:54:59 GMT -5 Wow,that looks great! We are right in the middle of a snow storm today so that looks real inviting right now! By the way what are chooks?Is that a fruit? Mangoes I can handle -just not that many! Congratulations!
	Heather, Mom to Hannah(9) DS, and Logan (5)

Emilysmom Global Moderator Posts: 7,523	Finally a permanent Roof!! Nov 24, 2005 9:55:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Emilysmom on Nov 24, 2005 9:55:11 GMT -5 I love it Tammy!!!! I did the virtual tour and felt like I was visiting you! Wish I could escape winter and come to see you! CONGRATS on the new home! Susan
	www.unomas21.com/umgem.gif [/img] &Susan, Proud mom of Michael (32), Justin (25) Emily (22ds), and Jordan (20).

Tammy West Aussie Mummy to Lewis (DS), Kate, Emily. Posts: 1,100	Finally a permanent Roof!! Nov 24, 2005 18:00:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tammy on Nov 24, 2005 18:00:39 GMT -5 LOL Heather.... I keep forgetting that you guys and we, dont speak the "same" english language!! Chooks are chickens/hens. We have promised the kids one each,, so we have a ready scraps disposal and supply of eggs.
	I am not a stranger, just a friend you havn't met yet...

Cathy Katie aka THE NECK aka THE PRINCESS Posts: 1,956	Finally a permanent Roof!! Nov 24, 2005 18:11:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cathy on Nov 24, 2005 18:11:42 GMT -5 congrats Tammy~!~ Happy you have a roof over your heads for the upcoming holidays. Hope to see many pics of that little man of yours picking Mangoes! Hugs and Best of Luck! Cathy
	Hugs, Cathy, mom to Katie (THE NECK) 7 years and Emily 9 Thank you to all my fwiends! Your support is immeasurable!

donnita Posts: 1,216	Finally a permanent Roof!! Nov 25, 2005 0:48:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by donnita on Nov 25, 2005 0:48:53 GMT -5 Congratulations!

Ericsmomma Mom to Eric(9), Matt(29),Mike(27),Megan(26), & gramma to Tori(6),Addy(4) & Nadia (3yrs) Posts: 2,071	Finally a permanent Roof!! Nov 25, 2005 7:05:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ericsmomma on Nov 25, 2005 7:05:23 GMT -5 Tammy, Sounds wonderful!! Congrats!
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Finally a permanent Roof!! Nov 25, 2005 13:44:06 GMT -5

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Post by dannysmom on Nov 25, 2005 13:44:06 GMT -5

What a gorgeous home. I live in the North East USA and we just don't have homes like yours where I live. It is so interesting to see how others live. It is beautiful and looks very peaceful and beautiful place to raise children. Congrats!!!

Lisa Mommy to Elayna 10-1-02 and Daniel (Ds) 6-7-05

Jessie Posts: 3,168	Finally a permanent Roof!! Nov 25, 2005 23:13:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jessie on Nov 25, 2005 23:13:35 GMT -5 Congratulations Tammy!!!
	Jessie, mom to Jason 20 yrs old (Ds), Ellie 8, and Jake 6, married to Brian

andrewsmom Posts: 1,336	Finally a permanent Roof!! Nov 26, 2005 18:17:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by andrewsmom on Nov 26, 2005 18:17:02 GMT -5 OK... I took a tour of the house. What a peaceful place! It looks like a very "happy" home. Congratulations and best of wishes in your new home! -Trisha
	Trisha, Mom to Brandon(21) Nicholas(20) Marissa(13) and Andrew(9 DS)

poojamom Guest	Finally a permanent Roof!! Nov 28, 2005 1:34:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by poojamom on Nov 28, 2005 1:34:37 GMT -5 Congratulations Tammy. Enjoy your new home

SuziF Posts: 974	Finally a permanent Roof!! Nov 30, 2005 11:42:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SuziF on Nov 30, 2005 11:42:56 GMT -5 Wow Tammy! That's a HUGE bathroom ! We call then Chookers...but they're a sort of quial as opposed to our domestic chickens. My Uncle always raised Chookers though.
	If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning.

ValerieC Posts: 1,218	Finally a permanent Roof!! Nov 30, 2005 22:07:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ValerieC on Nov 30, 2005 22:07:34 GMT -5 Looks great Tammy!
	Mom of 4 - Josiah 10, Micah 8, Hannah 5, and Alethea 10/18/03 (DS)

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