While Doug was working on the window I cut back the tops and then dug some kumara. We had planted the shoots very late after harvesting our potatoes and were not sure whether we would get any kumara so are pleased with the result.
Today between showers Doug has finished the woodwork, which was very fiddly as he had to fill in between the timber that was in place in the wall. He managed to get the window in just before this afternoon's heavy rain. There is still a lot more work to do before the job is finished but we are pleased with the progress so far and the spare bedroom is now a lot lighter.
Today, while Doug was working on the window I did some general household jobs and made the first of the cakes from the mixes I was given by Bakels. This is their gluten free chocolate cake with their icing mix. It was delicious with a cup of tea when we finished work at 3 p.m. A good couple of day's work.
Good work all round!
ReplyDeleteI wish we lived somewhere with the right conditions for growing kumera...but mustn't wish climate change to go that far here!
That cake looks lush...keep sending the company feedback...you may end up on their testing panel!
I sent them feedback and received a response straight away.
DeleteWell done Doug. It must be incredibly difficult to cut out a window, right size and place. He's a master worker
ReplyDeleteYes, he did very well.
DeleteDoug is certain a Jack of all Trades - did he do that kind of thing in his working life?
ReplyDeleteYes, in his early 20's Doug worked for a builder for a couple of years and built the house he and his late wife moved into when they married in 1956. They lived there until they sold it in 2008 to move up to Whangarei where her sister and their younger daughter lived. His other main jobs were as a Rural Delivery Driver and later he was in the R.N.Z. Airforce until he retired at 72 to look after his late wife.
DeleteThe window looks good - but the cake looks better IMHO - (in my hungry opinion!)
ReplyDeleteThe cake is just too delicious - I am trying to resist a slice at the moment but know I will weaken.
DeleteMother used to make wiggly lines with the back of a fork on top of her Chocolate cakes. I used to love helping her.
ReplyDeleteJust found your last 2 comments in spam. This was a softer icing.
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