Power to the people (...us!)


Woohoo! Finally a development at our block. Electricity!

Geoff went down a couple of weeks ago and worked with a local electrician to run power underground from the house site up to a pole at the road. I have it on good authority (our neighbours', whose power will be out) that Aurora are connecting it today to the grid.


Geoff and Dennis marvelling at man's ability to generate electricity...



Digging the trench.

Made it to the house site!



It's a long way from the road.

 

 

Damn Dam

Geoff's keen eye spotted a problem with our top dam while he was there. The front wall had been compromised and was leaking water. The boys used the excavator to add some dirt and Geoff dug a new trench at the side to divert the water. The next day it looked much better. I'm anxious to see it in December (our next trip). Major dramas if the dam collapses... 5 stars to Farmer Geoff though - he saved the day! First of many rescues I'm sure.





'Ah, Em. I think there's a leak in the dam wall...'



'I know! A bucket load of dirt...'



'Pat it down nice and firm...'



'Maybe not firm enough...'



'I'll just dig a new trench to divert
the overflow.' What a superstar!

I was disappointed I couldn't go down as well but I couldn't get off work. Geoff went down with a friend and had a great time working hard and getting dirty. We are having Christmas down there this year. Can't wait!

Photos courtesy of Stu Runyard.