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| Last additions - Thaifu T's Gallery |

My final view of the house before having to return to the UK. Actually I am very pleased with the progress that has been made over the past 13 weeks - but don't tell the builder I said that.Thaifu TMar 11, 2007
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An upstairs bedroom, ready for a few coats of paint.Thaifu TMar 11, 2007
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Upstairs toilet - waiting for a clean and some water to be connected.Thaifu TMar 11, 2007
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How NOT to hang a door - these hinges stand out from the door by at least half an inch, I will not repeat my comments to the builder.Thaifu TMar 11, 2007
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| Random files - Thaifu T's Gallery |

Pouring the beams (2). Greater accuracy is achieved using the tube slung below the bucket. The flow is still controlled by the 'jockey'.Thaifu T
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Something I hadn't picked up from the original plans. Patio is 40cms below the house floor level. Having this raised so the drop is only 10cms. Some sort of drop is recommended to cater for the wet season.Thaifu T
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The roof looks a lot better with tiles on.Thaifu T
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'Hotel California' Some of the workers lived here during the whole construction phase. Actually this helps with site security at night. Later the 'hotel' was doubled in size to accommodate more workers.Thaifu T
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'Pouring' columns, CPAC deliver concrete; poured into tank. Then 'hand-balled' in small buckets to be poured from the top.Thaifu T
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General view of the house looking north - this was taken on Christmas DayThaifu T
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We now have a concrete base for the stairsThaifu T
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Aligning the columns, getting ready for pouring concreteThaifu T
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