VFL Park Underwear!

As the title probably suggests, we have a cold day here today with a top expected of around 19 degrees.  We have heavy cloud and have had a few spots of drizzle already.  More light rain is expected later this morning and it should extend to early tomorrow.  It is the cloud which keeps the temperatures low stopping the sun and its warmth.

The local power company came by yesterday and replaced the meter.  The new meter is to accommodate both the solar power and the 'Tariff 33" (a reduced rate for pool pump use).  It is impossible to get much advantage from solar on days like today though.

I did a little more cleaning around the house yesterday giving the mildew covered border stones at the front of the house and along the rear fence a pressure hose clean.  Over 12 months or so there can be a build up of mould which requires regular annual cleaning.

We put the border stones along the back fence because when the pool was installed, the ground was made 'level' with the house patio (to prevent the necessity of needing a step).  This means the level near the back fence is about 10cms below the neighbouring property.  We can get a little seepage from over the back.

The area behind the border stones is almost filled with fine river pebbles allowing the seepage to drain away before finishing up on the new concrete.

The photo also shows the red concrete area we are going to paint the same color as the driveway.

Yesterday I also did all the windows in what we call the 'Beer Garden" area. These had looked dreadful following all the dust we had received blowing in from the nearby housing development and an extended dry period prior to Christmas. 

So all I have now to do is the windows along the sideway and at the front of the house.

Shortly I have a meeting to chair for the local Community Association.  When the estate was first being developed, Stockland built a great Land Sales Office overlooking the lakes.  This estate is now completed so there is little further use of the Land Sales Office by the developer. 

The thought is to 'gift' it to the Council as a Community Centre in lieu of requirements to provide space for another purpose built community building. The developer would carry out any 'reasonable' upgrades required.

Local Council says the building falls well short on criteria to be considered a 'community centre'.  However this size is perfect for our needs and the position is outstanding for local residents.  Any alternative building may be years away from becoming a reality so the feeling is despite its shortfalls, let's grab this one.

We meet with Council later today.