The Garden. And more.

 

Winter is coming -- but a visit to the garden is well worthwhile, particularly in this lovely late autumn-early winter weather. There are little enhancements donated by the decanters, plants from their vacated apartments, that are well worth searching for.  And in corners there are flowers bravely peeping out from the general growth.  Many congratulations to our gardeners, Judy Myers in particular, and to Brigid for keeping the lawns so trim.

Decanting.  Bernadette, who was present in her apartment at 11A when Conroy movers came in to start packing up, was delighted with their professional attitude.  She wrote, "I was very impressed by the speed and efficiency of the packers and young man who took down the blinds and curtains."  The young man would have been Opie, Damien's assistant.  And, as she went on to say, we all have fingers tightly crossed for the re-cant.  Unpacking is always so much harder and more tedious than the packing up.

D Apartments.  Many of these (like mine, 7D) don't need to be totally decanted, as the remedial work will be only in the bathroom, kitchen, and storage cupboard by the entrance door. This means that the furniture in the living area can be moved into the bedrooms.  Conroy are willing to do this, so many D apartment owners have received quotes. If you do it yourself, are not insured, and do a complete job, HGL will pay you $600.  If you cannot do it yourself, and are not insured, HGL will pay for that partial removal.  But, of course, you will not be eligible for that $600. 

Decanting costs. If you were living in Herbert Gardens during the 2016 earthquake, and had contents insurance, you should be covered for any furniture movement and alternative accommodation. Apply to your insurance company for this. If you were not living in Herbert Gardens during the 2016 earthquake, HGL will assist by paying all decant costs -- with the proviso for partial decant, described above.

Paper bins.  These are being overloaded.  With the bins currently being so close to the street, this means paper blown up the Terrace, which is not a good look.  If you come down with paper, and there is no room in the paper bins, put the paper in a general rubbish bin, as long as there is room.  It will finish up in the landfill instead of being recycled, but it is better than having it blowing around central Wellington. And do not put anything except paper in the paper bins. Plastic belongs in the tin and plastic bins, and glass belongs in the glass bins. And what can be clearer than that?

Aoraki has a new man supervising our weather remediation.  His name is Rowan Worthy, and he is well qualified in carpentry.  Say hi to him if you see him, and undoubtedly you will be rewarded with that great smile.