Past Jollity at Herbert Gardens

 

Another blast from the past, courtesy of Judy Myers.

I leave it to others to identify the people having fun at Herbert Gardens -- though I think I recognize Joan Gillies, bless her soul, in the bottom righthand picture.

I think that though some were taken in the foyer, others are in various apartments.  Hospitality has always been a great feature of our iconic building, and long may it endure in the future, after our great project is done and dusted.

Not much in the way of news

Level 5 is being handed over, and good luck to those who are settling back in their homes.  

To repeat old advice, it is a very good idea to be present when the movers shift your furniture into your apartment, just to make sure that the bed goes in the bedroom, and the couches go into your lounge.

Bookcases may have been taken apart, but you will find that all the screws have been kept, and should be in a little package taped to a shelf.  My daybed had to be put back together, and to the great relief of my helpful friend and me, every vital screw was there. My, it was a job, though. Be prepared for it to take time for your apartment to feel like your home again.

You will find that the old smoke detectors have been left, along with their batteries.  You can give the batteries to Damien, if you like, as they should be functional still. Waste not, want not.

The weather has been less than summery.  The men taking down the top three levels of scaffolding had to give up, and plan to come back when the sun returns.  The rain did mean another test for leaks.  Gazelle tells me that moisture checks were carried out in 13A, 12A and 11A, and all came back nice and dry, and John Nicholson reported that there were no leaks in 10A, too.

So that is good news, and a reason to cross our fingers tightly.  The storm was not on the scale of the October one, where the leaking appeared on the third day of rain, but hopefully this is a very good sign.

Christmas next week and a chance for all of us to rest up and recruit our strength and patience for the final phases of the project next year. And, most importantly, to count our blessings.