Here in the country, livin’ the life!

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Bob

…..unable to post at my prior digs, so now in Tilaran at the internet cafe. Will post some pics tomorrow. All progressing well with the casita…..prettier in person than on the pics to date. Officially moved in today, sod coming tomorrow or Wednesday. Got the fridge, washer, and waiting for the bed to be delivered…..sleeping on the tile floor tonight!! Pouring rain now, first daytime rain in a week, so not much going on. Cleaning windows and stuff to keep busy. Anyway, more to follow tomorrow.

The house is done!

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Bob

Window security…..common to all homes in the country


…doors as well.

The casita is done for the most part. Got to install the grass outside, and get it furnished. Then the terrace roof front and back. I will post more detailed photos next week.

Cabina Progress Photos

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Bob

The contractor shed is gone…….trash soon to follow!

Painting crew…

Cabina Photos – Outside

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Bob

a pleasant colour?

small but concise…..

waiting for the verandah

downspout detail

certainly bright!

…and a little fun for the bathroom.

Cabina Construction Photos

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Bob

The shower area in the bathroom

Kitchen counter

a stout entrance….

Putting up the eaves trough…..a necessity!

Cabina Construction Photos – Windows

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Bob

The windows are in!

Kitchen window looking south into the forest

The “sala” (living room) looking into the forest and pastures

Cabina construction – Floors & Sinks

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Bob

The view from the west looking eastward

The kitchen counter “rough in”

Front street side view. The electric hookup is “subterraneo”…


Outside sink on the east side (for cleaning fish!)

The floors throughout are this earth tone, except for the bathroom shower floor….

From the “uphill” east side of the street that leads to Tronadora (looking west).


It’s “getting there”! Notice the window details….

Working Part-time | Moore Water Gardens

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Bob

Working part time at Moore Water Gardens in Port Stanley.

In late March I approached Farley See and requested a part time job at his water plant nursery. I am grateful for him hiring me on a part time basis, and am having a ball learning the ins and outs of water plant propagation and sales.

Working in the greenhouses and driving deliveries all over, each day is a blast! Great people to be around, and a varied staff ranging from high school and university kids to older and retired people like myself.

The farm has been in Farley’s family for about 79 years, and the quality of plant stock is second to none. Lots of experience, and great customer service as well.

Nice to be in a place where people WANT to go to for a change! Miles of smiles all around.