tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633066708385692057.post307219769053361485..comments2024-03-17T00:53:09.350-07:00Comments on The Old Post Office: Plans for the Big HouseAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05305924750586655358noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633066708385692057.post-8564225482405328302013-04-29T00:51:39.769-07:002013-04-29T00:51:39.769-07:00The long term plan looks great Edwina, takes a whi...The long term plan looks great Edwina, takes a while to nut it all out. Our reno starts next week, we have lived here almost three years and the plans were cooked up about a year ago. You guys really are rocketing along. mel xBungalowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591099131301027446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633066708385692057.post-36538252414518824712013-04-28T16:24:38.032-07:002013-04-28T16:24:38.032-07:00Good luck with the make do kitchen,it will be fine...Good luck with the make do kitchen,it will be fine with just the three of you to cook for.<br />The new floor plan is a great use of space, a really workable layout.<br />Those old places had the big hallways for cross ventilation, are you installing ceiling fans or air conditioning instead ?MargaretPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990336317308988689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633066708385692057.post-26229791348247424562013-04-27T19:10:23.527-07:002013-04-27T19:10:23.527-07:00Ah, thanks! I lived in Queensland for 7 yrs (grant...Ah, thanks! I lived in Queensland for 7 yrs (granted not in a Qlder) and never heard that term before!Annethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05277567837590067506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633066708385692057.post-90994054812344014742013-04-27T18:52:41.254-07:002013-04-27T18:52:41.254-07:00It's an abbreviation for the vertical join tim...It's an abbreviation for the vertical join timbers used to clad walls in Queenslander (and other) homes. Also known as tongue and groove. You can see it in the picture above of the verandah. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305924750586655358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633066708385692057.post-52198876903510719842013-04-27T05:25:51.746-07:002013-04-27T05:25:51.746-07:00Looks good - but what's a VJ??Looks good - but what's a VJ??Annethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05277567837590067506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633066708385692057.post-177515965654735792013-04-27T05:06:21.937-07:002013-04-27T05:06:21.937-07:00If you have the freezer space, cook up in quantiti...If you have the freezer space, cook up in quantities and freeze them before you tear up your current kitchen. I did big pots of soup, stew, casseroles - and had about 6 weeks worth in the freezer for quick use. Saved my sanity! After the remodel I still put up batches - great for sudden company or no time to cook days...<br />Am amazed at what you have accomplished to date!!Patty@inStitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18008067462064666901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633066708385692057.post-35126582505247587302013-04-27T02:46:53.624-07:002013-04-27T02:46:53.624-07:00Wow the new plan looks great. Like the layout and ...Wow the new plan looks great. Like the layout and how you've managed to kepp the new plumbing to a minimum. I am looking forward to seeing you make the plan into a reality.xZarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09577592390723365734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633066708385692057.post-70005871222363820522013-04-27T01:52:51.858-07:002013-04-27T01:52:51.858-07:00I always find it such a hassle looking at rugs in ...I always find it such a hassle looking at rugs in op shops, because they've usually got them taped up so you can't see if they're stained or not... I did buy a few cheapies at Kmart though. I'll look at some heavy curtains to keep the air from coming through the louvres too much as well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305924750586655358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633066708385692057.post-78719811390050877072013-04-27T01:48:55.846-07:002013-04-27T01:48:55.846-07:00Kathy, that is a cracking idea. I'll dig mine ...Kathy, that is a cracking idea. I'll dig mine out of its box and actually put it to use! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305924750586655358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633066708385692057.post-36468223333045770432013-04-27T01:05:58.563-07:002013-04-27T01:05:58.563-07:00Love the new plan and it all makes sense. Ditto o...Love the new plan and it all makes sense. Ditto on the slow cooker and the rugs for winter. They can always be put up in the roof during summer - extra insulation. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12605358521258969537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633066708385692057.post-42021456131045199912013-04-27T00:10:10.690-07:002013-04-27T00:10:10.690-07:00It will all be worth it-looks like a great plan!It will all be worth it-looks like a great plan!Nesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17149842262901100441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633066708385692057.post-85256976491760889332013-04-26T23:27:14.234-07:002013-04-26T23:27:14.234-07:00Looks and sounds great. Good suggestions above.Looks and sounds great. Good suggestions above.RobynLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08050372484207822842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633066708385692057.post-55214806901276445852013-04-26T23:17:02.155-07:002013-04-26T23:17:02.155-07:00Sounds like a great plan. Have you thought about p...Sounds like a great plan. Have you thought about popping out to Lifeline and picking up some old rugs or carpet to place over the floor boards in winter. It will help stop the cold air running up your leg while you cook or wash up. jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959273205027422484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633066708385692057.post-42077933993588291752013-04-26T22:29:24.204-07:002013-04-26T22:29:24.204-07:00That all makes sense and looks good. The Slow Coo...That all makes sense and looks good. The Slow Cooker is your best friend when without a real kitchen as you can make hearty stews, roasts (I do mine in there as well) whole chickens, apricot chickens, etc....I also make my spag bol in there as well.....double your recipe quantity and have one meal in the freezer for next week. Totally love the slow cooker. Regards Kathy A, Brisbane, AustraliaKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278810299840471966noreply@blogger.com